Obituary: Marion (Kynoski) Reczek, 101
Marion (Kynoski) Reczek, 101, of Bristol, wife of the late Paul Reczek, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at Bristol Hospital. Marion was born on April 25, 1918 in Proctor, Vermont and was the...
View ArticleFor the veterans…
The Kids in the Middle volunteers changed out old flags and replaced them with new flags at the veterans graves at West Street Cemetery last Saturday. Selina Kielb, right, puts in a new flag and...
View ArticleHistory lives
Stafford Elementary School held its annual wax museum last Friday. Adiba Hossain portrayed Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. Photo by JANELLE MORELLIRead more →
View ArticleVeterans lead way on Memorial Day
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Bristol Veterans Council will once again be marching in honor of those who serve their country, in their Memorial Day Procession, to be held on Monday, May...
View ArticleSoftball: Bristol Central keeps improving
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Central softball team might still be a bit on the youthful side but the program is growing by the game – and winning a few contests along the way...
View ArticleCity signs contract for fuel cell system
The City of Bristol and Doosan Fuel Cell America Inc., entered into a 20 year agreement in April, to establish a fuel cell for the Water Pollution Control Facility. A fuel cell, according to officials,...
View ArticleObituary: Terrence ‘Terry’ L. Emery, 81
Terrence “Terry” L. Emery, 81 of Bristol and formerly of Southington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Apple Rehab Farmington Valley in Plainville. Born on August 22, 1938 in...
View ArticleBristol Eastern’s Piazza helps lacrosse program grow
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Bristol Eastern’s Noah Piazza is known for his wrestling exploits while his excellent play in lacrosse might have gone under the radar each spring. He’s been...
View ArticleTrack and Field: BC boys, girls continue dominance over BE
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – The Bristol Central boys and girls track and field squads have dominated crosstown rival Bristol Eastern over the years. And it was no different on Tuesday,...
View ArticleSt. Paul girls tennis advanced in NVLs
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BEACON FALLS – The Naugatuck Valley League girls tennis tournament was held May 20 and 21 from Woodland Regional High School as the conference’s top talents took to the...
View ArticleSt. Paul golfers pick up 3rd straight win
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER OXFORD – The St. Paul Catholic boys golf team won its third match in a row, this time defeating Seymour on the road by a 185-210 score from the Oxford Greens golf...
View ArticleCentral boys track take CCC south crown
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER MIDDLETOWN – The Bristol Central boys track and field team racked up over 200 points at the Central Connecticut Conference, Southern Division Championship on Tuesday,...
View ArticleBaseball: Lancers’ 6 runs gives Duquette ‘W’
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER BRISTOL – Needing one final victory to qualify for postseason play, the Bristol Eastern High School baseball team hopped on the back of star pitcher Jagger Duquette and...
View ArticleBaseball: Coach Giovinazzo gets landmark victory
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – On May 17, the Bristol Eastern baseball team defeated Plainville, 7-1, from Plainville high school. On the surface, it might have looked like any ordinary...
View ArticleAnnual chamber dinner awards set for June 5
TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Bristol Chamber of Commerce is preparing for its 130th Annual Awards Dinner next Wednesday, June 5. At the event planned for the Aqua Turf in Plantsville,...
View ArticleObituary: Renee Brady, 51
Renee Brady, 51, of Bristol, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Francis Hospital. She was born on January 18, 1968 in Southington. Renee enjoyed dancing and singing karaoke. She was a giving and...
View ArticleObituary: John A. LaPorta Jr., 70
John A. LaPorta Jr., 70, of Bristol and formerly of Southington passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Amberwoods of Farmington. Born November 26, 1948 in Waterbury, he was the son of the late John F....
View ArticleObituary: Joseph O. Beaulieu, 97
Joseph O. Beaulieu, 97, of Bristol, husband of the late Geraldine “Geri” (Paradis) Beaulieu, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Bristol Hospital. Joseph was born on June 30, 1921 in Maine and was...
View ArticleObituary: Robert ‘Bobby’ Charles ‘Charlie’ Mitchell Jr., 55
Robert Charles Mitchell, Jr. also known as Bobby or Charlie, 55, of Gaylord St, Bristol, passed away unexpectedly from complications due to a brain aneurism on Monday, April 29, 2019 at Hartford...
View ArticleObituary: Robert L. King Sr., 82
Robert L. King Sr., 82, of Plymouth, husband of Diane (Rose) King, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at UConn Health in Farmington surrounded by his loving family. Born in Bristol Oct. 9, 1936, the son of...
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