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Community builders’ reception April 8 at Double Tree by Hilton
The United Way of West Central Connecticut will be hosting their 18th annual Community Builders’ Reception on Wednesday, April 8, at The DoubleTree by Hilton, 42 Century Dr., at 5 p.m. Four awards will...
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Luck of the Irish saves Blaney Brothers show
Maybe it was the luck of the Irish. As a wave of concert, school, and event closing swept the state late last week, The Blaney Brothers managed to survive the onslaught. On Thursday, March 12, the duo...
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Josias Reynoso: Boys and Girls Club names youth of the year
This year’s Bristol Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Award went to Josias Reynoso. Reynoso was one of three nominees along with Jasmine Trotman, and Nadishca “Nana” Valdes. The nominees were...
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Bristol Health employee tests positive for coronavirus
Bristol Health has just identified a Bristol Health employee who has tested positive for COVID-19. They are not releasing the employee’s information, but the employee is not a Bristol resident. “This...
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Editorial: Local news is going viral
When last week’s edition went to press, the CIAC had just canceled winter sports tournaments on the heels of an Ivy league announcement. CIAC officials immediately faced criticism, and even protests....
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Lamont orders non-essential employees to stay home to stop spread of virus
HARTFORD – Gov. Ned Lamont is ordering all but essential businesses to close for a month Monday to combat the spreading coronavirus disease that has infected nearly 200 people and claimed four lives in...
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St. Paul taps Kennedy as new football coach
Chris Kennedy of Southington will take over as the head football coach of St. Paul Catholic High School for the 2020 fall season replacing long-time coach Jude Kelly who has retired after 46 years of...
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Habitat for Humanity breaks ground in Bristol
Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity has made a home in Bristol. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Friday, March 13 on Haviland Street. The new construction project is supported by the Arthur G....
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State offers guidance about loans during virus outbreak
Facing uncertain financial markets during a quickly-slowing economy, banking commissioner Jorge Perez issued guidance to Connecticut state-charted financial institutions on ways to provide relief to...
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Obituary: Roger J. Cote Jr., 63
Roger J. Cote Jr., 63, of Bristol, beloved son of Jeanne (Laferriere) Cote and the late Roger J. Cote, Sr., died on Wednesday (March 18, 2020) at home. Roger was born in Southington on May 1, 1956 and...
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Obituary: Diane Elaine Nauss (Raulinaitis), 51
On Friday, March 13, 2020, Diane Elaine Nauss (Raulinaitis), 51, lost her battle with cancer. Diane was born on December 7, 1968 in Bloomfield, CT to Gerry and Bettye Raulinaitis. She graduated from...
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Obituary: Joyce (Winchell) Raspanti, 91
Joyce (Winchell) Raspanti, 91, beloved wife of the late James M. Raspanti, of Bristol, passed away on March 17, 2020 at Bristol Hospital. Joyce was born on June 18, 1928 in Bristol to the late Carl S....
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Bristol City Hall worker tests positive for COVID-19
Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu announced that the City of Bristol received notice this afternoon that we have the first Bristol resident diagnosed with a positive Coronavirus test result. This resident is...
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Bristol fire report for the March 27 edition
The Bristol Fire Department announced the following incidents from Saturday, Feb. 21 to Tuesday, March 10: Saturday, Feb. 21 830 Middle St., lock-out 44 Lewis Rd., lock-out 246 Tyler Way, good intent...
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Southington police blotter for the March 27 edition
The Southington Police Department announced the following incidents from Thursday, March 5 to Sunday, March 15: Thursday, March 5 Devin Bradley Aberger, 18, of 16 Chaffee Ln., Southington, was charged...
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Plainville police blotter for the March 27 edition
The Plainville Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Tuesday, March 10 to Friday, March 20: Arthur M. Esposito, 51, of 44 Redding St., Hartford, was arrested on Tuesday,...
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Bristol police blotter for the March 27 edition
The Bristol Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 20: Gilles J. Brochu, 72, of 60 Summer St., Bristol, was arrested on Monday, March 16,...
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Closings are ‘devastating’ to CT’s arts organizations
By BRUNO MATARAZZO JR., REPUBLICAN-AMERICAN TORRINGTON — The weekend in downtown Torrington is when the parking spots and streets fill up with cars as patrons make their way to shows at the Warner...
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State police employees test positive for COVID-19
As of Wednesday, March 25, the Connecticut State Police report four confirmed cases of COVID-19 among their employees, including troopers from Troop G in Bridgeport, Troop L in Litchfield and the...
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State offers loan guidance during COVID-19 outbreak
Facing uncertain financial markets during a quickly-slowing economy, banking commissioner Jorge Perez issued guidance to Connecticut state-charted financial institutions on ways to provide relief to...
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