Fire fighters will be out on the streets of Southington, asking motorists to help “Fill the Boot” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Friday, June 21, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Every dollar that passing motorists can pitch…
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The Arc of Southington takes up donations for shelter pets
By Ed Harris Editor A love for animals has led The Arc of Southington to collect various pet items to donate to the Blanket and Bowls program. Arc employees and patrons helped collect pet food, cat litter, clean blankets and…
Symposium addresses aging
By Margaret Waage Correspondent A diverse group of community-based providers, state and local agencies, clergy, foundations and residents alike, brought their insights and questions to The Symposium on Ageing held recently at The Orchards. The purpose of symposium is aimed…
Going the distance; Knights lose to Glastonbury in 5 games…again
By John Goralski Sports Writer On Tuesday, June 4, Glastonbury volleyball coach Pat Ryan looked exhausted as he greeted reporters after his semifinal victory over Southington at Bulkeley High School. For the third time this season, his senior laden Tomahawks…
One win from the title; Knights fall in Class LL finals for 2nd time in 3 years
By John Goralski Sports Writer Charlie Lembo paced back and forth in the dugout, challenging his players to keep their heads up as they walk off the field. For the third year in a row, the Knights charged into the…
2013 Class LL Champions; Moquin shuts out Mercy; Softball captures 15th state title
By John Goralski Sports Writer When umpires signaled the final out, the Lady Knights exploded in screams and celebration. Coach John Bores sighed with relief, looked down at the ground, and emerged from the dugout with a wide smile as…
New lease on life for the DePaolo landfill
By Ed Harris Editor The old DePaolo Drive land fill has a new lease on life. The Town Council Monday night unanimously voted to lease the property to Supreme Forest Products for the next 20 years. “We’re leading the way…
Man arrested on burglary and credit card theft charges
Police have charged a Southington man with burglary and larceny charges after he allegedly stole a credit card and used it without permission. Southington police issued an arrest warrant for David Kirychuk, 27, with a last known address if 19…
Final charter meeting gets a little testy
By Ed Harris Editor The final meeting of the Charter Revision Commission grew contentious last week when member Dennis Conroy, a Democrat, accused his Republican colleagues of looking to change how the Board of Police Commissioners was managed in an…
Senator Blumenthal talks partisan gridlock
By Ed Harris Editor Senator Richard Blumenthal discussed the sequester and partisan gridlock, amongst other topics, during an appearance at a recent Southington Chamber of Commerce Celebrity Breakfast. Blumenthal argued that there are cuts that are needed, but argued that…