Southington Observer Local News Section
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Time to strap on your girdle to keep your side from splitting this weekend as Southington Community Theatre tackles a comedy from laugh-meister Ken Ludwig, “Leading Ladies.” We caught up with director Peter E. Pristic…
During their June 22 meeting, the Southington Board of Education unanimously appointed Katie T. Guerrette as principal of Flanders Elementary School. Her appointment was originally scheduled for last month, but because the budget was not finalized, the board held off…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER “I special-ordered this perfect weather,” Liz Hyatt, Southington Chamber of Commerce executive director, said, joking with town officials and other chamber members as they gathered on the manicured lawn of the Plantsville green. On Wednesday,…
BEES SCORE 5 RUNS IN 8TH INNING IN WIN OVER SUGAR LAND BOX SCORE In 140 Characters or Less: Bees battle back, come from behind in the 8th, scoring 5 runs in a 5-2 win over Skeeters. Series finale tomorrow…
This week, we celebrate the Class of 2017 in our annual graduation edition, and the hardest part was trying to stuff all of the graduation news into just one newspaper. (We couldn’t) That’s because this year has been a banner…
Beginning June 26, Bread for Life will be providing free healthy lunches and fun activities for kids and teens in local neighborhoods. There are no sign-ups or paperwork to participate, and any child interested in attending can do so. Every…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER It was early in the game, and the Blue Knights were preparing to unleash a blocking concept they haven’t used all season. Richie Rivera was the guy to set the tone. Once the ball was…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER In addition to the 490 graduates that crossed the stage during commencement exercises, Southington Public Schools will also say goodbye to a number of faculty and staff members. During the 2016-2017 school year, a total…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER At the culmination of each school year, Southington Public School (SPS) officials honor members of the district that go above and beyond what they are expected to do each day. Through recognition ceremonies, faculty, staff,…
The following is a list of graduates from Southington High School’s Class of 2017. Students celebrated commencement exercises on Tuesday, June 20 (*High Honors, +Honors): *Austin Donald Abacherli; Michael Abbatiello; *Amir Hasson Agoora; *Madison Catherine Aldieri; *Abigail Victoria Alfieri; *Michael…
