By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Members of the Open Space Committee (OSC) and local residents met at Crescent Lake on Saturday morning to tour an area that is being targeted for timber harvest and forest management. The 200-acre Crescent Lake land parcel,…
By TAYLOR HARTZSTAFF WRITER Presidential Republican hopeful Donald Trump spoke to his throngs of local supporters on Friday, filling the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Posters filled the air with the phrase “The Silent Majority Stands with Trump” as the leading…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Blue Knights (3-2) dropped two home games over the past week, but also turned in a win against a lower-ranked Class M team. Despite the losses, Southington coach Ron Chase said that his tough-nosed group…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Blue Knights (4-1) were undefeated walking into Friday’s match, set to square off with arguably one of the top teams in the state: East Hartford (5-0). But the mishaps of surrendering a 24-21 lead in…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Since dropping their first match of the season, the Blue Knights (4-1) have bounced back to win their next four matches, but they did so without dropping a singles or doubles match. Singles pounce on the…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER It may have been nerves, as Southington coach Davina Hernandez explains, that factored into a slow start for them, but the Lady Knights (4-0) battled through cold bats and a slump to keep their win-streak of…
James L. McCusker, age 90, of Sugar Hill died suddenly April 18, 2016 at his home following a period of declining health. He was born July 4, 1925 in Bristol, Conn., the son of James J. and Katherine (Donnelly) McCusker. …
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 OTHER ‘PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION.’ 8 p.m. Waterbury Symphony. NVCC, 57 Chase Parkway, Waterbury. $40. BRISTOL THE CHAPARRALS. 7 to 11 p.m. Country rock and music from the 1950s and 1960s. St. Gregory Parish Bristol, CCD Center,…
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 OTHER CONNECTICUT BLIND BEER AWARDS. 1 p.m. All you can eat buffet at 4 p.m. Beer drinkers will vote for what they like best based solely on the beer. Blind Rhino, 15 North Main St., Norwalk. $25.…
FRIDAY, APRIL 22 SOUTHINGTON KEYS TO CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT. 10 to 11 a.m. Informational introduction for six week program those who face such difficulties and their caregivers. Hospital of Central Connecticut, Bradley Memorial campus, 81 Meriden Ave., conference room A,…
SATURDAY, APRIL 23 BRISTOL R.E.A.D. TO THE DOGS. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children of reading age are invited to come and read to Tails of Joy Reading Education Assistance Dogs. Older readers can practice their reading fluency. Ideal for reluctant…
THURSDAY, APRIL 28 PLAINVILLE FOURTH ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZEN PROM. 5 to 8:30 p.m. Held by the Plainville High School InterAct Club. Prom theme is “Casino Night” and will feature a full course meal, DJ, live band, free raffle prizes, and…
Connecticut State Rep. David Zoni of Southington discusses legislation with a colleague, Rep. Christine Randall of Danielson, during Tuesday’s session in the House. Lawmakers are heading into the final weeks of the 2016 General Assembly session which is scheduled to…
By MIKE CHAIKENEDITIONS EDITOR Southington Community Theatre is at it again, hitting the stage with the farce, “Noises Off” The Observer caught up with the show’s director, Amanda Savio, to talk to her about the genre of farce, “Noises Off,” and…
FUNDRAISERS PSYCHIC READINGS FOR RUGBY—Friday, April 29, 7 p.m.-8 p.m. (6:30 p.m. registration), at Southington High School. A group reading with medium Karen Kilmartin. Tickets are $25 and must be purchased in advance. Proceeds benefit the SHS rugby club. Contact:…
Registration for the following classes and programs, unless otherwise noted, can be made at the Southington Recreation Department at (860) 276-6219. Checks should be payable to Town of Southington. Pre-registration and payment is required. For more information, registration forms, or…
