These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Wednesday, April 5. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Baseball: The Blue Knights opened the season with a one-run victory, 6-5, at Windsor (0-1). The…
Zaya A. Oshana, 87, loving husband of Angelica M. Oshana, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017. In addition to his wife, Angelica, “Poppy” as he was affectionately called, also leaves his daughter, Deborah Caloutas; son Zaya Oshana Jr. and his wife…
It wasn’t hard for us to imagine Thalberg fifth grader Tyler Granger, standing with a herd of elementary school kids at his bus stop, daring every passing car to try running through a puddle. When he demonstrated his “poncho umbrella”…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington’s legislators came to the Southington Public Library on Monday night to give a mid-session report on happenings at the Capitol. The session convened on Jan. 4 and will adjourn on June 7. Speaker Joe…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Students in Kerri Fenton’s ninth grade English class took a creative approach to their persuasive writing assignment by writing to individuals and organizations locally and nationwide. After learning the fundamentals of argumentative writing, the Southington…
Police responded to a tip they received about a man with active warrants at a home on Vermont Avenue, and it led to the arrest of Albert Hayes for linking his utility bills to a family member’s credit. Police received…
Employees tipped off police about a shoplifter at Stop & Shop in Southington, and it resulted in the arrest of James Garofano, 22, of Northford, for shoplifting. Police received the report at approximately 1:51 p.m. on April 4 after asset protection…
On March 30, Southington police responded to a report about youths vandalizing the property at Brunalli Construction Co. at 109 Summer St., and it led to the arrest of Justin McGovern, 18, of Southington, along with a trio of 14-year-olds.…
The Main Street Community Foundation (MSCF) elected officers and two new board members at its annual meeting on Friday, March 17, and a number of locals are on the list. The board consists of 21 community leaders who ensure donors’…
Genevieve (Janick) Staschke, 88, of Southington, passed away Friday, March 31, 2017 at home. She was the wife of the late Roy E. Staschke. She was born July 21, 1928 in New Britain, the daughter of the late Peter and…
Richard “Dick” Riccio, 74, of Southington passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at the West Haven VA Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Claudia (Palmisano) Riccio. He was born in New Britain on May 7, 1942, the son…
Mary D. Witiak, 99, a resident of the Home of the Good Shepherd, passed away Tuesday evening, March 28, 2017. Born on July 20, 1917 in Bridgeport, CT, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Pangrazia (Intellisano) Muscolino.…
Geraldine A. (Lazorik) Frawley, 82, of Southington passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 with her devoted husband Edward at her side. Gerri was born in New Britain on Nov. 8, 1934, the daughter of the late Andrew and…
Virginia S. Luddy, formerly of Wolcott, passed away on Thursday, March 30, at the Orchards in Southington. She was the widow of Ellsworth Luddy. Virginia was born in Crown Point, New York, daughter of the late Arthur and Jean (Allan)…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Do you want to sit on a wet and dirty carpet? Do you want to sit on a carpet square with strings hanging out of it? Claire Kaufmann, a third grade student in Keith O’Brien’s…
Anthony P. “Dort” D’Agostino, 103 years young, of Southington, formerly of Bristol, passed away peacefully after a short illness Tuesday, March 29, 2017 at Bristol Hospital. He was the husband of Lucille (Allard) D’Agostino. He was born March 23, 1914…
On Thursday, March 30, United Way of Southington executive director Jack Eisenmann, right, mingles with guests at the Aqua Turf as they browse the many raffle items at the baseball-themed annual meeting. The local charity organization directly funds 15 local,…
One lucky girls enjoys her spoils of victory after the Jaycees Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 1. The Easter Bunny drove in on a fire truck, and 308 local children raced onto the field at Jaycee Park to scavenge…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER After spending two years as head coach with the Lady Knight outdoor track and field team, Southington coach Dan Dachelet is switching gears and heading to the boys’ side to take the place of former…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER He spent the past few years behind the scenes as the assistant coach of Southington’s running programs, but Connor Green will be stepping into the head coaching position to lead the Lady Knight outdoor track…
