These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Monday, April 17. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Golf: The Blue Knights suffered a 160-185 loss to Berlin (21.6) at Timberlin Golf Club in…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington resident Bob Sherwill often receives visits from furry, backyard neighbors, but even he was surprised at his latest drop-in. One morning about two weeks ago, Sherwill’s dogs were outside for a bathroom break, and…
Audrey Genevieve Zack, 80, of Southington, passed away on Easter Sunday morning April 16, 2017 after a short illness. She was transported by heavenly angels into the arms of her Savior Jesus Christ on Resurrection Sunday. She was born in…
A report of fraudulent cell phone purchases at BJ’s Wholesale at 75 Spring St. led to the arrest of three New York residents. Denise Altagracia Cabrera, 19, of New York, N.Y., Edward Antorchely De Los Angeles, 26, of the Bronx, and Antonio Fabian Radhames, 23,…
Gary M. Michaud, a lifelong resident of New Britain, passed away on December 17, 2016 due to complications from a fall. Gary attended E.C. Goodwin Technical School. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. Gary was the…
George L. Weaver Sr., 82, of Venice, FL and formerly of Southington, decided to close his toolbox one last time on March, 31, 2017 in FL. Born in Southington on January 3, 1935 to the late George and Caroline (Ficken)…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Trees are beginning to bud. The ski jackets are put away, and there were even a few convertibles seen cruising down Queen Street on some of April’s warmer days. Spring has sprung, and with it…
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR There aren’t many young American teenagers that can say they danced on the streets of London to make a music video. But that was just one of the experiences Bridget Stevens, a 13-year-old dance student…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Registration is currently open for Camp RISE (Recreation Integrated into Social Experiences), a Southington Recreation Department summer program. The camp provides children with physical, intellectual, developmental or other health impairments the opportunity to increase their…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Southington Town-wide Effort to Promote Success (STEPS) is once again getting involved with Southington High School’s prom planning to encourage safe evenings for the students. STEPS members will join SHS staff to present junior…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Southington is nearing the final stages of the 2017-18 budget process. On Monday, April 24, the Town Council will open their meeting with a public hearing to give residents one last chance to provide input…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Close to 50 friends and family members made the trip to Great American Ballpark on Easter Sunday to watch former Blue Knight pitcher Sal Romano make his major league debut for the Cincinnati Reds. The…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Attacking the cage was a big concern for Southington coach Jill Pomposi during the preseason, but those questions were quickly answered as her team exploded out of the gates with two lopsided victories. Southington scored…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER All it took was a wink to turn the Blue Knight volleyball team’s week around. After they suffered their first loss of the season to Staples in the beginning of the week, Southington coach Lou…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Lady Knight softball team got off to a slow start to the 2017 season when they opened their first game with a 3-1 victory over South Windsor at home on Wednesday, April 12. The…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington’s first loss of the season was bookended by a pair of wins, but Blue Knight baseball coach Charlie Lembo said that it might have been a needed wake-up call for his team. Lembo said…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER With the tennis match all squared at 3-3, it came down to a battle at No. 1 singles between Southington’s ace, Kristen Mathew, and Mercy’s top gun, Molly Garcia. Mathew went up b a point…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington’s outdoor track and field program competed at the R-J Invitational at Lyman Hall High School in Wallingford on Thursday, April 13, and a number came away with good, early season scores. Amanda Howe held…
The Blue Knight tennis team opened their season without dropping a single point, cruising to a 7-0 shutout over Platt at home on Monday, April 10. Southington dropped just two games in all matches combined. No. 1 singles Matt Balaoing,…
State Rep. Liz Linehan (D-Cheshire, Southington, Wallingford) is inviting the public to join her for coffee and conversation at the Southington Public Library to answer questions and chat about any ideas people may have about moving our community and all…
