By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER First, they came with the pressure defense. “They came with their diamond press, but that wasn’t the concern,” said Southington coach John Cessario. “The concern was their man-to-man, which then got into our stuff.” Then,…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER After finishing the regular season undefeated, the Blue Knight swimming and diving team proved that they were simply the best yet again. A season high of best marks earned the Knights their first conference title…
Amanda Howe placed 15th out of 32 competitors with a throw of 37’3” in the shot put as the only athlete to represent Southington at the 30th annual New England championship on Saturday. “It wasn’t a personal best for her,…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER One player netted four goals to eliminate the fourth-seeded Warrior-Knight ice hockey team from the CCC South regional tournament. On Thursday, Mar. 2, Hall-Southington fell, 4-2, to top-seeded Farmington Valley in the semifinals. The Generals…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER The Lady Knight gymnastics team sent four gymnasts to compete in the state open at New Milford High School on Saturday, Mar. 4. Rachel Williams paced the Knights in all-around, finishing 35th overall out of…
Charles Arthur Nappi, 69, of Southington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. Charles was born in Waterbury on July 14, 1947 to Catherine (Bartoletti) Nappi and the late Arthur Nappi. He graduated from Sacred Heart High School in…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Kristen’s Kloset held its 2017 Grand Opening last weekend to kick-off the prom season. The Southington storefront was filled with racks of shoes, accessories, and over 500 new and gently used gowns. Kristen’s Kloset is…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Monday, Mar. 6. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Boys Basketball: After qualifying for the first time in Cessario’s three-year tenure with the program, the…
Southington Superintendent of Schools Timothy Connellan reads to a class of local students at South End Elementary School on Friday, March 3 during national “Read Across America Day” festivities. On Thursday and Friday, Southington’s schools welcomed prominent locals into their…
John “JD” DePizzol, 59, of Louisburg, NC and formerly of Southington, passed away suddenly on Friday March 3, 2017 while visiting his family in Southington. He was born on July 27, 1957, the son of John DePizzol Sr. and the…
The Southington Fire Department announced the following 30 incidents from Tuesday, Feb. 21 to Monday, Feb. 27: Tuesday, Feb. 21 8:58:07 a.m., 625 Queen St., Alarm system activation 5:52:10 p.m., 240 Spring St., Crystal Bees, Alarm system activation 10:21:36 p.m.,…
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Friday, Feb. 24 through Wednesday, March 1: Christopher Sadowski, 30, of 60 Partridge Ln, Berlin, was arrested on Feb. 24 and charged with violation of protective order. Daryll…
The Southington Library has announced a number of upcoming programs. All are welcome. To register, contact (860) 628-0947, ext. 6552 or visit www.southingtonlibrary.org and click on ‘Calendar of Events.’ For children’s events, call ext. 3. Here are some upcoming events:…
FUNDRAISERS PAVERS FOR POSTERITY (BLUE KNIGHT BRICKS)—The Turf Committee is offering an opportunity to purchase bricks to help defray costs for the artificial turf field at Southington High School. Bricks cost $125 and can be engraved with three lines of…
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…
FRIDAY, MARCH 10 SOUTHINGTON FREE PAMPERED CHEF DEMO. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Southington Elks Lodge, 114 Main St. A night of cooking hosted by the Southington Emblem Club No. 527. Pampered Chef demonstration p;roceeds will benefit their…
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON CHAMBER IN THE MORNING. 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The Orchards, 34 Hobart St. on the third Wednesday of the month. Sponsored by the Southington Chamber of Commerce. Seminar offers business-building information, networking. Attendees encouraged to bring…
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 SOUTHINGTON WHAT EVERY ADULT SHOULD KNOW…ABOUT THE DRUGS THEIR KIDS ARE FACING. 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. at the SHS auditorium. No registration required. Sponsored by SHS administration, STEPS coalition, and the Southington Police Department. Guest speakers include SHS…
TUESDAY, MARCH 14 SOUTHINGTON CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP. Offered by Hartford HealthCare Senior Services. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St., Southington. (860) 276-1020. ONGOING SOUTHINGTON ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP. Second Tuesday of every month, 10:30 a.m.…
SATURDAY, MARCH 11 SOUTHINGTON ST PATRICK’S DAY DINNER. 6 p.m. at the Mary Our Queen Church hall, Savage St. Corned beef and cabbage, potatoes, carrots and onions, Irish soda bread, dessert, and beverage. Entertainment by the Old Tyme Bristol Fiddlers.…
