Rita (Marotto) Bartlett, 82 of Southington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at home on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Bartlett. Rita was born in Southington on Dec. 30, 1933, the…
John Allen Lofquist, 59, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2016 at the VA Hospital in West Haven. John was born in New Britain on August 15, 1957, son of the late Hewitt and Doris (Greenier) Lofquist. John spent years…
Southington hiker Steve Silva shared his adventure on the Appalachian Trail during a recent meeting with Boy Scout Troop 45 out of St. Paul Episcopal Church. In 2015, Silva hiked the 2,000 mile trail from Georgia to Maine.
As a result of a Cruise Night event hosted by Largay Travel and catered by Paul Gregory’s, officials were able to donate and all proceeds were donated to LISA, Inc., an organization that provides a safe place to live for…
Joey Conrod of Sandy Hook, left, and Matt Balaoing of Southington, right, presented a check for $7,147 to Dr. John Pelegano, chief of pediatrics for the Hospital for Special Care. The money was raised at the 38th annual Children’s Charities…
Olympic Taekwondo Academy in Southington donated a check for $2,237 to the Connecticut Children Medical Center. The money was raised during a charity event in October, selling donated bake goods, food, and beverages during a kick-a-thon event.
Hartford HealthCare (HHC) at Home recently received the Triple Aim Award from the Connecticut Association for Healthcare at Home in recognition for its innovative method of improving health outcomes, access to care and reducing costs. The Transitional Care RN (TCRN)…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Saturday, Nov. 19. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Girls Swimming & Diving: The Lady Knights capped off their season after tying Brookfield for 32nd…
Frances Lyss of Southington earned first place in the painting category at the 9th annual Connecticut Senior Juried Arts Show at Pomperaug Woods in Southbury. Lyss won the competitions with her watercolor painting, “Teapot,” above.
It’s Thanksgiving week, and that means one thing: It’s time for football. Southington fans should have plenty to cheer about during this holiday week with Powderpuff football kicking off the fray on Monday and Tuesday (2016-powderpuff-preview) leading up to the…
To the editor: Thank you to everyone who supported me in this campaign, and I thank God for what was one of the most incredible experiences of my life. There are too many people to go through to thank everyone…
To the editor: I had the great privilege of helping a young man named Chris Morelli in his efforts to unseat the incumbent and highest ranking member of the Connecticut House of Representatives. In the end, Chris lost by only…
by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The original film “An American In Paris” was a Hollywood love letter to the City of Love and a classic musical that rightfully earned several Oscars, including Best Picture. In many ways, for its time,…
Store officials tipped off police about a shoplifter at Target, 600 Executive Blvd. in Southington, and the investigation led to the arrest of Salvatore A. Ferraiolo, 33, of Waterbury. Loss prevention workers at Target called police on Nov. 8, at…
On Nov. 17, Southington police, in conjunction with the STEPS Coalition, conducted off-premise alcohol compliance checks throughout the town of Southington. A 19-year-old minor was used to check 25 establishments that sell alcohol by permit. Two local businesses sold alcohol…
As motorists take to the roads this Holiday travel Period and beyond, the Southington Police Department is urging everyone to buckle up. Beginning Monday, Nov. 21, local police will be out in force, taking part in the 2016 national Click…
When store officials saw a potential shoplifter fleeing on foot from TJ Maxx at 875 Queen St., they called police. After a short search, Robert Teck, 47, of Torrington, was found hiding between vehicles and was taken into custody without incident.…
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR I like Fitz and the Tantrums. I like their first, second, and third albums. I’ve interviewed the members a couple of times. And I like talking to them. So I am obviously predisposed to like…
Pauline “Mimi” M. (Bassola) Casner, 83, of Southington, passed away at her home on Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2016. She had been the loving wife of the late James E. Casner for 51 years. Born on January 5, 1933 in Southington…
