These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Friday, Sept. 15. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Field Hockey—After opening the season with a 7-1 win over divisional NW Catholic (1-2) at home, the…
Dear Southington’s state lawmakers: Please get back to work. Our town desperately needs a state budget, and we’re still waiting for each one of you to deliver on the promises you made during the last election. The most important thing…
To the editor: I just read the article in last week’s Observer regarding Jude Kelly and his induction into the Southington Sports Hall of Fame, and I’d like to offer my congratulations and gratitude to both you and Kelly. Back…
To the editor: Why does Southington have the need to do a national search for our next Town Manager while wasting time and taxpayers’ dollars, which could be used in other areas? Here’s a thought, how about we make a…
To the editor: I am a registered Democrat and Southington resident. My husband and I moved to Southington several years ago because we fell in love with the town and wanted to raise our family here. I am writing to…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Thursday, Sept. 14. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Boys Soccer—The Blue Knights remained winless on the year after suffering their first loss, 2-1, of the…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Lake Compounce’s Haunted Graveyard exhibit is well-known for its thrills and chills every Halloween season. For many, the spectacular event is a yearly must-see. This year, the Haunted Graveyard has been nominated for USA Today’s…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER A public lottery was held at the Town Hall Wednesday morning to determine the order in which candidates’ names, by department, will appear on the ballots for the Nov. 7 Municipal Election. Candidates in their…
Ann M. Leether of Southington, 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 28th in Plantsville, Connecticut. She was born in Teaneck, New Jersey to the late Doris (Etzold) and Robert E. Martin on May 31, 1934. She moved to Connecticut…
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Guitarist Nancy Wilson made her rock and roll name with the band Heart, which she founded with her sister Ann. But Wilson is now heading off on her own in a new venture called Roadcase…
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Southington’s Kylie Watson once again is set to complete for a national pageant crown. Kylie recently competed in Springfield, Mass., where she won the title National American Miss Southern New England Junior Preteen. The title…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Southington has had a rich tradition of being a sports town and has built a reputation of strong programs in sports like softball, baseball, and football at the high school level, and some residents believe…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER NOTE—In the print version of this article, the Knights of Columbus were identified as the sole fundraiser for the statue, but the organization led the effort in a coalition with Southington Sons of Italy, Sorelle…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Wednesday, Sept. 13. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Girls Volleyball—The Lady Knights remained undefeated on the year with a 3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 25-17) sweep at…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Tuesday, Sept. 12. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Cross Country—Both programs dashed into their seasons with victories against Manchester at Wickham Park, as the boys…
These are the results for Southington High School’s varsity contests for Monday, Sept. 11. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Girls Volleyball—The Lady Knights earned their second-straight win with a 3-0 (25-12, 25-20, 25-23) sweep of Conard…
By SHERIDAN CYR STAFF WRITER Southington High School’s award-winning competitive marching band is back in action in the new school year, ready and excited for what is to come. The band invited any and all to their first event of…
St. Paul Catholic High School invites the community to a seminar aimed at gaining knowledge of social media responsible use and digital abuse. This presentation will take place on Monday, Sept. 18 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. St. Paul…
Southington Fire Department, Co. 2, at 128 W. Main St. in Plantsville will be holding a pancake breakfast on Sunday, Sept. 24 to raise donations for the daughter of a longtime member’s daughter affected by the recent Texas flooding. From…
