By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Sixth-seeded Southington managed just four hits in their first test of the state tournament against No. 11 Bristol on Sunday. However, the team’s ace, Nick Borkowski (6-0), bailed the team out again, as he had…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. The Bristol Blues baseball team was singing to the tune of a nursery rhyme this past week after they were rained out for three-consecutive days. The Blues…
These are the scores for games played between Monday, July 10 and Sunday, July 16. For more in-depth coverage, read us in print or online. American Legion Baseball Southington 5, Terryville 0 Monday, July 10 At Terryville High School SOUTHINGTON…
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Build them up before someone else breaks them down. That is the goal of Empower U Inc.’s Girls Only Transformation Weekend, which was held earlier this month at the Courtyard by Marriott in Manchester, Conn.…
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER The Town Council approved the proposed modifications for the tax abatement language during their July 10 meeting. Prior to the changes, the document was only valid until July 1, 2017, whereas the new language extends…
The Southington Fire Department announced the following 42 incidents from Monday, July 3 to Monday, July 10: Monday, July 3 12:59:28 p.m., 115 Ferncliff Dr., CO incident 7:05:05 p.m., Old Mountain Rd. and Meriden, Vehicle accident 7:05:48 p.m., 345 Belleview…
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Thursday, June 27 to Sunday, July 16: Katrell Bird, 23, of 35 Devens St., New Britain, was arrested on June 27 and charged with improper number of tail lamps,…
APPLE HARVEST ROAD RACES All races are sponsored by the Southington Community YMCA. Forms are available for pre-registration (by Sept. 30 at noon) at the YMCA membership desk. All race info and on-line registration info can be found at sccymca.org/apple.…
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:…
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…
ONGOING SOUTHINGTON ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP. Second Tuesday of every month, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Mulberry Gardens of Southington, 58 Mulberry St. Free support group for families and caregivers. To check for availability, call Marie Terzak at (860) 276-1020.…
JULY 31-AUG. 4 SOUTHINGTON CAMP INVENTION. At Strong Elementary School. A nationally recognized, nonprofit summer enrichment camp open to boys and girls in grades K-6. Promotes hands-on problem solving, collaboration, and the use of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).…
FRIDAY, JULY 28 SOUTHINGTON CONNOR WAAGE JAZZ TRIO. 7 p.m. at SoCCA, Main St. and Berlin Ave. Enjoy an evening of jazz. ONGOING SOUTHINGTON DRUM CIRCLE. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at SoCCA, Main St. and Berlin Ave. on…
FRIDAY, JULY 21 SOUTHINGTON CRYSTAL BEES FAMILY FESTIVAL. 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Crystal Bees, 240 Spring St. Kids VIP tickets $10 at EventBrite.com ($5 general admission at the door). Fun Zone with games and Touch a Truck tour…
TUESDAY, JULY 25 SOUTHINGTON FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGS. 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. Sponsored by Southington Care Center. THURSDAY, JULY 27 SOUTHINGTON NURSING AND HEALTH AIDE JOB FAIR. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at…
JULY 21-22 SOUTHINGTON “FAME.” 7 p.m. at the Southington High School auditorium. Presented by the Spotlights program of Southington Youth Summer Theater. Actors are in grades 9-12. THURSDAY, AUG. 17 SOUTHINGTON PAUL MILLIARD. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in…
THURSDAY, AUG. 10 SOUTHINGTON COFFEE ‘N DESSERT – VERTIGO, DIZZINESS, AND IMBALANCE. 1 p.m. at Calendar House, 388 Pleasant St. Kasey Adinolfi, physical therapist and vestibular specialist from Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine Centers of Southington will present an educational…
NOW thru JULY 31 SOUTHINGTON MILITARY VETERANS ARTISTS EXHIBIT. July artists of the month at SoCCA, Main St. and Berlin Ave. The featured exhibit will showcase work by local veterans. NOW thru SEPT. 1 SOUTHINGTON SOCCA SHORT FILM CONTEST.…
By BRIAN JENNINGS STAFF WRITER On Tuesday, July 18, the Bristol Blues will open their gates for the annual Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL) All-Star Game. It was the first time in the franchise’s three-year history that they were selected…
These are the results for summer season contests for Sunday, July 16. For more in-depth coverage, read next week’s Southington Observer. Southington American Legion Baseball: After earning a bye in the first round of the sectional bracket of the…