Miss Southington seeks contestants for Jan. 5 pageant
The Southington Scholarship Program, a local affiliate to both the Miss Connecticut and the Miss America Scholarship Programs, announced that it is looking for contestants for its upcoming pageant to...
View ArticleParking ban in place noon Saturday
Bristol police are reminding residents that a city-wide parking ban will go into effect on Saturday, Dec. 14, at noon. The state meteorologists are predicting a snowstorm to take place Saturday into...
View ArticleFlags to fly at half to honor Newtown victims; bells to ring Saturday a.m.
Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman today directed U.S. and Connecticut flags to half-staff on Saturday, Dec. 14 in honor of the 20 children and six adults who were killed on...
View ArticleGov. urges caution during weekend storm
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in a press release urged residents to avoid travel during the first significant snowstorm of the season. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches for most of...
View ArticlePublic Works issues statement on snow removal
The Bristol Public Works Department issued the following statement on snow removal: Bristol Public Works and the Police Department is reminding Bristol residents that City Ordinance (Sect. 21-24.)...
View ArticleBristol police investigate hit and run
Bristol police are investigating a hit and run that happened on Farmington Avenue Sunday evening where a 35-year-old female was struck. The victim suffered non life threatening injuries and was...
View ArticleTortoise and Hare Cafe wants to transform
The owner of Tortoise & the Hare Cafe is raising funds to transform the restaurant into a brand new establishment with a new menu. Visit the following link for more information on how to donate....
View ArticleRecreation Dept. programs take registration in Jan.
Bristol Parks and Recreation Winter Spring Program registration will open Jan. 13, 2014. Registration is available online at www.bristolrec.com, in person at the Parks and Recreation office (111 North...
View ArticleChoirs to perform cantata this Sunday
The choirs of Bristol Baptist Church and St. Joseph Church are combining to present the cantata, “Emmanuel, God With Us” on Sunday, Dec. 22. The cantata will be a part of the 10:30 a.m. worship service...
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After the snow, break out the shorts
After this week’s snow, AccuWeather is reporting the region should expect record breaking warm temperatures this coming weekend. AccuWeather.com reports a brief, but major shift in the weather pattern...
View ArticleParenting program offered to prevent risky behavior by teens
The Parent and Child Center at Bristol Hospital was recently awarded a grant from the Local Prevention Council to fund a two-part parenting series that will delve into the choices teens face daily,...
View ArticleRed Cross, Walmart team up on training for entry-level healthcare careers
The American Red Cross will help 2,500 students across the U.S. receive training for entry-level healthcare careers through the Red Cross Nurse Assistant Training (NAT) program thanks to a $3.5 million...
View ArticleRegistration open for Tunxis winter session
TunxisCommunity College is offering accelerated credit courses during a Winter Session, which runs Dec. 30 to Jan. 17. Registration is currently under way and will be accepted through Dec. 30 until...
View ArticlePlay and Learn group offered for children 5 and under
The Parent and Child Center at Bristol Hospital was awarded a Quality Enhancement grant from the Bristol School Readiness Council to support a free six-week Play and Learn Group for parents and...
View ArticleObituaries for Dec. 20
The following obituaries will be published in Friday’s Observer. For more information, look to our print or e-editions published Friday. John J. MacDonald, 85, of Forestville, died on Thursday, Dec....
View ArticleMayor continues to attack blight
Mayor Ken Cockayne is continuing his attack on blight and posted photos of another house being torn down Wednesday afternoon, via Facebook....
View ArticleCL&P issues warning about scam
Scams targeting utility customers nationally continue to affect Connecticut Light & Power customers, with the most recent version targeting Spanish-speaking customers, reports a press release from...
View ArticleCity releases its holiday hours
The city released the holiday hours for its departments. City Hall will close at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, and will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25. There will be the same schedule for the...
View ArticleArrest made in August crash fatality
A Bristol man has been charged in the fatal crash that happened on Stevens Street in August that killed an 83-year-old woman. Elvis Caban, 21, of 94 Candy Lane was arrested Thursday and charged with...
View ArticlePolice blotter for Dec. 20
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests: •Patricia J. Lewis, 30, of 144 Fall Mountain Lake Rd., Terryville was arrested on Dec. 11 and charged with illegal manufacturing,...
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