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Police blotter for Oct. 10
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. •Leonard Cifone, 72, of 57 Brentwood Rd., Bristol, was arrested Sept. 26 and charged with criminal violation of protection...
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Youth’s Zombie Zone fights Crohn’s disease; now open
The Pelletier Family of Bristol has had its fair share of scares, namely those related to their youngest son, Andre’, being diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at the age of 11. Crohn’s disease, along with...
View ArticlePost-debate, Michalik contrasts himself with opponent
State Senate candidate Rob Michalik highlighted his plan for moving Connecticut forward during a legislative debate sponsored by the Greater Bristol Chamber of Commerce Monday night at St. Paul...
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Rosa Gatti center named at BBGC
The Bristol Boys and Girls Club recently named the Rosa Gatti Community Center. Here, Rosa Gatti, a member of the Bristol Boys & Girls Club’s Development Committee and former ESPN Vice President of...
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Robbery suspect caught following foot chase
A robbery suspect on Farmington Avenue was arrested Wednesday evening after police gave chase on foot. Police said that at about 10:15 p.m. Wednesday, officers were dispatched to Price Chopper, 121...
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Judas Priest’s newest addition fitting in nicely, thank you very much
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner indoubtedly had some big shoes to fill when he stepped up to join one of the most iconic bands of British heavy metal. Faulkner...
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2-1-1: United Way’s gateway to assistance
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER During and after Hurricane Sandy, United Way 2-1-1 offered emergency information around the clock statewide. A free, health and human service information and referral...
View ArticleVolunteers needed for hospice
Volunteers to donate their time and talents in the hospice division of Athena Home Health Care. Opportunities in various settings are available to provide terminally ill patients and their families...
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Fire report for Oct. 10
sThe Bristol Fire Department reported the following incidents last week. Sept. 26 Stephen Toyota, 1069 Farmington Ave., vehicle accident, general clean-up. 103 Union St., fuel burner/boiler...
View ArticleLetter: Reader offers suggestions on how to improve communications
To the editor: While the development of Depot Square has been of interest for some time (five to six years at least), it has become more frequently discussed as of recent weeks. All of us want an even...
View ArticleComments sought on public retirement plan
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ State officials are seeking public comment on a proposed state-run retirement savings plan for private sector workers in Connecticut. Created earlier this year by the General...
View ArticleOil, natural gas prices confound New England
By STEPHEN SINGER AP Business Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Pipeline bottlenecks that drove up natural gas home heating prices in New England last winter could cause trouble when the weather again...
View ArticlePolitical celebs roll in for Conn. governor’s race
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) _ Some political heavy-hitters are coming to Connecticut to help out in the state’s close race for governor. President Barack Obama is scheduled Wednesday to appear in Bridgeport...
View ArticleHernandez defense loses bid to toss phone evidence
FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) _ Ex-New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez lost a bid Friday to have his cellphone and some other evidence thrown out in the murder case against him. After hearing several...
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Disturbance at Double Tree leads to Southington man’s arrest
A disturbance at the Double Tree Hotel on Century Drive resulted in a Southington man being arrested on breach of peace charges. The suspect made things worse for himself when he verbally attacked...
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Burlington Ave. man accused of attempting break-in at neighborhood biz
Police arrested a local man on burglary charges for an attempted break-in at a convenience store about a tenth of a mile from where he lives. Jesse R. Doak, 22, of 268 Burlington Ave. in Bristol was...
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BCHS preschool classes accepting applications
The Bristol Central High School preschool classes are currently accepting applications. The classes will run through Dec. 22. Classes run two to three days per week from 9:15 to 11:45 a.m. The cost is...
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Statewide voter registration session Oct. 28
All Registrars of Voters’ offices in Connecticut will hold a statewide voter registration session on Tuesday, Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call your local registrars’ office for details.
View ArticleWest Bristol KIM celebrate wolves; Wolf Central presents program in...
The Kids in the Middle, a group of community service-minded middle school students, are hosting a month-long celebration of school spirit at West Bristol School. Wolf Month is an opportunity for the...
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Victorious Rams
Bristol Central played at home at Muzzy Field last Friday against the Bulkeley/HMTCA co-op team. The Rams tackled the visitors 52-28. PHOTOS by TAMMI NAUDUS
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