Police blotter for May 12
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Devin J. Zalot, 22, of 9 Helen Rd., Terryville, was arrested April 28 and charged with four counts of second degree failure to...
View ArticleHigh school seniors entering service to be saluted
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER With graduation just around the corner, the Greater Bristol Veterans Council at its annual salute dinner will honor local seniors who have decided to serve their...
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Bristol PD to recognize officers on May 19
In honor of National Police Week, the Bristol Police Department will hold a ceremony on Friday, May 19 to recognize officers who gave their lives in the line of duty for the city of Bristol. The...
View ArticleDuck Race winners announced
Prize # Prize Winner Name Ticket # 1 “$1,500 “ Pat Jandreau 1984 2 “$1,000 “ Jodi Zils Gagne 4528 3 Xbox One 1TB Console The Division...
View ArticleAaron Hernandez’s fiancee to speak on ‘Dr. Phil’ show
BOSTON (AP) _ The fiancee of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez says she thought his suicide was a hoax. Shayanna Jenkins-Hernandez says in an interview on “Dr. Phil” scheduled to air next week that she...
View ArticleWife of ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman dies in car crash
WOODBURY, Conn. (AP) _ The wife of longtime ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman died in a traffic crash in Connecticut, the sports network’s president confirmed Wednesday. Katherine Ann Berman, 67, a...
View ArticleHigh school midterm schedule to change
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Starting next school year, Bristol high school students will have more time to study for midterm exams now that a new schedule is in place. During a meeting last...
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Pavalock-D’Amato speaks on bill criminalizing interference with service dogs
State Representative Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77) recently spoke in favor of her proposed bill on the floor of the House of Representatives to make intentionally interfering with service dogs a crime....
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Obituaries: Anna Mae Williams
Williams, Anna Mae “Ann” (Casullo), 83, of Bristol, widow of Kenneth E. Williams, passed away May 11, 2017 at her home in Bristol. Born on December 5, 1933 in Bristol, CT, she was a daughter of the...
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Obituaries: Eleanor Dziedzic
Eleanor (Checovetes) Dziedzic, 86, of Cheshire, formerly of Bristol, widow of John Dziedzic, died on Sunday (May 14, 2017) at Elim Park Health Care Center in Cheshire. Eleanor was born in Bristol on...
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Music listings, starting May 19
FRIDAY, MAY 19 BRISTOL SIMPLY SWING. Part of the sixth annual Farmington Bank Community Concert Series. 7 p.m. Bristol Senior Center, 240 Stafford Ave., Bristol. SATURDAY, MAY 20 BRISTOL WE GOT...
View ArticleObituaries: Delores Hamilton Houle
Former Bristol resident Delores (Dee) Hamilton Houle, 54, of Mooresville, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2017 with her family by her side, after fighting a courageous battle with...
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Girl foregoes gifts to help cancer center
Aislinn Uhl is a young girl from Wallingford, who recently celebrated her 7th birthday. In lieu of birthday gifts, she asked her friends to donate items to be donated to the Bristol Hospital Cancer...
View ArticleGirl Scouts hold open houses at summer camps May 21
Summer is rapidly approaching, and parents are looking for a fun, safe environment for their girls. Girl Scouts of Connecticut summer camps are offered throughout the state. Girls can choose from one...
View ArticleLegislators to hold coffee hour to meet constituents, June 2
State reps. Whit Betts (R-78) and Cara Pavalock-D’Amato (R-77) and State Sen. Henri Martin (R-31) invite Bristol residents to join them for a Coffee Hour on Friday, June 2 at Rodd’s Restaurant (854...
View ArticleMartin, Senate Republicans release revised state budget plan
State Senator Henri Martin (R-31) and members of the Senate Republican Caucus released a revised line-by-line state budget proposal that closes the projected state budget deficit for the next two...
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City maintains its top-notch bond rating
By JEN CARDINES STAFF WRITER Once again, New York based company Fitch Ratings Inc. awarded the City of Bristol an “AAA” bond rate, which is the highest possible rate a municipality can obtain. Mayor...
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Police blotter for May 19
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week. Kelly Chambers, 38, of 440 Park St., Apt. 3, Bristol, was arrested May 4 and charged with sixth degree larceny, cruelty to...
View ArticleRebooted Mum Fest planning underway
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER After being successfully reloaded in 2016, the Mum Festival will make its way to Memorial Boulevard again this fall. Planning has officially kicked off for the 56th...
View ArticleFill your plate, help homeless, domestic violence victims
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Since its inception, Bristol-based non-profit For Goodness Sake has helped over 500 families who are making the transition to independent living. From homelessness to...
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