BREAKING NEWS: Attempted pick-up of teen on Peck Street
Police reported that on Sunday, a male tried to pick-up a teen in the Peck Lane area. Police said that on June 29, a 14-year-old female was walking on Peck Lane at approximately 8:30 p.m. when a van...
View ArticleFarmers Market open for season; closed, however, for July 4
The Farmers Market opened on June 27. On Friday, July 4, the market will be closed due to the beginning of the holiday weekend. On July 11, the market will feature the Jay Johnson Trio band that plays...
View ArticleCompounce fireworks postponed till tomorrow
Lake Compounce has announced that tonight’s fireworks has been pushed back to tomorrow due to the impending foul weather.
View ArticleWoman seriously injured in motorcycle crash in Rockwell
A woman was seriously injured Thursday crashing her motorcycle going through Rockwell Park. Bristol police said that earlier today they responded to a report of a motor vehicle crash on North Park Road...
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Economic, workforce development dominates breakfast discussion
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER Economic and workforce development dominated the discussion during the 2014 Area leaders at the State of the City and Town Breakfast hosted by the Central Connecticut...
View ArticlePolice blotter for July 4
The Bristol Police Department made the following arrests: •Julian F. Vanegas-Sanchez, 20, of 597 Burlington Ave., Apt. 2, Bristol, was arrested June 21 and charged with operation of a motor vehicle by...
View ArticleToday’s road race cancelled due to weather forecast
The Muzzy Field 100th Anniversary Celebration just posted the following on its Facebook page: “We regret to inform you that with the impending storm, the significant amount of rain, and the possibility...
View ArticlePolice hold car show Sunday to benefit Special Olympics
On Sunday, July 6, the Bristol Police Department in conjunction with The Double Tree Hotel will be hosting a car show to benefit Special Olympics of Connecticut. There will be music, face painting,...
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Full steam ahead on new Boys and Girls Club
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER The outside walls of the new Boys and Girls Club on West Street stood in place as a construction crew continued its work on the new state-of-the-art facility. Covered by...
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New officers tapped for police force
The Bristol Police Dept. has selected three new officers who have been enrolled in the State of Connecticut Police Academy for a 26 week training course. Upon completion the candidates will receive...
View ArticlePolice issue summons after child left in car
As reports of adults leaving children or animals in hot vehicles continue to dot the news, Bristol has joined the headlines. Last Wednesday, police reported that officers were sent to 60 Middle St. on...
View ArticleArrest made in investigation into scams against elderly
Police arrested a man accused of scamming the local elderly. Bristol police said that on Monday, July 7, patrol officers arrested Brian Curylo, 28, for several charges regarding home improvement...
View ArticleDems put up Michalik for senate seat in 31st
On Wednesday, Robert Michalik received the nomination of area Democrats in his bid for the 31st Senate District – which includes Bristol, Plainville, Plymouth, Thomaston, and part of Harwinton....
View ArticlePolice announce DWI checkpoint on Route 6 tomorrow night
Bristol police announced that on Friday evening, July 11, officers will be conducting a driving while intoxicated checkpoint on Route 6. This is part of a federal grant to help reduce incidences of DWI...
View ArticlePolice blotter for July 11
The Bristol Police Department reported the following arrests last week: •Curtis Ingram, 31, of 45 Divinity St., Bristol, was arrested June 28 and charged with interfering with an officer, assault on a...
View ArticleDecade of creativity celebrated
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER For the past 10 years, educational programs at the Imagine Nation Museum have grown considerably, continuing to foster children’s imagination and creativity while...
View ArticleMan arrested after incident with loaded gun
Police arrested a Meriden man following an incident last Thursday involving a loaded gun that resulted in a officer being injured as the suspect was subdued. Police reported that they received a 911...
View ArticleSign-up to participate in this year’s Mum Festival parade
The 53rd Annual Chrysanthemum Festival Parade will be held on Sunday, Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “Mum Festival Celebrates Volunteers, The Heart of Bristol.” The festival is looking for...
View ArticleTale of 3,600 mile walk to be shared
By LISA CAPOBIANCO STAFF WRITER When people ask Joe Hurley how he survived a 3,600 mile walk on Route 6, he replies: “Luck.” Ten years ago, Hurley, a retired newspaper reporter who worked at the...
View ArticlePolice report Sunday morning double stabbing
Police are investigating an early Sunday morning stabbing on Surrey Drive and Bianca Road. Police reported that on Sunday at 3:32 a.m., police were called to the Bristol Hospital Emergency Room to...
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