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Friday 01/14/2022
Newington library continues journey through diversity with two new programs Posted: 14 January 2022 [12:07 PM] NEWINGTON – The Lucy Robbins Welles Library will continue its journey through diversity with two programs in February and in March.…
PET OF THE WEEK: Pascal Posted: 14 January 2022 [10:46 AM] PET OF THE WEEK – Pascal Does Pascal have the best puppy pout you’ve ever seen, or what? But don’t worry –…
Newington police blotter Posted: 14 January 2022 [10:36 AM] Newington police report the following: Jan. 9 Manuel Arango, 20, 779 Platt St., Bridgeport, two counts – risk of injury to child…
Thursday 01/13/2022
State reports over 160 new coronavirus-associated deaths; area cities, towns all in Red Alert Posted: 13 January 2022 [03:56 PM] STAFF REPORT The state reported over 160 coronavirus-associated deaths over the past week and had another day where the positivity rate for…
American Savings Foundation slated to give away record $825K to deserving local students this year Posted: 13 January 2022 [02:23 PM] NEW BRITAIN – College is not getting any cheaper, but one local organization is slated to give away a record total…
Three top-ranking, longtime Newington police officers honored after recent retirements Posted: 13 January 2022 [10:22 AM] NEWINGTON – Three of the town’s top-ranking, longtime police officers retired at the start of the year and were honored for…
Newington police blotter Posted: 13 January 2022 [09:37 AM] Newington police report the following: Jan. 4 Megan Ann Thielman, 35, 1602 Mt Vernon Rd., Southington, use of drug paraphernalia, pos control…
Wednesday 01/12/2022
Controversial change that could impact Newington voters met with heavy opposition Posted: 12 January 2022 [05:05 PM] NEWINGTON – A controversial change that could impact voters in town was met with heavy opposition this week. The Newington Registrars…
State records yet another day with covid positivity rate of over 20% Posted: 12 January 2022 [04:23 PM] STAFF REPORT The state recorded yet another day with a covid-19 positivity rate of over 20% Wednesday. The state reported 7,318 new…
Newington police blotter Posted: 12 January 2022 [10:20 AM] Newington police report the following: Jan. 3 Jonathan Thomas Kahn, 23, 400 Lloyd St., Newington, second-degree breach of peace, criminal violation of…
Tuesday 01/11/2022
Newington state rep hosting virtual forum on children's mental health; here's how to attend Posted: 11 January 2022 [04:03 PM] NEWINGTON – Parents struggling to find resources to get a handle on their child’s mental health, this one’s for you. This…
State eclipses 1,900 mark in residents hospitalized with covid; records positivity rate of nearly 24% Posted: 11 January 2022 [03:58 PM] STAFF REPORT The state went over the 1,900 mark in residents hospitalized with covid-19 and recorded a positivity rate for infections of…
Freezing cold temperatures hit area, 20 degrees colder than average; freezing temps return this weekend Posted: 11 January 2022 [12:26 PM] BRISTOL – WFSB meteorologists said Tuesday’s freezing weather was even colder due to the wind, and was 20 degrees lower than…
Newington police blotter Posted: 11 January 2022 [10:38 AM] Newington police report the following: Dec. 29 Alexus Lizmarie Gonzales, 18, 13 Hillcrest Ave., Plainville, sixth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth-degree larceny…
Monday 01/10/2022
Newington holding second at-home covid test kit distribution event for residents Posted: 10 January 2022 [04:43 PM] NEWINGTON – Residents trying to get their hands on a covid-19 test have an opportunity to do so this coming weekend.…
State reports positivity rate of nearly 23% for covid cases; hospitalizations closing in on 1,900 Posted: 10 January 2022 [04:12 PM] STAFF REPORT The state had another big increase in residents hospitalized with covid-19 and had an over 20% positivity rate for infections…
Newington police blotter Posted: 10 January 2022 [09:49 AM] Newington police report the following: Dec. 31 Dean Bodak, 51, 84 Spring St., New Britain, two counts – sixth-degree larceny Rafaelito Ares,…
Sunday 01/09/2022
SENIOR SIGNALS: 'Free' advice can be costly Posted: 09 January 2022 [06:46 PM] Attorney Our law firm assists seniors, disabled persons and their family members in applying for Medicaid (T-19) assistance. Medicaid is a state…
Friday 01/07/2022
Snow total higher than expected, with area getting between 6 and 10 inches Posted: 07 January 2022 [11:22 AM] Snow totals were higher than anticipated Friday, reaching 14 inches in some parts of the state, according to WFSB meteorologists. WFSB…
FRIDAY FICKS: Be careful about a supersized imagination Posted: 07 January 2022 [09:07 AM] "Will Carl Ficks please report to the Principal's office. Carl Ficks to the Principal's office." Sixth grade and a reckoning with Sister…
PET OF THE WEEK: Tommy Posted: 07 January 2022 [09:05 AM] PET OF THE WEEK Lots of Guinea pigs have arrived at the Connecticut Humane Society this year, but Tommy’s arrival is among…
Newington volunteer groups come together to raise money for non-profit UR Community Cares Posted: 07 January 2022 [09:03 AM] NEWINGTON – In a community where volunteerism is huge, several different groups of do-gooders came together recently to bolster their efforts.…
Newington police blotter Posted: 07 January 2022 [08:55 AM] Newington police report the following: Dec. 30 Yulissa Angueira, 24, 89 Wallace St., New Britain, sixth-degree larceny Alexis E. Nurse, 31, 410…
Thursday 01/06/2022
CCSU will return to in-person learning for spring semester; dorm move-in remains same Posted: 06 January 2022 [05:57 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University will return to in-person learning for the 2022 spring semester as originally scheduled. In…
Newington issues parking ban due to forecasted snow storm Posted: 06 January 2022 [05:14 PM] NEWINGTON – Police have instituted a temporary parking ban ahead of Friday’s snowstorm. Parking will not be allowed on either side…
State reports over 120 new coronavirus deaths; all area cities and towns remain in Red Alert status for covid cases Posted: 06 January 2022 [04:54 PM] STAFF REPORT The state reported 121 residents have died over the past week from coronavirus-associated illness, bringing the overall total to 9,281.…
Owner of Amato Toys and Hobby lived his dream for nearly 50 years, now ready to move on to next chapter in life with store's closure Posted: 06 January 2022 [04:51 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Doing something one loves while bringing joy to others isn’t a job many come to have in life,…
Students from Newington who made UConn's 2021 Fall Dean's List Posted: 06 January 2022 [08:53 AM] UCONN Students from Newington who made UConn’s 2021 Fall Dean’s List: Dominika Adamczyk Elma Ahmetovic Joshua Akosa Mary Ancon Syed Asar Richa…
Newington police blotter Posted: 06 January 2022 [08:50 AM] Newington police report the following: Dec. 28 Brian Marino, 55, 289 Shaker Rd., Enfield, first-degree failure to appear Patrick Ray Robinson, 63,…
Wednesday 01/05/2022
Possibility of adding train station back on Newington officials' radar Posted: 05 January 2022 [05:28 PM] NEWINGTON – A train stop and all that it brings is back on the town’s radar, after an inquiry from the…
Connecticut has nearly 23% covid positivity rate, another 100-plus hospitalizations over past day Posted: 05 January 2022 [03:38 PM] STAFF REPORT It wasn’t another record high, but Connecticut still had a nearly 23% positivity rate for coronavirus cases and another 100-plus…
Freezing rain causes more than 150 car accidents collectively in Bristol, New Britain; schools close Posted: 05 January 2022 [03:29 PM] An ice storm without much warning caused chaos on local roads Wednesday morning, leading to numerous crashes. Cities like Bristol and…
Amato's Toy and Hobby of New Britain will be closing for good Posted: 05 January 2022 [02:05 PM] STAFF REPORT A staple of downtown New Britain that drew customers from all over the state will be closing its doors. Amato's…
Overnight snowstorm into Friday morning could wreak havoc again on morning commute Posted: 05 January 2022 [01:03 PM] BRISTOL – WFSB meteorologists predict snow is headed our way Thursday night after midnight and into Friday morning, with a possible…
Newington police blotter Posted: 05 January 2022 [09:56 AM] Newington police report the following: Dec. 27 Michael Ditomasso, 49, 122 Water St. Apt. 300, Tolland, violation of probation, fifth-degree larceny, conspiracy…
Icy road condition making for dangerous morning commute Posted: 05 January 2022 [09:43 AM] STAFF Icy roads in the area are making for a difficult morning commute for residents and some schools have either canceled for…
Tuesday 01/04/2022
State sets another record high for covid-19 positivity rate; 110 residents hospitalized over past day Posted: 04 January 2022 [05:08 PM] STAFF REPORT Connecticut set a new record high for coronavirus positivity rate, while also reaching the highest level of hospitalizations since May…
National Guard distributes 200,000 covid testing kits, 200,000 masks from New Britain warehouse to be given to state childcare providers Posted: 04 January 2022 [04:02 PM] NEW BRITAIN – A line of cars stretched across the industrial park as a fast-moving assembly line of Connecticut National Guard…
Healthtrax in Newington helps members achieve their fitness goals Posted: 04 January 2022 [11:13 AM] NEWINGTON – Healthtrax in Newington helps all its members achieve their fitness goals. Healthtrax is a fitness center that provides…
Newington chamber moving 'Wake-Up Wednesdays' to virtual platform due to rise in covid cases Posted: 04 January 2022 [09:24 AM] NEWINGTON – Local business people who typically get together Wednesday mornings are moving their group to a virtual platform due to…
Newington police blotter Posted: 04 January 2022 [09:19 AM] Newington police report the following: Dec. 19 Albert Palumbo, 22, 181 Crest Rd., Southington, false statement Kristian Ortiz, 29, 348 South St.,…
Monday 01/03/2022
Berlin, Newington libraries teaming up to bring innovative virtual programming Posted: 03 January 2022 [05:04 PM] In lieu of being able to host large, live events, local libraries are teaming up this winter to bring innovative virtual…
Newington distributing free covid testing kits Tuesday night Posted: 03 January 2022 [04:54 PM] NEWINGTON – The town’s distribution of covid-19 testing kits was rescheduled last Friday and is now set to take place this…
CCSU moving to remote learning for remainder of winter session Posted: 03 January 2022 [04:35 PM] NEW BRITAIN – Central Connecticut State University is moving to remote learning for the remainder of the winter session due to…
Connecticut has over 300 new covid hospitalizations, over 21% positivity rate over holiday weekend Posted: 03 January 2022 [04:20 PM] STAFF REPORT Connecticut reported over 300 new hospitalizations and an over 21% in positivity rate for coronavirus cases since last Thursday. The…
Newington residents can dispose of their Christmas trees starting now Posted: 03 January 2022 [02:22 PM] NEWINGTON – Christmas trees that have served their purpose are being collected over the next two weeks. Newington Highway Department staff…
Newington police blotter Posted: 03 January 2022 [09:20 AM] Newington police report the following: Dec. 23 Michael P. Miller, 33, 657 South Main St., Torrington, sixth-degree larceny, conspiracy to commit sixth-degree…
Sunday 01/02/2022
SENIOR SIGNALS: Seniors' assets need protecting during the pandemic, too Posted: 02 January 2022 [05:24 PM] Attorney As the number of new coronavirus cases increases in Connecticut, many seniors are contemplating their next steps in protecting themselves and their…
Saturday 01/01/2022
Newington firefighters respond to early New Year morning fire Posted: 01 January 2022 [12:39 PM] NEWINGTON – At 2:17 a.m. Saturday morning, the Newington Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a residence at…