Southington in 2016: Restaurant Triumph and Tragedy, a Wild Police Chase and a School Staffer Attacked

SOUTHINGTON, CT — A lot happened in Southington, 2016. A popular restaurant owner died in a car crash, but another popular eatery was revived.

A school staffer was attacked and a bank robbery led to a multi-town chase.

A chemical spill was investigated near a local business.

Here is a look at some of the top stories from 2016 in Southington:

It seems there was a lot of news generated from local restaurants:

• Owner of Southington's Family Pizza Killed in a Car Crash
• Former NFL Wideouts Take a TO at a Local Eatery
• Southington's Hearthstone Pub to Reopen Under New Ownership

And from the police:

• Man Charged For Southington Bank Robbery That Led to Chase in Naugatuck
• Officers Respond To Southington School After Tech Staffer From Wallingford Attacks Supervisor: Police
• Large Dog Mauls to Death Southington Yorkshire Terrier

And from local businesses:

• Town, Environmental Officials Studying Impact of Chemical Spill in Southington

And the real estate market:

• Massive Southington Estate Still on the Market

And the lottery:

• Southington Store Sells Winning Powerball Ticket

And finally, maybe this snow sports season will erase the sour memories of last season:

• Video: Mount Southington's Snowy Opening Day

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