Southington Teen Makes Good With Massive Food Donation

The Southington High School student collected bottles/cans to finance a personal food drive for those in need locally.

Stolen Vehicle Found At Target, Man Charged: Southington PD

The 36-year-old Bristol man was found fleeing the store with another adult and two juveniles once police were notified.

Southington's School Calendar For 2025-26: What You Need To Know

The summer of 2025 is rapidly ending, with local students ready to fill the hallways for the 2025-26 school year.

Intense Fire Destroys Southington Home, Prompts Massive Response: SFD

The overnight inferno Tuesday night into Wednesday was possibly fueled by a large propane tank on the site.

Vehicle Rollover Cleared On I-691 In Southington: UPDATE

Traffic had been reduced to one lane late Tuesday afternoon.

Tween's Honesty Earns Him Southington Town Council Kudos

The Southington Town Council last week designated a day in honor of a 12-year-old resident's moving exhibition of honesty.

Learn How To Eat To Improve Wellness At Southington Library

The Southington Public Library Friday is hosting a local dietitian who will have food samples during a talk on foods that promote wellness.

Southington FD Issues Fire Danger Warning

The Southington Fire Department says no outdoor burning is allowed in town until rainy weather arrives.

Free Books Available To Southington Children This Friday

The third annual Summer Bookmobile Tour will be at two locations in town on Friday, Aug. 22, with free books for children.

Southington Police Logs: July 29 - Aug. 11, 2025

All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.

Main Street Foundation selects PARC as grant finalist

Attend the 30-year Gala to vote for PARC! Sat., Sept. 13 at Aqua Turf Club. RSVP by Aug. 29.

Southington PD, FD To Battle At Blood Drive

The next installment of Southington's 'Battle of the Badges' takes place Aug. 23 in the form of a blood drive at a local middle school.

'An Unimaginable Act Of Cruelty:' Southington Animal Control

The Southington Animal Control Department said Thursday it is investigating why a mature, cancer-stricken dog was abandoned in a local park.

Southington Sends School Roof Project, Open Space Funds To Voters

The town is looking to spend several million dollars fixing multiple school roofs and replenishing open space land purchase funds.

Southington Seniors Learn A Little 'Food For Thought'

Officials at a Farmington assisted living facility showed Southington seniors how eating right can stave off cognitive decline.

Chicken Chain To Open In Southington This Week, Find Out When

The hot chicken eatery will occupy the vacant space created when a popular local restaurant closed in 2022.

Monday A Good Day For Southington Resident Playing Lotto Game

The Plantsville resident earned a major win after scratching off a ticket purchased at a local gas station.

Agile Tween Gymnast Flipping For Backpacks In Southington

The Southington 11-year-old's third annual 'Backflip for Backpacks' backpack/school supply drive is this Saturday, Aug. 16.

Southington Girls Softball Squad Pays Tribute To Fallen Wolcott Coach

The Southington Thunder recently showed their support for the assistant coach of their friendly rival, who drowned last month.

Southington Probes Fiery Pickup Truck Crash

The truck slammed into a tree early Saturday morning, Aug. 9, and burst into flames.

TONIGHT: Southington To Mull School Roof Projects, Open Space Purchase

The Southington Town Council is hosting a public hearing on those two items tonight, Aug. 11, with action on both possible.

Southington Activates Heat Protocols, Opens Cooling Centers

Extreme heat and humidity this week are prompting towns/cities to open cooling centers and abide by state hot weather protocols.

PARC annual walkathon set for this Saturday!

Walk benefits PARC for people with developmental disabilities in Plainville, Southington & surrounding towns. www.parcdisabilitiesct.org

Southington HS Club Hosting Blood Drive

Those interested are urged to sign up to donate blood at the Southington Public Library.

Arts at Angeloria's Looking for Youth Actors

The Arts at Angeloria's is looking for six actors to round out Icabod Crane's student body for the cast for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

Loving Kindness Bowling Fundraiser on Sept. 6 benefits Alzheimer’s

Event takes place 1-3pm at Apple Valley Bowl to benefit the Alzheimer's Assoc. Info: call 860-877-4248 or email Wlynch1969@sbcglobal.net

Southington Woman Wins Massive Lotto Payout

The winning scratch-off ticket was purchased at a Southington convenience store last week.

Stolen Vehicle Crashes Into Mailbox After Trying To Flee, Southington Police Say

Once the vehicle crashed, three people made a run for it, police said.

What's Opening In Southington? A Look At New Businesses

30 new businesses opened in Southington recently.

Southington Police Logs: July 22 - July 28, 2025

All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.

Unique Blood Pressure Class Unveiled At Southington's Senior Center

The class takes place at the end of the month at the Calendar House Senior Center.

Child Bicyclists Menacing Southington's Hiking Trails: Councilman

He said young bicyclists are disrupting 'traffic' on Southington hiking trails, with police being called in to enforce trail protocols.

I-84 Crash Cleared In Southington: UPDATE

The two-vehicle accident had closed one lane of travel.

Southington Library Booster Group Seeks Bookstore Donations

The Friends of the Southington Public Library operates a used bookstore inside the library to raise money for library programs.

Southington's Youth Volunteers Enjoy Successful Summer

Southington's town manager praised youths associated with Southington Youth Services' YETI program for beautifying the town this summer.

Southington Responders Mourn Loss Of Plainville Firefighter

Both the Southington fire and police departments paid tribute to the fallen Plainville firefighter who died in the line of duty Sunday.

New Restaurant/Housing/Retail Building Approved In Southington

Plans would demolish dilapidated buildings at a now-vacant site in favor of a new, modern restaurant/retail/housing complex.

Obituary: Kenneth P. Benson (Porto Funeral Homes)

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Southington Activates Heat Protocols, Opens Cooling Centers

Extreme heat and humidity this week are prompting towns/cities to open cooling centers and abide by state hot weather protocols.

Southington Police Logs: July 15 - July 21, 2025

All information is provided by the Southington Police Department. Charges are allegations, not convictions.