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"Some of us were with them through the tough years," said Vinny Greco, 35, of Southington ... Dr. Peter Byeff, a hematologist/oncologist in New Britain and Southington, grew up as a Giants fan in New Jersey. (FOX61, CT)
Bears' Crouse earns state coaching honor Feb 1, 2008
Tickets are 40 and are available through the school or by contacting CHSCA Executive Director John Fontana at P.O. Box 632, Southington CT 06490 or by phone at (860) 628-4122. Share your thoughts. (Westerly Sun, RI)
The Fans' 50-Yard Line: Super Bowl Rally In Durham Jan 27, 2008
DURHAM Bundled in New England Patriots paraphernalia, Vinny and Gina Greco came from Southington to show their football passion. They held signs that told the world that they were Patriots season ticket holders. (FOX61, CT)
Amity wins tough matches to turn back Derby Jan 20, 2008
The 12th-ranked Spartans (9-4) travel to Southington Jan. 17 to take on the sixth-ranked Blue Knights (10-2) at 5 p.m.. Amity Observer 2008. (Ivorytown Beacon, CT)
New Haven Register Top 10 Football Poll Jan 11, 2008
Bristol Eastern Seymour. Other teams receiving votes: Masuk-Monroe (8-1), 157; Cromwell (9-0), 128; Stratford (8-1), 117; Bridgeport Central (7-1), 108; New Canaan (7-2), 97; Woodland (8-1), 83; Weaver-Hartford (7-1), 62; Ledyard (7-1), 58; Conard-West Hartford (8-1), 51; Northwest Catholic-West Hartford (7-2), 24; Fairfield Prep (7-2) and Newington (8-1), 21; Law-Milford (8-1), 18; Berlin (8-1), 8; North Haven (7-2) and Pomperaug (7-2), 7. (New Haven Register, CT)
Greenwich wrestling headed in the right direction Jan 10, 2008
Greenwich, which had a chance to break into the state wrestling poll top 10 before a 2-2 showing at the Southington Duels this past weekend, raised its record to 13-3 overall. "It really doesn't matter if we're ranked on January 9th," Albano said. (Greenwich Time)
• Insisting On Sober Students Jan 6, 2008
Southington is considering the idea. Simsbury is another district that has started testing students at dances. (FOX61, CT)
• Charged In Shooting Death Of Southington Man Jan 1, 2008
Charged In Shooting Death Of Southington Man By KEN BYRON, Courant Staff Writer ... SOUTHINGTON A New Britain man has been charged with fatally shooting another man inside the victim's apartment during a meeting they arranged Christmas Eve through a website chat room, police said Monday ... Mercado, held on $2 million bail, was linked to the death through information police found on a computer in the victim's apartment, Southington police spokesman Sgt. Lowell DePalma said Monday. (FOX61, CT)
• Arrest Tied To Search Dec 31, 2007
NEW BRITAIN A 21-year-old man was arrested Sunday after police said he interfered with a search of his residence in connection with a homicide last week in Southington ... It is not clear whether Mercado will face charges in connection with the killing of Thomas Szadkowski, but Southington police called him "a person of interest" in the investigation ... Southington police Sgt. Lowell DePalma continued to stress Sunday that police do not view Szadkowski's killing as a random event, although... (FOX61, CT)
• Official: Southington Man Was Slain Dec 29, 2007
Official: Southington Man Was Slain By KEN BYRON, Courant Staff Writer ... SOUTHINGTON A man found dead in his apartment the day after Christmas was murdered and died of a gunshot wound to his head, the state's chief medical examiner said Friday. (FOX61, CT)
• Man's Death Probed Dec 28, 2007
SOUTHINGTON Police on Thursday were still investigating what they called the suspicious death of a man whose body was found in his Academy Street apartment Wednesday afternoon. No details about the man's death were released, and police said they were awaiting the results of an autopsy, which is expected to be done today. (FOX61, CT)
Former coach returns, beats Falcons Dec 28, 2007
The Falcons host Southington (1-3) on Friday and visit New Milford (2-0) on Wednesday. Easton Courier 2007. (Easton Courier, CT)
• The Sweetest Sound Of The Season Dec 25, 2007
"Jaime's amazing," says Katie Cinnante of Southington, whose 14-year-old daughter, Kristyn, is a member of the chorus. "People don't realize that at this school, the kids have a lot of needs.". (FOX61, CT)
Bank robber gets nabbed Dec 22, 2007
Police in the other towns where bank robberies have taken place-Bethel, Thomaston, Southbury, Watertown, Nauga-tuck, Ansonia, Bristol and Southington in Connecticut and also Amenia, Goldens Bridge and Dover Plains in New York-are expected to pursue charges this week ... "The break came with the Southington one," said Detective McKnight of the last robbery Mr. Seifert conducted at the Farmington Savings Bank in Southington on Dec. 11 ... They include a red Ford Expedition Sports Utility Vehicle... (New Milford Times, CT)
Masuk cagers open with pair of wins Dec 21, 2007
The Panthers opened the season with a 67-45 victory over Hand of Madison Wednesday night in Dave Strong Gymnasium, before traveling to Southington and posting a 62-46 win Friday evening ... "He's very difficult to stop." Hand and Southington would likely agree, as neither could do much to slow Zazuri down ... Masuk never trailed against Southington, opening the game with an 8-0 run, as Scott Corchard made a three-pointer to open the game. (Monroe Courier, CT)
Mike McLeod Named 2007 Walter Camp Connecticut Player of the Year Dec 20, 2007
Year Recipient School Hometown 2007 Yale New Britain 2006 Kory Sheets Purdue Manchester (Bloomfield HS) 2005 John Sullivan Notre Dame Greenwich 2004 Anttaj Hawthorne Wisconsin Hamden Dan Orlovsky Connecticut Shelton 2003 Dan Orlovsky Connecticut Shelton 2002 Niko Koutouvides Purdue Plainville 2001 Dwight Freeney Syracuse Bloomfield 2000 Peter Mazza Yale Cheshire 1999 Bobby Myers Wisconsin Hamden 1998 Carl Bond Connecticut Hamden 1997 Kyle McIntosh Syracuse Cheshire 1996 Tarek Saleh Wisconsin... (Goyalebulldogs.com)
• Tractor-Trailer Loses Brakes, Causes I-84 Crash Dec 9, 2007
Jorge and Daien Vargas of Waterbury, who were in another car that was struck, were taken by ambulance to Bradley Memorial Hospital in Southington, police said. None of the occupants in the remaining car required hospitalization, police said. (FOX61, CT)
Baseball Inks Eight Players in Early Signing Period Dec 7, 2007
Garrett Cooper, RHP, Southington, Conn ... He features four pitches in his arsenal, and he put them to use last year as Southington captured the CCC North title ... Cooper is a member of a rich baseball tradition at Southington, a program that has produced current and former major leaguers such as Rob Dibble and Carl Pavano. (Slubillikens.com)
• Prosecutor Pushes For Limits Dec 7, 2007
MIDDLETOWN Concerns that Ernest Garlington may flee the state or harm someone before he is sent to prison next month prompted a prosecutor to push Thursday for travel restrictions and electronic monitoring for the Southington therapist convicted of ordering a hit on his wife's ex-husband ... Zentner also wanted Garlington to surrender his passport, not to travel more than 30 miles from his Southington home and to stay away from the victim in the case, Derek Hopson, and his wife, Flora... (FOX61, CT)
Gaels battled to the end against Greenwich Dec 7, 2007 • Passenger Killed In Car Fire After Crash Dec 3, 2007 Greenwich wins LLafter trailing early Dec 2, 2007 Greenwich rallies to beat Shelton, claim Class LL footbal crown Dec 2, 2007 Four quarters from history: GHS football faces Shelton in Class LL final Dec 2, 2007 Gaels beat Raiders, clinch playoffs Nov 30, 2007 Sites set for state football Nov 29, 2007 Greenwich dominant in win over Central Nov 29, 2007 • Court Upholds Gunman's Conviction Nov 29, 2007 Man convicted of conspiring to kill therapist Nov 29, 2007 New Canaan plays tonight vs. Middletown in Class MM Nov 27, 2007 • Armed Robbery At McDonald's Nov 26, 2007 • Two Taken To Hospital After Car Fire Nov 26, 2007 • Fire Damages Two Units At Condominiums Nov 26, 2007 4 FCIAC teams in playoffs Nov 24, 2007 Library swaps food for fines Nov 24, 2007 Local church receives social justice award Nov 24, 2007 • Shopping The Familiar Nov 24, 2007 New London up next for Cromwell Nov 24, 2007 League Title is in the CardsGreenwich whips Staples to win 12th league crown Nov 23, 2007 FOOTBALLDanbury beats Ridgefield Nov 23, 2007 DePaolo students named to honor roll Nov 23, 2007 Guilt found in plot against Ray Allen's stepfather Nov 23, 2007 Terriers dominant in Turkey day rout Nov 23, 2007 • Murder Plot Figure Guilty Nov 22, 2007 In or out? Teams will know soon enough Nov 21, 2007 Revitalization comes to Southington landmark Nov 19, 2007 Look forward to having a First & Last meal in June Nov 19, 2007 Town hall renovation plans stir debate Nov 19, 2007 • Town's Churches Might Pair Up Nov 19, 2007 • Man Behind The Muscles Nov 18, 2007 State titles on the line in variety of sports today Nov 17, 2007 • Conspiracy Trial Hears Final Arguments Nov 17, 2007 Man charged with armed robbery Nov 14, 2007 Some angry over election of cardinal Nov 14, 2007 Main Street Singers prepare for Saturday Nov 12, 2007 Mount Southington gets ready for winter Nov 12, 2007 It's not easy being an icon, or struggling sitcom director Nov 11, 2007 Tests show quality of area waterways is getting worse Nov 11, 2007 Girls SoccerWarde overcomes Wilton;Darien falls, Trumbull rolls Nov 10, 2007 Recount puts Zoni on Southington council Nov 10, 2007 Sex offender allegedly asks teen to engage in sexual act Nov 10, 2007 Still the kings of the CCC North Nov 10, 2007 Unbeaten Darien rolls on; No. 7 Staples eliminated Nov 9, 2007 2 recounts awaited in Southington Nov 8, 2007 Registrars prepare to repeat tabulation Nov 8, 2007 Recounts in the works Nov 8, 2007 • Differing Accounts Of Attack Nov 8, 2007 Trumbull kicks Greenwich High girls soccer out of Class LL tournament Nov 8, 2007 • Felon Links Suspect To Plot Nov 7, 2007 No. 12 Bulldogs Head to Princeton Nov 7, 2007 FIELD HOCKEYDanbury defeats Southington Nov 6, 2007 Officials say voters will start to get used to optical-scan systems today Nov 6, 2007 Jeep flips; driver arrested Nov 5, 2007 Southington creates drought coordinator position Nov 5, 2007 Southington landmark gets a facelift Nov 5, 2007 • Detective Testifies In Attack Trial Nov 3, 2007 Week 8 breakdown Nov 2, 2007 Man who lost son to heroin wants to help others facing same tragedy Nov 2, 2007 GHS football focused on Stamford despite big showdowns ahead Nov 2, 2007 Police: Women steal Halloween costumes, spray store manager Nov 1, 2007 Intern Van Tassel tells 'The Legend of Sleepy Hallow' Oct 31, 2007 • Students Told: 'You Sustain Me' Oct 31, 2007 Southington anti-drug group holds workshop Oct 30, 2007 Outgoing seniors have grown with program Oct 30, 2007
"We could have been up 14-0, or even 21-0 [at halftime]. It's a matter of a few big plays." Saturday's championship game had many similarities to Tuesday night's semifinal game with Southington High at Finn Stadium. Shelton jumped out to a 21-0 lead over Southington, only to have to hang on for a 21-19 victory ... Greenwich only fell behind by two scores, and was able to start its comeback earlier than Southington, scoring on an improbable 44-yard touchdown pass on fourth-and-seven with 1:28... (Huntington Herald, CT)
• 3 Sought In Robbery At Furniture Store Dec 3, 2007
SOUTHINGTON Police Sunday were searching for three men who robbed employees at the Bob's Discount Furniture store at gunpoint Sunday morning ... Anyone with information is asked to call Southington police at 860-621-0101. (FOX61, CT)
From the Hartford Courant. TOWN BRIEFS Passenger Killed In Car Fire After Crash December 3, 2007. (FOX61, CT)
The script was similar to last year when the Cardinals went into halftime tied, only to come away with a 28-7 victory over Southington. "This is a storybook ending for us," said senior quad-captain and future Division I player Jonathan Meyers, who rushed for a game-high 157 yards on 21 carries. (Stamford Advocate)
The script was similar to last year when the Cardinals went into halftime tied, only to come away with a 28-7 victory over Southington ... It feels like yesterday we were here celebrating last season's win against Southington. (Greenwich Time)
Top-seeded Greenwich goes for the exclamation point to its season for the ages against second-seeded Southington in the LL final today at 7 p.m. at Southern Connecticut State University's Jess Dow Field in New Haven ... The season prior, Greenwich defeated Southington to win the 1999 LL title ... While Greenwich routed Central in the semis, Shelton opened up a three touchdown lead and then held on for a 21-19 victory over Southington. (Greenwich Time)
The victory not only helped Shelton clinch a Class LL playoff berth, but also a home game thanks to Cheshire's 35-19 upset over then unbeaten Southington. The Gaels earned the second seed in states and hosted third-seeded Southington (9-1) last night night at Finn Stadium in a re-match of last year's semifinal, won by Southington, 36-9 ... "We weren't expecting to get a home game, but we knew Southington and Greenwich both had tough games, so we were hoping for a loss," said Shelton coach Jeff... (Huntington Herald, CT)
Advertisement The Cardinals fortunes have been much better at SCSU, where they've captured their last three states titles (1991, 1999, 2006), including last season's 28-7 victory over Southington for the sixth LL championship in school history. The large schools final will be the only title game to take place at Jess Dow Field. (Stamford Advocate)
The only roadblock remaining for juggernaut Greenwich is second-seeded Shelton, which held off third-seeded Southington 21-19 in the other semifinal last night. The rematch of the 2000 LL final, won by Shelton's Dan Orlovsky-led squad 22-8, is set for Saturday. (Stamford Advocate)
MIDDLETOWN A week after a Superior Court jury convicted a Southington therapist of conspiring to murder his wife's ex-husband, the state Appellate Court has refused to set aside the conviction of the gunman hired for the botched hit. Robbie Santos, 35, of Waterbury, is serving an 18-year prison term for firing a pistol at Derek Hopson on May 21, 2003, in the parking lot of a Middletown mental health clinic where Hopson, a psychologist, worked. (FOX61, CT)
MIDDLETOWN (AP) - A Superior Court jury has convicted a Southington therapist of conspiracy charges in the 2003 attempted shooting and the 2002 beating of Boston Celtics basketball star Ray Allen's stepfather. Ernest Garlington, 39, who counseled at-risk youths in the Waterbury area, faces up to 65 years in prison after being convicted Wednesday of several crimes, including conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault. (Middletown Press, CT)
In Class LL, Southington visits Shelton while Masuk takes on Conard in Class L. In Class M, Bristol Eastern hosts Berlin and Weaver visits Ledyard. In Class S, New London travels to Cromwell and Ansonia hosts Northwest Classic. (Stamford Advocate)
SOUTHINGTON Police Sunday were investigating an armed robbery at the McDonald's on West Street in which three masked men climbed through a drive-through window late Saturday. Police said one of the men in the 11:23 p.m. incident was armed with a handgun and demanded money. (FOX61, CT)
SOUTHINGTON Two people were taken to the hospital Sunday after a fire damaged their car at 9:50 a.m. on Andrew Street by the reservoir, fire officials said. When firefighters arrived, one of the victims had gotten out of the car on his own. (FOX61, CT)
From the Hartford Courant. Town Briefs Fire Damages Two Units At Condominiums November 26, 2007. (FOX61, CT)
Southington will visit Shelton in the other Class LL semifinal. Advertisement Fourth-seeded Staples (8-1) will visit No. 1 Bunnell (11-0) in the Class L semifinals. (Stamford Advocate)
Donations will go to aid Southington's Community Services Department ... As in years past, Lord said many of the donations were made not to pay off fines, but just to aid those who need help in Southington. (New Britain Herald, CT)
More than 450 people from parishes across the archdiocese attended the event at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington. This year's award to a petrson went to Art Laffin, a Hartford native and current resident of Washington, D.C., for his work in the faith-based movement for peace and justice. (New Britain Herald, CT)
"I have little kids," said Maluszewski, of Southington, whose children are 4 and 8. "And the holidays are all about toys," she added, as she loaded her SUV with a raft of toys she had bought at the Wal-Mart in Newington. (FOX61, CT)
Shelton (9-1) will host Southington (9-1) on the other side. In Class M, a local matchup pervades a semifinal game. (Middletown Press, CT)
More than 10 weeks later, the teams will meet in a rematch, with the winner headed to next Saturday's title game against either No. 2 Shelton or No. 3 Southington, which Greenwich defeated 28-7 in last year's state final. Southington started yesterday No. 1 in the rankings, but lost its perfect season at the hands of Cheshire, 35-19. (Stamford Advocate)
Second-seeded Shelton will host Southington in the other first round game. In Class L, Staples fell to fourth with its loss to Greenwich yesterday and will meet top-seeded Bunnell in the first round. (Stamford Advocate)
Grade 6 First Honors: Samantha Aberizk, Diane Al Hassanieh, Matthew Albrecht, Austin Atashian, Michael Aylett, Stephen Barmore, Kayla Bassingthwaite, Andrzej Bielecki, Michael Bielecki, Jessica Bocek, Andrew Bottiglieri, Paige Braziel, Paula Calandra, Brandon Carney, Antonia Cavallo, Devonne Chandler, Nicole Chubet, Christopher Cianchetti, Nicholas Cianci,, Katherine Cichon, Audrey Conklin, Daniel Connolly, Austin Cormier, Olivia Corriveau, Kelly Craven, Taylor Curran, Zachary Cyr, Jordan... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Ernest Garlington, 39, who counseled at-risk youths in the Waterbury area, faces up to 65 years in prison after being convicted Wednesday of several crimes, including conspiracy to commit murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree assault. Judge Patrick J. Clifford is scheduled to sentence Garlington on Jan. 17. (New Britain Herald, CT)
With Berlin and Southington football in the playoffs, who has the best chance to win a state title. Berlin. (New Britain Herald, CT)
"I want my daddy," the 20-year-old college student screamed as judicial marshals led Southington therapist Ernest Garlington the man she calls her father to a jail cell. Outside the courtroom, Derek Hopson took an earful from his estranged daughter, an angry tirade that capped an emotional two-week trial and the latest chapter of one family's struggle through a contentious divorce and custody battle. (FOX61, CT)
Class LL Already in: Southington Greenwich: In with a win, OR losses by two of Fairfield Prep, Bridgeport Central, and NFA. Shelton: In with a win OR losses by two of Fairfield Prep, Bridgeport Central, and NFA. Bridgeport Central: In with a win and NFA loss, OR losses by NFA, Fairfield Prep and Newtown. Fairfield Prep: In with a win and losses by Bridgeport Central and NFA, OR a win and NFA loss and points over Central, OR losses by Central and NFA and points. (New Britain Herald, CT)
"We found it right here in Southington." As Staebler continues to develop and renovate the property, in addition to his agency it is now home to a branch of Mortgage Masters Inc. Jim Earl and Linda Stuckman moved their business from West Hartford to the Southington location after seeing a diamond in the rough turn into a polished gem. "When I first saw the property I didn't believe it would ever be a place where I would do business," Earl said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
When the Nemarich brothers, Curtis, Richard and Russell, put out word they were looking for a location for the newest First Tavern, many customers pushed for Bristol or Southington, Russell Nemarich said. The perfect location turned out to be in Plainville at 32 Cooke St., where ground was broken Oct. 29, Nemarich said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
During Tuesday's Town Council meeting, Chairman John Barry said fixing up the Town Hall should be considered a top priority for the newly-elected council. Republican Ed Pocock said he agrees with the voters who rejected two referendums that would've allocated funding to renovate the building in 2005 and would prefer to look closer at the issue of the town's middle schools. (New Britain Herald, CT)
After the restructuring committee is finished in West Hartford, Couturier said, it will move on to Southington, which also has six churches, and New Hartford. The committee has already tackled the problem in Hartford, New Haven, Waterbury, Meriden and a slew of smaller communities, he said. (FOX61, CT)
His mother, Nancy, was an elementary school principal in Southington. His father, Joseph, was a teacher and administrator at the University of New Haven, where Arnold earned his chemistry degree. (FOX61, CT)
The Eagles (17-3-1) lost in the first round of the FCIAC tournament to Darien but have defeated New Milford, Greenwich, Southington and Amity to reach today's final ... After getting past No. 18 Southington, Glastonbury has taken out No. 2 Farmington, No. 7 Cheshire and No. 3 Norwich Free Academy. (Stamford Advocate)
MIDDLETOWN Tucked into the notebooks and file boxes of evidence prosecutors are asking jurors to review during deliberations in the trial of Southington therapist Ernest Garlington, one photograph is hard to dispute. It shows a shattered driver's-side window of a vehicle belonging to Derek Hopson, the psychologist Garlington is accused of conspiring to kill. (FOX61, CT)
According to a warrant for his arrest, Robert Jutras, 44, of last known address 118 Oak St., Southington, was the culprit who walked into the Citgo gas station on New Britain Road just as the clerk was opening the store in September 2005. Jutras then asked for a carton of cigarettes and pulled out what appeared to be a black semi-automatic handgun while pulling a towel over his face, the warrant said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
"I m not really surprised that he was elected he was the next in line but (I m) very disappointed," said Kathy Rector of Southington, co-leader of the Connecticut chapter of Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests. "He s got a history of essentially not dealing with priests who have abused kids," Rector said. (New Haven Register, CT)
Callie Costello, an eighth-grader at DePaolo Middle School in Southington and Amanda Starr, an eighth-grader from St. Paul's in Kensington lean over a poster they are preparing so the kids can easily learn a new song. Patricia Sanchez, a fifth-grader from Smith Elementary School in West Hartford, said, "I like it here because I really like singing all the time." Caylin Pollard, a fifth-grader from Vance Elementary School in New Britain, nods, smiles and adds, "The music is great and I get to... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Southington's slopes have made it possible since 1963 for Connecticut residents, not to mention after-school racers, to forgo the long drive to Vermont in favor of local skiing and snowboarding ... Instead, Mount Southington is prepared to cover its 14 runs and 50 acres of ski- able terrain with snow made by a fleet of snow machines that are being readied for the colder weather ... If the weather cooperates for four or five days, Mount Southington can lay down more than two feet of snow over all... (New Britain Herald, CT)
In the tidy kitchen of his mother's suburban split-level home in Southington on Saturday, Thomassen and his volunteer actors and crew filmed scenes from the show, which, he said, will be on his MySpace page Dec. 10. He said he's also submitting it to a "Comedy Central" contest. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Once educated, the volunteers fanned out in teams to five sites: Ten Mile River on the Southington/Cheshire line; Misery Brook in Southington; Harbor Brook in Meriden; Wharton Brook in Wallingford and Meetinghouse Brook, also in Wallingford. Using plastic bins, they scooped up mud, sticks and insects from streams and went back to home base to separate their insect catch in ice cube tray compartments. (New Haven Register, CT)
Class LL: Trumbull 1, Southington 0 - Krstien Forster scored in the 69th minute to give the sixth-seeded Golden Eagles the victory over third-seeded Southington. Forster took a pass from Ali Ditolla in the box and settled it, then put a shot past Southington goalkeeper Alexis Erazial (10 saves). (Stamford Advocate)
A 14-person recount team, plus other officials, tallied the votes for a second time and declared Zoni the winner by 18 votes over Dolores Longo. Both Zoni and Longo lost votes in the recount, ending up with 3,596 and 3,578, respectively. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Keith Dubin, 21, of 146 Delahunty Drive was already posted on the state's Sex Offender Registry for a 2006 conviction for obscenity to minors when he asked a local teen to have sex, police said. "A male teen about 14 or 15 was at the gazebo in Plantsville with some friends Oct. 15 when Dubin approached him to solicit him for sex," Sgt. Lowell DePalma said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Savino Melluzzo and Anthony DePaolo combined for four touchdowns and the defense forced six turnovers Friday night as undefeated Southington defended its division crown with a 34-21 victory over New Britain at Fontana Field ... "They're very good at getting upfield so if we get some down-blocks going and catch them in upfield pressure, we're going to be able to gash that once in every once in awhile," Southington coach Bill Mella said ... "Southington spreads you out," New Britain coach Paul... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Class LL: Danbury 3, Southington 2 - The eighth-seeded Hatters came back from a 2-1 deficit and won by the scores of 25-23, 20-25, 22-25, 25-23, 15-11 ... Ninth-seeded Southington finished 15-6. (Stamford Advocate)
For Southington Democrats, who had already had a 6-3 majority on the council, the issue was that Southington is better off with more Democrats. Councilmember John Barry, who was running for another term, said he was pleased to see so many people showing up to vote on issues of such importance to Southington residents ... Primarily, he said that overdevelopment is a detriment to Southington. (New Britain Herald, CT)
The Secretary of the State's Web site reported that 31 percent of Southington voters, or 8,211 out of 26,481 registered voters, actually cast a ballot ... "There will be an expense, but I'm not sure it what it will be." Whatever the cost, the town of Southington will be responsible for it. (New Britain Herald, CT)
There are also recounts coming in Farmington and Southington. The Herald 2007. (New Britain Herald, CT)
MIDDLETOWN A witness testifying in Superior Court Tuesday against Southington therapist Ernest Garlington said Garlington approached him and another man on Aug. 13, 2002, about killing a doctor. But during cross-examination Wednesday, Garlington's attorney reminded Willie Foote, a five-time convicted felon, that is not the account he gave to police earlier. (FOX61, CT)
The win for Trumbull brings them one step closer to the Class LL state title, and their next test will be tomorrow against No. 3 Southington, a 1-0 winner over No. 19 Shelton yesterday. It also brings the Eagles one step closer to erasing the bitter memory of their loss to Darien in the FCIAC semifinals. (Greenwich Time)
MIDDLETOWN When he wasn't in jail, Willie Foote, a five-time convicted felon, would now and then meet up with Southington therapist Ernest Garlington, his childhood friend since the age of 4. During one of those meetings, Foote testified Tuesday in Superior Court, a plan was hatched to hurt someone. (FOX61, CT)
QBs (Hand of Madison) and (Southington High) both earned state player of the year honors as seniors. In addition, RB (New Britain High) was the New Haven Register's player of the year. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
The Advocate - FIELD HOCKEY Danbury defeats Southington ... FIELD HOCKEY Danbury defeats Southington ... Published November 6 2007 Class LL: Danbury 2, Southington 0- Danbury's Jillian Colley played a part in both goals to help the Hatters advance. (Stamford Advocate)
While many Connecticut communities are unsure how the new voting machines will work, Southington, Newington and Plainville registrars are confident from having used the new optical scan voting machines ... Southington and Newington voters used the optical scan machines in the last election ... Bob Sherman has been a registrar in Southington for 14 years and said once people use the new technology, they will accept the new technology. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Ryan Miller, 22, of 55 Dunham Place was behind the wheel when his white Jeep Wrangler lost control on a curve headed east on Mulberry Street early Aug. 5 and rolled several times, throwing all four occupants out of the vehicle as it struck a fence and landed on a nearby lawn, police said. "Investigators determined that speed and alcohol were a factor," Sgt. Lowell DePalma said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
"And no doubt as the world goes along, there will be things that he will have to get involved with." Council member Michael Riccio expressed concern with the current state of the water supply in Southington ... "Our water department has done all that they can do." The council designated Tom West, Southington's water superintendent, as the drought coordinator. (New Britain Herald, CT)
"It's the tallest thing around." From the bell tower, about two-thirds of the way to the top of the steeple, it is possible to look over the whole of Southington ... Although a Christian community, the church facility opened its doors in 1989 to the Southington Jewish community, which now holds services in the building's chapel. (New Britain Herald, CT)
The detective, William Porter, was one of several witnesses the state called to testify Friday in the Superior Court trial of Southington therapist and self-help author Ernest Garlington, one of three men accused of conspiring to murder Hopson during a second attack outside a mental health clinic in Middletown on May 21, 2003. Hopson - who is the ex-husband of Garlington's wife, Darlene Powell-Garlington - is currently married to Flora Allen-Hopson, mother of basketball star Ray Allen. (FOX61, CT)
Glastonbury (3-4) at Southington (7-0) Tonight, 7 p.m. The legend of the Southington defense continues to grow with every week and the stats are startling. The Blue Knights have yielded but 326 yards rushing (1. (New Britain Herald, CT)
"I want them to know there are people there for them. If I had the opportunity to speak while Chris was alive, I would have done it." He is preparing to make his son's battle public by joining forces with Parents 4 A Change, a Southington group seeking to raise awareness that a heroin problem is plaguing the town and the state. The group was formed about six months ago to make residents and town officials aware of opiate use in Southington and its impact on local families ... "I asked Mark about... (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Currently, the only other unbeaten in LL is Southington, which GHS beat 28-7 in last year's state final. Shelton and Norwich Free Academy, both at 6-1, would also make the LL playoffs, while New Britain and Central are the other one-loss teams. (Greenwich Time)
Police said three women entered the I Party store at 750 Queen St. and began stealing Halloween masks, costumes, bags and candles. According to the police report, the store manager approached the women and was allegedly assaulted and sprayed with an unknown chemical substance by one of the women. (New Britain Herald, CT)
The Herald - Intern Van Tassel tells 'The Legend of Sleepy Hallow. As part of the Halloween season, fourth-grade students at the school have been studying the Washington Irving tale, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." While the characters of Tarrytown are fictional, the school has their own Van Tassel to bring the story to life. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Hurley lives in Southington with her 2-year-old son, Daniel, and her husband, Jim McGetrick, a history teacher at Platt High School in Meriden. Contact Rachel Gottlieb at rgottlieb@courant. (FOX61, CT)
"I think this is the single most important step Southington can do to address this problem," said state Sen ... "Southington has had a habit of keeping it quiet," Zalaski said. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Which team is Alex Rodriguez most likely to sign with. On the field below, those seniors were coasting through their final regular-season home game, a 6-0 win over New Britain, as they are on the verge of the state tournament with a 10-5-1 record. (New Britain Herald, CT)
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