The Plainville Police Department has reported the following arrests. •Vito S. Losacano, 31, of 22 Prospect St., Terryville, was charged on June 30 with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and failure to drive right. Bond was set…
Plainville loss not as bad as it seems
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – When final scores are deceiving in baseball, the true nature of the contest that was just played will never be known except to the players, parents and fans who were present at the…
Road race to line up Sunday; Pasta served Saturday
The sixth annual GE 5K Road Race to benefit the Petit Family Foundation will take place on Sunday, July 14 at 9 a.m. at the General Electric facility, 41 Woodford Ave., in Plainville, with registration from 7:00am to 8:30am on…
Obituaries for July 12
The following obituaries will be published in the Friday, July 12 Plainville Observer. For further details, turn to our print edition or e-edition on Friday. Michael “Mikey” Joseph Janacek II, 26, of Terryville died Friday, June 28. Paul Winston Thompson,…
Recreation opportunities abound for summer
By NICOLE JACQUES CORRESPONDENT With the end of the school year, the Plainville Recreation Department is preparing for another summer packed with activities throughout Norton Park and across town. This year’s recreation guide offers a variety of returning programs, as…
Police blotter for July 5
The Plainville Police Department has reported the following arrests. •Maxx E. Wheeler, 24, of 27 Seminary St., Plainville, was charged on June 21 with passing on the right, evading responsibility, and interfering with an officer. Bond was set at $1,000…
New Nutmeg TV talk show seeks layman guests
A new series at Nutmeg TV, called “Eye 2 Eye,” is looking for volunteer guests from Avon, Berlin, Burlington, Bristol, Canton Farmington, New Britain, and Plainville. The show’s host, Linda Cavanaugh, calls the venture, “talk TV with a twist.” “My…
Compounce hosts fireworks tonight
Looking for fireworks for the post-Independence celebrations. Lake Compounce Amusement Park on the Southington/ Bristol town line, presents its annual display tonight, July 5. They are scheduled to launch at 10 p.m.
Still quirky, but the Front Bottoms step up their game
By MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR The Front Bottoms decided to do things differently for its new album, “Talon of the Hawk.” The New Jersey-based band comes to Hamden’s The Space on July 10 at 7 p.m. for a sold out…
Listings for July 5
Miscellaneous listings WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 OTHER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS. Held by the Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Farmington Mini Golf and Ice Cream Parlor, 1048 Farmington Ave., Farmington. CentralCTChambers.org. (860) 584-4718. ‘THE GILDED AGE OF…
Excited, overwhelmed, Class of ‘13 graduates
By VANESSA STEVENS CORRESPONDENT Excited, overwhelmed, and even a little sad. That’s how the impending Plainville High School graduates described themselves on their last night of school and, as they noted, their first leap into real life. “Surreal,” said Kyle…
Matt Thomas, varsity fixture
By MICHAEL LETENDRE STAFF WRITER PLAINVILLE – Doesn’t it seem like Plainville senior Matt Thomas been playing varsity sports in high school since, well, the beginning of time? Over the years, when the Plainville baseball team took the field, Thomas…