by MIKE CHAIKEN EDITIONS EDITOR Sometimes, well many times, an artist in concert prefers to let the music do the talking. They may offer some prepared between songs patter. They may even offer up some periodic acknowledgement of appreciation to…
Obituary: Christopher Tomalczyk, 56
Christopher Tomalczyk of New Britain, CT, beloved son of the late Franciszek “Pop” and Marie (Tubez) Tomalczyk passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Hartford Hospital with family members at his side. He was 56. He was born in…
Former Devil inducted into RIC hall of fame
By KEVIN ROBERTS STAFF WRITER Former Plainville softball standout Kayla M. (Jandreau) DaSilva received a great honor this past Saturday when she was inducted into the Rhode Island College Athletic Hall of Fame. Jandreau, who graduated from RIC in 2012…
Wind Ensemble ‘summons heroes’ at winter concert
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER The Plainville Wind Ensemble and Central Connecticut State University will once again hold a free concert in honor of Veterans Day, but this year the program will offer a special twist. As part of a…
Review: Goodbye? Say it ain’t so, Deep Purple
A bus ride through time
Plainville offered a historical tour through the community last Saturday. The event, led by the Plainville Historical Society, had been rescheduled from Plainville’s 150th Anniversary celebrations over the summer due to heat. The trolley took community members through town and…
Pizza and politics: Lawmakers share a slice, discuss tolls and taxes
By TAYLOR MURCHISON-GALLAGHER STAFF WRITER State Sen. Henri Martin and State Rep. William Petit Jr. shared a slice with their constituents last week and discussed what has been happening at the state capitol. Of the many topics discussed, Plainville residents…
A walk in the PARC
Local supporters swarmed to Norton Park last Saturday for the annual Coughlin walk to benefit PARC. First responders and their families were front and center at the walk, which was dedicated to Plainville’s first responders. Photos by JANELLE MORELLI
Football: Blue Devils aired out by Bloomfield
By KEN MORSE CORRESPONDENT The Plainville Blue Devils took the field at Tiny Stadium last Friday looking to become the first team in 15 years to start the season at 4-0. The road couldn’t get any steeper, as their opponent…
Plainville roundup: The week in review
By KEN MORSE CORRESPONDENT This week, my Big Blue award for the outstanding performance of the week goes to Plainville cross country runner Brody Anderson. The sophomore long distance runner put up his highest finish of the season placing fifth, …
Police blotter for the Oct. 11 edition
The Plainville Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Wednesday, Oct. 2 to Monday, Oct. 7: Leonard Gale, 64, of 54 Carol Dr., Plainville, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 2, and charged with operation of a motor vehicle…