Plainville News

Jamal Lewis ran for 114 yards, breaking the 2,000 yard mark to move him into second place all time behind Eric Dickerson for the most rushing yards in a single season, as the Ravens earned a hard fought, overtime victory over the rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

The publishing world is closely following the experiment at Northshire, the first independent bookstore in the United States to install the clattering book machine.

The Travelers building on Main Street in downtown Hartford has been evacuated after a suspicious package was discovered Thursday afternoon.

Submitted by Sean O'Leary on 2009-07-01.   The National MS Society and the New Britain Rock Cats Foundation are teaming up Tuesday, July 7, for the Ballpark Beer Tasting Event For Charity to raise money to battle MS.

Daisy De La Hoya's search for a new boyfriend begins again on VH1 in "Daisy of Love." Twenty men going by the monikers Chi Chi, London, Tool Box, Sinister, and 12 Pack will vie for the affections of the "Rock of Love Bus" runner-up. Image 1 of 22 TV Photos TVs Sexiest Lawyers Some of prime time's most attractive characters are lawyers.

After setting world records in the menA's and womenA's 400m IM, Michael Phelps and Katie Hoff set off with the rest of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team to Beijing.

The driver of one car involved in a three-vehicle wreck on I-84 east at exit 30 in Southington was flown by helicopter to St.

An unusual military funeral was held in Plainville on Friday as family and friends gathered to say goodbye to a man who was killed in the Korean War.

Submitted by David Roche on 2009-06-26.   Like so many people dealing with the national recession, many of Connecticut's active-duty military members are seeking new job opportunities.

Plainville authorities are evacuating some people in the West Main Street area after a gas main break shortly after 9 this morning.  Yankee Gas says a road construction crew working in the area broke an eight inch main.  Police say West Main is closed between North Washington and Bohemia Street,  and Forestville Avenue   is ...

A Plainville neighborhood was evacuated because of a gas leak. The Plainville Fire Department says the leak was caused by an excavator on West Main Street shortly after 9:00am Wednesday morning on West Main Street.

The remains of a Connecticut man killed in the Korean War nearly 60 years ago have been returned to his hometown of Plainville.

Submitted by Joan and Melissa Macri on 2009-06-23.   Plainville Woman's Club Models left to right Front Row: Junior Models, Brianna Moore, Sarah Conner, Julia Conner, Victoria Corrineau, Alyssa Marinelli, Samantha Celeski & Sarah Marinelli.

I like Sen. Dodd . However, as for many political leaders in office for a long time, unchecked power can create a cauldron of poor judgment.

Southington Police are looking for the public's help finding a missing person. Carmel Durso, 52, was last seen Saturday afternoon driving her 2005 Acura RL.

Parks & Recreation Submitted by Jerrel Hargraves on 2009-06-18.   Rachel Gialluca.

Mark Bieber received the district's mentor of the year award, and Sue Bradley was named volunteer of the year.

On Campus Submitted by Stephanie Kruzick on 2009-06-17.   Amanda L. Edgerton from Plainville received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Quinnipiac University during its 78th undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 17.

YMCA Half-Day Pre-K Program Enrolling for 2009-2010 Local Sports Submitted by Marci Arroyo on 2009-06-15.   The Southington Community YMCA's popular half-day pre-k program helps children build the skills necessary for a successful school transition and experience.

There is already one such day care center and the grant would fund a second one that would have spots for 15 children.