Somers News

Government Announcements Submitted by Jenifer Charette on 2009-11-06.   The Town of Somers Emergency Fund is at an all-time low.

Allan LeBlanc of Somers has been drawing and painting as a hobby all his life. A self-taught artist, he loves to paint and draw landscapes.

Mrs. Marni Strachan's third grade class received a lesson in diversity and multicultural heritage while listening to handmade drums and songs sung in the Penobscot native language while learning about the Native American traditions of living as one with the earth.

School Stuff Submitted by Dianne Regnier on 2009-10-23.   For many years the Grammar School has promoted a caring and sharing philosophy as part of their approach to teaching their students appreciation for the community and greater world around them.

School Stuff Submitted by Dianne Regnier on 2009-10-23.   Students at The Grammar School at Somersville received a very special visit from their adopted eagle, Skywalker on the very day they were celebrating their school's founding roots.

School Stuff Submitted by Dianne Regnier on 2009-10-23.   The Grammar School at Somersville has welcomed visitors from many different vocations in order to provide their students with a tangible aspect of a special lesson.

A SUCCESSFUL businessman from Altrincham has a role on a body that has the attention of the most powerful man in the world - US President Barack Obama.

Special for Seniors Submitted by Somers Senior Center on 2009-10-21.   Join us for an Informational Seminar on Nov.

People Submitted by Laura Soll on 2009-10-19.   Retired Navy Captain William J. McGurk of Somers has been named an Honorary Grand Marshal of one of the largest salutes to veterans in the U.S. McGurk, President and CEO of Rockville Bank, will be featured in the 10th annual Connecticut Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, Nov.

Allan LeBlanc of Somers has been drawing and painting as a hobby all his life. A self-taught artist, the Tolland fourth-grade teacher loves to paint and draw landscapes.

State police charged two men with drunken driving in separate incidents early this morning.

Ellington will receive $300,000 in grant money to continue its regional housing rehabilitation program that also serves Somers and Suffield .

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Tamsin M. Wilson on 2009-10-08.   The Somers Women's Club will hold their monthly membership meeting on Nov.

On 7-28-09 Correctional officers at the Northern Correctional Center in Somers were summoned to the cell of inmates Reynaldo Robles, D.O.B 9-18-86, and Jose Jusino, D.O.B 2-20-87. Upon arrival, the Correctional Officers found Inmate Reynaldo Robles unresponsive in his bunk.

On 9/13/09, the Somers Resident State Trooper's Office received a complaint regarding a sexually explicit ad that was posted on the Craigslist website.

By JIM KINNEY Business writer Michael C. Trebbe has switched from making old pieces of furniture look almost new to making new pieces of furniture that almost look old.

If you're one of Joe Ravalese's customers at the Country Diner in Enfield, he'll remember how you like your eggs for breakfast.

SOMERS - A Pleasantville teenager is due in Town Court tonight to answer a felony charge after making harassing phone calls to a Somers resident who has an order of protection against him, state police said.

At 21, Christopher Houlihan is the youngest person ever to be placed on an international concert register.

The big crowds that flocked to the recent Four Town Fair in Somers Sept. 17-20 experienced many of the traditional offerings that are found at a country fair - great food, live music and plenty of farm animals to pet, admire and cheer in various competitions.