Brian Johnson

SOUTHINGTON — SoLA Karaoke Suites opened in Factory Square this past weekend, with owners encouraging visitors to “come join the party.” https://t.co/JgDR7hG1kC

PLAINVILLE – A Middle School of Plainville student was taken to the hospital Thursday after school officials said the student stuck scissors into a laptop, causing it to smoke. https://t.co/38ZLkvPdfv

The State Senate unanimously approved a bill on Wednesday that would prevent institutions of higher education from reducing the amount of financial aid awarded to a student as a result of that student receiving a scholarship. https://t.co/YLR191RRsG

The Bristol Board of Education has approved Iris White to be Superintendent of Schools. https://t.co/Dos61kkFz7

PLAINVILLE – Tilcon has withdrawn its attempt to add 83 acres to its basalt quarry in Plainville, saying claims made by concerned members of the public warrant review by the company. https://t.co/AUps6dATxR

BRISTOL – Lake Compounce will host a a qualifying contest May 10 for Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest, with the winners representing Connecticut at the annual July 4 Championship at Coney Island. https://t.co/BRguf1p1vM

Transcend Beer Crafters has relocated their brewery from Southington to Northwest Drive in Plainville, holding a soft opening this past weekend. https://t.co/jYyiaD6vZF

Soil remediation at the former White Oak construction site is set to begin this fall, according to Town Council Chair Chris Wazorko. https://t.co/B6MBnHcfEw

Smithland Pet and Garden Center has announced they will close all of their retail locations, including the local Queen Street store. https://t.co/zIadL7pNvD

Imagine Nation, A Museum Early Learning Center’s preschool is now enrolling children ages 3 to 5 for fall classes. https://t.co/x1JzIIaPjy

The Bristol Veterans Council will no longer be placing flags at veterans’ gravestones in cemeteries across the city because of rising costs, they announced. https://t.co/au1we7myOP

The work of late artist Richard Santorso will be showcased in an exhibit at the Bristol Arts & Innovation Magnet School on Thursday. https://t.co/GBcUmPLPNu

The Plainville Historical Society is holding a book talk May 15 and a meet-and-greet May 17 with local author Todd Jones. https://t.co/bMNf9QmGhN

Banners featuring Bristol women who served in the military have been placed on Memorial Boulevard as part of efforts to bring awareness to their service. https://t.co/83XOH3uWfJ

A group of more than a dozen seniors took a lap around the Bristol Senior Center Thursday to signify the start of the 8th annual Bristol Senior Olympics. https://t.co/Afgb4syW4q

A motorcyclist was killed after being struck by an SUV just after midnight near McDonalds on Farmington Ave. https://t.co/n3NHsTv6tg

The former West End Athletic Club, which has sat vacant for decades, will be torn down, says Mayor Jeff Caggiano. https://t.co/FkA5yOKlLf