NEWS

Pickleball: Where to Play and How to Improve Your Game

Dill Dinkers is the first indoor facility in the area dedicated to the sport By Carl Wiser Staff Writer It started a few summers...

Abby Harris Memorial Hockey Jamboree set for Dec. 6

By Ted Glanzer Staff Writer Before she died a day prior to her 20th birthday, Simsbury resident Abby Harris encouraged people to live a...

Remediation assessment for Collins Co. site boosted by state grant

Updated on Thursday, Dec. 5 By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – Funding to refine environmental cleanup assessment at the axe factory...

Coffee With: Janice Johnston

The first female pediatrician in theFarmington Valley, Johnston is now a master gardener By Carl Wiser Staff Writer When Janice Johnston...

Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge Renovation Update

By Carl Wiser Staff Writer Renovations are going well on the Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge, a Simsbury landmark that spans the...

Property owner files appeal over site plan for factory complex amid questions about timing

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – The owner of a property on Spring Street in Collinsville has filed paperwork appealing the Planning...

Canton Historical Museum to showcase 17th annual Gallery of Trees

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – Sometimes fundraisers turn into larger traditions. That is certainly the case with the Gallery of...

Updated: Local Democrats win Connecticut State Assembly races

8th District headed to recanvass Update: Nov. 13 The 8th District state Senate race is headed for a recanvass following the Nov. 12...

Canton appoints Mark J. Penney as new Chief Administrative Officer

Submitted release The Canton Board of Selectmen is pleased to announce the hiring of Mark J. Penney as Canton’s next Chief Administrative...

Local couple opening restaurant in Collinsville

Update: The Lunette is now open. For reservations and more information, visit https://www.the-lunette.com/ . By John Fitts Staff Writer ...

Commission approves site plan application for historic axe factory site

Posted Oct. 17, updated Oct. 18. By John Fitts Staff Writer By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – The Planning and Zoning on Oct. 16...

Coffee With: Jocelyn Kennedy, Executive Director of The Farmington Libraries

On her transition from academic law, how books are chosen, and some library resources you might not know about By Carl Wiser Staff...

Avon High School student hospitalized after hit and run

Staff Report An Avon High School student was in critical condition Monday evening after sustaining injuries in an Oct. 4 hit-and-run...

Jeff Pitchell Brings the Blues to Bridge Street Live to Open Season

By Carl Wiser Staff Writer Jeff Pitchell opened the season at Bridge Street Live in Collinsville on Sept. 26 with special guests Tyrone...

Company looking to renovate axe factory complex files site plan application

Oct. 16 hearing scheduled Story posted Sept. 25; updated Oct. 16 By John Fitts Staff Writer Collinsville Redevelopment Company has...

Obituary: Johnathan D. Thiesse

Jonathan David (Jon) Thiesse, 64, of Canton, CT passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family after a...

Canton to pilot four-day work week

Town Hall, Senior Center to be closed on Fridays. Other hours adjusted. Hours at other facilities will not change. By John Fitts Staff...

Company looking to revitalize axe factory complex applies for state dam safety permit, readies for site plan submittal

Posted Aug. 16, Updated Aug. 26, Aug. 29 By John Fitts Staff Writer Collinsville Redevelopment Company (CRC) is pursuing additional...

Coffee With: Deb Bibbins of For All Ages

On a mission to eradicate loneliness By Carl Wiser Staff Writer, Valley LIFE This is surprising: 18 to 22 is the loneliest age group...

Cannabis retail shop opens in Canton

By John Fitts Staff Writer CANTON – High Profile has begun the soft opening period for its cannabis retail location on Route 44, the...

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