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Posted Friday, July 4, 2008 - 7:26am
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Lake Compounce Family Theme Park will celerate Independence Day with a dramatic fireworks presentation set over its 23-acre lake today, July 4. The park will open Friday, July 4 at 11 a.m. and the fireworks will begin at 10 p.m. For more information, visit the Web site www.lakecompounce.com.
Posted Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 3:20pm
A senior center director in southern Connecticut contacted the state Deptartment of Social Services about a green postcard that numerous clients have been receiving, marked: "Urgent: Read Immediately. Our office has been trying to contact you. You are guaranteed a $25,000 Grant from the U.S. Government".
Posted Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 3:11pm
Gov. M. Jodi Rell announced July 3 the launch of "Connecticut - Your Staycation Destination" - a summer program offering discounts for Connecticut residents at more than 300 attractions showcased throughout the state.
Posted Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 10:08am
With the start of summer, the Plainville Police will be out in force removing impaired drivers from the streets. DUI checkpoints and DUI patrols will be conducted throughout the summer as part of the State of Connecticut Expanded DUI Enforcement Program.
Posted Wednesday, July 2, 2008 - 1:57pm
The Connecticut Department of Public Health has designated The Hospital of Central Connecticut a Primary Stroke Center, making quality stroke care easily accessible to Central Connecticut residents when minutes count, hospital officials announced July 1.
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 - 8:09pm
The Plainville Police Department conducted a sobriety checkpoint on June 28, from 8 p.m. to 2:30 a.m., as part of the State of Connecticut Expanded DUI Enforcement Program. The following is a listing of enforcement action taken by the Plainville Police.
Posted Monday, June 30, 2008 - 8:08pm
Citizen photo by Sherry L. Cole
Young artists work on coloring during the playground camp held at Norton Park. The program is offered each year by the Recreation Department. Children can also swim, play games and learn tennis. There are openings in the final session, Aug. 4 to 14. For more information, call the Recreation Department at (860) 747-6022.
By Ken DiMauro, The Plainville Citizen
Posted Friday, June 27, 2008 - 8:53pm
On the heels of a multi-state tomato-contamination scare, officials from Northeast Produce, a tomato packaging and wholesale company in Plainville that provides many varieties of the fruit to supermarkets and restaurants, opened its doors June 20 to the media and local officials to show the steps the firm takes to ensure its product is fresh and contaminant free.
Posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 12:21pm
Photo by Dave Zajac
A track crew member tends to a three-car spinout in the light 160 race during Eastern Grand National Quarter Midgets racing yesterday at Silver City Quarter Midget track in Meriden The Silver City Quarter Midget Club is hosting a national race, which started June 20. Families from all over the United States, including the LaBellas from Plainville, and Canada arrived with recreational vehicles and car trailers in order to participate in the 2008 Eastern Grands. Practice started June 23, at noon, with Meriden’s mayor Mark Benigni giving the first green flag. Qualifying races started Tuesday with opening cermonies held Wednesday. Racing will continue through Saturday, June 28. The event is free. There is a full concession stand and plenty of bleacher seating. For more information, go to the Web site at www.silverquartermidgets.com.
Posted Thursday, June 26, 2008 - 9:46am
An elderly woman continues to recover at a rehabilitation facility after she was stabbed in her home May 29.
