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Readers of the Fast Forward e-mail newsletter recommended dozens of books for summertime reading. This summer's theme was books by, for, or about women.

ELLSWORTH — Barbara Jean Hegenbart (Hood), 73, passed away on April 20, 2023. Barbara was at home surrounded by her loving

Summer camps increase access again through influx of COVID relief money- Summer camps and other enrichment programs open this week with increased numbers of children participating.COVID-19 relief monies have enabled Meriden officials to renew a program launched last year, in which the city offered vouchers, valued at $350...

Race4Chase Currently Underway- The Southington-Cheshire Community YMCAs are preparing for their annual 26-Day Challenge to raise $30,000 total for both communities to support the Race4Chase Youth Triathlon program. The challenge kicked off on June 1 with YMCA CEO, Mark Pooler,...

Annual Sloper Plunge in Southington raises $100K for campers- SOUTHINGTON — Over 200 participants and 1,500 spectators gathered at Camp Sloper for the 17th annual Sloper Plunge Saturday afternoon.The event brings teams from the community together to jump into the chilly waters of Sloper Pond to raise money so...

Annual Sloper Plunge in Southington raises $100K for campers- SOUTHINGTON — Over 200 participants and 1,500 spectators gathered at Camp Sloper for the 17th annual Sloper Plunge Saturday afternoon.The event brings teams from the community together to jump into the chilly waters of Sloper Pond to raise money so...

Sloper Plunge set for Saturday in Southington- SOUTHINGTON — As a way to raise money for kids to attend camp, the 17th annual Sloper Plunge will take place Saturday. About 200 people will be stepping up to plunge into the chilly waters of Sloper Pond. Mark Pooler, chief executive officer of the...

Fire Department marks trails to help lost, injured hikers- SOUTHINGTON — As a way to help with emergencies on town trails, the Fire Department has started on a trail-marking project. Firefighter Christopher Fusco has been spearheading the project for over four years and first implemented it at Crescent Lake...

Camp Sloper pond in Southington to remain for summer camps as dredging plans change Camp Sloper pond in Southington to remain for summer camps as dredging plans change Slopers Pond at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington, Monday, May 3, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal Advertisement A sunfish, top, settles near the surface of Slopers Pond at YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington, Monday, May 3, 2021. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal YMCA Camp Sloper in Southington, Mondaym May 3, 2021. Dave Zajac, Rec...

Southington residents planning town’s first gay pride week this spring Southington residents planning town’s first gay pride week this spring Southington Town Hall, Friday, May 4, 2018. Dave Zajac, Record-Journal February 15, 2021 05:28PM By Jesse Buchanan, Record-Journal staff SOUTHINGTON — Local members of the gay, lesbian and bisexual community are working to plan a pride week this spring that will include raising a rainbow flag in front of Town Hall, painting a r...