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EDITORIAL: Southington Fire Department to hire three new firefighters- The Southington Fire Department has secured the funds needed to hire three additional firefighters. This will bring improved response times to the southern end of town, a much needed move.As the Record-Journal recently reported, concerns with coverage...

Pit bulls seized in alleged Meriden dog fighting ring- Record-Journal staffMERIDEN — State officials are seeking custody of eight pit bulls seized from a Britannia Street home as part of a multistate investigation into dog fighting.The dogs are currently in State Police custody as evidence in the ongoing...

Southington parishioners plan rally to keep St. Thomas- SOUTHINGTON — With the final mass at St. Thomas Catholic church looming next month, some parishioners and supporters are holding a rally Monday to prevent the building’s closure or demolition.The St. Thomas closure is part of a larger effort to...

Miller Co. looking to sell Meriden plant, gauges city interest- MERIDEN — The Miller Co. recently invited the city to purchase its Pratt Street building for its city-appraised value of $5.4 million, according to President and CEO Michael Rodgers. The Miller Co. recently made the decision to sell some of its...

Meriden police defend response to fatal shooting- MERIDEN — The family of 20-year-old homicide victim Jyineez Cruz says a video shot by a passerby shows that Meriden police could have done more to save his life in the immediate aftermath of Sunday’s shooting, but a department spokesman says the man...

Miller Co. sold, Meriden plant set to close next month- MERIDEN — Global brass and copper supplier Wieland has acquired the Miller Co. on Pratt Street and will close the plant in September, according to union and city officials.About 35 Miller Co, employees recently received layoff notices informing them...

Funeral held for firefighter who fell ill battling blaze- BRISTOL, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut firefighter who died two days after falling ill at a blaze that destroyed a 19th century building was laid to rest Thursday as hundreds of emergency responders from across the region came to pay tribute.Bagpipers...

Pisto manchego, Spain’s answer to ratatouille- In the kitchens of a trendy Madrid dinner theater called Florida Retiro, chef Joaquin Felipe introduced us to pisto manchego, a colorful combination of sautéed summer vegetables that is Spain’s answer to French ratatouille.The fresh taste of the...

Former pro DiPietro to enter Hall of Fame- The Berlin High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held Sunday, Sept. 12 at the Aqua Turf. Leading up to the event, The Citizen is highlighting the accomplishments of the Hall of Fame Class of 2021. This week: Ryan DiPietro.A...

Berlin police collect evidence after hearing gunfire- BERLIN — Police collected evidence after officers heard gunshots early Monday and saw two vehicles driving at a high rate of speed.An officer was in the area of Savage Hill Road and Ledge Road around 1:40 a.m. when he heard the shots, Acting Police...