11/17/2019
11/17/2019
Local News for Torrington, Connecticut
11/17/2019
11/16/2019
Warner Theatre: The Torrington Symphony Orchestra …
The Torrington Symphony Orchestra presents “A HOLIDAY TRIBUTE” in the Warner’s Studio Theatre on December 21st Sponsored by People’s United Bank! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
11/16/2019
Warner Theatre: Don’t miss this powerful …
Don’t miss this powerful event! Tonight at 7pm. Tickets are free. There is a suggested donation at the door of $5.00. Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
11/16/2019
United Way of Northwest Connecticut fundraising campaign nets more than $700,000
TORRINGTON — United Way of Northwest Connecticut’s 2019 fundraising campaign didn’t have a goal, focusing instead on collecting as much money as possible for the local and regional charities it supports. When the final amount was presented at the nonprofit’s campaign finale Thursday, two people wrote checks to bump the final total over the $700,000 READ MORE.
11/15/2019
Fire at Marino’s ruled accidental
TORRINGTON – The fire at Marino’s Restaurant Thursday has been ruled accidental, according to Fire Marshal Edward Bascetta. According to a release from the Torrington Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched for a structure fire at the restaurant at about 8:56 a.m. The blaze was brought under control by 9:36 a.m., but the building was destroyed. READ MORE.
11/15/2019
ASAP celebrates young photographers Nov. 17
WASHINGTON – ASAP!’s ninth annual Celebration of Young Photographers event will be held from 2-4 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Bryan Memorial Town Hall in Washington Depot. This is a free event where students are recognized for their outstanding work with special awards and prizes. Photographs will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served READ MORE.
11/15/2019
‘Unsportsmanlike conduct’ compels Torrington tor forfeit Friday night football game at St. Paul
Torrington has forfeited Friday night’s football game at St. Paul after “unsportsmanlike conduct (that) has occurred amongst players,” according to a press release from Torrington superintendent of schools Susan Lubomski. The release, relayed by athletic director Mike McKenna, didn’t specify the nature of the transgression but referred to the school’s athletic handbook: “The THS Interscholastic READ MORE.
11/15/2019
Torrington police holding food drive on Saturday
TORRINGTON – Members of the Torrington Police Union Local 442 are holding a food drive Saturday at Price Chopper Supermarket (Market 32) in Torrington, to benefit Friendly Hands Food Bank. The food drive will run from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Friendly Hands Food Bank, Inc. is a non-profit organization that benefits more than 300 READ MORE.
11/15/2019
NBC Connecticut: Torrington High School Forfeits …
Torrington High School Forfeits Football Game Following ‘Unsportsmanlike’ Incident Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
11/15/2019
Torrington Parks and Recreation Department: Online Registration by MyRec.com Recreation Management Software
****Deadline extended*** If interested contact parks and rec or visit our website to enroll: https://torringtonct.myrec.com/info/default.aspx Register online for activities, memberships, facility reservations, and more. Read the article on facebook.com READ MORE.
11/15/2019
Memories of Wolcottville
We’ve recently added an 84-paged booklet to our website recalling the early history of downtown Torrington, from a time when it was known as Wolcottville. Learn about the people, places, and events of old Torrington. Memories of Wolcottville by Charles H. Johnson was a series of articles about the Wolcottville section of Torrington, now known READ MORE.
11/15/2019
NBC Connecticut: Fire That Damages Marino’s …
Fire That Damages Marino’s Restaurant in Torrington Was Accidental Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
11/15/2019
Warner Theatre: TICKETS ON SALE TO …
TICKETS ON SALE TO THE PUBLIC NOW! For tickets and more information, visit or call the box officce at 860-489-7180! Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
11/15/2019
TORRINGTON CT: SELL it at Torrington …
SELL it at Torrington FREE Classified Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.
11/15/2019
TORRINGTON CT: Find it at Torrington …
Find it at Torrington FREE Classified Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.11/15/2019
Torrington police officer arrested following investigation into family dispute
TORRINGTON — A longtime city police officer was arrested by his department following an investigation into a family dispute last week. John Lemieux, 50, turned himself in Wednesday after police obtained a warrant for his arrest. Lemieux was charged with disorderly conduct and criminal lockout, and released on a promise to appear Thursday in Waterbury READ MORE.11/15/2019
Torrington High gives 8th-graders a sneak preview with shadow program
TORRINGTON — Torrington Middle School student Precious Spencer-Bickham has an interest in coding and will attend Torrington High School next year because it provides classes in computer science. “I really like it so far,” she said Thursday while taking part in the high school’s second annual shadow program for eighth-graders. “I really hope I learn READ MORE.11/15/2019
Flames destroy Torrington landmark restaurant Marino’s
Torrington officials are investigating the cause of a fire that destroyed a landmark eatery in town Thursday morning. Read the rest of the article on connecticut.news12.com READ MORE.11/15/2019
Local celebrities pick up a brush to help families in Northwest Connecticut
TORRINGTON — Connecticut Academy for the Arts and United Way of Northwest Connecticut have partnered for a second year to raise funds for more than 63,000 underserved families throughout Northwest Connecticut. The second annual Connecticut Art Prize, slated for Jan. 17 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Nutmeg Conservatory, is an auction of local celebrity READ MORE.
11/14/2019