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December 21, 2024

First severe U.S. case of H5N1 Bird Flu confirmed in Louisiana

By Laura Bailey The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed on Friday, Dec. 13, that a Louisiana patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza…

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December 20, 2024

Wheeler honors donors for their philanthropy and leadership at virtual Hands & Hearts Event

December 20, 2024

Connecticut Department of Public Health urges parents to ensure children’s immunizations are up to date

Snow covered dirt road bordered by pine trees in Bristol, CT

December 20, 2024

Good morning, Bristol! – Dec 20, 2024

December 20, 2024

The Light of Chanukah

By Rabbi Alana Wasserman Light is everywhere in Judaism. In every synagogue, an eternal light hangs above the ark. On Friday evenings, we light candles to welcome in the Sabbath. On…

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December 19, 2024

Bristol lights up the season with 6th annual holiday lighting contest

December 19, 2024

Local musicians to rock for a cause at Holiday Veterans Concert

Wheeler honors donors for their philanthropy and leadership at virtual Hands & Hearts EventDecember 20, 2024
Wheeler's 14th Annual Hands & Hearts event honored four key donors for their contributions to equitable health care access. Recipients included Amy Borg, Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, Patricia Cruickshanks, and Charles Herbert. Their support helps Wheeler serve nearly 70,000 individuals annually, promoting health, growth, and recovery across Connecticut.
Karin Pryzgocki discusses exercise and mental health at leadership breakfast of Bristol Sports Hall of FameDecember 6, 2024
The Bristol Sports Hall of Fame held a winter Leadership Breakfast for high school sports team leaders at the Giamatti Center. Karin Pryzgocki emphasized the lifelong benefits of exercise on mental health and brain function, referencing John Ratey’s book, Spark. The Hall hosts three such breakfasts each school year focused on athletes' development.
Hamzy Memorial Fund names granteesDecember 4, 2024
West End Association to Host Annual Holiday Meeting and PartyNovember 25, 2024
Bristol Sports Hall of Fame donates $2,000 to Little League Girls Softball for new field lights projectNovember 19, 2024