Newington News

Submitted by Suzette DeBeatham-Brown on 2009-11-03.   On Oct. 31, Rehoboth Church of God marched in celebration and thanksgiving for what the Lord has done for our church.

Submitted by Kiwanis Club of West Hartford on 2009-11-06.   The Kiwanis Club of West Hartford welcomes its new president, West Hartford Fire Chief William Austin.

Police said a 70-year-old man pretended to be a police officer in an attempt to lure a boy from the electronics department at a Newington WalMart.

More than 30 World War II veterans who live at the State Veterans Home where honored Wednesday by Secretary of the State Susan Bysiewicz.

This feature -- including convenient Web links to useful information -- is a concise monthly update of some of the things ARRL is doing on behalf of its members.

Find one-of-a-kind, handcrafted gifts at the Brookfield Craft Center's Annual Holiday Sale opening Saturday.

The city will celebrate the opening of the new Willow Street Park Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. The New Britain High School Band will lead a street parade and mini-concert at 4 p.m., followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Mayor Timothy Stewart.

The driver of a vehicle involved in an Ohio gun battle that killed a member of the rapper T.I.'s entourage during a wild highway chase has pleaded guilty to manslaughter and other charges.

At The Library Submitted by Diane Durette on 2009-10-27.   There will be a free program on Starting Your Own Business, on Monday, Nov.

Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Linda Levinson on 2009-10-26.   Members of Cub Scout Pack 347 of Newington recently climbed Talcott Mountain.

Hartford Habitat's 20th Anniversary Celebration Clubs & Organizations Submitted by Monica Kawecki on 2009-10-23.   Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity will hold a 20th Anniversary Celebration and awards fundraiser, honoring the original board members from 1989, Wednesday, Dec.

People Submitted by Mindy Porell on 2009-10-23.   On Oct. 21 at the Connecticut Rivers Council Boy Scouts of America Annual Recognition Dinner at the Aqua Turf in Plantsville, CT, Robert Porell, Assistant Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 347 earned the Silver Beaver Award.

Newington Resident Scratches A $2 million Win On Connecticut Lottery Ticket People Submitted by Diane Patterson on 2009-10-23.   Charles Beach, a machinist from Newington, scratched himself $2 million in CT Lottery prize money earlier this afternoon while grocery shopping for pasta and sauce he needed to cook dinner for his wife tonight.

Warm water jets will soon help state veterans, especially those with dementia and other chronic illnesses.

Submitted by Alexander "Al" Cohen on 2009-10-21.   Left to right : Bill Unghire N1CNV, Chuck Skolaut KBOG, Mark Bonadies NS1T, and Chuck Rexroad AB1CR.

A proposal is on the table in Newington to build condos on Cedar Mountain. The developer Toll Brothers wants to build on the 28-acre parcel of land.

Volunteer To Give Rides Submitted by Dianne Stone on 2009-10-19.   You love to drive and have some spare time on your hands.

Religious Life Submitted by Bob Leo on 2009-10-18.   The Church of the Infinite Spirit, The Masonic Hall, 80 Walsh Ave., Newington, will hold Sunday service, Oct.

Let's just say Woody's weren't the only wieners in town Friday. The popular Main Street hot-dog emporium owned by the personable Cindy and Gary Woods was jam-packed and televisionbound Friday because Adam Richman , host of the Travel Channel's reality show "Man v. Food," was filming a segment there.

"It's somewhere in between an absolute party and the Roman Colosseum." -- Adam Richman of "Man vs.