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A weekly newspaper in Southington, Conn. owned by the RJ Media Group. We show up in everyone's mailbox in Southington every week whether they want us or not.

We cover everything you can think of: news, sports, schools, seniors, health, calendar, business, police, property, faith, library...well that's pretty much it...but it's everything!

11/16/2024

Ethan Nedinsky becomes Maloney's all-time leading passer Friday with a big game against Southington.

Ethan Nedinsky throws 6 touchdowns in must-win victory over Southington and becomes Maloney's all-time leading passer.

11/14/2024

Maloney is scrapping for the playoffs; Southington dangles by a thread. Here's why it's still worth watching.

Jesus Martell, Ethan Nedinsky are on the verge of school records as Maloney makes CIAC playoff push against young Southington football team.

11/14/2024

Glastonbury advances to take on Darien for the CIAC Class LL championship Saturday at East Haven High School.

After defeating Southington for the Central Connecticut Conference tournament title, Glastonbury's volleyball team topped the Blue Knights in the Class LL semis

11/12/2024

Ricardo Maldonado, 39, and Kyle Leblanc, 29, worked together at an Orange senior living facility, according to police.

Ricardo Maldonado, 39, waived a hearing on probable cause before pleading not guilty.

11/12/2024

Southington volleyball coach Rich Heitz has 419 career wins. A multi-faceted approach has produced those results.

Head coach of Connecticut's No. 1-ranked high school volleyball team has style that combines analytics with quiet, effective emotion

11/11/2024

The current library location at 255 Main St. in Southington will be shut down for about two weeks.

The relocation of Southington Public Library to a new nearly 30,000-square-foot building will begin on Nov. 18.

11/09/2024

Manchester's Joe Mugovero has caught 13 of quarterback Emanuel Sampel's 24 touchdowns this season.

Senior quarterback Emanuel Sampel threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third to lead Manchester’s comeback Central Connecticut Conference win.

11/07/2024

Southington police said there were two similar gas station robberies in town over the past week.

Southington police arrested Jeremy Edmond of Waterbury in connection with a robbery at the Go Happy gas station on Meriden Waterbury Turnpike Wednesday.

11/07/2024

Crystal Bees thanked its customers for helping the business these past eight years but it had to close Nov. 5.

Crystal Bees opened in 2016 and was known as a bar and bistro that also hosted bands, events and bowling.

11/06/2024

Town Councilor Jim Morelli, conceded to Democrat incumbent Christopher J. Poulos in the 81st House District.

Jim Morelli conceded to Democrat incumbent Christopher J. Poulos in the 81st House District and Republican Rob Sampson won another term in the 16th Senate seat.

11/05/2024

Police say a suspect armed with a gun made off with cash after robbing a Connecticut gas station on Sunday.

Southington police said they are looking for the suspect who was armed with a gun during robbery of the Fleet Gas Station on Meriden Waterbury Turnpike.

11/03/2024

The $5.4 million project will transform Plantsville with brighter street lights and a reconstructed intersection.

Work continues on the Plantsville Safety & Streetscape Project as the completion date is extended to June 2025.

11/03/2024

Glastonbury and Southington could meet for a fourth time this season in the Class LL tournament semifinals.

The Glastonbury girls volleyball team defeated the state's top-ranked team Southington for the Central Connecticut Conference tournament championship

11/01/2024

The Knights, who have been married for 50 years, have served community in many ways.

Paula and Richard Knight of Southington will be honored at the Southington Community YMCA's Forever in Blue Jeans Masquerade Gala on Nov. 15.

10/31/2024

Democrat incumbent Christopher J. Poulos will face off against Republican Jim Morelli, a town council member.

Democrat incumbent Christopher J. Poulos will face off against Republican Jim Morelli for the state's 81st House District, which includes Southington.

10/30/2024

Southington had an unbeaten regular season and leads the Connecticut Coaches Poll heading into the state playoffs.

Southington, Greenwich girls volleyball teams lead the Connecticut coaches poll for October 30.

10/30/2024

A fixture at festivals and farmers markets has settled into a brick-and-mortar location.

After starting as a food truck, Cookie Ranger has expanded to a new development on North Main Street in Southington with more sweet offerings.

10/29/2024

Defendant has similar cases pending in Southington and Georgia.

David Wojcikowski has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial after being charged with risk of injury to children and obscenity.

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All-Record-Journal Girls Soccer Team 2017

Introducing the 2017 All-Record-Journal Girls Soccer team! The 11 best girls soccer players from the Record-Journal coverage area. Congrats to all selected!

2017 All-Record-Journal Boys Soccer

Introducing the 2017 All-Record-Journal Boys Soccer team! The 11 best boys soccer players from the Record-Journal coverage area. Congrats to all selected! You can read more about the team here: http://bit.ly/2AnEEHQ

All-RJ Girls Volleyball Team 2017

Introducing the 2017 All-Record-Journal Girls Volleyball team! The very best six players from the RJ's coverage area, congrats to those selected! You can read more about the team here: https://trib.al/h0Ise7j

RJ Athletes of the Week Fall 2017 Episode 4

RJ Athletes of the Week: Both of this week's winner excelled on the gridiron and the pool as Southington's Tim O'Shea and Meghan Hammarlund won the RJ Athletes of the Week for the past week. RJ sports reporter Sean Kroffsik caught up with both winners and six more athletes were named for next week! You can vote for the new nominees here: https://trib.al/G5ly0YM

RJ Athletes of the Week Fall 2017 Episode 3

RJ Athletes of the Week: Both of this week's winner excelled on the soccer pitch as Platt's Cam Germe and Sheehan's Olivia Dubuc won the RJ Athletes of the Week for the past week. RJ sports reporter Sean Kroffsik caught up with both winners and six more athletes were named for next week! You can vote for the new nominees here: https://trib.al/Hk4mvNn

This Week in High School Sports - Sept. 30, 2017

This Week in High School Sports: Check out highlights from a ton of different games ranging from the football field to the volleyball court. From big spikes to TD passes we have you covered.

Conard vs. Southington Football

Highlights: Tim O’Shea caught three touchdown passes and eclipsed the century mark in receiving yardage Thursday night as undefeated, second-ranked Southington took the upper hand in the CCC Division I West race with a 49-13 rout of Conard at Robert McKee Stadium. Read more about the game here: https://trib.al/Gvx4uC9

This Week in High School Sports, Sept. 23, 2017

Have you check out our new show "The Week in High School Sports" where we highlight a ton of games from this past week, from all the schools from the RJ coverage area! This week we have highlights from the Southington football team! Enjoy!

RJ Athletes of the Week Fall 2017 Episode 1

Welcome back to the RJ Athletes of the Week show! Watch to see which Southington volleyball player was nominated! You can vote here: http://trib.al/TxTcKaT