17+ hour, 48+ min ago   (422+ words) BRISTOL -- Township Trustees, wanting to attract and keep members for the township fire department, approved pay increases for employees on Tuesday. Trustees approved $2 pay increases for part-time firefighters/emergency medical technicians from $14 to $16 per hour and part-time firefighter/medic from…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (406+ words) BRISTOL — Township officials are addressing damage from a severe thunderstorm that passed through the township last week. Fire Chief Steve Craiger said the storm on April 15 damaged the roof and siding at the fire station. Officials said the storm included…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (434+ words) BRISTOL — Township trustees are planning a celebration to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary with a July 4 gathering at the township center. Trustee Doug Seemann said there will be a family-themed picnic noon to 2 p.m., followed by games and activities. Trustee…...

5+ mon, 1+ day ago   (591+ words) BRISTOL — Because of concerns about inadequate staffing at the fire department, township trustees are looking at what would be involved to form a fire district. Trustees at their meeting Tuesday approved having Chip Comstock, an attorney and fire chief with…...

7+ mon, 1+ day ago   (720+ words) BRISTOL — Friends of Bristol resident Wendell Lauth said if you asked him a question about history, he would either know the answer or have the answer to you in a short time. Lauth, a noted historian and lifelong educator, died…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (457+ words) BRISTOLVILLE — It wasn’t pretty, but wins don’t have to be. The Bristol Panthers were pushed to the limit on Friday, but came out on top, downing Champion, 70-67, in an overtime thriller. “I’ve been coaching a long time. I wasn’t thrilled with…...

10+ mon, 8+ hour ago   (533+ words) BRISTOL — Three candidates have filed to fill two seats on the township’s board of trustees. However, one candidate said he will withdraw due to a conflict with his job at the Trumbull County Engineer’s Office. Incumbent Jeff Waldeck is seeking…...

10+ mon, 5+ day ago   (402+ words) For the first time in school history, both Bristol soccer programs are league champions. The boys team split the title with Badger, winning its first league title since 2000, and the girls won its league title outright, claiming the NAC crown…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago   (468+ words) BRISTOLVILLE — Brandon Komsa recorded a school record 26 saves for Mineral Ridge on Tuesday to help the Rams take down Bristol, 2-1, and hand the Panthers their first loss this year. Komsa set a school record for saves in the win. “Awesome…...