MONROE, CT — Monroe residents survived severe flood damage, a female firefighter made history, an actor filmed a movie in town, and a model made her mark in 2024. A longtime Monroe couple was inducted into the Connecticut Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame, and other stories honored notable residents who were lost way too soon.
There are too many stories to list them all, but here is a listing of some of most memorable human interest stories and features from 2024:
Stepney Fire Co. names first female officer in its 107 year history
WMNR founders inducted into CT Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame
A little red cottage told a long family story, until the river washed it all away
Bradshaws overwhelmed with kindness as community rallies around them
Flood recovery centers strive to lift businesses, homeowners above water
Memorial bench inside Monroe’s gazebo honors the life of Kyle Granello
For Michael Chaves, internet sleuthing is a game of cat and mouse
Monroe brothers pursue lives of leadership, service in the U.S. Army
Monroe Detective Nicole Buckley: ‘Her dedication will be missed’
“Making Bones” warmly received by fans at the movie’s premiere
Monroe Republicans honor local achievements at annual Lincoln Reagan Dinner
Monroe Democrats celebrate the Council’s longtime minority leader
Monroe Rotary Club blood drive nearly doubles what David Wolfe needed
Special Olympics CT Plane Pull attracts fierce competition for a cause
Shak’s Boxing and Fitness trains new wave of champions in Monroe
