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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30 different countries dressed up for the occasion, created colorful posters and brought authentic booth decor, as well as samples of traditional snacks and desserts. “It was a little tricky to prepare for the event this year because our schedule changed from block scheduling to eight 45-minute periods a day, which means only two FLEX sessions a week,” said Iga Leszczynska, a French teacher at Masuk. “Students are busy with sports and after-school activities, which leaves little time for regular meetings and rehearsals.”…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School seniors Ryan Sokira and Lainey Grumet, who have been friends since kindergarten, share a passion for the arts. This month…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in an online scam, according to a complaint made…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as the 2026-27 Monroe Public Schools Teacher of the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys volleyball team, the No. 2 seed in the Class M State Tournament, defeated No. 7 Pomperaug of Southbury 3-0 (25-13, 25-23, 28-18) in the quarterfinals on Friday. With the win the Panthers will take…
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MONROE, CT — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run took place this week and went through town on Friday. Monroe police officers carried the Flame of Hope for their leg of the trek across the state to honor Special Olympics…
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MONROE, CT — Family Character Nights are coming back to Great Hollow Lake on Wednesday evenings this summer. Families can enjoy an evening swim at the lake, use of the playground and build sand castles on the beach, while listening…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Parks and Recreation will celebrate Connecticut Trails Day this Sunday, June 8, with a free family hike on the town’s Rails to Trails from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn about sunscreen and tick protection.…
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MONROE, CT — Vivid, a pop-dance-rock party band from Hartford, will take the stage at Wolfe Park on June 27 to kickoff the 37th annual Arts in the Park Summer Concert Series. All of the concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk’s boys volleyball team, the No. 2 seed, defeated visiting and No. 15 Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport 3-1 (22-25, 25-16, 25-16, 25-11) to open play in the Class M State Tournament on Wednesday. Now the Panthers will…
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Mary Ann Csire, 79, of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025 in Fairfield with her husband, Andrew, by her side. Mary Ann was born in Bridgeport to Clifford Marvin Sr. and Mary Lucas Marvin on March 28,…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team, the No. 4 seed in the Class L State Tournament, defeated visiting No. 13 seed Bristol Eastern 15-2 in the first round on Tuesday. Masuk will host SWC foe Newtown, the No.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30 different countries dressed up for the occasion, created colorful posters and brought authentic booth decor, as well as samples of traditional snacks and desserts. “It was a little tricky to prepare for…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High. The Panthers trailed just 6-4 at the half, but Simsbury pulled away and advanced to face No. 2 Cheshire in Saturday’s Championship game. Masuk had three goals from Emma Troesser, two from Charlotte Pinto and one off the stick of Bailey Bajda, who also had an assist. Troesser also caused…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — One step closer … Masuk High’s baseball team won its Class L State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday and needs just one more…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30…
MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…