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See all »NEW FAIRFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s wrestling team had a nice showing at the South-West Conference Tournament with five place winners as the team came in sixth overall. Masuk scored 94.5 points behind a runner-up finish from Luke Longo in the 165 pound weight division, a trio of third-place results and a fourth-place finish. Longo worked his way to the finals capped by a 20-5 technical fall victory over his counterpart from Stratford in the semis. Longo, the No. 2 seed, was defeated by top seed Marc Maurath from team champ Newtown in the finals. Dominic Smeraglino came in third…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A local man told police someone withdrew $83,271 from his joint TD Bank account via a series of at least eight fraudulent transactions,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Sun interviewed both candidates running for the open 21st Senatorial District seat in a special election to be held on Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A winter storm caused massive power outages through the town Sunday and, though Eversource crews restored power to all but 611 customers by…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Snow and rain during the day followed by high winds Sunday night took down trees and branches leading to power outages for 3,349…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Solli Engineering is proposing a regulation amendment to allow sorting and handling facilities as a new use in Industrial 2 Districts. If the Planning and Zoning Commission approves it, Kevin Solli, principal of Solli Engineering said his…
Read MoreMichael Anthony Russo, 53, passed away due to heart complications. Mike was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew and friend to many. Mike was born in Ridgewood, NY, then spent his formative years in Monroe and much of his…
Read MoreDavid Wolfe, 69, of Monroe, went to the hospital with internal bleeding in March of 2020 and it took doctors three days to find its source, a malignant tumor on his small intestine. A surgery removed it and Wolfe learned…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Most house fires occur over the holidays when families are preparing Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, candles are lit, extension cords are used for lights, and homes are heated with oil burners, space heaters and wood burning stoves.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — An identity thief transferred over $4,875 from a 59-year-old Monroe woman’s M&T Bank account to newly set up Credit One Bank and Capital One Mobile accounts. The victim discovered the fraud after logging into her online bill…
Read MoreTo the Editor, I am writing to share a unique perspective that I have on one of our first selectman candidates, Mr. Terry Rooney. I have known Terry since I was about 11-12 years old. My mother and father owned…
Read MoreTo the Editor, My name is David Orr and I have been a resident of Monroe for over 11 years. I’d like to share my experience in working with Terry Rooney on the EMS building construction project, located at 54…
Read MoreLois Heitzke remembered for her energy, public service, creativity, devotion to family, friends
Lois Fiske Heitzke, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on February 13, 1933, in Marlborough, Mass. Lois was a graduate of Centenary Junior College in Hackettstown, N.J. where she earned…
Read MoreI’ll be taking some time off, from Sunday to Oct. 20, but will be back and ready to work hard during the lead up to the municipal election. In the meantime, my friend Kate Ramunni, a longtime journalist who I’ve…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Home heating bills are expected to soar this winter, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Monroe families in need of financial assistance can turn to Project Warmth once all assistance programs are exhausted, but the local…
Read MoreNEW FAIRFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s wrestling team had a nice showing at the South-West Conference Tournament with five place winners as the team came in sixth overall. Masuk scored 94.5 points behind a runner-up finish from Luke Longo in the 165 pound weight division, a trio of third-place results…
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Business
See all »MONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb. 1, to Saturday, Feb. 15, for a “last chance” sale of the remaining shoes and a large variety of estate items. “Everything in the store is discounted at 10- to 50-percent off,” Susan Smith said. Items will be sold for cash only and the hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The storefront, which currently has a large “For Rent” sign in the window, is housed in Chuck’s Corner,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
Read MoreTea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
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Sports
See all »NEW FAIRFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s wrestling team had a nice showing at the South-West Conference Tournament with five place winners as the team came in sixth overall. Masuk scored 94.5 points behind a runner-up finish from Luke Longo in the 165 pound weight division, a trio of third-place results and a fourth-place finish. Longo worked his way to the finals capped by a 20-5 technical fall victory over his counterpart from Stratford in the semis. Longo, the No. 2 seed, was defeated by top seed Marc Maurath from team champ Newtown in the finals. Dominic Smeraglino came in third…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team concluded the regular season with a 69-65 win over visiting Shelton in a nonconference clash on Saturday. Mitch…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls basketball team is the South-West Conference Tournament’s No. 7 seed and will visit No. 2 Bethel in Wednesday’s quarterfinals at 6 p.m. Masuk…
Read MoreThe Monroe Parks and Recreation eighth grade boys travel basketball team won the Silver bracket championship at InSports in the Milford Knights Basketball League on Sunday,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sharp 3-point shooting from Bailey Bajda and Grace Sheppard — four apiece from beyond the arc — coupled with a solid defensive effort…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High School Seniors Emma Hannum and Evan Boyle have both been selected as candidates…
MONROE, CT — Members of the Board of Education’s Facilities Ad Hoc Committee went over six options to…
The following is news of accomplishments by Monroe students compiled from press releases colleges and universities sent to…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A local man told police someone withdrew $83,271 from his joint TD Bank account via…
MONROE, CT — A winter storm caused massive power outages through the town Sunday and, though Eversource crews…
MONROE, CT — Snow and rain during the day followed by high winds Sunday night took down trees…
Home & Garden
See all »You may not know the name, but you most likely have seen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is an…
Hummingbirds are a treat to see. They are so quick you often hear the hum before you see…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…