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MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even when no one is watching, were all themes of speeches given during Masuk High School’s commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026, before the packed bleachers of Benedict Field Wednesday evening. Jeff Fulchino, a school board member whose life after high school led to a career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, encouraged graduates to follow their dreams whether they go to college, serve in the military or go directly into the workforce. “There is no single path to success,” Fulchino…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A red Monroe Public Works truck was parked on the side of Bug Hill Road last Thursday afternoon. Behind it, men wearing baseball…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, showed families equipment in and outside of…
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MONROE, CT — Those interested in local history are welcome to attend a presentation on the storied history of Harmony Grange, an agricultural organization established in the town’s earliest days, that still lives on. It will be held in the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team scored more runs in two days than some teams get in two weeks. The Panthers followed up a 31-5 win at Stratford on Wednesday with a 20-1 triumph over visiting New Fairfield the…
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MONROE, CT — A Newtown man was heading south on Monroe Turnpike (Route 111) Thursday morning when his 2015 Dodge Ram began to shake and smoke billowed from beneath the hood. Police said the driver pulled his pickup truck over…
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MONROE, CT — Make it five wins in a row for the Masuk High baseball team. The Panthers improved to 6-3 and have found a variety of ways to come out on top, following up a 1-0 win at Stratford…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Girl Scout Troop 34408 Brownies visited the Second Company Governor’s Horse Guard at its Fairfield Hills headquarters in Newtown on April 13. The Scouts got to tour the headquarters and stalls, learned about the history of the…
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HARTFORD, CT – State Sen. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, voted no on S.B.1246 citing major concerns about the negative impact it would have on taxpayers and the long-term fiscal health of the state. This bill includes significant tax increases, additional government…
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MONROE, CT — Runners can register for the annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike race which will come through Monroe Turnpike before Monroe’s Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 25. The event raises money for veterans groups and…
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Open Letter to First Selectman Terry Rooney and the Monroe Town Council, With the recent rise in commercial development in town, particularly on Route 111, the residents deserve to know the specific details related to tax deferments or abatement agreements…
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MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even when no one is watching, were all themes of speeches given during Masuk High School’s commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026, before the packed bleachers of Benedict Field Wednesday evening. Jeff…
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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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Masuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a repeat of last year’s success. The Panthers finished runner-up to Berlin among 16 teams to score in the state competition, held at Trumbull’s Tashua Knolls Golf Course on Monday, Individually, Adriana Lupo tied for first with Daniel Hand’s Millie Gobleck with a score of 79. Alex Cecchino tied for seventh a score of 88, Abby Yeager tied for 16th with a score 94 and Emma McIntyre finished in a tie for 18th with a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, 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…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
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MONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical…
MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
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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…