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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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UPDATE, 9:23 p.m.: Lt. Kevin McKellick said the scene was cleared and traffic was opened up around 9:18 p.m. “The bomb squad removed the item,” he said. “It seemed unlikely that the item was active. It’s best described as some…
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MONROE, CT —- A bicycle pump, a metal detector, three telescopes, a sewing machine and two digital cameras are among the more than 100 items available for patrons to check out of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s new Library of Things.…
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MONROE, CT — Voters will decide on a $108.19 million town budget at referendum on Tuesday, May 6. It includes a 3.92 percent spending increase over the current budget. The Board of Finance unanimously approved the final proposal at its…
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Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team picked up where it left off last spring as the defending State Champions have yet to lose in four games to start the spring. Despite graduation of several key players the Panthers have maintained their…
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Editor’s Note: The following statement was submitted by Monroe Board of Finance Chairwoman Rebecca O’Donnell late Friday night: Last night, the Board of Finance reached a consensus on our Town’s 2025-2026 budget, approving every line item unanimously. This moment lays…
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MONROE, CT — The owner of Testo’s Restaurant, 505 Main St., reported the attempted theft of cooking oil from a container in the rear parking lot of the business early Tuesday morning. At approximately 7:35 a.m., he told police he…
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MONROE, CT — Connecticut Comedy for Cash, a Rotary Club of Monroe fundraiser, will be held at Testo’s Restaurant, 505 Main St., on Thursday, April 24. Brad Lowery is the headliner, Eric Tartaglione is the featured act and Gene Trifolo…
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MONROE, CT — It has been an exciting start to the season for Masuk High’s boys lacrosse team. The Panthers have three wins in their first six games, two of which were decided by a goal — one in overtime.…
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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…