This Week’s Monroe Deals is a new feature connecting participating businesses with customers seeking great deals and bargains in and around the…
Moretms-ads-home-leaderboard
Latest News
See all »MONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink — Strawberry Dragon Fruit. Several public officials stopped by Sip & Scoop after a press conference announcing the opening of the U.S. Small Business Recovery Center for Fairfield County at the Monroe Police Department, which will assist businesses hurt by the massive flooding on Aug. 18. Among the speakers was…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled with stories of gun violence, most prominently in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Incumbent State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, and his challenger, Beth Cliff, a Democrat from Easton, are on opposite sides of a ballot measure…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating…
Read MoreAmong the young adult novels mentioned in the Forbes article “7 Most-Anticipated YA Mysteries to Dive Into This Winter” is “Everything You Left Me”, written by Paige Classey, a member of Masuk’s Class of 2006. “Everything You Left Me” is a novel in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Construction of a new bagel shop with a drive-thru at 4 Easton Road (Route 59), at the corner of Hattertown Road and Main Street, has been going on for months, and many residents are wondering when a…
Read MoreMary Topinka Schwager’s generosity, warmth, selfless acts of love touched the lives of many
Mary Topinka Schwager, born July 20, 1954 to parents Leone Michalski Topinka and Rudolph “Rudy” J. Topinka, peacefully departed her earthly home March 18, 2023 in the company of family. Mary was beloved by all who knew her and touched…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The annual Prom Fashion Show took place on Wednesday, March 15, and featured around 40 Masuk seniors modeling the newest trends for prom this year, along with skits performed later in the night. The auditorium was full as the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A tenant at a residence on Turkey Roost Road told the landlord the water in his bathroom wasn’t working Saturday, so the landlord called a plumber on Monday. That’s how he learned a burglary had taken place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Town firefighters responded to a brush fire on Hattertown and Judd roads in Newtown with smoke blowing into Monroe, a brush fire on Pastors Walk and a small outdoor burn on Hammertown Road Sunday. “A good reminder…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Cub Scouts of Pack 162 earned their badges and rose to the next levels of scouting in front of their proud parents during the annual Blue & Gold Ceremony, held inside the Jockey Hollow Middle School auditorium…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Plunge at the Park will be held at Great Hollow Lake this Saturday, April 1. Monroe police officers organize the fundraising event every year to benefit Connecticut’s Special Olympics’ athletes. Registration will be at 11 a.m. and…
Read MoreDennis R. Cassia, 71, of Monroe, has been a high school teacher, a pilot, a jumpmaster teaching skydiving, and a member of the Fairfield County HazMat team. Soon he will add another significant milestone: a Hall of Fame firefighter. Cassia…
Read MoreA post on the Monroe Police Department’s Facebook page Wednesday announced the recent passing of Murphy, a retired K9 who served the town for seven years: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired K9 Murphy.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink…
Read Moretms-ads-home-between-1
Business
See all »MONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink — Strawberry Dragon Fruit. Several public officials stopped by Sip & Scoop after a press conference announcing the opening of the U.S. Small Business Recovery Center for Fairfield County at the Monroe Police Department, which will assist businesses hurt by the massive flooding on Aug. 18. Among the speakers was…
Read MoreEsli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read Moretms-ads-home-between-2
Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games, outscoring opponents 24-1. The results were 8-0 over Stratford on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8-0 over Immaculate on Sept. 26 and 8-1 over Kolbe Cathedral on Sept. 28. In the win over Stratford goalkeeper Kara Leandres recorded the shutout. Bri VanDerheyden netted a hat-trick Amelia Stephens had two goals and two assists — both of her tallies coming on headers off corner kicks. Ella McGee had a goal and three assists. Other Goals were scored…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
Read MoreEducation
See all »MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
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…