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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School seniors Ryan Sokira and Lainey Grumet, who have been friends since kindergarten, share a passion for the arts. This month they will perform together in “A Chorus Line” at the Downtown Caberet Theatre in Bridgeport. After serving as a cultural hub in the region for five decades, it will be the final show before the historic theater closes its doors for good. “It is so so unfortunate that the Downtown Cabaret Theatre is closing once the show finishes production in late June,” Sokira said. “And it is also unfortunate that this is my first…
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…
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…
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MONROE, CT — The Ridge at Monroe and Cutlers Crossing are among the housing communities for those age 55 and older throughout the town. Among its advantages, senior housing enables older residents to downsize, while staying in their hometowns, and…
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Mark Sudol is a familiar face to those getting their local news from TV. A reporter for News 12 Connecticut for the past 16 years, Sudol has earned accolades for his work. He is a multi Emmy and Murrow award…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Town Council will conduct a public hearing on the $107,069,131 town budget proposal for fiscal year 2025-26 this Thursday in the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. The proposal includes a 2.84…
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HARTFORD— State Rep. Tony Scott, R-Monroe, voted in favor of an additional $40 million in special education funding Monday to help Connecticut municipalities cover costs through the current fiscal year. However, he warned that this “stopgap” measure falls far short…
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Masuk High’s boys swimming and diving team finished out the regular season with a 92-84 win over visiting Weston on Tuesday. The Panthers improved to 7-2. In the 50 yard freestyle, Carter Adragna came in first with a 22.39. In…
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Sen. Stephen Harding, R-30th, speaking on behalf of the CT Senate Republican Caucus, issued the following statement regarding Rep. Jason Perillo’s victory in the 21st Senate District special election. The district includes Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford. Congratulations to Sen-elect…
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SHELTON, CT — State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, beat Stratford Town Councilman Tony Afriyie, D, by an unofficial tally of 6,806 to 5,942 (53.39 to 46.61 percent) in a special election to fill Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat Tuesday night.…
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MONROE, CT — Voters are steadily going to the polls in Monroe, Shelton, Stratford and Seymour this Tuesday to express support for their candidate in a special election for Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat, vacated by longtime Republican legislator Kevin…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School seniors Ryan Sokira and Lainey Grumet, who have been friends since kindergarten, share a passion for the arts. This month they will perform together in “A Chorus Line” at the Downtown Caberet Theatre in Bridgeport. After serving as a cultural hub in the region…
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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. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its Senior Awards Night on May 28, the following is a…
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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…