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 — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled with stories of gun violence, most prominently in schools. Now, along with homework, friends and their next math test, in the back of students’ minds is the “what-if” question. Unfortunately for Masuk students, it did become a reality for them following the stay-put and after-school lockdown, just two weeks apart. “Especially this year with the rising statistics of gun violence in schools, it opened my eyes to the fact that that could happen,” said Masuk student Aidan England. “Now after the stay-put,…
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 MoreCan Nadia Romanov and her father, Sergei, escape a dangerous cartel with $40 million cash and drugs they stole from a delivery truck? You’ll have to…
Read More
MONROE, CT — Planning and Zoning commissioner approved the construction of Monroe Recycling and Aggregates LLC, a 9,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 467 and 485 Pepper St., which will produce a product called reclaimed asphalt. The application by Joe Grasso, owner of…
Read More
MONROE, CT — The Plunge at the Park will be held at Great Hollow Lake on 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 The…
Read More
MONROE, CT — If you’ve ever found yourself wishing Shakespeare could have given Romeo and Juliet a happy ending, Mercutio could have outlived the feuding households, or Romeo had never ditched Rosaline for Juliet, Masuk High School is performing a…
Read More
MONROE, CT — Dating can be a fun part of growing up, but teenagers can also be exposed to unhealthy relationships, from possessive and manipulative partners to those who belittle them. The negative behavior could even escalate to violence. “When…
Read More
MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team defeated New Fairfield 82-61 to celebrate Senior Night on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Senior swimmers Sam McHugh, Owen Smith, Kyle Zarkar, Riley Sheppard, Enzo Maia and Joshua Ofori-Nkansah, along with managers Gabby Peña,…
Read More
Jane Hanna (Rogowski), age 77, of Monroe, passed away on February 19, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Born on August 21, 1945, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late John…
Read More
WEST HARTFORD, CT — The Masuk High hockey team went on the road and blanked Hall 6-0 on Monday, Feb. 20. With the win, the Panthers stand at 16-1-2. AJ Michetti recorded his 100th career point in the victory as…
Read More
MONROE, CT — A local man was charged with DUI following a crash into a house in the 60-block of Wheeler Road early Monday morning. The 25-year-old Monroe man was also charged with failure to maintain the proper lane and traveling…
Read More
MONROE, CT — Police made one arrest of a suspect in the brazen daytime robbery of the Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike on July 13, in which four men wearing ski masks ordered employees to open the safe where narcotics…
Read More
MONROE, CT — South Asian Night, held at Masuk High School one recent Friday evening, featured cultural music, dancing and food from Dhabewala Indian Shack in Stamford. Students and adults participated in the fun. “It was one of the best…
Read More
MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled with stories of gun violence, most prominently in schools. Now, along with homework, friends and their next math test, in the back of students’ minds is the “what-if” question. Unfortunately for Masuk…
Read Moretms-ads-home-between-1
Business
See all »
Esli 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 years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
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 MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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 More
Education
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…