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MONROE, CT — A New Haven man turned himself in on a warrant Monday morning, charging him with the theft of a purse containing credits cards, taken from a vehicle parked on Hawthorne Drive in late August. One of the stolen cards was used for a purchase at a deli in New Haven, police said. Jamell Hutchings, 18, was charged with payment card theft, illegal use of a credit card and criminal attempt at sixth-degree larceny. He was held on $10,000 bond and taken to court Monday morning. Monroe police detectives responding to the theft complaint on Aug. 29 processed…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls volleyball and girls soccer teams were eliminated from the Class LL State playoffs on Thursday, ending strong seasons for these teams. On the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Masuk High School welcomed Isabella “Bella” Vaitkus as the school’s new athletic trainer. Vaitkus, who currently serves as athletic trainer for the Yale…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Girl Scouts selling cookies outside polling places is an Election Day tradition. Girls from two Fawn Hollow Elementary School troops set up shop…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The 5th grade Monroe Lions’ perfect season ended with a disappointing defeat to Newtown in the American Youth Football Shoreline League Championship game…
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MONROE, CT — Led by a group of college-bound players and some strong returnees, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team expects to again be in the mix to contend for a South-West Conference championship this spring. The Panthers will have to…
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Lexia Goldberg Friedman, 15, a Masuk High School student, is a fashion model from New York, whose first modeling gig was for Baby Gap Asia when she was only six-months-old and, since she was 11, she has walked the runway for…
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MONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Newtown woman was issued a misdemeanor summons for second-degree breach of peace after a physical altercation with another female patron at Starbucks, 525 Main St., Tuesday morning. Witnesses told police the woman walked into Starbucks just…
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TV news anchor Amanda Raus’ resume reel shows clips of her delivering stories from behind the news desk at Fox 61 and reporting at the scene of a barn explosion in North Haven, from outside a U.S. Coast Guard Academy…
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NEWARK, N.J. –– A Connecticut man was sentenced Wednesday to 192 months in prison for his role in a murder for hire scheme in which a New Jersey-based political consultant paid him and another man to kill a longtime associate,…
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MONROE, CT — Para educators are unsung heroes in Monroe’s public schools, assisting teachers in the classroom and at recess to provide a positive learning environment for students. Now residents have an opportunity to recognize one who goes above and…
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Among 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…
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MONROE, 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…
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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…
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MONROE, 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…
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MONROE, CT — A New Haven man turned himself in on a warrant Monday morning, charging him with the theft of a purse containing credits cards, taken from a vehicle parked on Hawthorne Drive in late August. One of the stolen cards was used for a purchase at a deli…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
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…
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…
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Masuk High’s girls volleyball and girls soccer teams were eliminated from the Class LL State playoffs on Thursday, ending strong seasons for these teams. On the volleyball court the No. 7 Panthers were beaten at home by No. 10 Bristol Central in the second round 3-0 (25-11, 25-15, 25-20). In soccer action, Masuk reached the quarterfinals as the No. 14 seed and was blanked 2-0 by host and No. 6 Woodstock Academy.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Masuk High School welcomed Isabella “Bella” Vaitkus as the school’s new athletic trainer. Vaitkus, who currently serves as athletic trainer for the Yale…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls soccer and volleyball teams both advanced in State Tournament action and will play on Thursday. On the soccer field No. 14 Masuk heads…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — A New Haven man turned himself in on a warrant Monday morning, charging him with…
MONROE, CT — Compliance checks of smoke shops by town police detectives and state agencies led to fines…
MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
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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…