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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 MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team led from the start and cruised to a 68-54 win over visiting New Fairfield Thursday. The Panthers won for the third time in their last four games. Tyler Newsom scored 28…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — John Murphy and his wife are concerned over potential damage to their residential property on Applegate Lane from blasting being proposed at 125 Garder Road, as well as noise from rock crushing and traffic safety at the…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — Winners of 11 games in 12 thus far, the Masuk High hockey team is having quite a campaign. The Panthers have been dominant in many of their games, winning six by at least five goals, most recently…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team fell 97-73 to visiting Weston on Tuesday, but the Panthers had some strong individual and relay efforts in the meet, including second-place outcomes in all 11 events. The fastest Masuk times in each…
Read MoreBETHEL, CT — The Masuk indoor track seniors got to shine at an invitational dedicated to them and their accomplishments at the first Bethel Senior Invitational on Monday. With medals on the line and for some, just one last chance…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Dr. Elsa George, who has shown a genuine interest in the well being of her patients over her 20 years in dentistry, brought that same level of care to Monroe Dental Arts, her new office at 501…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Jamie Sherry, is the school district’s instructional leader of social studies K-12. MONROE, CT — In the early ’60s, many Cubans feared their country’s dictator Fidel Castro would terminate parental rights and place children in communist indoctrination…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A dusting of snow fell upon the region Tuesday morning as temperatures dropped to 36 degrees Fahrenheit. The winter chill may influence decisions to crank up the thermostat, rather than pulling on a warm sweater to get…
Read MoreHARTFORD –- State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, voted in support of the new State Police Union contract, which passed 142-1; and State Sen. Marilyn Moore, D-22nd, another member of Monroe’s state delegation, announced she will run for mayor of Bridgeport.…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD, CT – Women Rock!: Flower Power Music from the Generation of Love, a concert to be performed by Band Central at StageOne in Fairfield on Thursday, March 23, will benefit for The Center for Family Justice (CFJ). The center invites the community to…
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 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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…