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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 — A 65-year-old Moose Hill Road woman told police someone changed her mailing address to Murfreesboro, Tenn., without her knowledge. She contacted the Post Office and was unable to obtain information about who changed it and why, police…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s boys’ basketball team won its second straight road contest, defeating the New Milford Green Wave 51-45 on Friday, Jan. 27. Tyler Newsom scored 20 points and had 12 rebounds. Newsom was 6-for-7 from the…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The Masuk High hockey team kept up its winning ways with a 5-3 victory at East Haven on Jan. 26, followed by a 9-1 thumping of the visiting Milford co-op at The Rinks at Shelton two days…
Read MoreMILFORD, CT — Masuk wrestlers had a strong showing at the Jonathan Law Invitational on Jan. 28. Masuk highlights are as follows: 106 Weight Class Anthony King Bye in the 1st round Win by pin vs. Johnathan Law in second…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys swim team defeated visiting Bunnell-Stratford 91-73 on Jan. 24. Masuk’s 200 yard medley relay team of Jack McHugh, Carter Adragna, Sam McHugh and Riley Sheppard was first in a time of 1:51.38. Brendan…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — Peter Metropoulos is appealing the Monroe Inland Wetlands Commission’s and Planning and Zoning Commission’s approvals for a wetlands restoration plan and an excavation and filling permit for adjacent industrial properties in the Pepper Street Business Park. Metropoulos is trustee…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 17-year-old Monroe female was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of serious injuries after crashing a Hyundai Santa Fe into a tree off Wheeler Road Thursday night. Police said she was heading south at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Monroe Public Schools online registration for children eligible to start kindergarten in the fall of 2023 will begin on Feb. 6. Under state law, to be eligible, children must be at least five-years-old on or before…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —Nicholas “Nick” DeVellis, 26, a Trumbull native, has worked in restaurant kitchens since he was a teenager, preparing pizza pies, penne alla vodka, chicken marsala and other Italian dishes, most recently at his father’s restaurant, Giove’s Pizza in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls basketball team will battle more than just South-West Conference opponent New Milford this Friday. That’s because it is Masuk’s Coaches Vs. Cancer fundraiser game benefitting the American Cancer Society. There is a link below…
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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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…
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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…