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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 — Police arrested a Bridgeport woman, who allegedly stole $300 cash from a Newtown man during a business transaction, then took off in his mother’s gray Kia Soul Wednesday afternoon. At around 3:44 p.m., officers were called to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — John J. Morris Jr., 66, has gone to building departments and waited for inspectors to arrive at job sites, while working as a contractor for decades. But for the past few years, he found himself standing on the…
Read MoreDaniel M. Engeldrum, 49, suddenly and tragically passed away on January 13, 2023. Dan was born in Bridgeport to Geraldine and Louis Engeldrum on February 21, 1973, as the fourth of eight children. He was a 1991 graduate of Masuk…
Read MoreSchool board keeps superintendent’s budget proposal intact, grants to reduce increase
MONROE, CT — Board of Education members expressed a belief that all of Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s budget requests are necessary for the needs of Monroe’s public schools, before unanimously approving a $68.1 million spending plan for fiscal year…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a hard-fought 59-52 overtime loss to visiting Weston on Jan. 12, the Masuk High girls basketball team rebounded with a 37-32 victory over visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Against Weston, Bailey Bajda led…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 43-year-old Monroe man told police he received an alert from his credit card company about an outstanding $2,000 balance in June of 2022 after someone fraudulently took out two cards in his name, according to a…
Read MoreRemo Tartaglia Sr., a notable restaurateur, ran Bonanza chain in Connecticut, established American Steakhouse
Remo J. Tartaglia, Sr., 91, of Wilton, beloved husband of the late Sebastiana Gionfriddo Tartaglia, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his home. Born on a farm in Alanno, Italy to the late Alfredo and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Drivers may soon see Connecticut Department of Transportation crews working at three intersections on the town’s main thoroughfares. In his most recent update to the Town Council, First Selectman Ken Kellogg said the DOT project entails removing…
Read MoreBOLTON, CT — It was a milestone afternoon for Drew Scalia and the Masuk High hockey team. The Panthers skated past host Northeastern 5-1 at Bolton Ice Palace on Monday. Scalia recorded his 100th career point with an assist in…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys swim team has an off week from competition and will look to build off its 91-76 win at New Milford on Jan. 10 when the Panthers return to action at home, Jan. 24 against Bunnell-Stratford. In the…
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…