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Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1932, in Fairfield, Conn. Felicia was a devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful friend whose life was centered on family, faith, and love. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard John Valus of Monroe, her parents, Joseph and Helen Wishneski of Fairfield, and her siblings, Joseph Wishneski, Barbara Wishneski Wilson, and Lawrence Wishneski. She is survived by her four children: Richard John Valus and his…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A cloudy sky and possible rain in the forecast did not keep families away from the Monroe Police Kids’ Fishing Derby at Great…
Read MoreORANGE, Conn. — Unbeaten thus far, the Masuk girls golf team tested itself against some tough competition from around the state in the CIAC Spring Golf…
Read MoreMasuk baseball continued its winning ways Monday, defeating visiting Weston 6-1 behind Graham Gabriel’s complete game two hitter. Gabriel struck out 13 and allowed one unearned run.…
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NEWTOWN, CT — This Christmas, Newtown Stage Company will bring “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical” to the Edmond Town Hall stage Dec. 13-15 and many Monroe residents are involved. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” has surged in popularity…
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Marching in the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade before cheering crowds and a TV audience of millions may seem glamorous to most, but two band members from Masuk High School tells stories of a grueling schedule, little sleep and of…
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First Unified Homecoming Dance REDDING, CT — Students from the Masuk High School Unified Sports Team recently participated in the 1st Annual Unified Homecoming Dance. The dance, which was organized by the Joel Barlow High School Unified Sports Team, was…
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TORRINGTON, CT — The No. 6 seed Masuk High football team traveled to No. 3 Torrington and toppled the host team 41-0 in the snow for a Class MM State Playoff quarterfinal victory Tuesday night. With the win, the Panthers…
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Shakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught the sport to keep kids out of trouble amid the temptation of drug dealing…
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Christine Sadler Ehlers, 87, passed away on November 8, 2024, in Newtown Square, Penn. Born on April 1, 1937, Chris was known by friends and family for her generosity, kindness, love and selflessness throughout her life. Chris graduated from Andrew…
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MONROE, CT — A 53-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI Saturday night, after a police officer saw her allegedly fail to obey a stop sign at the intersection of Porters Hill and Purdy Hill roads in her gray Honda…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Giving Tree Program, which brightens the holidays for town families in need when people generously donate gifts every year, is currently running behind. In fact, 143 gifts were still available as of Monday morning, according…
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Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. She was born on November 20, 1932, in Fairfield, Conn. Felicia was a devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful friend whose life was centered…
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Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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ORANGE, Conn. — Unbeaten thus far, the Masuk girls golf team tested itself against some tough competition from around the state in the CIAC Spring Golf Classic at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange on Monday. The Panthers passed with flying colors, winning with a team score of 177. Berlin was second with a score of 181. There were 11 teams in the event. Masuk had the top golfer in Adriana Lupo, who carded a 38, and third-place finisher, Abigail Yeager with a 43. Alex Cecchino had a 46, Emma McIntyre 50 and Megan Putnam 52. All respectful comments with…
Read MoreMasuk baseball continued its winning ways Monday, defeating visiting Weston 6-1 behind Graham Gabriel’s complete game two hitter. Gabriel struck out 13 and allowed one unearned run.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Whether it is at the familiar Whitney Farms Golf Course or any of the other fairways or greens the Panthers visit, Masuk High…
Read MoreThere haven’t been any Rachele Fico sightings in this once rural Connecticut town in a long time. Since the softball pitching phenom moved on from a…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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MONROE, Conn. — A cloudy sky and possible rain in the forecast did not keep families away from…
MONROE, Conn. — Police received several reports of unlocked vehicles that were entered in the Barn Hill and…
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Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…
Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…