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MONROE, CT — Officers with the Monroe Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Jennie’s Pizzeria, 380 Monroe Turnpike, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, between 5 and 9 p.m. During the event, law enforcement will volunteer their time to work with restaurant employees and welcome customers, take orders and serve meals to diners. All tips the officers receive will be dedicated to helping Special Olympics Connecticut provide life-changing sports, health and fitness programs to athletes of all abilities. Tip-A-Cop is a Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut event. For information, visit soct.org, email…
Read MoreThe Masuk High girls swimming and diving team placed eighth, with 266 points, in the Class M State Championships. Masuk had a team record-setting performance from…
Read MoreLaura Mustaka Donovan, 66, of Monroe, beloved wife of Kevin Donovan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2024, in the comfort of her home surrounded…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police made two DUI arrests within about an hour on Sunday. At 4:32 p.m., officers responded to a complaint of a vehicle traveling…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A steady stream of customers shopped for deals on used books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles and more during Friends of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s…
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SHELTON, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team moved a step closer to clinching the SCC/SWC Championship by toppling Shepaug 8-1 at The Rinks at Shelton on Wednesday, March 1. Drew Scalia scored three times and A.J. Michetti, Christian LaBella, Nick…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s public schools will continue to offer free lunches to students in grades k-8 this year. After American Rescue Plan Act funds ran out at the end of December, Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza said families had…
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MONROE, CT — Taxpayers opted not to weigh in on the $99.86 million town budget proposal Tuesday night. A hearing held at Monroe Town Hall, and via phone and Zoom, did not garner any comments from members of the public. However,…
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MONROE, CT — A potential heir to a 1.4-acre-property with a brown raised ranch at 373 Spring Hill Road informed the Town Council of his intent to file a lawsuit appealing the town’s decision to close the portion of the street…
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WOODSTOCK, CT — The 18th ranked Masuk High girls basketball team won its first round Class L State Tournament game Monday, going on the road and defeating No. 15 Woodstock Academy 51-38. Bailey Bajda scored 19 points to lead the…
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HARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, recently spoke during a public hearing on legislation regarding police dogs. For cases where no individuals are in need of emergency treatment or transportation at a crime scene, Scott proposed a bill allowing emergency…
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MONROE, CT — Voters participating a Town Meeting in the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall approved close to $3 million in bonding for capital projects and equipment Monday evening. The bond authorizations included $1,020,000 for road construction and reconstruction,…
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MONROE, CT — Police officers, firefighters and Monroe Emergency Medical Service personnel responded to three rollover crashes from Friday to Saturday. No serious injuries were reported. At approximately 4:16 p.m. on Friday, emergency responders were called to a one-vehicle-accident on…
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MONROE, CT — Winter Storm Anthony, as it’s been dubbed by WFSB Connecticut News, promises to bring the first significant snowfall to the region tonight, continuing into Tuesday morning. On Monday afternoon, Public Works Director Chris Nowacki said the town’s…
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MONROE, CT — A developer is awaiting a decision by the Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission for Gateway Commons, a mixed use development with 57 units of housing, retail, office and storage uses proposed on just over seven acres at the Monroe/Trumbull…
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MONROE, CT — Officers with the Monroe Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut at Jennie’s Pizzeria, 380 Monroe Turnpike, on Wednesday, Nov. 20, between 5 and 9 p.m. During the event, law enforcement will volunteer their time to work with restaurant employees and welcome…
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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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The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team placed eighth, with 266 points, in the Class M State Championships. Masuk had a team record-setting performance from swimmer Lena Savkovic among its tremendous results. Diving championships took place in Middletown on Nov. 6, swim trials were in Cheshire Nov. 9 and the swim finals were at Cornerstone Aquatics Center in West Hartford on Nov. 12. Carly Jordan competed in the diving finals and finished eighth with a score of 3113.70. Jordan had the support of her coach Noah Duncan and fellow divers Siobhan Riordan and Eliza Palmieri cheering her on. Jordan’s…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High football team went to Weston and delivered a 56-6 win on Friday. With the victory the Panthers improved to 7-1.…
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 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…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School fourth-graders sang patriotic songs for veterans visiting their school on Veterans Day…
MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School Principal Leigh Metcalf Ances shared photos from her school’s Veterans Day…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School welcomed four Monroe veterans, who shared their personal stories of service and…
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MONROE, CT — Officers with the Monroe Police Department will host a Tip-A-Cop event to benefit Special Olympics…
MONROE, CT — Police made two DUI arrests within about an hour on Sunday. At 4:32 p.m., officers…
MONROE, CT — Governor Ned Lamont’s declaration of a state of emergency due to critical weather conditions causing…
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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…