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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 — Head Coach Felicia Anzalone’s Division 10 Monroe Lions Cheer team finished first at Locals, first at States and second at the Regionals to earn a trip to Kissimmee, Fla., where the girls will compete for the American…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Burglars broke into Rob’s Auto, 256 Main St., and stole a Buick LaCrosse early Monday morning. At 12:18 a.m., police said two men in hooded sweatshirts, carrying flashlights, smashed the glass window of the front door to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — William Holsworth, the town’s economic and community development coordinator, says Small Business Saturday is an opportunity to support your local businesses. A number of retailers are offering deals for customers this weekend. “We hope local area residents…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Quarry Ridge Associates withdrew its wetlands application for a plan to build 90 single-family dwellings at 141 and 201 Turkey Roost Road, after an independent consultant told the Inland Wetlands Commission the application was incomplete. The commission unanimously voted to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — During halftime of a game in which one Masuk High team was looking to bolster its state playoff seeding, another was recognized for winning a state title on Thanksgiving Eve. Members of Masuk’s 2022 softball team were honored during a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s football team will look to put its 46-12 regular season-ending loss to visiting Newtown in the rear view mirror as the Panthers turn their attention to the Class MM state playoffs. The Panthers trailed just…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Michael Murray, of Trumbull, a bone cancer survivor, founded Michael and the Holiday Angels, which enlists the help of school children and scouts to put together Christmas care packages for sick children in hospitals. Now in its fourth year,…
Read MoreFriends book sale The Friends of the Library Book Sale will offer shelves and carts full of books with subjects ranging from art, business, true crime and entertainment to cooking and the occult. It will also boast a large collection…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Elisavet “Ellie” Mendez, 10, a Monroe Elementary School fifth grader, was endorsed by her classmates as their candidate to run in a statewide race for Kid Governor. The field was narrowed from 41 fifth graders across Connecticut…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — This short video captures Monroe Elementary School students’ reaction when one of their own, fifth-grader Ellie Mendez, was announced as Connecticut’s next Kid Governor during an assembly in the gym Tuesday morning. Below it, other videos from…
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…