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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 61-year-old Camelot Drive woman reported the theft of two checks she sent out in her mailbox, according to a complaint lodged Friday. The amounts of the checks were altered and cashed by thieves for a financial…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — The Center for Family Justice (CFJ) is hosting the 4th annual Speaking of Men breakfast this Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Trumbull Marriott at 8 a.m. The events features Emeka Nnaka, a motivational speaker, mental health therapist and leading…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The American Legion Post 176 of Monroe and Post 160 of Easton will hold Veterans Day memorial services on Stepney Green on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend, acknowledge and remember…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police officers will serve dinners at Jennie’s Pizzeria, 380 Monroe Turnpike, this Wednesday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 9 p.m., and the generous tips of patrons will benefit Special Olympics Connecticut athletes. Town officers will volunteer their…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Every year, the Monroe community generously purchases gifts for town residents in need during the holiday season. If you are able to help by purchasing a gift, please click on the link below and sign up for a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Cheryl Vallerie, of Fairfield, worked in the Inland Wetlands Department for the City of Norwalk for seven years, working her way up to deputy zoning inspector. She has experience in zoning and wetlands enforcement. On Thursday night, the…
Read MoreThe race for Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District will be decided this Tuesday. The Sun gave incumbent Republican senator, Kevin Kelly, a Republican, and his challenger, Democrat, Christopher Green, the chance to share one final thought with voters: Before voters go…
Read MoreAs the race between U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th Connecticut, and Republican challenge Jayme Stevenson, who’s also running on the Independent Party line, heads toward the finish line, The Sun gave the candidates an opportunity to leave voters with a final…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Ruth Weiner, 91, remembers the fear she and fellow Jews felt when she was an eight-year-old girl living in the city of Vienna, shortly after dictator, Adolf Hitler’s troops entered Austria and annexed it to Nazi Germany…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swimming and diving team had some exceptional individual and relay results in the South-West Conference Championships. The diving competition took place at New Fairfield High on Tuesday, Nov. 1, and Masuk hosted the swim…
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…