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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in an online scam, according to a complaint made on June 5. She reportedly told police she was on Facebook when a pop-up tab appeared on her screen instructing her to contact Microsoft about a security problem with her bank account. The tab gave her a phone number for Microsoft. Police said she checked her Newtown Savings Bank account and found a $500 charge she wasn’t aware of. Then she called the phone number on the tab and spoke to someone she thought…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as the 2026-27 Monroe Public Schools Teacher of the…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
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New Teacher Profile: Rebecca Witkoski-Hartnett likes watching students persevere, overcome obstacles
Name: Rebecca Witkoski-Hartnett Position: Special education teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: Derby Public Schools Grew Up In: Naugatuck Education: Bachelors at Eastern Connecticut State University and Masters at University of Saint Joseph What do you like most about teaching?…
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MONROE, CT — An 89-year-old Newtown man told officers he was drowsy and fell asleep, before being involved in a rollover crash in his 2023 Toyota RAV4 in the 25-block of Route 59 Friday morning. Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service…
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MONROE, CT — Since Dennis Bradshaw and his wife, Carol, lost their home to a flood in Sandy Hook on Aug. 18, the couple has received an outpouring of support from family, friends and even strangers, who donated to a…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Congregational Church will hold its annual Victorian Christmas Fair on Dec. 1, offering a plethora of activities and experiences for all ages. The day will begin with an historical Worship Service in the Meetinghouse at 10…
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MONROE, CT — A zone change for a 43-acre parcel at 1380 and 1314 Monroe Turnpike and 43 Birdseye Road would allow a developer to build between 17 and 20 new homes in a denser, cluster housing community, while preserving…
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To the Editor: “They kind of forced our hand.” That’s what a fellow Easton Dad said to me at the soccer fields this past weekend. I had worn a T-shirt that highlighted the Republican Party’s authoritarian turn. Both of us…
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MONROE, CT — There is still time to sign up for free training to become a member of the Monroe Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), giving you the opportunity to help emergency services and your neighbors during natural disasters and…
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Audrey Zalinger Locorotondo, 67, of Monroe, passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2024 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. She was born in Bridgeport on April 24, 1957 to the late Charles and Shirley Zalinger. Audrey graduated…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in an online scam, according to a complaint made on June 5. She reportedly told police she was on Facebook when a pop-up tab appeared on her screen instructing her to contact Microsoft…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High. The Panthers trailed just 6-4 at the half, but Simsbury pulled away and advanced to face No. 2 Cheshire in Saturday’s Championship game. Masuk had three goals from Emma Troesser, two from Charlotte Pinto and one off the stick of Bailey Bajda, who also had an assist. Troesser also caused…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — One step closer … Masuk High’s baseball team won its Class L State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday and needs just one more…
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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its Senior Awards Night on May 28, the following is a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…