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MONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Masuk High School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 5. Students feasted on pizza and participated in a Unified Kickball competition. Throughout the spring session, Special Olympic athletes and student partners learned skills in Unified Wiffleball, cornhole, track and field and volleyball. Fourth year Head Coach Donald Casey Jr. said he was proud of all the teamwork and students supporting each other. “We have created a family type atmosphere during Unified Sports at Masuk High School,” Casey said. “Students are safe, support each other, and have…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Terry Rooney presented a proposal for a new Facilities Planning Committee to assess town and school building needs, and lead capital…
Read MoreThank you and congratulations for being part of the new Facilities Planning Committee. Your willingness to serve our community in this important capacity with the establishment…
Read MoreFelicia 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…
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Name: Gina Miranda Position: Jockey Hollow Special Education Previous District: Stamford Grew Up In: Poughquag, N.Y. Education: Sacred Heart University BA in Psychology, MA in Elementary Education. University of Hartford MA in Special Education What do you like most about…
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MONROE, CT — After a week-plus of practicing since its first match, Masuk High’s girls volleyball team is set to get back into game mode in a big way. The Panthers, who dropped their season opener 3-1 (25-19, 16-25, 25-20,…
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The following is a press release submitted by Beth Cliff’s campaign: Connecticut Independent Party Chair Chip Beckett recently notified Beth Cliff that she received his party’s endorsement for state representative in the District 112th District, which includes Monroe, about half…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys golf team, under the direction of Coach Kris Overcash, got the regular season going in late August and has posted a 3-3 record through its first six matches. The team is led by senior…
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TRUMBULL, CT — Participants in the Monroe Rotary Club’s annual golf tournament enjoyed sunny weather and a gentle breeze, while playing rounds of golf at Tashua Knolls Monday morning. Among this year’s beneficiaries is the Unified Sports program at Monroe’s…
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MONROE, CT — After dropping a hard-fought 2-1 decision to visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield in the Sept. 3 season opener, Masuk High’s boys soccer team tied Joel Barlow of Redding 5-5 in another home game, on Sept. 5. Masuk’s Cash Dewey’s…
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MONROE, CT — The last time Masuk High’s football team was on the field was last December when Wilton defeated the Panthers in the Class MM State Playoff semifinals. Fast-forward to this Friday night, Sept. 13, and the same teams…
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MONROE, CT — A 41-year-old Easton woman went off the road on Route 25 (Main Street) and crashed her Hyundai IONIQ 5 into a utility pole, taking down the pole and the wires late Monday morning. A number of Eversource…
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MONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Masuk High School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 5. Students feasted on pizza and participated in a Unified Kickball competition. Throughout the spring session, Special Olympic athletes and student partners learned skills in Unified Wiffleball,…
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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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MONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Masuk High School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 5. Students feasted on pizza and participated in a Unified Kickball competition. Throughout the spring session, Special Olympic athletes and student partners learned skills in Unified Wiffleball, cornhole, track and field and volleyball. Fourth year Head Coach Donald Casey Jr. said he was proud of all the teamwork and students supporting each other. “We have created a family type atmosphere during Unified Sports at Masuk High School,” Casey said. “Students are safe, support each other, and have…
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.…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Terry Rooney presented a proposal for a new Facilities Planning Committee to assess…
MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
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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…