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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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MONROE, CT — Stepney volunteer firefighters raised their giant American flag on Main Street Sunday for the hundreds of motorcycles to ride by for the 23rd CT United Ride, the state’s largest 9/11 tribute. The firefighters succeeded in raising their…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters and groups of residents cheered on hundreds of riders participating in the 23rd annual CT United Ride, as their bikes roared along Main Street Sunday afternoon. Many in the motorcycle procession donned the Stars and…
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MONROE, 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 as tortillas and chicken, beef and steak tacos made with fresh meats. The business…
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MONROE, CT — A large crowd flocked to opening day of St. Peter’s Grace Episcopal Church’s annual Apple Festival Saturday, eating hot dogs and burgers off the grill, apple crisps, kettle corn and other fare, while shopping in vendors’ tents…
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MONROE, CT — With the new cell phone policy going into effect for the 2024-2025 school year, Masuk High School students are hit with a shockwave of having to lock away their phones during class — a measure that has…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team rolled to a 97-74 win over visiting Stratford in the season opener Thursday. The Panthers sealed the team win and exhibitioned the final two events. The team had 16 qualify…
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MONROE, CT — A 21-year-old Shelton man told a police officer he was speeding and passing vehicles on Route 110, because he was trying to take someone to the hospital. However, there were no passengers in his gray Honda Accord,…
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MONROE, CT – Devastating flooding in Monroe damaged roads, homes and businesses. The next of many steps in the flood recovery process got underway last Friday. State Rep. Tony Scott, R-Monroe, joined representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA),…
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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…