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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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Paul Verespej Sr., loving husband of Susan Verespej and longtime resident of Monroe, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2024, at the age of 73. He was born in Bridgeport on June 13, 1951 to the late Andrew and Rebecca…
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SHELTON, CT — Valley Regional Adult Education, 54 Grove St. in Shelton, offers free classes to residents in Monroe, Ansonia, Derby, Seymour and Shelton. Registration is this August. New students should visit VRAE.org to register online. Returning students should call…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk Athletic Hall of Fame announced its 2024 inductees, which includes 17 former players, three coaches, and one honorary supporter. Three Panther Pride Award winners will also be recognized at the MAHOF’s second annual induction ceremony…
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MONROE, CT — A 2018 Toyota RAV4 involved in a three-vehicle-crash in front of Duchess on Main Street late Friday morning, had burst into flames, but the driver, a 32-year-old Stratford woman, and her 7-year-old male passenger got out safely,…
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MONROE, CT — Town Democrats’ primary results for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District seat mirrored that of the state with Quinnipiac Law School professor Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox locking up the nomination to run against Republican Christopher Carrena. But Monroe Republicans favored the…
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Editor’s Note: The following is an OpEd written by State Rep. Tony Scott, R, who represents Connecticut’s 112th District, which includes Monroe and portions of Easton and Trumbull. For information, visit RepScott.com. I understand the high cost of living we…
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MONROE, CT — Due to several rainouts this summer, the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department rescheduled a number of its concerts and Character Nights. Here is the updated schedule. The annual Movie Night is scheduled for 7 p.m. this Friday,…
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MONROE, CT — Town detectives are working with law enforcement from Monroe County, Mich., to investigate the theft of a Browning 20-gauge shotgun reported stolen from the Great Lakes State 24 years ago. On Saturday, the North Atlantic Sportsman, 600…
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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…