This Week’s Monroe Deals is a new feature connecting participating businesses with customers seeking great deals and bargains in and around the…
Moretms-ads-home-leaderboard
Latest News
See all »MONROE, CT — Families brought their children to the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Open House Saturday morning, a fun event for kids to learn fire safety tips and climb aboard trucks and other emergency vehicles, before taking home their plastic firefighter helmets. The open house also offers refreshments and snacks and families interact with local firefighters and get to see equipment in the station at 18 Shelton Road up close. Here are some images from the day:…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Jockey Hollow Middle School Lions cross country team took first place in both the boys and girls races in their first meet,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys soccer team closed out September and began play in October with some low-scoring action against tough opponents in and out…
Read MoreEASTON, CT — A rally defending women’s reproductive rights attracted close to 70 people, who gathered in front of the Morehouse Pavilion on a sunny, fall…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer will build a new 16,000-square-foot warehouse at 588 Pepper St. to store equipment and supplies from an HVAC business on the industrial…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — David Wolfe, a Monroe resident and volunteer to many community organizations, including the Rotary Club of Monroe, was diagnosed with gastrointestinal cancer (GIST) in 2020. His treatment included a recent surgery, requiring 21 units of blood and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — News of the recent attempt on former president and current Republican nominee, Donald Trump’s life still weighed heavily on the minds of those at the Monroe Senior Center Tuesday morning, when 84 residents gathered for a visit…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 30-year-old Danbury woman turned herself in on a warrant Saturday, charging her for the alleged attack on a barista at the Dunkin’ Donuts on Route 34. On May 5, police were dispatched to the store at…
Read MoreSunlight glistened on Lake Zoar Sunday morning, when Leyenda Harley, of Hamden, and Soshi, her five-year-old English shepherd with a light brown and white coat, boarded Stevenson Fire Boat 1, which was docked at the boat launch behind Lake Zoar…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Instagram, engaging TikTok videos and texts among friends can keep teenagers glued to their phone screens for hours, typing and scrolling to the next source of entertainment. But research also shows negative effects of social media, including…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police were called to the same Wells Road residence for three complaints over the course of two days, leading to two arrests for assault on July 8 and 9. Officers were called to the house at 6:19…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A sign posted by the building inspector about unsafe conditions in the former Roberto’s building at 505 Main St. had caused a buzz on Facebook, and concern among residents who are anxious for the opening of the popular…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Beckham Nealon, 9, who will be a Stepney Elementary School fifth grader in the fall, had just participated in two practices for World Ninja League competition last winter, when he came down with RSV in December —…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe holds the title of Connecticut’s No. 1 Farmers’ Market, but there is no guarantee the town’s market will stay on top. Voting is open again for America’s Farmers Market Celebration by American Farmland Trust, an online…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Public School recently posted job openings for an athlete trainer at Masuk High School and a part-time school nurse. The information for each posting is below: Athletic Trainer Job Title: Athletic Trainer Start Date: August 12,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families brought their children to the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Open House Saturday morning, a fun event for kids to learn fire safety tips and climb aboard trucks and other emergency vehicles, before taking home their plastic firefighter helmets. The open house also offers refreshments and…
Read Moretms-ads-home-between-1
Business
See all »MONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink — Strawberry Dragon Fruit. Several public officials stopped by Sip & Scoop after a press conference announcing the opening of the U.S. Small Business Recovery Center for Fairfield County at the Monroe Police Department, which will assist businesses hurt by the massive flooding on Aug. 18. Among the speakers was…
Read MoreEsli 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…
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 Moretms-ads-home-between-2
Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — The Jockey Hollow Middle School Lions cross country team took first place in both the boys and girls races in their first meet, “The Pumpkin Race” in Bethel, on Sept. 23. Several runners won pumpkins for finishing in the top five in their races. The Lions beat middle schools from Beth, New Fairfield and Sherman. Then on Oct. 2, the Lions traveled to Trumbull to compete against Madison, Hillcrest and Flood middle schools. “Everyone on our team finished the 1.71 mile course race. Both girls and boys earned first place finishes in their races,” said Rob Troesser,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys soccer team closed out September and began play in October with some low-scoring action against tough opponents in and out…
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 — 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 MoreEducation
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 — Families brought their children to the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s annual Open House Saturday morning,…
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…
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…