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Catherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 82-years-old. Born November 25, 1943, in Bridgeport, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Van Wagner. She grew up in Fairfield and graduated from Andrew Warde High School. Cathy found joy in life’s simple pleasures and in the time she shared with family and friends. She loved driving her red convertibles, building her extensive collection of mystery novels, traveling to auto races, and attending events at the Monroe Firehouse. She enjoyed sitting by her…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Shak’s Boxing and Fitness, 600 Main St. in Monroe, has been nominated as one of the top five locally owned gyms in Fairfield…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle-crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route 110 on Monday evening. Police Chief Keith White…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Monroe residents comprised of much of the cast of Newtown Stage Company’s production of Disney’s “Frozen”, performed at Edmond Town Hall Theater, 45 Main St. in Newtown, on Aug. 2-4. The production was co-produced by NSCo’s founders…
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MONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line at the new Dunkin’ Donuts location at 395 Monroe Turnpike Wednesday morning, making them…
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MONROE, CT — Early voting for the Aug. 13 primaries is already underway at Monroe Town Hall this week and will continue through Aug. 11. This Tuesday, Aug. 6, will be from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday from 10…
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MONROE, CT — Dunkin’ Donuts is offering free coffee for a year for the first 100 guests in line at its new location, starting at 9 a.m. this Wednesday, Aug. 7, when it celebrates the grand opening of its new…
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MONROE, CT — A rainy forecast led to the postponement of the Monroe Police Department’s annual Monroe Night at the Park, a free annual community event. The new date is Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5 to 9 p.m. Monroe’s Night…
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MONROE, CT — A gap in a stonewall along 30 Old Newtown Road opens up to 65-acres of farmland that has been in the Benedict family for over 100 years. Rebecca Benedict Bottomley, who now lives in Massachusetts, remembers training…
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Joey Nizzardo, of Monroe, came in first in Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound for the second year in a row. He dedicated his 15.5 miles to all his family members who have lost their lives to cancer and…
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Masuk’s star centerfielder Natalie Lieto, 18, stepped up to the plate in the fifth inning of the Premier Girls Fastpitch High School All-American Game in Irvine, Calif., as a member of the East Team. Aside from the crowd packed into…
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Catherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 82-years-old. Born November 25, 1943, in Bridgeport, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Van Wagner. She grew up in Fairfield and graduated from…
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MONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques. A tag sale allows owners to get something back, and a townwide tag sale could be a dream for bargain hunters. Monroe is planning a townwide tag sale featuring 82 vendors at 78 locations, including an artisan walk with small cottage businesses and crafters selling their wares. Everyone will be open for business from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18 (rain date July 19), however, some may choose to host their tag…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle-crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route…
MONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC…
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Catherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her…
Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…