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MONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which the caller sent a driver to their home to pick up the money. On Wednesday afternoon, a woman told police her father received a phone call from someone pretending to be a lawyer, who told him he was representing his nephew, who was in jail and needed to post $30,000 bond to be bailed out. The caller advised the uncle to stay on the phone, while an associate drove to his house to collect the money. A while later, a silver sedan…
Read MoreLeonard Francis Berger Jr., of Shelton, departed this world peacefully on December 11th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Len was born on June 28, 1942,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT – Tony Afriyie announced his candidacy for Connecticut’s 21st State Senatorial District seat after receiving the enthusiastic endorsement of delegates from the Democratic town…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, won his party’s endorsement to run in a special election for Connecticut’s 21st Senatorial District seat during a…
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MONROE, CT — A white man, who appeared to be in his early 20s, wearing a black T-shirt, gray pants and a Puma backpack, tried to make off with energy drinks and other items from the Rite Aid pharmacy on…
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MONROE, CT — Liam Sallade, 9, of Oxford, slid a grape tomato and pieces of zucchini and onion onto his skewer at the Monroe Farmers’ Market’s Market Minis table Friday afternoon. The new Market Minis program features an activity every…
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MONROE, CT — Abdou Sarr, 35, wore his colorful homemade jacket, while teaching children drumming and dance moves in the concert area of Wolfe Park Friday morning. Sarr, a native of Senegal in West Africa, who moved to the United…
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MONROE, CT — A mailbox vandalism was reported on Brinsmaid Road Monday and the homeowner told police it has been an ongoing issue over the past two years, during which a firecracker and cat feces were among the variety of items…
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Charles I. “Charlie” Edgerton, formerly of Monroe, passed away peacefully in Southbury on August 8, 2022, his 94th Birthday. Born August 8, 1928 in Springfield Massachusetts to Elsie (Schwab) and Irwin Edgerton. He was a graduate of Bassick High School’s…
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MONROE, CT — Leaf Jumpers, a band that plays rock hits of the 90’s through today, will perform in a concert at Wolfe Park this Sunday, Aug. 14, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The show is a makeup from a postponed appearance…
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NEW HAVEN, CT — The Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA) presented a check for $68,098 to Monroe First Selectman Ken Kellogg. It was a share of the insurer’s latest $5 million Members’ Equity Distribution. Over the past 12 years, CIRMA…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s voters’ choices mirrored that of their counterparts throughout the state of Connecticut during Tuesday’s party primaries. Town Republicans chose Leora R. Levy, the candidate endorsed by former President Donald Trump, to challenge Democratic Party incumbent, U.S.…
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MONROE, CT — White colonials on adjacent properties on Monroe Turnpike were actually parts of the same house at one time, before Samuel B. Hurd decided to detach the back of his home at 777 Monroe Turnpike and move it down…
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MONROE, CT — Hill ‘n Dale Sales & Service, Inc. is currently looking to hire a full-time Auto Technician to join its team. Hill ‘n Dale is a family owned and operated shop serving Monroe and surrounding communities for over…
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MONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which the caller sent a driver to their home to pick up the money. On Wednesday afternoon, a woman told police her father received a phone call from someone pretending to be a…
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MONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon and Lorcana, and hosts tournaments and weekly events, recently moved to Century Plaza, 535 Monroe Turnpike. Elias Levy and Soorya Chenthilnathan, who are regulars, sat across from store employees Nick Centopani and Christie Borchetta. “We’re here a lot,” Chenthilnathan said. “We like it a lot. It really brings the community together to play board games. Otherwise, we’d have to travel outside of town.” “It’s nice that Monroe has a place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
Read MoreMario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
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MONROE, CT — Basketball games are commonly won in the final quarter, if not the waning minutes … or seconds. For Masuk High’s girls basketball team the first quarter was the difference-maker in its 60-43 win over visiting Kolbe Cathedral of Bridgeport on Thursday. The Panthers outscored Kolbe 18-6 in the opening eight minutes. Both teams put up 19 in the second quarter, leaving Masuk on top 37-25 at the break. Masuk extended its lead to 15 heading into the fourth. The Panthers were led by Bailey Bajda with 24 points, including an 8-for-12 performance from the free throw line.…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s hockey team defeated host and conference rival New Milford 4-2 at Canterbury School on Wednesday night. With the win, the…
Read MoreAfter a 2-0 loss to Woodstock Academy at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Jan. 10 and a 3-1 defeat at Conard of West Hartford the…
Read MoreNEWTOWN — Masuk High’s boys basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit late in the first half and defeated host Newtown 61-58 on Tuesday night. Mitch DeBernardo…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point halftime deficit to defeat visiting Newtown 38-34 on Monday night. Masuk Coach Dan Young said…
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MONROE, CT — A Homework Club meeting two-to-three days a week in the Masuk High School library would…
MONROE, CT — PowerSchool notified Monroe Public Schools about a data breach allowing an unauthorized party to gain…
MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
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MONROE, CT — A Monroe family reported the theft of $30,000 cash in a phone scam, in which…
BRIDGEPORT, CT — A New Haven man was served an arrest warrant at the Superior Court in Bridgeport…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives arrested three juveniles following the investigation of the May 11 burglary of…
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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…