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See all »NEW 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 top spot in the Class MM state rankings and New Canaan (2-1), a top 10 squad in Class L. Quarterback Aaron Champagne was 10-for-14 passing for 125 yards. Gavin Walker scored a touchdown; he had 21 rushes for 72 yards, two receptions for 23 yards. Max Viglione and Tanner Walker each accumulated 28 yards. The Panthers’ defense dominated, highlighted by Daniel Balestriere coming up with a huge fourth down goal line stop, and Ryan…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreLt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz will headline a gathering of concerned citizens, legislators, municipal officials and candidates from upper Fairfield County on Saturday, Oct. 5, to protest…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a threatening call leading to a swatting incident at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Board of Finance members are expected to approve a final town budget proposal next week, then voters will decide on it during the referendum on Tuesday, May 3. The Registrars of Voters released the information voters will…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Gilbert the therapy pig, wearing an Easter-themed bandana with pastel colors, busily walked around a circle of Masuk High School students seated on the floor. His tail wagging, the white-haired mini pig made stops in front of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team went on the road and posted a 12-1 five-inning, mercy-rule triumph over Kolbe Cathedral on Monday. Coach Brian Hourigan’s Panthers erupted for seven runs in the second inning to pull away. Greg Nivison,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Julia Bacoulis threw a no-hitter to lead the Masuk softball team past host Kolbe Cathedral 19-0 in a five-inning mercy-rule triumph on April 11. Coach Leigh Barone’s Panthers opened up the scoring in the first inning with…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Rotary Club of Monroe is offering scholarships to college-bound students from Monroe. All applicants must be enrolled as a senior in any accredited high school serving Monroe. Selections are based on merit as judged by the Rotary…
Read MoreNEW FAIRFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s boys tennis team went on the road and defeated New Fairfield 6-1 on Monday. Results are as follows: Singles No. 1 Sidarth Anil of Masuk defeated Matt Gee, NF, 6-0, 6-0 No. 2 Siddharth…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Hearing the term child sex trafficking may conjure up images of a stranger grabbing a girl off the street, throwing her in a van and driving off, but Monroe Police Det. Nicole Buckley says it’s simply defined…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police officers responded to a vandalism complaint on Ryegate Terrace Sunday morning. A black mailbox had been pulled out of the ground and stood up in the road, while still intact with its post, according to police.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jennifer Parsell, a Masuk alumni and former Teacher of the Year, has been promoted from assistant director to director of Student Support Services for Monroe Public Schools. “Jen’s work and leadership skills put her on a natural…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Saturday was a Rotary Day of Service and Monroe’s Rotarians spent their morning installing mile markers at Wolfe Park and cleaning up the camp grounds at Webb Mountain Park. Shekhar Mehta, president of Rotary International, who has been…
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 top spot in the Class MM state rankings and New Canaan (2-1), a top 10 squad in Class L. Quarterback Aaron Champagne was 10-for-14…
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Business
See all »Esli 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 years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
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 MoreMONROE, 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…
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Sports
See all »NEW 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 top spot in the Class MM state rankings and New Canaan (2-1), a top 10 squad in Class L. Quarterback Aaron Champagne was 10-for-14 passing for 125 yards. Gavin Walker scored a touchdown; he had 21 rushes for 72 yards, two receptions for 23 yards. Max Viglione and Tanner Walker each accumulated 28 yards. The Panthers’ defense dominated, highlighted by Daniel Balestriere coming up with a huge fourth down goal line stop, and Ryan…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
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See all »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…
MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
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…