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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 detour will be posted on Pastors Walk, while Aquarion does a main replacement, from Bradford Drive to Wiltan Road, according to a traffic impact notice from Monroe Public Works. Access will be restricted to emergency vehicles,…
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MONROE, CT — Families will have an opportunity to receive free school supplies, along with the chance to win a $10,000 college scholarship for their children by participating in the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway this Sunday. Wireless Zone, an authorized…
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MONROE, CT — Work crews are taking on a slew of summer projects to prepare Monroe public school campuses for openings this fall. Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza recently shared news of the biggest projects. Kobza said those who have…
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MONROE, CT — Finance Director Ron Bunovsky Jr. shared a projection for a $1 million surplus for the Board of Education budget by the end of the year. “We’re showing a surplus at the end of the year of about…
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MONROE, CT — A project to construct a 176-foot-tall monopole tower, in a wooded area on the north side of the former Chalk Hill School, was recently completed and AT&T will be the first cellular carrier to lease space on it,…
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MONROE, CT — Police may have identified one of four shoplifters who walked into the Rite Aid pharmacy at 435 Main St. Monday evening, stole various over-the-counter medications and left the store. Police said staff members later recognized a man,…
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MONROE, CT — Hummingbirds, the smallest birds in the world, are quite a sight to see. The birds’ wings are a blur from beating so rapidly, and a humming sound can be heard when they reach top speed. The birds…
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MONROE, CT — Homeowners unhappy with the color and condition of their old kitchen cabinets may balk at the price of buying new ones. The average price of installing custom cabinets can range from $20,000 to $50,000, depending on the…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Registrars of Voters office reminds voters of important information leading up to the Republican and Democratic party primaries to be held Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. All four regular polling places will be open 6 a.m.…
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MONROE, CT — Bright yellow Stella d’Oro daylilies surround a small wooden sign that says, “Garden Tours 5 cents” with a rusted tin holding nickels. It’s the first flowers Lee Riesinger planted in her backyard. Over time, the garden grew to rock…
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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…