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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 — In a joint statement, First Selectman Ken Kellogg and Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza announced that construction of a communications tower, in a wooded area on the northern side of the former Chalk Hill School, will start…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s softball team is ready to contend for South-West Conference and Class L State titles once again. In fact, the Panthers are seeking their fifth straight SWC championship and fourth consecutive state crown. “We have six…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Thieves targeting catalytic converters stole two from trucks at Orkin Pest Control, 200 Main St., and another from a truck at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St. On Thursday, Orkin reported the theft of a catalytic converter from…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Town officials are wary of uncertainty in the petroleum market amid soaring gas prices and rising home heating costs. The Board of Finance is considering a $250,000 contingency account for the school district and municipal government to cover…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team will turn to some new faces as the Panthers take their swing at some postseason success. “Our goal this season is to compete for the league and state titles. After graduating eight seniors…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School football players will be among the crowd running into the frigid waters of Great Hollow Lake for the Plunge at the Park this Saturday. They are participating in the Special Olympics fundraiser in honor…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Batters will take on curve balls, sinkers, high heat and hunger when Wiffle Ball Fun Day comes to Wolfe Park Saturday, June 18. The annual tournament, now in its third year, raises money for the Monroe Food Pantry.…
Read MoreThis story is dedicated to the memory of late Kids Kreations Playground building committee members Carol Wright and Bill Reilly. MONROE, CT — A crowd surrounded a time capsule on the floor inside Town Hall’s Council Chambers Tuesday evening. It…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — When the VEX Robotics World Championship comes to Dallas, Texas, in May, 600 teams from the U.S. and over 20 countries will compete. Among them will be five Masuk High School teams and one from Jockey Hollow Middle…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD, CT — For the first time since 2019, hundreds of walkers are expected to join The Center for Family Justice for its 10th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes when it returns as an in-person event in downtown…
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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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…