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MONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but on Thursday afternoon I found myself deputized as a Monroe police officer, armed with a pistol in my clip-on holster. For my first call, I was dispatched to City Hall, where an employee, who was just fired, sat in his pickup truck. He was visibly upset and refused to leave the parking lot. When I arrived on the scene, a city employee standing beside the truck told me the fired employee was armed. He couldn’t calm him down, so he left the…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD, CT – The public is encouraged to join The Center for Family Justice in bringing awareness and helping put an end to gender-based violence during…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Hopes are high for success on the Masuk baseball diamond this spring. “We have the goal of qualifying for our league and state…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High volleyball fans should be very familiar with the new head coach of the boys program. Daniel Nyitrai was Masuk’s assistant boys…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coach Terry Stroz and the Masuk High boys lacrosse team are looking for day-to-day development to add up to end-of-season success this spring.…
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MONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads was caused by a 64-year-old Trumbull man, who allegedly blew through a stop sign. A Good Samaritan helped the driver escape from…
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Allen J. “Bud” Cassatt, 73, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Rose Marie Cowan Cassatt, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Harry and Betty Cassatt, he had been a Fairfield resident since…
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MONROE, CT — Sean Wollenberg learned of a motor vehicle crash on Purdy Hill Road, near his Teller Road home, Saturday night and saved the life of one driver moments later, pulling him out of his sedan and helping him…
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Gianno Merlonghi, a Monroe native, is excelling on the baseball field. While playing summer ball with the Westfield Starfires in the Futures League, the star center fielder won the 2024 Defensive Player of the Year award over hundreds of players,…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High basketball player Mitch DeBernardo closed out the calendar year with not only stellar play on the court, but recognition off the hardwood. DeBernardo earned Connecticut High School Coaches Association and Jersey Mike’s Player of the…
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MONROE, CT — So far, so good for the Masuk High boys basketball team which, following Friday night’s 67-52 win over visiting Brookfield, has a 5-1 overall record. The Brookfield game marked the first official South-West Conference tilt. Among the…
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The following is a message from First Selectman Terry Rooney: With the cold front moving in, I believe it’s a good idea for our residents to keep a few things in mind. My concern as your First Selectman is not…
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MONROE, CT — A 41-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI Monday night, after police responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle. Officers arriving on the scene around 10:11 p.m. found a white Cadillac Escalade on Fan Hill Road,…
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It’s time to register for the Monroe Little League for baseball, softball and tee ball. Registration is going on now until March 1. Boys and girls ages 4-12 are welcome. There is an early bird discount of $50 for registering…
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MONROE, CT — Orange cones are being used to cordon off the Monroe Animal Shelter at 447 Purdy Hill Road, while contractors for Zeiss Construction Group, a Stratford firm, work inside the gutted building. A massive renovation and addition project…
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MONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but on Thursday afternoon I found myself deputized as a Monroe police officer, armed with a pistol in my clip-on holster. For my first call, I was dispatched to City Hall, where an…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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MONROE, CT — Hopes are high for success on the Masuk baseball diamond this spring. “We have the goal of qualifying for our league and state tournaments and being competitive in every game we play,” Coach Brian Hourigan said. “Our team returns a good number of young players from last season and the players are working hard to improve each day. We are looking to increase our win total from the previous season and go farther in the league and state tournaments.” Captains are senior first baseman/catcher Chris Welch, senior first baseman/pitcher Drew O’Hara and junior shortstop Chris Cascella. Other…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High volleyball fans should be very familiar with the new head coach of the boys program. Daniel Nyitrai was Masuk’s assistant boys…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coach Terry Stroz and the Masuk High boys lacrosse team are looking for day-to-day development to add up to end-of-season success this spring.…
Read MoreBrendan Kirberger, Jack McHugh and Carter Adragna grew up swimming for the Shelton Rapids together, and their friend, Mason Eannotti, swam on the younger teams. Their…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Several Masuk High athletes earned All South-West Conference accolades as listed below: Hockey — First Team: Connor Kelenbach, Second Team: Luke Kondub, Christian…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School invites members of the public to volunteer as community judges for the…
MONROE, CT — Residents can express their opinions on potential school space solutions as the Board of Education’s…
MONROE, CT — Stressing the need to not rush the process, Board of Education Chairman David Ferris revised…
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MONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but…
MONROE, CT — Detectives investigating the Zoom bombing of a town budget hearing in March, in which racist…
MONROE, CT — The Penguin Plunge attracted over 150 participants last Saturday, who rushed into the frigid waters…
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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…