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See all »WESTON, 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 Troesser scored a goal assisted by Molly Kinihan for the first goal. Kinihan netted one of her own, assisted by Grace Walker off a penalty corner insert. And Walker scored a goal set up by Abby Troesser. Goalie Charlie Keppler had five saves. The Panthers will host Immaculate Monday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m.…
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 MoreIt is with great joy that the Logan and Foley families announce the marriage of their children, Meghan Logan of Newtown to Ryan Foley of Monroe.…
Read MoreREDDING, CT — Masuk High’s boys’ basketball team went on the road and defeated Joel Barlow 54-48 on Friday. Sean Minnick scored 21 points to lead the Panthers. Brandon Francisco scored 10, Matt Domenichelli dropped in eight, Frank Piscitelli scored…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — The Center for Family Justice received a $30,000 grant from Fairfield County’s Community Foundation to help the nonprofit provide crisis and supportive services to victims of domestic and sexual violence and child abuse in the Greater Bridgeport area.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coverage of tree lightings and other holiday events, zoning issues and the municipal election, in a year with expanded fall sports coverage, all factored into strong growth in visits to The Monroe Sun in 2021. Kudos to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Monroe man told police he ordered “a large amount” of Playstation 5s from what he thought was a legitimate Twitter account, spending $2,800 using Apple Pay. However, he never received the game consoles. Police are investigating…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Although the visiting New Milford Green Wave earned an 89-81 victory over the Masuk Panthers in a boys’ swim meet on Jan. 11, the Panthers made some waves with several event wins and second-place finishes. “It was a super close…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It was quite a comeback for the Masuk High girls’ basketball team on Thursday. The Panthers, trailing by a dozen early in the third quarter, chipped away and came back for a thrilling 44-38 victory over the visiting Joel…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s wrestling team hosted Bunnell on Wednesday. Although the visiting Bulldogs came out on top 58-21, the Panthers had some solid efforts throughout the weight classes. Nate Videira won his bout in the 132 pound weight division;…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The face of Connecticut’s 112th District may be changing, with Monroe and portions of Easton and Trumbull rather than Monroe and Newtown, but Tony Scott hopes its representative remains the same. On Thursday, the Republican legislator announced plans…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza’s $64.8 million budget proposal for fiscal year 2022-23 carries a 5.39 percent spending increase. This may cause sticker shock for some taxpayers, but some relief is in sight. The spending plan includes…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The following property transfers were filed in the Monroe Town Clerk’s Office for the month of December in 2021. Sheila Sportini sold her home at 194 Cross Hill Road to Marcio Luciano Silva for $340,000 on Dec. 1,…
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 Troesser scored a goal assisted by Molly Kinihan for the first goal. Kinihan netted one of her own, assisted by Grace Walker off a…
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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 »WESTON, 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 Troesser scored a goal assisted by Molly Kinihan for the first goal. Kinihan netted one of her own, assisted by Grace Walker off a penalty corner insert. And Walker scored a goal set up by Abby Troesser. Goalie Charlie Keppler had five saves. The Panthers will host Immaculate Monday, Sept. 30, at 6:30 p.m.…
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,…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road.…
Read MoreEducation
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…