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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.…
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MONROE, CT — This short video is a photo gallery from the Monroe Playground Foundation’s Breakfast with Santa at Masuk High School Saturday morning. It’s set to music, as Masuk sophomore Audrey Lesko sings, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says case rates for COVID-19 continue to rise in Monroe , as well as across the State of Connecticut. The town’s rolling average is nine cases per day. “This is comparable to case…
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MONROE, CT — Residents may notice a blue and yellow helicopter overhead next week. Eversource will be conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage electrical equipment in rights of way throughout the State from Tuesday, Dec. 14, through Thursday, Dec. 23. In…
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MONROE, CT — New season, new coach. Scott Corchard takes over head coaching duties with the Masuk High girls’ basketball team. Corchard has plenty of familiarity with Masuk sports, including the girls’ team, having worked at the school as an assistant coach with both basketball programs, volleyball,…
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MONROE, CT – Led by a new head coach, student athletes from eight schools are coming together to take to the ice as part of the Masuk High-led girls’ co-op hockey team this winter. Ally D’Aurio, who took over as the…
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MONROE, CT — Police responded to complaints of a rash of thefts from vehicles in the parking lots of several restaurants along Main Street Thursday night. “We’re in the holiday season, so thieves are aware people often leave more valuables…
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MONROE, CT — Rising enrollment in kindergarten is leading to higher class sizes for some schools. In response, Monroe Public Schools is looking for ways to balance class sizes throughout the district, so children can receive more individualized attention from…
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MONROE, CT — Ronald Bellenot sat in a Smartrainer machine at Koko FitClub, and kept an eye on the small video screen in front of him, as he performed repetitions of chest exercises. On screen, a green indicator moved within…
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MONROE, CT — A country breakfast will be served at Masuk High School this Saturday morning. The menu will include chocolate chip pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, tater tots and biscuits and gravy. Fresh fruit and pastries will also be…
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MONROE, CT — Police arrested a West Haven juvenile on Dec. 2 for the theft of a loaded handgun from an unlocked vehicle on Captains Hill Road on May 26, according to a press release issued Thursday. Lt. Kevin McKellick…
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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…
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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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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.…
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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…
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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…
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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…