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MONROE, Conn. — The words of the leaders of North America’s original 13 colonies calling for independence from the rule of the English crown came to life on the Monroe Center Green Wednesday evening, when members of Monroe’s CT 250 Committee took turns reading portions of the Declaration of Independence. A crowd gathered around the town gazebo to hear a reading of the historic document from 1776, which marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War that made the United States a sovereign nation. The event celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary concluded with a ringing of bells by nearby churches,…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC Canyon on a left curve, going off the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A severe thunderstorm on Independence Day caused extensive damage and road closures throughout the region, as high winds knocked out power and ripped…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 30-year-old Bridgeport woman was charged with conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny during a shoplifting incident at Stop & Shop, 470 Monroe Turnpike, April 13. At approximately 8:17 p.m., a Stop & Shop manager told officers two…
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WOODBRIDGE, Conn. — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team has dominated the competition in four of its games and scored in double digits in all five contests on the way to an unbeaten start to the campaign. The Panthers defeated host…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s boys lacrosse team had a dominant performance en route to an 8-1 win over visiting Waterford on Saturday. The Panthers improved to 2-3 Jack Garofalo scored three goals, Cole Henderson had two goals and an…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tough Southington softball team that had put up 45 runs over its first three games was held completely in check by Masuk pitcher Mary Saunders in an 8-0 home win Friday afternoon. Masuk improved to 6-0.…
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To the Editor: Last evening, the Board of Finance unanimously approved the Town’s 2026–2027 budget, endorsing every line item. Entering the second year post-revaluation, this budget reflects a clear understanding of the financial challenges facing municipalities across the state. Rising…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Board of Finance approved a $113.6 million town budget with a 4.2 percent tax increase Thursday, which will go to voters for a referendum on May 5. Polls will be open at the Community Center, 707…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team outscored visiting Joel Barlow 11-7 behind a great all-around effort from Jackson Zylick on Wednesday. Zylick drove in four runs on three hits — he doubled in the fifth inning to drive in…
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MONROE, Conn. — David York followed in his father’s footsteps when he became a firefighter and a minister to serve his community. William “Willy” Wiley, who was a Boy Scout growing up, joined the Stevenson Volunteer Fire Department to get…
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MONROE, Conn. — The words of the leaders of North America’s original 13 colonies calling for independence from the rule of the English crown came to life on the Monroe Center Green Wednesday evening, when members of Monroe’s CT 250 Committee took turns reading portions of the Declaration of Independence.…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
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MONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC…
MONROE, Conn. — A severe thunderstorm on Independence Day caused extensive damage and road closures throughout the region,…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…