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See all »WATERBURY, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team, the No. 12 seed, defeated host and No. 5 Kaynor Tech 6-2 in the second round of the Class L State Tournament on Tuesday. The Panthers took the lead in the top of the second when Nate O’Hara hit an RBI ground out scoring Al Morgenthaler. Kaynor responded with two runs in the bottom of the third. In the top of the fourth Masuk tied the score at 2-2 on a Matt Boyle RBI single that scored Nico Convertito. In the top of the sixth, Masuk took the lead when a two-run single…
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. — Adrienne Stepkoski takes leadership roles on ADAM, encouraging teenagers to avoid abusing drugs and alcohol, and the Post Prom, so Masuk High School’s…
Read MoreFrank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1952, in Bridgeport to John and…
Read MoreWith an infectious laugh, a sense of mischief, Mary Massar took pleasure in ‘the little things’
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21, 1936, while her parents were there visiting relatives. She grew up in Jersey City, the youngest of three siblings, and stepped up…
Read MoreDear Editor, Peggy Villiani has always said, “Monroe First.” The Connecticut State Colleges and University system has a bi-annual budget of $498 million, or $249 million per year. CSCU is currently holding a Reserve Fund Balance of approximately $611 million,…
Read MoreGREENWICH, Conn. — Joaquin Dao-Crespo, a junior at Masuk High School, represented his school at the Connecticut State High School Fencing Championship held at Greenwich High School. Dao-Crespo delivered a strong performance throughout the competition. He finished undefeated in his…
Read MorePhyllis (Discepolo) Kansky passed away peacefully at her home on March 12, 2026, at age 90. She was born in Bridgeport, Conn., daughter to the late Phyllis (Santillo) Discepolo, and grew up in Bridgeport and the Cleveland, Ohio area. Phyllis…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Beginning with the preamble, “We the people … ,” the Constitution of the United States is the law of the land, outlining the freedoms Americans enjoy, governmental powers and a system of checks and balances to ensure…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School’s production of “Mamma Mia” opened last weekend and three more performances are coming up this weekend. The musical is directed by Michael Katz and produced by Brittany Bartek. For ticket information, click here. All…
Read MoreNEW HAVEN, Conn. — The boys swimming and diving season wrapped up with the State Open this week — diving was held in Middletown on Thursday and the swim events at Yale University Saturday. Masuk High’s competitors finished on a…
Read MoreTo the editor, Amazing! Masuk’s “Mamma Mia” production had it all: great sets, costumes, energy, lighting, sound system, band, and, of course, incredibly talented students. With a crew of 50, 60 performers and, also, double casting the lead roles, at…
Read MoreWATERBURY, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team, the No. 12 seed, defeated host and No. 5 Kaynor Tech 6-2 in the second round of the Class L State Tournament on Tuesday. The Panthers took the lead in the top of the second when Nate O’Hara hit an RBI ground out…
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See all »MONROE, 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 Golf Club at Whitney Farms Tuesday afternoon amid warm temperatures, a gentle breeze and plenty of sunshine. “The weather’s beautiful,” Chamber President Ray Giovanni said before 40 golfers took to the greens in their golf carts. “I think Lee had a lot to do with that.” Hossler, who passed away last January, is known for his long involvement with the town as a member of the Save Our Stepney Task Force and as “ambassador”…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
Read MoreFelipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved…
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Sports
See all »WATERBURY, Conn. — Masuk High’s baseball team, the No. 12 seed, defeated host and No. 5 Kaynor Tech 6-2 in the second round of the Class L State Tournament on Tuesday. The Panthers took the lead in the top of the second when Nate O’Hara hit an RBI ground out scoring Al Morgenthaler. Kaynor responded with two runs in the bottom of the third. In the top of the fourth Masuk tied the score at 2-2 on a Matt Boyle RBI single that scored Nico Convertito. In the top of the sixth, Masuk took the lead when a two-run single…
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. — Masuk High’s baseball team, the No. 12 seed in the Class L State Tournament, defeated visiting and No. 21 New London 4-1 in…
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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See all »MONROE, Conn. — Adrienne Stepkoski takes leadership roles on ADAM, encouraging teenagers to avoid abusing drugs and alcohol,…
MONROE, Conn. — Sanjit Selvaraju is the salutatorian of Masuk High School’s Class of 2026, the school announced.…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, Conn. — Officers and state officials conducted compliance checks of Stop & Vape Convenience, 483 Monroe Turnpike,…
MONROE, Conn. — Police officers earned promotions in rank and recognition for thorough investigations and decisive actions leading…
Obituaries
See all »Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…
