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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as the 2026-27 Monroe Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement was first made during the district’s End-of-Year Celebration at Tashua Knolls on Thursday, June 4th. “Susan is a fantastic selection for Monroe’s Teacher of the Year,” Kobza said. “She is a consummate professional and passionate teacher who is driven to see everyone, students and staff alike, succeed. She embodies the excellence that we embrace in the Monroe Public Schools.” The Teacher of the Year committee, composed of past honorees and building…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Forced entry was made into the basement of a commercial building housing Marci Hair Salon at 68 Main St., but there is no access from the basement to the salon, according to police. The salon contacted police…
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Alexandra Babiarz had a special devotion to angels throughout her life, having a substantial collection of figurines in her home. A devout Catholic, she was extremely proud of her Polish heritage and loved cooking her native Polish dishes for family…
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MONROE, CT — Volunteers of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service are on call around the clock, responding to all kinds of medical emergencies, including heart attacks and strokes, as well as treating drivers and passengers involved in motor vehicle…
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MONROE, CT — On the road, at home, a blowout, and an overtime nail-biter. The Masuk High girls basketball team found a variety of ways to win to close out January and begin play in February. The Panthers went to…
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Dr. Panagiotis “Peter” Perimenis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, a long time resident of Stamford, passed away to be with the Lord on January 30, 2024, at the age of 88. Dr. Pete, Dad, or Papou as…
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MONROE, CT — Miro Motors plans to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St. A hearing on a special permit application will be held during the Planning and Zoning Commission’s meeting this…
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MONROE, CT — Boy Scout Troop 203 of Monroe and Trumbull is hosting an open house at Good Shepherd Church, 466 Elm St. in Monroe on Sunday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. Young men ages 11-18 are invited to become…
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To the Editor: Hello. My name is Dave Ackert. I used to live in Monroe, but now reside in Newtown, where we are also dealing with an onslaught of egregious development proposals similar to the 99 unit condo proposal in…
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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as the 2026-27 Monroe Public Schools Teacher of the Year. The announcement was first made during the district’s End-of-Year Celebration at Tashua Knolls on Thursday, June 4th. “Susan is a fantastic selection for…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
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…
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…
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BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High. The Panthers trailed just 6-4 at the half, but Simsbury pulled away and advanced to face No. 2 Cheshire in Saturday’s Championship game. Masuk had three goals from Emma Troesser, two from Charlotte Pinto and one off the stick of Bailey Bajda, who also had an assist. Troesser also caused…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — One step closer … Masuk High’s baseball team won its Class L State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday and needs just one more…
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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its Senior Awards Night on May 28, the following is a…
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MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe woman was charged with DUI following a traffic stop on Monroe Turnpike,…
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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…