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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…
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MONROE, Conn. — Greg Smith grew up across the street from the Stratford Police Department, sparking his interest in police work at an early age. “I saw cops every day, so I did become fond of it,” Smith said of…
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To the Editor: A familiar story is circulating in Monroe: that “Hartford’s underfunding of education” has left our town with no choice but to impose intense cuts on our schools. It may be a compelling story to some, but it…
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Bernard Sippin (Bernie), a lifelong resident of Monroe, Conn., whose spirit and personality were as expansive as the global landscapes he loved and traveled, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, following complications from a stroke. Born in Bridgeport to…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School’s production of the hit musical “Mamma Mia” will debut this Friday. It is directed by Michael Katz and produced by Brittany Bartek. Performances are Friday, March 13, at 7 p.m.; Saturday March 14, at…
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To the Editor, In response to Councilman O’Rourke’s letter … Thank you, Superintendent Kobza, for fighting for the children of Monroe each and every day. I hope your testimony to the Education Committee gets Monroe its fair share. I cannot…
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To the Editor: In recent budget discussions, our First Selectman has not only used the terms “Education Cost Sharing (ECS) grant” and “Excess Cost grant” as if they were interchangeable, but has also proposed a significant cut to the Board…
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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Masuk High’s boys swimming and diving team is in the midst of its state competition, having competed in the Class L State Championships, which culminated with swimming events Tuesday, and gearing up for the State Open…
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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza must make difficult choices, doing more with less in a climate of rising costs and a budget crunch going into next year. One proposal, unpopular among many parents, is to close the STEM Academy…
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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…
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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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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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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.…
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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…
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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…