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NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown Stage Co. proudly presents its highly anticipated summer production of “Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition.” Marking the company’s fourth summer of bringing stellar theatrical productions to Newtown and its neighbors, this energy-packed musical with a run time of one hour and 10 minutes is set to delight audiences of all ages. Four showings at Edmond Town Hall Theater, 45 Main St. in Newtown, include: Friday, July 17, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 1 p.m. For tickets, click here. This year’s production showcases an incredibly talented cast…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being involved in a motorcycle crash near the intersection…
Read MoreCatherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 82-years-old. Born November 25,…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques.…
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MONROE, CT —- Monroe Town Hall offices, the senior center, library and food pantry will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas Holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Wednesday, Dec. 27.…
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MONROE, CT — Elisa Kinsella, a middle school special education teacher, used a mobile interactive display panel to do a “little marshmallow activity” inside her classroom in the STEM wing of Masuk High School Wednesday morning. “It’s easy to use,”…
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Monroe Lions D10 cheerleaders traveled to the 2023 American Youth Cheer (AYC) National Cheerleading Competition at Silver Spurs Arena earlier this month and performed their routine so well, they came away with a third place finish. Among…
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MONROE, CT — A ring ceremony was held for the Masuk Panthers’ Class L State Tournament championship softball team at halftime of the boys basketball team’s win against Kaynor Tech in its home opener Tuesday. This past spring, the Panthers…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team bounced back from its season-opening setback to Trumbull with a 73-48 win over Kaynor Tech in the home opener, on Tuesday. Tyler Newsom scored 18 points to lead the Panthers. Masuk…
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Louis Patrick DeLallo, 80, of Monroe, passed away on December 16, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Bridgeport, surrounded by his loved ones. Louis was born in Westport to Patrick and Theresa DeLallo on October 5, 1943. He graduated from…
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MONROE, CT — A 25-year-old Newtown man was charged with DUI after police say he fell asleep at the wheel, while waiting in the McDonald’s drive-thru lane in his white 2003 Ford Explorer late Friday night. At approximately 11:33 p.m.,…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk Head Football Coach Steve Christy emerged from the Board of Education’s executive session Monday night, as board members continued to discuss his future with the team on the heels of an investigation into the culture of…
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown Stage Co. proudly presents its highly anticipated summer production of “Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition.” Marking the company’s fourth summer of bringing stellar theatrical productions to Newtown and its neighbors, this energy-packed musical with a run time of one hour and 10 minutes is set to…
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MONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques. A tag sale allows owners to get something back, and a townwide tag sale could be a dream for bargain hunters. Monroe is planning a townwide tag sale featuring 82 vendors at 78 locations, including an artisan walk with small cottage businesses and crafters selling their wares. Everyone will be open for business from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18 (rain date July 19), however, some may choose to host their tag…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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…
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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 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being…
MONROE, Conn. — Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle-crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route…
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Catherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her…
Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…