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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in an online scam, according to a complaint made on June 5. She reportedly told police she was on Facebook when a pop-up tab appeared on her screen instructing her to contact Microsoft about a security problem with her bank account. The tab gave her a phone number for Microsoft. Police said she checked her Newtown Savings Bank account and found a $500 charge she wasn’t aware of. Then she called the phone number on the tab and spoke to someone she thought…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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.…
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Cathy S. Kohut Political Party: Democrat Running for: Town Council Education: Juris Doctor Work experience: Practicing Attorney Political experience: Secretary of State Legal Assistance Volunteer, Monroe Inland Wetlands Commission Community experience: Inland Wetlands Appeal Hearing Officer, member of the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department (current Vice President),…
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Don Smith, 60, the longtime chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, envisioned a facility that meets the needs of volunteers and staff and worked with town officials over the years to make it a reality. Before succumbing to…
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Dona-Lyn Wales Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Education: B.S., Chemistry; M.S., Computer and Information Systems Work experience: Career in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry managing clinical trial data for submission to domestic and international federal regulatory agencies. Political experience: Incumbent member of the Town Council; Member…
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Dominic Smeraglino Political Party: Republican Running for: Planning and Zoning Commission alternate Work Experience/Education: I worked towards a degree in Construction management at CCSU, took a summer job at SNET, still there 25 years later now owned by Frontier Comm., as a…
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Rebecca O’Donnell Political Party: Republican Running for: Board of Finance Education: BS Business, Marist College Work experience: Director at Alight, a leading cloud-based provider of integrated digital human capital and business solutions Political experience: Served on Board of Finance since 2019 and prior to that,…
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Judith M. Hamilton (Judy), 87, of Monroe, died peacefully Friday, Sept. 22, with family by her side. Judy was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on December 10, 1935 to Ray and Thelma MacDonald. She grew up in the Stratfield section…
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Ryan Condon Political Party: Republican Running for: Planning and Zoning Education: Bachelor’s Degree from Hofstra University Political experience: Current Planning and Zoning Incumbent former member of the Zoning Board of Appeals Community experience: Volunteer EMT for the Town of Monroe Family: Son of Veronica and…
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Vincent “Vin” Duva Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Council Education: Juris Doctor Work experience: Licensed attorney since 2002. Political experience: Monroe Housing Authority-Treasurer/Acting Secretary Community experience: Worked in public service almost my entire time as an attorney. Family: Married with four children. What makes you a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in an online scam, according to a complaint made on June 5. She reportedly told police she was on Facebook when a pop-up tab appeared on her screen instructing her to contact Microsoft…
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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. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
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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…