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See all »MONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, exploring rooms inside the house and taking a tour of the private museum area, which holds relics from the duo’s investigations into hauntings. Co-owners of the Knollwood Street property, online influencer Elton Castee and comedian Matt Rife, who turned the house into an Airbnb, are donating the night of Oct. 30 as the prize for the Monroe Police Union’s raffle, which will raise money for community organizations and events. Since buying the property last year, Castee…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, 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…
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 MoreThe wins keep coming for the Masuk Girls Swim and Dive team, which beat Fairfield 94-74 last Friday. “We only have five meets left and we’re trying to have as many as possible make SWC and state cuts,” said Head…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — Members of the community, police, and youth groups will be among those who gather to pay their respects to Connecticut residents who lost their lives due to domestic violence when The Center for Family Justice’s Regional Domestic…
Read MoreTo the Editor, November’s election is critical for the future of Monroe. Please take time to learn about the candidates and their positions, and be sure to vote! I ask for your support of Jerry Stevens for first selectman. Jerry’s…
Read MoreTo the Editor, This letter is in support of Terry Rooney for First Selectman. I know Terry as a family man and small business owner here in Monroe. To me, Terry is a problem solver and a giver. For example,…
Read MoreMonroe Parks & Recreation Department’s 4th annual scarecrow contest is coming back to Great Hollow Lake this fall. The fundraiser benefits the Social Services Exchange Fund, providing scholarships for young people to attend Summer Fun Days Camp. Businesses, nonprofits and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The town received a $500,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant from the state of Connecticut to fund upgrades and a small expansion to the Monroe Animal Shelter, First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced. “Our animal shelter…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Breast cancer can conjure up feelings of sadness and tragedy, but organizers of the annual Pink Palooza chose to celebrate survivors living full lives, while honoring fond memories of loved ones who were lost. Think Pink Monroe’s…
Read MoreThe Pelligra family bought the brown house at 171 Main St. in Monroe in 1972 and soon opened a steakhouse there, naming it The Smithy in honor of their home’s original owner, Jerome Nichols, who was a blacksmith. The restaurant…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, exploring rooms inside the house and taking a tour of the private museum area, which holds relics from the duo’s investigations into hauntings. Co-owners of the…
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See all »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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See all »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 youth, coach games put a wrap on spring soccer; discount now to register for fall
MONROE, 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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See all »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…
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See all »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…