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See all »MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took place late Saturday night. At approximately 11:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to the business for a burglar alarm. While officers searched the parking lot and storefront, a key holder for Sippin Energy Products arrived on the scene to grant them entry into the building. The officers searched the interior of the building and found an open rear window with a rock on a nearby chair, according to police. Then detectives arrived, processed the scene and watched video surveillance footage capturing two suspects…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms that are not ADA compliant as a result.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his mother’s white SUV in the Monroe Town Hall…
Read MoreHARTFORD – Senate Republican Leader Kevin Kelly (R-21st) released the following statement after a recent Judiciary Committee public hearing involving bills related to juvenile car thefts. “Today the public is weighing in on ways our state can address a disturbing…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor, Some people go into local politics to be a Politician and some go in to be a Public Servant. Those with a passion to be public servants put the time and effort into everything they do to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Steven Curtin led an offensive explosion for Monroe’s 12u Travel Baseball team, setting the tone for a 19-0 blowout of the Fairfield County Captains at Beardsley Field Saturday, belting two home runs and driving in six runs…
Read MoreDear Fellow 112th District Voter, I am asking for your vote this Tuesday, April 13th. Our former State Representatives, JP Sredzinski and DebraLee Hovey, showed us what it truly means to represent our community. I promise to follow in their…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —The sun had yet to do down Thursday evening, when boys from youth lacrosse teams crowded onto a ball field at Great Hollow Lake to practice their stick handling skills under the watchful eyes of Monroe Lacrosse Association…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Polls for the special election for the Connecticut General Assembly’s open 112th District seat will be open this Tuesday, April 13, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The candidates include Republican Tony Scott, Democrat Nick Kapoor and…
Read MoreThe following is the fifth part of a series leading up to the special election for the Connecticut General Assembly’s open 112th District seat, representing Monroe and portions of Newtown. Each article will feature one question for the candidates. MONROE,…
Read MoreTo the Editor, At the end of my 2011 internship in the State House, a state representative asked me how the experience went. I answered that it was a true eye-opener. “Do you mean that in a good way or…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Some Connecticut towns have been identified as COVID-19 hot spots with significant increases in cases, but Monroe’s two-week rolling case rate remains unchanged at just under six new cases per day, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. “Our…
Read MoreIt is my honor to enthusiastically endorse Tony Scott as Monroe’s next State Representative
To the Editor, It is my honor to enthusiastically endorse Tony Scott as Monroe’s next State Representative. Tony has served our community for many years in leadership roles on boards and commissions, including his current service as a member of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took place late Saturday night. At approximately 11:49 p.m., officers were dispatched to the business for a burglar alarm. While officers searched the parking lot and storefront, a key holder for Sippin Energy…
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Business
See all »Esli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen years later, he opened Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta at 140 Main St. in Monroe, next to Chuck’s Corner. “I always wanted to have my own place,” Molina said during the grand opening celebration Wednesday afternoon. “It’s a family dream.” Molina and Dunia, his wife of 17 years, co-own Nonna’s, an Italian term of endearment for grandmothers. The couple lives in Stamford with their two children, Esli Jr., 14, and Zoe, 8, who are already…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Despite falling 93-85 to visiting Weston on Thursday, Sept. 19, the Masuk High girls swim and dive team had plenty to be happy about with 25 best times recorded. The Panthers have 26 qualifying events for the South-West Conference Championships and 12 more for the State Championships. Masuk will visit Brookfield Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Diver Carly Jordan came in first as did the 200 freestyle relay (in the photo above), which included Lena Savkovic, Skye Eannotti, Izzy Murzinska and Lucia Morales, and 100 backstroke competitor Lena Savkovic. Masuk Coach Emily DeMace noted that the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game,…
Read MoreENFIELD, CT — Masuk High’s football team will be away from Benedict Stadium for a while, so they may as well get comfortable on the road.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Down 2-0 the Masuk High girls volleyball team rallied to defeat visiting Newtown on Wednesday night. The Panthers prevailed 24-26, 28-30, 25-20, 25-20,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team lost a pair of home meets Friday, Sept. 13, and Tuesday, Sept. 17, but recorded plenty…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
MONROE, CT — Margo Solonskyi, 9, a Stepney Elementary School student whose family emigrated here from Ukraine, participated…
Name: Kendarly Isaac Position: Social studies teacher at Masuk Previous District: Bridgeport Public Schools Grew Up In: Fairfield…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
MONROE, CT — Dylan Brito, 6, was correctly secured into a child safety seat in back of his…
MONROE, CT — A 37-year-old Winsted woman turned herself in on a warrant Thursday morning, charging her with…
Home & Garden
See all »You may not know the name, but you most likely have seen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is an…
Hummingbirds are a treat to see. They are so quick you often hear the hum before you see…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…