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See all »MONROE, CT — Bernard Prushko Sr. operated a gas station at 536 Monroe Turnpike since 1968, but the building has been closed. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says it is now under corporate ownership, which plans to reopen it as a…
Read MoreTEQUESTA, Fla. — Michael David Singer, 71, a former resident of Trumbull and Monroe, died peacefully September 26, 2020, surrounded by his family in his home. He was born April 21, 1949, in Bridgeport, the son of Sol and Charlotte…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stop & Shop announced a new pickup location at its store at 470 Monroe Turnpike. Shoppers will be able to place an order at stopandshop.com or on the Stop & Shop® mobile app, head to the store on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Grace Ferreira, a longtime health care worker, became inspired to open her own daycare center after helping to care of her grandchildren. She opened Little Steps Daycare Center in the small blue building at 575 Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families lined up for sundaes on the Monroe Church Green during a fundraiser by the Monroe Playground Foundation Sunday afternoon. Plastic bowls were filled with two scoops of ice cream, vanilla or chocolate, and customers had a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite resistance from the teachers union and some parents, Monroe public schools is planning for full-time in-person learning for children in grades K to five on Oct. 5. The State of Connecticut left the call to superintendents of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families taking a drive through the Great Hollow Lake section of Wolfe Park will see a brilliant fall display this October, as a creative lineup of scarecrows designed by Monroe businesses line the route. Visitors can stop…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe had no new positive cases of COVID-19 this week, according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The town has had a total of 153 cases since the global pandemic began. First Selectman Ken Kellogg released…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Ice cream sundaes with sweet toppings and Micalizzi’s Italian ice will be served up on the Monroe Church Green this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. in a fundraiser for the Monroe Playground Foundation. All are welcome…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Rev. Kevin Merritt, pastor of Stepney Baptist Church, and his wife, Liz, are praying for the safe return of their dog, who was hit by a vehicle in front of their house at 810 Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A public works crew paved a stretch of Wheeler Road Friday morning. A dump truck fed asphalt into a paver, laying a fresh layer over one lane as men raked behind it. First Selectman Terry Rooney observed all the activity. “There were so many complaints about Wheeler Road. I had to get it done right away,” Rooney said. “Since I’ve been in office, I’ve pretty much driven every road in town, so I know what has to be done. I know of other roads that need work. I ask the citizens to be patient with us, because…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team, the top seed in the bracket, hosted and defeated No. 8 Bethel 17-6 in Thursday’s South-West Conference Tournament…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, received his party’s unanimous nomination in his bid to seek a third consecutive term during the Republican Party…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team finished its regular season with three consecutive wins, all shutouts, and carry some momentum into the postseason. Coach Brian…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two of Masuk High’s boys basketball team standouts were recognized following this past season. Sophomore Tyler Newsom earned an All State selection and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A public works crew paved a stretch of Wheeler Road Friday morning. A dump truck fed asphalt into a paver, laying a fresh layer over one lane as men raked behind it. First Selectman Terry Rooney observed all the activity. “There were so many complaints about Wheeler…
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See all »Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Winners of 13 of its first 14 matches the Masuk High girls golf team looks to carry its momentum into the season’s stretch run — and beyond. Coach Bob Pagel’s Panthers, along with Weston and Newtown, appear to be in the best position to challenge for the South-West Conference Championship. The pinnacle match is set to take place May 28, at Shelton’s Brownson Country Club. Heading into their final match of the regular campaign the Panthers are coming off a win over visiting Weston, at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Thursday, May 16. Masuk shot a 202…
Read MoreMONROE, C.T. — Masuk High’s boys tennis team went 7-3 in South-West Conference play this spring. The regular season concludes with a Monday, May 13 visit…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team concluded the regular season with a 5-2 win at Newtown on May 7 (the final South-West Conference match)…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — What a season it has been for Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team — including 10 wins in 11 conference games to earn the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Don’t count the Masuk High girls lacrosse team out of any game. The Panthers may have lost 12-10 to defending South-West Conference Champion…
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Education
See all »MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Monroe Elementary School third grade teacher Sean Serafino is the…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School senior Audrey Lesko was awarded a $5,000 Steven A. Merrihew Performing Arts…
MONROE, CT — Jennifer Palmieri, who has worked in the Monroe school system since 2006, has been chosen…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in…
MONROE, CT — Police are investigating a dumping incident that blocked the east bound lane of Bagburn Road…
MONROE, CT — Families took their children to the Monroe Police Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake Saturday…
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…