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See all »The following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — This week we observed an increase in cases as compared to recent weeks. While not alarming, it is certainly concerning, in that the trend is showing increased…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — William W. Porter served as chairman of the Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission for over a decade, earning a reputation for fairness, while showing an unwavering dedication to protecting the town’s rural character. Porter, a father of…
Read MoreBill Porter remembered as a loving husband and father, a town leader of integrity, fairness
MONROE, CT — William Ward Porter (Bill or Mr. Porter to most, Zeke to his Dad, and Dad or Grandpa to those he treasured most) Following a brief and brutal battle against pancreatic cancer, Bill passed from earth to heaven…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two burglars swiped the digital video recording system after breaking into the Dunkin’ Donuts at 230 Roosevelt Drive last December, but the cameras of other businesses in the area captured images of them and their get-away car.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives’ investigation into the sale of a vehicle with a fraudulent title led to the discovery of a large, well organized counterfeiting organization, culminating in two arrests this week. Investigators arrested Orlando Dominguez, 41, of Bridgeport,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe’s public schools are evaluating three scenarios for reopening school amid the coronavirus pandemic, two involving classes inside the buildings. However, unless there is a vaccine, families will always have the option of distance learning, if they…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT — State Sen. Kevin Kelly, a Republican who represents Monroe and several other towns in the 21st district, released a statement in response to the State Senate’s passage of House Bill 6004, An Act Concerning Police Accountability. In a vote…
Read MoreOXFORD, CT — Town firefighters assisted in battling a blaze at The Residences, a four-story apartment building under construction at Quarry Walk on Route 67, Monday afternoon. An engine from Stevenson Volunteer Fire Department, which also carried three firefighters from…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police officers responding to noise complaints at the former Stevenson Lumber property Saturday night, arrested three teenagers for allegedly vandalizing two of the vacant buildings. At approximately 6:44 p.m., officers arriving at the scene on Old Zoar…
Read MoreThe following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — While we have had yet another week of very low case counts, COVID continues to be a significant concern in our country with 31 states now included…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Runners will lace up their sneakers to compete in the second annual M&T Bank Mile Down the Pike, to be held right before the annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 26. “I thought it would be a neat thing to do, to run down the parade course with everyone cheering you on. It’s all downhill so it makes for a really fast mile,” said Dr. Paul Moyse, one of the original members of the Sprint for Monroe committee, who came up with the idea for the new race last year. Organized by the Monroe Memorial Day…
Read MoreBETHEL, CT — The No. 7 seed Masuk High baseball team pushed No. 2 Bethel into extra innings, before falling 1-0 in nine frames in the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Members of American Legion Sippin-Winspur Post 176 placed miniature American flags at veterans’ gravesites in every cemetery in town Saturday morning. Victor Yanosy,…
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…
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 — Runners will lace up their sneakers to compete in the second annual M&T Bank Mile Down the Pike, to be held right before the annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 26. “I thought it would be a neat thing to do, to run down the parade…
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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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See all »MONROE, 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 Hourigan’s Panthers are 10-10, a record that qualifies them for the Class L State Tournament. The Panthers will visit Bethel in the South-West Conference Tourney with quarterfinals on Saturday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Here is a recap of the three wins this week: Masuk 2, Immaculate 0: On Monday, May 13, at home, Justin Feinstein threw a complete game, three-hit shutout. He struck out nine and did not walk a batter. Justin Fanning…
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 — Winners of 13 of its first 14 matches the Masuk High girls golf team looks to carry its momentum into the season’s stretch…
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)…
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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…