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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 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 MoreMONROE, CT — Families enjoyed potato sack races on the green in front of Monroe Town Hall Friday afternoon, children made their own Super Spuds at…
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 — Save Our Stepney Task Force celebrated the 203rd anniversary of the Stepney Green with its annual Blazin’ Pumpkins illumination event. Task force members carved 40 pumpkins of all sizes and expressions, which created a blazin’ ring of…
Read MoreName: Kevin Kelly Age: 60 Address: 240 York Street, Stratford, CT Party: Republican Running for: Senator of the 21st District, representing Monroe, Seymour, Shelton and Stratford. Occupation: Attorney, specializing in elder law Government Experience: Incumbent state senator, Ranking Member of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Town Council members and First Selectman Ken Kellogg wore masks, while seated on the dais inside the Council Chambers of Town Hall Monday night, each separated by plexiglass partitions. A GoToMeeting screen projected on the side wall allowed…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Webb Circle man was charged with DUI late Friday night, after another driver blocked his Ford Fusion from entering the Henny Penny gas station on Roosevelt Drive with her vehicle. Police said a woman followed the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Townspeople came together to create a luminaria display on the Monroe Green Saturday evening as part of Think Pink Monroe’s efforts to raise awareness of breast cancer. The event began with a sunset yoga session led by Lilia Wills…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Doris Ritenour grew up in a family of barbers and hairdressers in Honduras and has cut and styled hair herself since age 15. In 1994, she emigrated to the United States, bringing her skills with her. “I…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coronavirus infections are rising steadily in the state, and the tide of new cases elevated Monroe from a gray to a yellow alert on the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s COVID-19 map. The next level is orange…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Townspeople are invited to see the Think Pink Luminaria of Hope on the Monroe Green this Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The event was organized by Think Pink Monroe to raise awareness of breast cancer. “We will begin…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Woodlawn Road man allegedly fired two shots at landscapers with a pellet gun following a dispute over them blowing leaves close to his property Thursday afternoon. Around 2:33 p.m., the landscapers called police to report they…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Nina Bartlomiejczyk walked into the breezeway inside Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s main entrance Tuesday afternoon, and rang a doorbell to gain entry into the building. Director Lorna Rhyins made sure Bartlomiejczyk was wearing a mask. Then Bartlomiejczyk rubbed…
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 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.…
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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 — 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…
Name: Joanna Vizcarrondo Position: First grade teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: This is my first year teaching!…
Public Safety
See all »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…
MONROE, CT — Rachel Murphy, deputy chief of the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, works in philanthropy, and…
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…