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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future and his own place in it — a feeling shared by many of his classmates. But on Monday evening, he stood confidently at the podium during a commencement ceremony on Benedict Field as he delivered the “student remarks” to his fellow graduates, educators, family and friends. “Back then, three years felt like an eternity and I remember thinking eighth grade was so far away that the three years would never come,” Budjinski said. “And…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, showed families equipment in and outside of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe Republican Town Committee members collected nonperishable food donations for the Monroe Food Pantry outside both entrances to Stop & Shop Sunday, while…
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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WEST HAVEN, Conn. — The South West United girls hockey team, featuring players from area schools, including Masuk High, captured the Southern Connecticut Conference Championship. Led by Masuk’s Jen Velky and her standout goaltending, which earned her the tournament’s Most…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Rotary Club of Monroe and Connecticut Comedy for Cash presents a Comedy Night at the Chris Bargas Golf Club at Whitney Farms, 175 Shelton Road in Monroe on Saturday, March 7. The opening act features Rick…
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HARTFORD, Conn. — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-Monroe, has announced a legislative package focused on affordability for families, accountability in government and tax breaks for farmers. “As families and local businesses continue to face rising costs, state government must focus…
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MONROE, Conn. — Police made several arrests for domestic violence incidents throughout the week. Those who may be the victim of domestic abuse can reach out to The Center for Family Justice, which provides free and confidential services. On Sunday,…
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Above photo: Divers Jake Ryan, left, and Jude Mathien had personal best scores in the SWC meet and Ryan broke a record that stood since 2009. MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s boys swimming and diving team had a first-place finish…
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MONROE, Conn. —- A few education supporters spoke at the Town Council’s budget hearing Thursday night to make their case for the Board of Finance to restore all of the funding that has been cut from Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s request…
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BETHEL, Conn. — Underdogs, the No. 11 Masuk High girls basketball team followed up its upset of No. 6 New Milford in the South-West Conference Tournament’s play-in round with a visit to No. 3 Bethel on Thursday. The Panthers almost…
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MONROE, Conn. — Scout Troop 26 is holding a food drive to benefit Stepney Baptist Church’s Salt and Light Food Pantry this Saturday, Feb. 28, outside Stop & Shop, 470 Monroe Turnpike, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Sought after…
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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future and his own place in it — a feeling shared by many of his classmates. But on Monday evening, he stood confidently at the…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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Masuk 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 repeat of last year’s success. The Panthers finished runner-up to Berlin among 16 teams to score in the state competition, held at Trumbull’s Tashua Knolls Golf Course on Monday, Individually, Adriana Lupo tied for first with Daniel Hand’s Millie Gobleck with a score of 79. Alex Cecchino tied for seventh a score of 88, Abby Yeager tied for 16th with a score 94 and Emma McIntyre finished in a tie for 18th with a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30…
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MONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical…
MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…