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See all »MONROE, CT — A large crowd flocked to opening day of St. Peter’s Grace Episcopal Church’s annual Apple Festival Saturday, eating hot dogs and burgers off the grill, apple crisps, kettle corn and other fare, while shopping in vendors’ tents that covered the green at the corner of Monroe Turnpike and Fan Hill Road. Paintings of sea life and cityscapes were among the many works by local artist Amy Valiante. At another tent, Claudia S. Farkas’ business Connecticut House Drawings were on display. A wide variety of merchandise offered something for everyone from handmade jewelry to unique clothing. The Save…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With the new cell phone policy going into effect for the 2024-2025 school year, Masuk High School students are hit with a shockwave…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team rolled to a 97-74 win over visiting Stratford in the season opener Thursday. The Panthers sealed…
Read MoreMonroe Police: Speeding driver tells officer he’s taking someone to the hospital, but …
MONROE, CT — A 21-year-old Shelton man told a police officer he was speeding and passing vehicles on Route 110, because he was trying to take…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Devastating flooding in Monroe damaged roads, homes and businesses. The next of many steps in the flood recovery process got underway last Friday.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Speakers at the annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony outside the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s Station 1 Friday evening paid tribute to the nearly 3,000 Americans, who lost their lives in the horrific terrorist attacks 19 years ago, and…
Read MoreSt. Peter’s longtime rector now heads a church on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation
MONROE, CT — The Rev. Kurt Huber left St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for a new mission on the Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation in South Dakota after having served the Monroe congregation for 18 years. “My wife and I will minister…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A dozen people gathered by the entrance to Monroe Congregational Church to take part in a solemn ceremony Friday morning, honoring those who died in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The voice of the Rev. Jennifer M. Gingras,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Townspeople are invited to attend an outdoor ceremony this morning (Friday) honoring those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on 9/11. The Rev. Jennifer M. Gingras, pastor of Monroe Congregational Church, will lead a short…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library received a $1,824 grant from Connecticut Humanities enabling the library to present the online history series “United States in WW II: Perspectives on History with a Modern-Day Context.” The library…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Police Sgt. Pete Howard wore a helmet and harness, while rappelling down all 34 stories of the Mohegan Sun building in Uncasville on Sept. 4 in the Over the Edge fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut. Howard, who received…
Read MoreDorothy L Stedman, age 92 of Trumbull (Formerly Monroe), beloved wife of the late Edward G. Stedman, passed away on September 7, 2020 at her residence at Middlebrook Farms. Dorothy was born in Massachusetts on December 21, 1928 to the…
Read MoreA site walk at Pepper Street Business Park? Monroe’s land use board members are going in
MONROE, CT — Arnold Karp, the owner of industrial property on Cambridge and Independence drive, is proposing an ambitious plan to restore the site and prepare it for development after the previous owner left a massive hole from a graveling operation.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jenna Linn has rounded up her team again for another Mini Cooper Food Drive Challenge, which benefits the Monroe Food Pantry at a time when more town families need assistance. Mini Cooper drivers will pick up curbside…
Read MoreHARTFORD — State Sen. Kevin Kelly, R-21st, joined all 14 members of the Connecticut Senate Republican Caucus in writing to Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Deirdre Gifford to request more information on the department’s recommendation to cancel contact football this…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A large crowd flocked to opening day of St. Peter’s Grace Episcopal Church’s annual Apple Festival Saturday, eating hot dogs and burgers off the grill, apple crisps, kettle corn and other fare, while shopping in vendors’ tents that covered the green at the corner of Monroe Turnpike…
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Business
See all »This 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 businesses affected by the devastating flash-flooding that hit southwestern Connecticut last weekend, as they pledged to continue working to secure long-term federal funding to support the towns in the region as they rebuild from what has been described as a “thousand-year storm.” “Today we are announcing a $5 million grant program, which will provide up to $25,000 per affected business,” said Daniel O’Keefe, commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, during a…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Dunkin’ Donuts is offering free coffee for a year for the first 100 guests in line at its new location, starting at 9…
Read MoreKathryn Derekhovych earned a Master’s degree in art in Ukraine, before working in the beauty industry after emigrating to the U.S. in 2013. Derekhovych is now…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team rolled to a 97-74 win over visiting Stratford in the season opener Thursday. The Panthers sealed the team win and exhibitioned the final two events. The team had 16 qualify for the South-West Conference Championships and eight more for the State Championships. “They’re happy. They got the win. It’s a good way to start the season,” Masuk Coach Emily DeMace said. Masuk began the meet with a win in the 200 yard medley relay event as the team of Lena Savkovic, Lucia Morales, Abby Kirberger and Izzy Murzinska finished in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team features a young lineup as the Panthers rebuild this fall. Masuk opened the season with a 4-0 loss…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A combination of returning swimmers and some impressive newcomers will look to carry the Masuk High girls swim and dive team to a…
Read MoreMONROE, C.T. — Given the number of experienced and skilled returnees and what unfolded in preseason Coach Katy Kreiner has confidence her Masuk High girls soccer…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s cross country teams are getting ready to take on the competition this fall. Jen Nyquist takes over as the new head…
Read MoreEducation
See all »MONROE, CT — With the new cell phone policy going into effect for the 2024-2025 school year, Masuk…
Name: Sarah Kochanski Position: Kindergarten teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: Westport Grew Up In: Dedham, Mass. Education:…
Name: Kelly Milone Position: Special Education Masuk and STEM Previous District: Bridgeport Grew Up In: Monroe Education: SCSU…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A 21-year-old Shelton man told a police officer he was speeding and passing vehicles on…
MONROE, CT — Detectives are working with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in an effort to stop the…
MONROE, CT — The 23rd annual CT United Ride, the state’s largest 9/11 tribute featuring hundreds of motorcycles,…
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…