Town Council members unanimously approved Grasso Companies LLC’s $4.7 million bid to be the contractor for the Pepper Street reconstruction project. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says it is a state project, so 90 percent of the cost will be paid…
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Domestic abusers killed 23 women, children, and some men, in the past year. A display inside Monroe Congregational Church honored each one during The Center for Family Justice’s annual Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil Wednesday evening. One box near the alter…
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Police and firefighters responded to a call of a wire that fell from a utility pole at the corner of Shelton Road and Moose Hill Road at 10:40 a.m. David York, a Stevenson firefighter, said it is a main wire.…
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Bears are involved in a feeding frenzy, while trying to pack on pounds for their long winter sleep. As a result, Monroe Animal Control is receiving more sightings as hibernation draws closer. The feeding frenzy is called hyperphagia, a period of…
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A battle of two undefeated third-grade football teams was played at Southington High School Sunday, and it was the Monroe Lions who left with their perfect record intact. The Lions won in a shootout, 54-30, to improve to 6-0. Monroe’s offensive…
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A comedy show fundraiser with Treehouse Comedy Productions (Laffs for Loot) at Vazzy’s Cucina in Shelton Saturday, Oct. 26, will raise money for the Monroe Women’s Club. Headlining comedian Joe DeVito and comedian Gene Trifilo will perform in the show. The…
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Editor’s note: Campaign letters will be run until Oct. 31. Please email letters to [email protected] and include contact information for any verification or questions. The Sun will not run letters that are personal attacks, though it is fine to criticize a…
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Town Treasurer Patrick O’Hara, the Republican incumbent, is avoiding a debate with his Democratic Party challenger’s campaign chairman, who criticized him over the name of his Facebook page, “Patrick O’Hara for Monroe Town Treasurer – re-elect,” because O’Hara was not…
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A Knollwood Street resident reported three cars parked at the late ghost hunter Lorraine Warren’s house and a group of people walking around the property Sunday evening. The property also houses the Warren Occult Museum, which was closed. Two people…
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Ian Hockley, a father who lost his six-year-old son Dylan in the Sandy Hook School shooting seven years ago, started the nonprofit, Dylan’s Wings of Change. The organization’s Wingman program develops social and emotional skills in children through team building…
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Holiday music and stories filled the air on Stepney Green Saturday night with the help of the Just Voice Singers, as well as the late President James and his wife Elizabeth Monroe’s rendition of “’Twas the night before Christmas”. The arrival of Frosty the Snowman on a Stepney fire truck was a favorite of the Save Our Stepney Task Force’s annual tree lighting ceremony. Shortly after, Frosty led the countdown of the tree lighting. First Selectman Terry Rooney greeted the crowd at the beginning of the ceremony. The Task Force played a game of town trivia with six young volunteers…
Read MoreHot chocolate and cider, Christmas carols, candy canes and of course a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus were all part of the Monroe Women’s Club’s…
Read MoreMonroe residents got into the Christmas spirit with a series of holiday-themed events during the day Saturday, hours before two tree lighting ceremonies featuring Santa and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Electrical and cooking hazards, improper disposal of fireworks and the build up of lint in a dryer played roles in starting fires in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 47-year-old Shelton man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of injuries after running over a stop sign on Barn…
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MONROE, CT — Residents shopping for a clothes and accessories, a bottle of wine, toys for their children and taking their family out to dinner this Saturday have no shortage of options in Monroe. When schools, youth sports organizations and programs like Project Warmth and the Monroe Food Pantry need financial assistance, it’s the town’s generous small business owners who always step up to help. Small businesses are an important part of Monroe’s character, but staying afloat while competing with national chains and internet shopping poses a constant challenge. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, a day to celebrate and…
Read MoreJessica Snyder, of Trumbull, smiled while watching her 20-month-old daughter, Peyton, hold a bouquet of colorful balloons while riding a toy unicorn on the floor of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Thomas Schinella, of United Properties, remembers working with his father, Michael Schinella Sr., to find a grocery store as part of an ambitious…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Planning and Zoning Commission members will review an application to build an O’Reilly Auto Parts store at 215 Monroe Turnpike. A hearing will…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Mitchell Thomson started working at Jersey Mike’s Subs in Wall Township as an hourly employee at age 14, while growing up in New…
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MONROE, CT — Girls on the Monroe Lions D10 Cheerleading Team extended an exceptional season with a top three finish in the Regional Competition in New Hampshire on Nov. 19, earning an invitation to compete in the AYC National Championship in Florida on Dec. 9. The stakes are high, with only the top five highest-scoring teams in each division advancing to compete for the 2023 AYC National Championship on Super Sunday, Dec. 10. The journey for the Monroe Lions Cheerleaders began in late July, with a week of intensive conditioning and practice four times a week during the summer and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Despite an investigation that has put a cloud over Masuk’s football program, the team continues to win on the field. The Panthers beat…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Mike Putnam’s video highlights capture the excitement of Masuk’s 42-21 Class MM playoff win over Cheshire at Benedict Field Tuesday night. All respectful…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — An incomplete lateral pass was scooped up by a Cheshire Rams defender, who ran it into the end zone for a quick 7-0…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — In a battle of South-West Conference football foes looking to bolster their state playoff seedings, the visiting Masuk High Panthers defeated Newtown 42-20…
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Keller J. Hall, a Masuk High School senior, was selected as a finalist to compete for the $18,000…
Chris Herren, a basketball star who nearly lost everything to drugs and has since become a well-known advocate…
MONROE, CT — Every year, Masuk High School juniors and seniors attending their prom night can come to…
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MONROE, CT — Electrical and cooking hazards, improper disposal of fireworks and the build up of lint in…
MONROE, CT — A 47-year-old Shelton man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of injuries…
MONROE, CT — Two Lynn Drive residents evacuated their home safely during a laundry room fire Sunday night,…
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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…