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See all »MONROE, CT — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game, held at Pomperaug Stadium, showcased strong defenses and determined plays. From the opening whistle, both teams exhibited tenacity, with midfielders battling fiercely for possession. Masuk’s defense kept a surging Pomperaug offense at bay. Masuk’s starting defense, comprising co-captain, Tommy Warner, Joaquim Torre, Nick Rodrigues, and John Paul Lavaredas, kept an aggressive Pomperaug offense off the board. Senior co-captain Connor Kehlenbach continued to impress as goalkeeper. “Our defense did a great job containing the attacks…
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 MoreHARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced that President Joe Biden approved his request for a major disaster declaration Friday, due to the historic rainfall and…
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 — When the Board of Education’s investigation into budgetary issues determined any problems found had occurred before Jack Zamary was superintendent, there was a public clamoring to see all of the investigation’s findings. The Monroe Sun filed a…
Read MoreNORWALK, CT – Matt Densky, a Monroe native, will play the starring role in “Fully Committed,” a one-man comedy at the Music Theatre of Connecticut MainStage, with shows scheduled from Sept. 11 to 27. There will be 8 p.m. performances on Fridays and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — SiYi Robifker, 12, of Monroe, was among seven local art students whose work appeared in a virtual art show of portraits celebrating their Covid-19 heroes. The art display was a culmination of an eight week pandemic portraiture art class taught by ShawnaLee W.…
Read MoreHealth officials remind residents to follow COVID-19 guidelines over Labor Day weekend
MONROE, CT — As people plan picnics and parties over Labor Day weekend, the Connecticut Department of Public Health has issued a statewide COVID-19 alert, because health officials have observed an increase in positive cases from social gatherings. DPH reminds residents…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — With the High Holidays approaching and COVID-19 creating difficulties for many in joining a traditional synagogue service, Chabad of Shelton & Monroe will hold an outdoor Rosh Hashanah [Shofar] service on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 4 p.m. on…
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, held at Pomperaug Stadium, showcased strong defenses and determined plays. From the opening whistle, both teams exhibited tenacity, with midfielders battling fiercely for possession.…
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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 — In an intense matchup, the Masuk High boys soccer team battled the Pomperaug Panthers to a scoreless draw on Sept. 17. The game, held at Pomperaug Stadium, showcased strong defenses and determined plays. From the opening whistle, both teams exhibited tenacity, with midfielders battling fiercely for possession. Masuk’s defense kept a surging Pomperaug offense at bay. Masuk’s starting defense, comprising co-captain, Tommy Warner, Joaquim Torre, Nick Rodrigues, and John Paul Lavaredas, kept an aggressive Pomperaug offense off the board. Senior co-captain Connor Kehlenbach continued to impress as goalkeeper. “Our defense did a great job containing the attacks…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It has been a strong beginning of the season for the Masuk High girls soccer team — unbeaten in its first five contests.…
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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…