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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 and Trumbull police officers responding to complaints of gunshots near their town lines early Sunday morning, reportedly found a Spring Hill Road man, who had targets set up in his backyard. Luis Murillo, 50, of 352 Spring…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg anticipates up $200,000 in costs for the town to recover from damage caused by Tropical Storm Isaias. “There are a lot of moving parts,” he told the Board of Finance at its meeting…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer’s plan for the massive restoration of a site in the Pepper Street Business Park is under scrutiny before the Inland Wetlands Commission, but the proposal’s inclusion of a small office building to be constructed by the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sprint for Monroe will be held virtually instead of on town roads this year, but the internet has enabled it to cross borders by attracting participants from other states and even other countries. “Because it’s virtual, my…
Read MorePenny H. Hallgren passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Griffin Hospital. She was born Penny Harma Osterberg on July 13, 1944 in New York, N.Y., and was the daughter of John and Hulda (Harma) Osterberg. Penny is survived by…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A tree fell onto a power line running through a wooded area near Webb Circle Sunday morning, knocking out power to 44 homes. Police Capt. Keith White said Eversource has a crew on scene, so power should…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Police Sgt. Pete Howard will go Over the Edge in a fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut on Sept. 4, joining other brave participants who, wearing a helmet and harness attached to ropes, will step off the roof…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —When Masuk High School’s budget doesn’t cover all of the costs for equipment and other expenses for its sports programs, Athletic Director John DeGennaro turns to the Masuk High School All-Sports Booster Club for help. On Friday, the MASBC…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Edward Medaris is still hoping for the chance to impress his coaches in his first football season at Masuk High School, but he has already captured the attention of the NFL. The story of his group, Tackle…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says state guidance on the reopening of senior centers released Friday may allow the Monroe Senior Center to reopen with limited in-person activities and programming as soon as Sept. 1. “Monroe’s senior center…
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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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…