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MONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15 Camp, one of the nation’s premier development programs for elite young players. DeSanto is one of just 18 goalies in the entire country selected for the 2011 birth year — and the only goalie from Connecticut to receive the honor. This achievement places her among some of the most promising young goaltenders in the country and positions her on the radar for future USA Hockey opportunities, including international tournament consideration and the Women’s National…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most pressing needs, from replacing a 28-year-old roof and…
Read MoreSHELTON, Conn. — Residents from across the Valley are invited to experience Jewish culture in an engaging, family-friendly way as the Shelton Jewish Festival returns to…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming suspicious, ending the call and contacting police, according…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s public schools will continue to offer free lunches to students in grades k-8 this year. After American Rescue Plan Act funds ran out at the end of December, Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza said families had…
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MONROE, CT — Taxpayers opted not to weigh in on the $99.86 million town budget proposal Tuesday night. A hearing held at Monroe Town Hall, and via phone and Zoom, did not garner any comments from members of the public. However,…
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MONROE, CT — A potential heir to a 1.4-acre-property with a brown raised ranch at 373 Spring Hill Road informed the Town Council of his intent to file a lawsuit appealing the town’s decision to close the portion of the street…
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WOODSTOCK, CT — The 18th ranked Masuk High girls basketball team won its first round Class L State Tournament game Monday, going on the road and defeating No. 15 Woodstock Academy 51-38. Bailey Bajda scored 19 points to lead the…
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HARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, recently spoke during a public hearing on legislation regarding police dogs. For cases where no individuals are in need of emergency treatment or transportation at a crime scene, Scott proposed a bill allowing emergency…
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MONROE, CT — Voters participating a Town Meeting in the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall approved close to $3 million in bonding for capital projects and equipment Monday evening. The bond authorizations included $1,020,000 for road construction and reconstruction,…
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MONROE, CT — Police officers, firefighters and Monroe Emergency Medical Service personnel responded to three rollover crashes from Friday to Saturday. No serious injuries were reported. At approximately 4:16 p.m. on Friday, emergency responders were called to a one-vehicle-accident on…
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MONROE, CT — Winter Storm Anthony, as it’s been dubbed by WFSB Connecticut News, promises to bring the first significant snowfall to the region tonight, continuing into Tuesday morning. On Monday afternoon, Public Works Director Chris Nowacki said the town’s…
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MONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15 Camp, one of the nation’s premier development programs for elite young players. DeSanto is one of just 18 goalies in the entire country selected…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15 Camp, one of the nation’s premier development programs for elite young players. DeSanto is one of just 18 goalies in the entire country selected for the 2011 birth year — and the only goalie from Connecticut to receive the honor. This achievement places her among some of the most promising young goaltenders in the country and positions her on the radar for future USA Hockey opportunities, including international tournament consideration and the Women’s National…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
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…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
MONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…