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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 — A developer is awaiting a decision by the Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission for Gateway Commons, a mixed use development with 57 units of housing, retail, office and storage uses proposed on just over seven acres at the Monroe/Trumbull…
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SHELTON, CT — The Masuk High hockey team celebrated Senior Night on Saturday with a 6-2 win over North Branford at The Rinks at Shelton, setting a school record for most single regular season victories with 17. The 17-1-2 Panthers have a chance to…
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HAMDEN, CT — High School dance teams from around Connecticut competed in the state championship Jazz and Hip Hop competitions at Hamden High on Saturday. Masuk High performed in the Large Division. Members of the Masuk High team, coached by…
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NEW HAVEN, CT — Masuk High senior captain Gianna Silva, who competed in the Girls Wrestling State Championship at the Floyd Little Athletic Center on Saturday, placed second in the 120 pound weight class, falling to South Windsor’s Valerie Turgeon in…
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It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret “Peggy” Loulis. She was born in Trumbull, but was a longtime resident of Monroe. She passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on…
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Editor’s Note: Monroe Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Catalano and Fire Captain Chris Krize contributed historical notes for this story. MONROE, CT — Monroe volunteer firefighters led the response to an electrical fire at a residence on Purdy Hill Road on…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — Roderick Porter remembers serving as a court sheriff in Stamford in the 1980s, when domestic violence incidents routinely filled the daily docket, and he saw its effect on children first hand. While speaking at the Law Enforcement Appreciation…
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MONROE, CT — Planning and Zoning commissioner approved the construction of Monroe Recycling and Aggregates LLC, a 9,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at 467 and 485 Pepper St., which will produce a product called reclaimed asphalt. The application by Joe Grasso, owner of…
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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…