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MONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, exploring rooms inside the house and taking a tour of the private museum area, which holds relics from the duo’s investigations into hauntings. Co-owners of the Knollwood Street property, online influencer Elton Castee and comedian Matt Rife, who turned the house into an Airbnb, are donating the night of Oct. 30 as the prize for the Monroe Police Union’s raffle, which will raise money for community organizations and events. Since buying the property last year, Castee…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown Stage Co. proudly presents its highly anticipated summer production of “Bye Bye Birdie Youth Edition.” Marking the company’s fourth summer of bringing…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being involved in a motorcycle crash near the intersection…
Read MoreCatherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 82-years-old. Born November 25,…
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MONROE, CT — Dating can be a fun part of growing up, but teenagers can also be exposed to unhealthy relationships, from possessive and manipulative partners to those who belittle them. The negative behavior could even escalate to violence. “When…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s boys swim team defeated New Fairfield 82-61 to celebrate Senior Night on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Senior swimmers Sam McHugh, Owen Smith, Kyle Zarkar, Riley Sheppard, Enzo Maia and Joshua Ofori-Nkansah, along with managers Gabby Peña,…
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Jane Hanna (Rogowski), age 77, of Monroe, passed away on February 19, 2023 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. Born on August 21, 1945, in Germany, she was the daughter of the late John…
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WEST HARTFORD, CT — The Masuk High hockey team went on the road and blanked Hall 6-0 on Monday, Feb. 20. With the win, the Panthers stand at 16-1-2. AJ Michetti recorded his 100th career point in the victory as…
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MONROE, CT — A local man was charged with DUI following a crash into a house in the 60-block of Wheeler Road early Monday morning. The 25-year-old Monroe man was also charged with failure to maintain the proper lane and traveling…
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MONROE, CT — Police made one arrest of a suspect in the brazen daytime robbery of the Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike on July 13, in which four men wearing ski masks ordered employees to open the safe where narcotics…
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MONROE, CT — South Asian Night, held at Masuk High School one recent Friday evening, featured cultural music, dancing and food from Dhabewala Indian Shack in Stamford. Students and adults participated in the fun. “It was one of the best…
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MONROE, CT — Thousands of runners and walkers participated in the annual Sprint for Monroe for nearly three decades, raising money for local charities and organizations and bringing the community together at Wolfe Park. But the popular 5K race will…
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MONROE, Conn. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren, exploring rooms inside the house and taking a tour of the private museum area, which holds relics from the duo’s investigations into hauntings. Co-owners of the…
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MONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques. A tag sale allows owners to get something back, and a townwide tag sale could be a dream for bargain hunters. Monroe is planning a townwide tag sale featuring 82 vendors at 78 locations, including an artisan walk with small cottage businesses and crafters selling their wares. Everyone will be open for business from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18 (rain date July 19), however, some may choose to host their tag…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
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…
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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. — Curious souls have a chance to spend the night at the former home of famed…
MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being…
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Catherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her…
Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…