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MONROE, Conn. — Robert Butler, of Scout Troop 62, led fellow members of his troop in building and installing kiosks at the start of the walking trail at Wolfe Park and along the trail around Great Hollow Lake for his Eagle Project, which is meant to inform park visitors about invasive plants and how to help prevent the spread into natural areas. The kiosks have boot scrapers that walkers can use to remove soil and seeds from their shoes before starting their walk on the trail. Removing seeds from shoe soles keeps the seeds from being tracked along the trail…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30 different countries dressed up for the occasion, created…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School seniors Ryan Sokira and Lainey Grumet, who have been friends since kindergarten, share a passion for the arts. This month…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in an online scam, according to a complaint made…
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There has been no shortage of scoring for the Masuk High boys hockey team this winter. The Panthers have averaged over six goals per game through four contests en route to a 3-1 record. The Panthers went on the road…
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MONROE, CT — A developer revised plans for earthwork on a 9.5 acre property at 125 Garder Road to prepare it for construction of two industrial buildings, making drainage improvements, doing pre-blast surveys, and agreeing to provide quarterly reports from…
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MONROE, C.T. — Masuk High’s girls basketball team got points from nine players on the way to a 56-39 victory over visiting Stratford on Thursday night. Bailey Bajda and Grace Kearney each scored a dozen to lead the offense. Sami…
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STRATFORD, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team went on the road and defeated the Stratford Red Devils 50-44 on Thursday night. The Panthers were led by Tyler Newsom who scored 20 points, 11 of which came in the fourth…
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MONROE, CT — The first home meet was a good one for the Masuk High boys swim team. The Panthers defeated Joel Barlow-Bethel 91-68 on Thursday night, taking home several first-place finishes and fast swim times in the process. The…
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BETHEL, CT — Masuk High’s indoor track program competed in its first meet of the season Thursday, which took place at the Bethel Track & Field Training Facility. All eyes were on Jayme Lawrence as she led the girls with…
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MONROE, CT — A male and female shoplifting duo stole a bag full of vitamin supplements and beauty products from Stop & Shop, 470 Monroe Turnpike, Thursday afternoon. Police said a skinny Hispanic man wearing a gray sweatshirt, jeans, a…
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MONROE, CT — Jockey Hollow Middle School Principal Julia Strong presented new requests in her school’s budget, beyond contractual obligations like salaries, benefits and utilities, to the Board of Education Tuesday night. “There’s a few notable increases that were offset…
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MONROE, Conn. — Robert Butler, of Scout Troop 62, led fellow members of his troop in building and installing kiosks at the start of the walking trail at Wolfe Park and along the trail around Great Hollow Lake for his Eagle Project, which is meant to inform park visitors about…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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BROOKFIELD, 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 the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High. The Panthers trailed just 6-4 at the half, but Simsbury pulled away and advanced to face No. 2 Cheshire in Saturday’s Championship game. Masuk had three goals from Emma Troesser, two from Charlotte Pinto and one off the stick of Bailey Bajda, who also had an assist. Troesser also caused…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — One step closer … Masuk High’s baseball team won its Class L State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday and needs just one more…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30…
MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…