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MONROE, CT — A 40-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI, reckless driving and evading after allegedly hitting a police vehicle head-on on East Maiden Lane, and hitting another vehicle on Elm Street with his silver 2017 BMW 330 on the evening of Dec. 22. At approximately 5:13 p.m., two officers, who reported being involved in the crash, said the BMW’s wheel well and tire were left behind as the driver took off. Police later found another vehicle in the 620-block of Elm Street with disabling damage. The driver, a 51-year-old Monroe woman, told officers the silver BMW hit her…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With one meet under its belt the Masuk High boys swim team turned its attention to a lengthy stretch of practice time as…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Guests attending the First Selectman Rooney Foundation’s fundraising gala at Testo’s restaurant, 505 Main St., on Dec. 14 donated over 300 unwrapped toys…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team opened the season with a 65-53 win over visiting Trumbull on Friday. Coach Pete Szklarz said it…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A traffic stop at the intersection of routes 111 and 25 in Trumbull turned into arrests of four burglary suspects, who allegedly stole…
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MONROE, CT — Aubuchon Hardware store recently opened its doors at Bart Center on Main Street and hopes to host a two-day-celebration with a grand opening from July 31 to Aug. 1. It is among the encouraging signs of life, as…
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The following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — Earlier this week, the Governor announced that “Phase 3” of the state’s re-opening plan is on hold. This means social gatherings remain at a limit of 25…
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MONROE, CT — A 2006 Volvo S60 T5 was reported stolen from a driveway on Wiltan Drive Thursday morning. Police said the vehicle was last seen at 10 p.m. on Wednesday night, adding the owner left it unlocked with the…
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MONROE, CT — Since social distancing measures were put into place due to Covid-19 in March, girls enrolled at Connecticut Dance have been practicing their moves with instructors online. It seems like nothing can stop this Monroe business. Now in…
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MONROE, CT — A darkness has set in from the global coronavirus pandemic, but on Saturday, July 25, luminarias lining driveways and walkways in Monroe neighborhoods will provide a light of hope. The Monroe Women’s Club’s Night of Hope aims to…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — Debra Kovachi, a former principal of Monroe Elementary School, was among two women named 2020 Beatrice Boucher Volunteers of the Year by The Center for Family Justice. Kovachi and fellow Fairfield resident, Amanda Valese, earned the recognition for their selfless…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Little League released the names of its Players of Week for their outstanding performances on the field and at the plate. In the Majors, Steven Curtin of the State Farm Boyle Agency enjoyed a dominating performance on…
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WOBURN, Mass. — Alison Cross of Monroe was among four students chosen to receive scholarships from the Journalism Education Foundation of New England, a division of the New England Newspaper & Press Association. This year, $2,500 scholarships will be awarded…
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MONROE, CT — Police made a second arrest for the theft of an $899 mattress from NEHDS Logistics, 448 Pepper St. On July 2, Monroe detectives picked up Jessica Carneiro, 30, of Congress Street in Waterbury, at York Correctional Institution…
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MONROE, CT — Inland Wetlands Commission members are reviewing a massive plan to restore the wetlands and revitalize industrial properties at 64 Cambridge Drive and 4 Independence Drive, following years of environmental violations by the previous owner. “We need to…
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MONROE, CT — A 40-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI, reckless driving and evading after allegedly hitting a police vehicle head-on on East Maiden Lane, and hitting another vehicle on Elm Street with his silver 2017 BMW 330 on the evening of Dec. 22. At approximately 5:13 p.m., two…
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Mario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along the way, Testo’s continues to be a family operation 48 years later. The current owner, Testa’s nephew, Ralph Giacobbe, who first started working in the kitchen of his uncle’s popular restaurant in 1987, ended a brief retirement and opened a new Testo’s at 505 Main St. in Monroe with his wife, Lilly, daughter, Victoria, and son, Giovanni. Ralph’s mother, Josephine, 84, who prepared food for Testo’s with her brother, Mario, since its founding in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — John S. Traynor, president of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management Connecticut, was the keynote speaker of the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network’s 25th annual luncheon…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
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MONROE, CT — With one meet under its belt the Masuk High boys swim team turned its attention to a lengthy stretch of practice time as the Panthers dive in for regular, weekly competition. Masuk defeated visiting Newtown 92-82 on Dec. 19 and next hits the pool for a Tuesday, Jan. 7, visit to Brookfield at 4 p.m. In the season-opening win the Panthers started things out with a win in the 200 yard medley relay race and kept rolling. Brendan Kirberger won the 200 yard freestyle race in 1:54.12. Mason Eanotti took first in the 200 individual medley event…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team opened the season with a 65-53 win over visiting Trumbull on Friday. Coach Pete Szklarz said it…
Read MoreWESTPORT, CT — The Masuk High girls basketball team went on the road and battled with FCIAC foe Staples before falling 40-31 on Friday night. The…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — Christian LaBella reached the 100-point milestone with a goal and two assists in the Masuk High hockey team’s 4-4 tie with Wilton at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The South West United hockey team, combining players from Masuk High and a variety of other schools in the area, got the season…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s winter concert featured songs played by the Masuk Jazz Band, Masuk Sax…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza is proposing a $75,767,629 budget to fund Monroe’s public schools…
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MONROE, CT — A 40-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI, reckless driving and evading after allegedly hitting…
MONROE, CT — A traffic stop at the intersection of routes 111 and 25 in Trumbull turned into…
MONROE, CT — A Waterbury woman turned herself in on a warrant Monday after allegedly manipulating an elderly…
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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…