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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented Samantha is and that’s why they gave her so much support,” Dyson said of his department’s other members. “They respect her as a firefighter and a leader.” “I had quite a few pats on the back to be honest with you, just for seeing the potential in Samantha years ago,” he said during an interview at the firehouse at 801…
Read MoreEdith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire prevention and what to do in an emergency…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes outside for lessons in reading and writing, while…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Early voting for this year’s Presidential Election and state races is still going on with extended hours today (Tuesday) and will continue through…
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MONROE, CT — Most residents submitting written comments and calling into a remote budget hearing Thursday pleaded with town officials not to raise taxes at a time when many lost their jobs during the coronavirus pandemic — and some criticized…
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MONROE, CT — Day two of the Monroe Parks and Recreation Department’s Spring Spirit Photo Contest ended in a tie for capturing fond memories of walking on Rails to Trails and camping at Webb Mountain Park. Missy Orosz, director of…
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MONROE, CT — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza says students’ grade point averages will be calculated using grades from the first three periods of the year and distance learning in the fourth quarter will be graded in a pass/fail system.…
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The following is First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s latest update on the COVID-19 pandemic: As of yesterday evening, the State Department of Public Health is now reporting the total number of laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Monroe at 66, and a…
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MONROE, CT — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza updated Board of Education members on the budget process Monday, as they wait to see what the Board of Finance will do with the plan to fund Monroe’s public schools. Though…
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MONROE, CT — Townspeople’s voices will be heard, and read, during the Board of Finance’s budget hearing to be held remotely at 7 p.m. this Thursday. First Selectman Ken Kellogg posted instructions on how to participate on the town website. “We…
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MONROE, CT — Ryan Frate, now 5, wore a look of sheer joy on his face, while jumping into the cool water of the Wolfe Park Pool last summer. The moment is frozen in time in a family photo, which…
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MONROE, CT — Residents making homemade masks and cloth face coverings to comply with Gov. Ned Lamont’s executive order to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, now have the option of helping others in need. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says…
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MONROE, CT — When Evona Krieg, of Monroe, lost her uncle Zygmunt Paliwoda, 69, to COVID-19 on Thursday, April 2, her family had to decide how to handle the funeral arrangements amid the global pandemic. Gregory F. Doyle Funeral Home, of…
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MONROE, CT — Police officers responding to a report of thieves entering vehicles on Fairlea Drive secured the getaway car, before arresting a suspect as he tried to escape in an Uber early Saturday morning. The male juvenile from Bridgeport was charged with…
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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented Samantha is and that’s why they gave her so much…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen…
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MONROE, CT — Facing football unbeaten Bethel, one-loss Masuk High appeared to have a bit of a challenge on its hands on Friday night. No such luck for the visiting Wildcats as the Panthers cruised to a 42-0 win behind solid offense and defense. In fact, Masuk’s defense outscored Bethel with Luke Longo scoring on a fumble recovery. The Panthers jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead with quarterback Aaron Champagne scoring on a 22-yard run, Champagne completing a pass to Shane Walker for a 25-yard scoring strike and Longo returning a fumble recovery 19 yards for a TD. In…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, lost a hard-fought four-set match at No. 2 Newtown…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, defeated No. 6 New Milford 3-0 (25-18, 25-22,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swimming and diving team concluded its regular season with a 99-76 Senior Night win over New Fairfield on Oct. 15…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s football team bounced back from a 21-0 loss to Bunnell of Stratford on Oct. 4 with a convincing 42-7 triumph…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
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MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A 26-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI after crashing her gray Tesla into a…
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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…