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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 — Jace McGee stole home on a passed ball, scoring the winning run as Berchem Moses nipped Wells Fargo Associates 7-6 in Monroe Little League AAA action. The play capped off a late game comeback by Berchem Moses. Coach…
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MONROE, CT — A study by Covid ActNow lists Connecticut as one of only four states categorized as “on track to contain COVID,” according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s update on the pandemic, issued Friday. “This is in stark contrast to…
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BRIDGEPORT, CT — Anne McGee’s selfless dedication to clients impacted by trauma and abuse did not go unnoticed by her peers at The Center for Family Justice. The domestic violence adult victims’ advocate was recognized as the center’s 2020 Carol Roberto Employee…
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MONROE, CT — Fireworks may have sparked a large brushfire that injured three firefighters and stopped Metro-North trains in late June. As Independence Day approaches this weekend, Monroe Fire Marshall William B. Davin and First Selectman Ken Kellogg are sharing…
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MONROE, CT — The Town of Monroe Tax Collector’s Office encourages taxpayers to take advantage of its available online payment platform to view and pay their bills during this time of increased social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the…
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MONROE, CT — Town department supervisors, police officers, public works and highway employees agreed to concessions to make up for a $300,000 budget cut meant to keep taxes flat amid a Covid-19 pandemic that is wreaking havoc on local economies…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Town Hall Offices, Library, Highway Department, Monroe Food Pantry and the Senior Center will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2020 in observance of Independence Day. The Garder Road Landfill will be closed Friday and Saturday…
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education members approved over $1.2 million worth of cuts to balance their budget for fiscal year 2020-21 at a special meeting Monday night, but more work needs to be done. Concessions made by teachers and…
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The following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: Case totals reported by the State Department of Public Health New cases in the past seven days: 4 Total cases: 113 MONROE, CT — This week, Governor Lamont announced that…
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MONROE, CT — A crowd of over 40 people erupted into cheers when Nick Kapoor and First Selectman Ken Kellogg raised the rainbow flag up the pole in front of Town Hall Friday morning. “This flag raising today is another…
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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…