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DANBURY, CT — Down 11 points in the third quarter the Masuk High boys basketball team dug deep and came away with a 61-56 win at Immaculate on Tuesday. A great team effort led to the comeback. Chris Welch had a huge steal at the end and Mitch DeBernardo hit a 3-pointer to seal the win. DeBernardo finished with 11 points, three assists, 10 rebounds and two steals. Welch had nine points and three rebounds. Stephen Sentementes scored 11 points, had six assists, six rebounds and two steals. Alex Simoulidis contributed 11 points, six assists, three rebounds and a trio of steals.…
Read MoreHARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-Monroe, spoke at Opening Day of the State House of Representatives 2025 Session Wednesday morning, sharing the story of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Bailey Bajda’s career-high 31 points lifted the Masuk High girls basketball team to a 62-55 win over visiting Immaculate of Danbury on Tuesday…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – The Monroe Lions Club has been spreading holiday cheer in the town of Monroe for over three decades. This year, an event featuring…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads was caused by a 64-year-old Trumbull man, who…
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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 — 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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DANBURY, CT — Down 11 points in the third quarter the Masuk High boys basketball team dug deep and came away with a 61-56 win at Immaculate on Tuesday. A great team effort led to the comeback. Chris Welch had a huge steal at the end and Mitch DeBernardo hit a…
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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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DANBURY, CT — Down 11 points in the third quarter the Masuk High boys basketball team dug deep and came away with a 61-56 win at Immaculate on Tuesday. A great team effort led to the comeback. Chris Welch had a huge steal at the end and Mitch DeBernardo hit a 3-pointer to seal the win. DeBernardo finished with 11 points, three assists, 10 rebounds and two steals. Welch had nine points and three rebounds. Stephen Sentementes scored 11 points, had six assists, six rebounds and two steals. Alex Simoulidis contributed 11 points, six assists, three rebounds and a trio of steals.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Bailey Bajda’s career-high 31 points lifted the Masuk High girls basketball team to a 62-55 win over visiting Immaculate of Danbury on Tuesday…
Read MoreGianno Merlonghi, a Monroe native, is excelling on the baseball field. While playing summer ball with the Westfield Starfires in the Futures League, the star center…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High basketball player Mitch DeBernardo closed out the calendar year with not only stellar play on the court, but recognition off the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — So far, so good for the Masuk High boys basketball team which, following Friday night’s 67-52 win over visiting Brookfield, has a 5-1…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe will open registration for all grade levels for the 2025-2026 school year on its…
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 — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads…
MONROE, CT — Sean Wollenberg learned of a motor vehicle crash on Purdy Hill Road, near his Teller…
MONROE, CT — A 41-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI Monday night, after police responded to 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…