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John and Carol Babina worked at WHUS, the radio station at the University of Connecticut in the early 1960s, and their love of radio led to a 57-year-marriage, the birth of one son and to many new radio stations and stronger signals throughout the state. The Shelton couple, who had lived in Monroe for decades and played key roles in the founding of WMNR Fine Arts Radio, which was originally housed inside Masuk High School, was recently inducted into the Connecticut Broadcasters Association Hall of Fame. John, now 80, joined his college radio station in 1961 and Carol, 79, arrived…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are investigating the theft of a Norwalk man’s 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat after it was recovered in Bridgeport, totally stripped of its…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A new 7,500-square-foot general store will be built at 685 Main St., on the site of the former hot dog stand near Northbrook…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Monroe Assessor Justin Feldman says Vision Government Solutions is in the process of mailing out notices to property owners, informing them of their…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Off duty Monroe police officers refilled patrons’ glasses of water, while assisting the waitstaff at Jennie’s Pizzeria during their annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser for…
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MONROE, CT — Men are stepping up to make a stand against domestic and sexual violence by participating in The Center for Family Justice’s virtual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event Thursday. “Every year we usually congregate at the…
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MONROE, CT — The 2020 FBLA Spring State Leadership Conference, originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at Naugatuck Community College in Waterbury, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 threat. Although the conference was cancelled, Future Business Leaders of America members across…
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MONROE, CT — A fire in the welding area of Northeast Laser at 246 Main St. was already extinguished when firefighters arrived on the scene Monday afternoon, according to Fire Marshal William B. Davin. Davin praised the quick actions of…
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MONROE, CT — A local man was charged with DUI following a two-vehicle-accident on Monroe Turnpike Saturday evening. Sanjit Basak-Smith, 27, of 607 Main St. in Monroe, was charged with operating under the influence and following too close with an…
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MONROE, CT — Cold cuts, toppings and an assortment of cheeses will collide and mustard and mayo will surely be spilled, as some of the most popular sandwiches go toe-to-toe in Munch Madness, an online tournament playing out on Facebook.…
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MONROE, CT — The coronavirus pandemic has led to increased demand at the Monroe Food Pantry and to losses of revenue for small businesses. The Monroe, CT Residents Facebook page is running a promotion to boost sales for local businesses and…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says the latest Connecticut Department of Public Health report shows 72 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID- 19 in Monroe, of which five residents tragically lost their lives. However, all of the news is not bad,…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members unanimously approved a low interest program for taxpayers who are late with payments at a special meeting Wednesday. It lowers the annual interest rate for delinquent taxes from 18 to three percent. Gov. Ned Lamont…
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MONROE, CT — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza sent letters to parents Friday, explaining the pass-fail grading system that will be used for Masuk High and Jockey Hollow Middle schools in the fourth quarter. Educators had to come up…
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MONROE, CT — Missy Orosz, director of parks and recreation, announced the winning entries in days three and four of the Spring Spirit Photo Contest. Today is the last day to submit photos showing a fond memory from an Arts…
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John and Carol Babina worked at WHUS, the radio station at the University of Connecticut in the early 1960s, and their love of radio led to a 57-year-marriage, the birth of one son and to many new radio stations and stronger signals throughout the state. The Shelton couple, who had…
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MONROE, CT — A new 7,500-square-foot general store will be built at 685 Main St., on the site of the former hot dog stand near Northbrook Condominiums. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the site plan application with conditions during its meeting Thursday night. A representative for the applicant, Calito Development Group, could not reveal the name of the store that is coming, but described it as being similar to a Dollar General store, adding his client is experienced with that business. The one-acre-lot was changed from a Residential Farming zone to a Business-1 zone a few months ago,…
Read MoreDecades ago, families descended upon Family Shoes at Chuck’s Corner, 150 Main St. in Monroe, before the new school year as shoppers bought shoes and sneakers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Capital Spirits, which began with two stores in Hartford, added a third location at 575 Monroe Turnpike this year. It is owned and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Takumi Ramen & Grill, 435 Main St., offers a variety of noodle dishes with chicken, beef and seafood, as well as meals prepared…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town…
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MONROE, CT — Three leaders of Masuk High School’s elite softball program signed national letters of intent to continue playing the sport in college during a ceremony inside the school library Wednesday afternoon. Julia Bacoulis will go to Florida Gulf Coast University, Alyssa Castillo will play at the University of Bridgeport, and Sofia Lieto has committed to play at Providence College. Athletic Director Brian Hourigan, who is also the boys head baseball coach, recalled seeing these young athletes honing their swings in the batting cages and working out over the summer, on days off, before and after practice. “This is…
Read MoreSuccess the first time around is no guarantee it will happen again. Monroe Lions Head Coach Matthew Duffy’s fifth-grade youth football team had learned that valuable…
Read MoreThe Masuk High girls swimming and diving team placed eighth, with 266 points, in the Class M State Championships. Masuk had a team record-setting performance from…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High football team went to Weston and delivered a 56-6 win on Friday. With the victory the Panthers improved to 7-1.…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls volleyball and girls soccer teams were eliminated from the Class LL State playoffs on Thursday, ending strong seasons for these teams. On the…
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MONROE, CT – This weekend, Masuk drama students performed the play “You’re Only Young Once”, written by Glenn…
MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School fourth-graders sang patriotic songs for veterans visiting their school on Veterans Day…
MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School Principal Leigh Metcalf Ances shared photos from her school’s Veterans Day…
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MONROE, CT — Police are investigating the theft of a Norwalk man’s 2020 Dodge Charger Hellcat after it…
MONROE, CT — Off duty Monroe police officers refilled patrons’ glasses of water, while assisting the waitstaff at…
MONROE, CT — A town-owned vehicle reported stolen from outside the Monroe Senior Center, 235 Cutlers Farm Road,…
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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…