Police arrested two brothers for the theft of six cartons of cigarettes, valued at $628, from Walgreens pharmacy on Monroe Turnpike last year. Daquan Morris, 26, was arrested on Feb. 15 and his brother Garfield Morris, 28, of North Avenue…
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See all »A man bought a plate of eggs for his dog at Home Plate Deli on July 20, while his loyal friend waited patiently in the car for its breakfast. The food and a morning drive is part of their daily…
Read MoreIf only a genie could grant entrepreneurs’ wishes of landing new clients, increasing brand awareness and growing their bottom line to six and seven figures. Through her consulting practice, Kim Kasparian promises to do just that, while finding peace in…
Read MoreThough voters approved a town budget with a tax increase just below one percent last May, First Selectman Ken Kellogg still feels the same challenges many other municipal leaders do when it comes to keeping property taxes in check. State…
Read MoreEdith Wheeler Memorial Library’s plan for a new Makerspace, coffee lounge and a revitalized teen space for its building at 733 Monroe Turnpike received a boost from a $93,000 donation from the Monroe Lions Club and Friends of the Library. Library…
Read MoreAn explicit photo of an ex A Trumbull man allegedly took an explicit photo of someone he had been dating, while the victim was asleep at their residence in Monroe, and released it. The 31-year-old Trumbull man turned himself in…
Read MoreAs the threat of the Wicked Witch of the West looms, Dorothy will embark on her journey back home to Kansas with the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Man and the Scarecrow by her side. The classic story will play out…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT —Kathy Maiolo, who was recently named chairperson of the Center for Family Justice’s board of directors, plans to build upon the community support and engagement the nonprofit has already won for its mission to break the cycle of abuse…
Read MoreWhen I was a local editor of Monroe Patch people often called begging me to take down stories on their DUI arrests. “I’m a good person,” some argued. I had no reason to believe otherwise, but the policy was to…
Read MoreJan Larsen was serving as a generator operator and mechanic in the Army during a tour with the DaNang Signal Company, part the the 37th Signal Battalion, in Vietnam, when he heard the news of U.S. astronauts landing on the…
Read MoreThe following is a press release from State Rep. Tony Scott’s (R-Monroe) office: HARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott (R-Monroe) and his House Republican colleagues released a plan to balance the second year of the state budget, honoring the fiscal guardrails, focusing on affordability, pursuing structural spending reforms, and supplying funding in critical areas such as local education to help prevent more pressure on local property taxpayers, according to Scott. House Republicans, led by State Rep. Vincent Candelora began developing their plan to balance the budget after the Democratic Party-controlled Appropriations Committee decided against adjusting the $25.9 billion budget…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk softball players soaped up lines of cars, trucks and SUVs, and hosed and toweled everything off during their annual car wash fundraiser…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School celebrated its diverse school community with its annual Culture Fair on Wednesday. Students showcased over 30 booths representing the countries…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team won two of three contests with South-West Conference opponents this past week, one with an impressive offensive outburst and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Yoshino Cherry tree now stands in front of Monroe Town Hall. It was planted in memory of Rosemarie Caruso during an Arbor…
Read MoreThe following is a press release from State Rep. Tony Scott’s (R-Monroe) office: HARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott (R-Monroe) and his House Republican colleagues released a plan to balance the second year of the state budget, honoring the fiscal guardrails, focusing on affordability, pursuing structural spending reforms, and…
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Business
See all »Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team toppled visiting Fairfield Ludlowe 12-3 in a nonconference clash on Saturday. Lilly Cameron scored five times, Sam Henry had four goals and Jill Killcullen, Charlotte Pinto and Bailey Bajda also hit the net. Henry recorded three assists and Pinto had two assists. Devon Kreiner and Abby Troesser both had four ground ball scoops and Bajda and Pinto both had three ground balls. Emma Troesser, Henry and Sammy Sullivan each had two grounders. Henry had four draw controls and Bajda had three draw controls. Henry caused three turnovers and Kreiner and Cameron both…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Julia Bacoulis ended a back-and-forth battle with visiting North Branford by slugging a walk-off home run as the Masuk High softball team earned…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team had quite a week, following up a 6-5 overtime win at New Fairfield on April 20 with an…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With six wins in eight matches it’s been a nice start to the season for the Masuk High boys volleyball team. “Especially with…
Read MoreREDDING, CT — The Masuk High girls golf team continued its winning ways at Redding Country Club on Monday. The Panthers shot a 224, Brookfield scored…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High School celebrated its diverse school community with its annual Culture Fair on Wednesday.…
MONROE, CT — Reality Check, a popular financial simulation, will put Masuk High School’s personal finance students to…
MONROE, CT — Three- and four-year-olds are welcome to enroll in Monroe Public Schools’ Early Childhood Intervention Center…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A 27-year-old Trumbull man reportedly lost control of his blue 1986 Ford Mustang while heading…
MONROE, CT — Monroe police released new information to the public on the Renee Freer murder case Thursday…
MONROE, CT — Three men and a male juvenile were charged for allegedly assaulting two teenagers on Harmony…
Home & Garden
See all »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…