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Booths and a stage will be set up for the annual St. Jude Italian Festival and Chief Building Official James L. Sandor will inspect the structures on Wednesday. It will be his last inspection before he retires, ending a 32-year-career of…
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A grease spill temporarily closed the Cumberland Farms store and gas station at 455 Main St. earlier Thursday morning, but First Selectman Ken Kellogg says the business reopened by 11:43 a.m. “They had a grease trap issue,” Kellogg said. “Some…
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A four-bedroom colonial-style house at 46 Grindstone Lane sold for $639,000 in July, making it the highest real estate transaction for Monroe last month. The house was sold by Anni Jakobsen to buyers Heather and Thomas Greco Jr. on July 10.…
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Police arrested an Atlanta man following a complaint of overly aggressive door-to-door salesmen selling cleaning products on Lazy Brook Road Tuesday evening. While checking the area for the salesmen, officers responding to the 5:25 p.m. call were stopped by a…
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Townspeople can crack open a lobster or cut into a juicy steak, while supporting Stepney’s volunteer firefighters on Saturday, Aug. 24. The Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 18th annual Lobster Clambake is its biggest fundraiser. “It’s a good time for friends and…
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Close to 100 fans gathered in front of a big screen in the Jockey Hollow School auditorium to watch Monroe’s own, Joe Moravsky, compete in the Baltimore City Finals for the 11th season of “American Ninja Warrior” on NBC Monday…
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Monroe man named Educator of the Game Donald M. Casey Jr. of Monroe was recently selected as Educator of the Game by the Hartford Yard Goats minor league professional baseball team. Casey was profiled on the large outfield screen at…
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Police officers stopped a black Ford Fusion driven erratically on Main Street Saturday evening. Three men with open beer cans could be seen inside the vehicle, along with what appeared to be a rifle with an extended magazine on the…
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A police officer provided a ladder to help three baby raccoons climb out of a Dumpster on Shelton Road Tuesday morning after a female caller reported the animals had gotten stuck. In a separate incident reported on Thursday, a squirrel…
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Joe Moravsky, aka The Weatherman, is an athlete known for his speed on the TV show “American Ninja Warrior,” where he solves problems on obstacle courses and uses his balance and core strength to climb, swing and jump his way…
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Kenneth Wendell Grich, 57, of Brookfield, who was a longtime Monroe resident, passed away unexpectedly at home after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport on January 13, 1967, he was the son of the late Charles and Lois (Buchanan) Grich. Kenny was a wonderful, devoted brother, uncle, and a true friend to many. His real joy was being outdoors fishing, kayaking, hunting and hiking. He is survived by his siblings, sister Nancy Censabella and her husband Pete, his brother Charlie Grich and his wife Lillian, and his sister Karen Armistead and her husband Stanley. He is also survived by nephews…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The South-West Conference’s top seeded Masuk High Panthers softball team is one win from a return to a spot in the championship game.…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — The visiting Masuk High boys volleyball team defeated Newtown 3-1 (25-22, 16-25, 25-21, 25-21) in a late-season clash on May 17. This was…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The annual Memorial Day Parade, featuring authentic World War II vehicles, cars, floats and marchers on foot, is scheduled to be held this…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Runners will lace up their sneakers to compete in the second annual M&T Bank Mile Down the Pike, to be held right before…
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Kenneth Wendell Grich, 57, of Brookfield, who was a longtime Monroe resident, passed away unexpectedly at home after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport on January 13, 1967, he was the son of the late Charles and Lois (Buchanan) Grich. Kenny was a wonderful, devoted brother, uncle, and a true…
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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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BETHEL, CT — The No. 7 seed Masuk High baseball team pushed No. 2 Bethel into extra innings, before falling 1-0 in nine frames in the South-West Conference Tournament quarterfinal matchup on Saturday. “Quinn McGuire pitched seven scoreless innings for us, allowing only three hits and striking out eight,” Coach Brian Hourigan said of the strong pitching that kept the Panthers in the game. Steve Curtin had a triple and single at the plate. Colin Hope and Quinn McGuire also had singles. Bethel broke the scoreless tie in the bottom of the ninth with a leadoff single, stolen base and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team, the top seed in the bracket, hosted and defeated No. 8 Bethel 17-6 in Thursday’s South-West Conference Tournament…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team finished its regular season with three consecutive wins, all shutouts, and carry some momentum into the postseason. Coach Brian…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two of Masuk High’s boys basketball team standouts were recognized following this past season. Sophomore Tyler Newsom earned an All State selection and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Winners of 13 of its first 14 matches the Masuk High girls golf team looks to carry its momentum into the season’s stretch…
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MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Monroe Elementary School third grade teacher Sean Serafino is the…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School senior Audrey Lesko was awarded a $5,000 Steven A. Merrihew Performing Arts…
MONROE, CT — Jennifer Palmieri, who has worked in the Monroe school system since 2006, has been chosen…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in…
MONROE, CT — Police are investigating a dumping incident that blocked the east bound lane of Bagburn Road…
MONROE, CT — Families took their children to the Monroe Police Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake Saturday…
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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…