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See all »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…
Read MoreA bear sow and her cubs are getting bolder in their search for food, entering garages, porches and houses. Animal Control Officer Ed Risko, whose been monitoring the animals, warns the sow will get a kill order if this continues,…
Read MoreWeeds are being pulled Saturday to clean up the appearance of the traffic circle at the intersection of routes 110 and 111 following complaints from residents about its appearance. On Wednesday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation’s Commissioner’s Office apologized for…
Read MoreA Cross Bow Lane man filed an identity theft complaint Tuesday after his credit card statement showed someone had fraudulently used his card to buy $1,000 worth of clothing in West Virginia on July 31. Could not Escape responsibility A…
Read MoreParents can see their child’s bus schedule, download back to school forms, handle registration requirements for new students and track their child’s class schedule, grades and attendance with the click of a mouse. Superintendent Jack Zamary said the capabilities of…
Read MoreChildren walked around Wolfe Park with balloons, plastic firefighter helmets and toy police badges during Monroe’s Night at the Park Tuesday, as families met the town’s first responders. Fire engines, an ambulance and police vehicles were on display, police dogs…
Read MoreComplaints about the outgrowth of weeds in the traffic circle at the intersection of routes 110 and 111 were heard and the Connecticut Department of Transportation promises to spruce up the circle and traffic islands. “I just heard back from…
Read MoreK-9 officers John McAulay and Jeffrey Loomis put on a show with their dogs, Murphy and Riggs, and Officer Michael Panza dons the bite suit, during a demonstration at Monroe’s Night at the Park. The dogs search for evidence, sniff…
Read MoreGolfers still have time to form foursomes and more sponsors are welcome for the Masuk Football Golf Outing to be played at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Saturday, Aug. 10. Proceeds will defray the cost of running Masuk High School’s…
Read MoreSmall trees and other plantings adorn the traffic islands and rotary at the intersection of routes 110 and 111, but this summer the landscaping has been overrun with weeds. Several people commenting on the Monroe CT Residents Facebook page complained…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, received his party’s unanimous nomination in his bid to seek a third consecutive term during the Republican Party Convention at Monroe Town Hall Thursday evening. Ryan Condon, chairman of the Monroe Republican Town Committee, made the motion to nominate Scott. Ryan recalled a recent town event where he said politicians could usually be found shaking hands and participating in photo ops. “But Tony wasn’t posing for pictures,” Condon said. “He was taking the opportunity to ask the chiefs of Monroe’s EMS, fire and police what he could do for them at the…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in 2022 and 2023, from arresting a woman selling…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, received his party’s unanimous nomination in his bid to seek a third consecutive term during the Republican Party Convention at Monroe Town Hall Thursday evening. Ryan Condon, chairman of the Monroe Republican Town Committee, made the motion to nominate Scott. Ryan recalled…
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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, C.T. — Masuk High’s boys tennis team went 7-3 in South-West Conference play this spring. The regular season concludes with a Monday, May 13 visit to Trumbull at 3:30 p.m. Recent Masuk win results are as follows: April 29 at Immaculate in Danbury (7-0 win): Singles: Kevin Bailie (IHS) vs. Aryan Sharma (Masuk) 0-6, 1-6; Charlie Doran (IHS) vs. Anish Sharma (M) 0-6, 0-6; Marco Dias (IHS) vs. Evan Boyle 0-6, 0-6; Gonzalo T. Martin (IHS) vs. Sawyer Judge (M) 3-6, 6-1, 5-10. Doubles: Collin Lowthert & Antonio Guerrero (IHS) vs. Kyan Milo & Matthew Colberg (M) 2-6, 0-6.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team concluded the regular season with a 5-2 win at Newtown on May 7 (the final South-West Conference match)…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — What a season it has been for Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team — including 10 wins in 11 conference games to earn the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Don’t count the Masuk High girls lacrosse team out of any game. The Panthers may have lost 12-10 to defending South-West Conference Champion…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Down to their final three outs the Masuk High Panthers rallied to defeat Newtown 7-2 at Fairfield Hills on Friday night. The Panthers…
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See all »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…
Public Safety
See all »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…
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…