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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, Conn. — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza sent a message to parents and staff today assuring them plans for distance learning are already underway in anticipation of extended school closings due to the coronavirus outbreak. On Sunday, Gov.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Edith Wheeler Memorial Library closed public access to its building to avoid large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. However, one-on-one AARP tax assistance appointments will continue to take place for those who have an appointment scheduled. Library…
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MONROE, Conn. — A wireless company wants to construct a 170-foot telecommunications tower on town-owned property behind the Chalk Hill building. First Selectman Ken Kellogg said it would replace AT&T’s existing cell on wheels unit, which has been at Fawn…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe Congregational Church’s Senior Pilgrim Fellowship, a youth group with high school students from Masuk and surrounding towns, picked up trash from around Great Hollow Lake up to the soccer fields at Wolfe Park Sunday afternoon. The…
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MONROE, Conn. — The coronavirus pandemic caused the sudden closing of Monroe’s public schools this week, which may have left many working parents feeling flat footed on how to care for their children during the day. The Monroe Sun asked…
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MONROE, Conn. — Families staying home to avoid exposure to the coronavirus now have a handy list of town restaurants who deliver. The Monroe, CT Residents Facebook page added a section to its Monroe Business-Restaurant Directory to provide social distancing options.…
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MONROE, Conn. — On the heels of the closings of Monroe’s public schools to limit the spread of the coronavirus, the Town Council held an emergency meeting Friday to pass a resolution granting the first selectman authority to execute, amend and terminate…
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MONROE, Conn. — School closings from coronavirus will leave some working parents scrambling to find someone to watch their kids during the day. Some elderly residents, who are in a more vulnerable group to COVID-19, may be hesitant to leave…
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MONROE — Local merchants were gearing up for Monroe Business Appreciation Day this Saturday, but now that the town’s schools are closed and officials are encouraging social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus, the event will be rescheduled.…
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MONROE, Conn. — At a time of a coronavirus outbreak and financial uncertainty, Town Council Chairwoman Enid Lipeles recommended approving First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s $31.9 million municipal budget proposal, which holds the spending increase for town services to 0.6 percent, as…
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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…