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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning. “There were no injuries and no damage to the home on the property,” Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said. “The barn is a total loss as it was fully engulfed on arrival. There are no hydrants in that neighborhood, so tanker trucks from Monroe and Newtown shuttled multiple loads of water to the scene.” The fire call came in just after 10 a.m. Catalano said 20 volunteer firefighters from Stepney, Monroe and Stevenson operated…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election,…
Read MoreTo the Editor, The passage of Monroe’s budget is good news. Our schools avoided a setback, and the voters of this town made it clear that…
Read MoreDear Editor, Wow … On voter turnout (plus 21 percent), on percentage of yes votes (plus 60 percent) and on level of energy (Richter scale 8.5!).…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe has a food pantry to provide groceries to residents in need and Project Warmth to assist them with utilities, especially in the cold winter months, but some hardships don’t neatly fall under the umbrella of these…
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The Masuk Panthers started off the season with an exciting first meet, ultimately falling 96-80 at Weston on Friday. Masuk had some strong performances in the competition. In the 200 Medley Relay, Masuk took first place with a time of…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s girls basketball team defeated visiting Foran of Milford 46-23 in its season opener on Tuesday, then fell 65-31 at home to Greenwich on Friday night. In the win, the Panthers got 12 points each from…
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MONROE, Conn. — “Extreme sun glare” led to a four-vehicle-crash in the 70-block of Main Street (Route 25) early Monday morning, which sent one driver to Bridgeport Hospital with injuries. At approximately 7:47 a.m., police said a 60-year-old Easton man…
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MONROE. Conn. — Harmony Grange welcomes the public to its Christmas Party this Friday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. The Grange Hall is located at 103 Hurd Ave. Guests can eat, relax, mingle and listen to Christmas carols, while meeting…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s young boys basketball team is ready for game action and developing as the season unfolds. The Panthers are led by senior forward and captain Saijon Gavin. With graduation having claimed much of last year’s roster,…
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MONROE, CT — When a small crowd gathered on the Monroe Town Green to light the menorah Wednesday, thoughts of the tragic mass shooting that took place during a celebration of Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, which claimed…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s boys swim team will start its season with a visit to South-West Conference foe Weston this Friday at 4 p.m. The team has experience in a variety of events and will look to be competitive…
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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning. “There were no injuries and no damage to the home on the property,” Monroe Fire Chief Kevin Catalano said. “The barn is a total…
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Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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BETHEL, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently traveled to Bethel to compete against Bethel, Whisconier and Dover middle schools in its first meet of the year. Several Lions placed in the top five in their events, on a day with five first place finishes. “We are so proud of every student on our team,” said Donald Casey Jr., who is in his fourth year as Jockey Hollow’s coach. “Each student tried their best and established personal records in their events. Overall, a superb effort by the entire team.” Below are the top five performers…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Teamwork and a sense of community were on full display this spring in the gyms of Monroe’s elementary schools. Stepney, Fawn Hollow and…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team followed up a 10-7 loss to host Pomperaug on April 24 with a pair of convincing wins, 16-2 at Bassick on Monday…
Read MoreMasuk High’s boys volleyball team had a three-match winning streak in late April and carries an 8-5 record into the month of May. Recent match results:…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road,…
MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
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Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21,…