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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. — A preview menu gives customers at drive-thrus an idea of what they want to order before seeing the menu board, keeping the line moving at fast food restaurants. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a text…
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MONROE, Conn. — Here’s what’s scheduled in town this week, March 9 – 15, 2020: Monday, March 9 8 p.m. Town Council Meeting in Town Council Chambers 7 Fan Hill Rd, Monroe Tuesday, March 10 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Stay…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 24-year-old Monroe man was rendered unresponsive after smoking marijuana with a friend, while parked at the entrance to Webb Mountain Park on Old Fish House Road on Feb. 14, and police later discovered the cause for…
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MONROE, Conn. — Children slid down inflatable slides in the Stepney Elementary School gymnasium and jumped around in the bounce houses, while others played games, made crafts and had their faces painted in the hallways during the 11th annual Stepney…
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MONROE, Conn. — Acting Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza appears to be moving forward with a plan to relocate the alternative education program from Tollgate Plaza on Main Street to the back of the building at Masuk High School. During…
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MONROE, Conn. — Police arrested a second suspect in the theft of thousands of dollars from the Henny Penny convenience store on Roosevelt Drive Wednesday. Lance Peters, 33, of 15 Argonne Terrace in Seymour, turned himself in on a warrant…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe Little League wants to expand its Sunday hours at Beardsley Field on Cross Hill Road to accommodate its growing Travel League, but during the season, neighboring homeowners want a break from the noise and parking for…
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HARTFORD, Conn. — Monroe police officers are part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Tactical Diversion Squad, whose investigation led to the arrest and conviction of a New Haven man for distributing drugs, including fentanyl pills. John H. Durham, U. S.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Does Monroe need an economic development director, whose full time job is attracting desirable businesses to the town’s commercial centers? That was one topic of discussion at a Town Council budget workshop Wednesday night. Councilman Jason Maur…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Church Street resident was cleaning off a gas grill after supper Wednesday, Feb. 26, when the pet owner heard something from the tree line. The family dog, which was loose in the yard, yelped. Animal Control…
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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…