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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School seniors Ryan Sokira and Lainey Grumet, who have been friends since kindergarten, share a passion for the arts. This month they will perform together in “A Chorus Line” at the Downtown Caberet Theatre in Bridgeport. After serving as a cultural hub in the region for five decades, it will be the final show before the historic theater closes its doors for good. “It is so so unfortunate that the Downtown Cabaret Theatre is closing once the show finishes production in late June,” Sokira said. “And it is also unfortunate that this is my first…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in an online scam, according to a complaint made…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as the 2026-27 Monroe Public Schools Teacher of the…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls soccer team has gone unbeaten in three consecutive matchups, defeating host Weston 2-1 on Sept. 13, blanking visiting New Milford 3-0 on Sept. 15, and posting a 1-1 tie at home against non-conference opponent…
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SHELTON, CT — Rabbi Shneur Brook, of the Chabad Jewish Community in Shelton, welcomes the public to a brief 15-minute Rosh Hashanah ceremony that includes the primary observances of the holiday. Behold, the “Shofar in the park & Tashlich service”…
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The Masuk High boys golf team dropped a match to visiting Brookfield 181-176 at Whitney Farms Golf Course on Sept. 16. A.J. Cavanaugh tied Brookfield’s Tim Whitlock for medalist honors, each scoring a 41. Brien Trimbach had a 48, A.J.…
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MONROE, CT — A developer wants to bring back a plan to build 90 detached single-family dwellings on over 106 acres at 141 and 201 Turkey Roost Road. The proposal also includes 5,570 linear feet of new roadway. Known as the…
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MONROE, CT — Frank Bent remembers a recent drive with his wife, Johanne. The couple rode along Highridge Drive and admired the American flag display — all the way from Boot Shop Lane to the end of their street. “It…
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MONROE, CT — No late-game comebacks this time. Masuk High’s football team scored early and often on the way to a 38-0 victory over visiting Notre Dame-Fairfield on Friday night. The Panthers improved to 1-1 following last week’s tough 49-43…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys soccer team bounced back from a 2-0 season-opening loss to visiting Weston on Sept. 13 with a 3-0 win at New Milford two days later. The team came out with some fire, Coach…
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MONROE, CT — It has been a great, high-scoring start for the Masuk High field hockey team. The Panthers crushed Hamden 7-0, Shelton 7-1 and Bethel 9-1 before facing their toughest competition of the year and edging visiting Newtown 3-2…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School seniors Ryan Sokira and Lainey Grumet, who have been friends since kindergarten, share a passion for the arts. This month they will perform together in “A Chorus Line” at the Downtown Caberet Theatre in Bridgeport. After serving as a cultural hub in the region…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High. The Panthers trailed just 6-4 at the half, but Simsbury pulled away and advanced to face No. 2 Cheshire in Saturday’s Championship game. Masuk had three goals from Emma Troesser, two from Charlotte Pinto and one off the stick of Bailey Bajda, who also had an assist. Troesser also caused…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — One step closer … Masuk High’s baseball team won its Class L State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday and needs just one more…
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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its Senior Awards Night on May 28, the following is a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…