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See all »MONROE, CT — A large crowd flocked to opening day of St. Peter’s Grace Episcopal Church’s annual Apple Festival Saturday, eating hot dogs and burgers off the grill, apple crisps, kettle corn and other fare, while shopping in vendors’ tents that covered the green at the corner of Monroe Turnpike and Fan Hill Road. Paintings of sea life and cityscapes were among the many works by local artist Amy Valiante. At another tent, Claudia S. Farkas’ business Connecticut House Drawings were on display. A wide variety of merchandise offered something for everyone from handmade jewelry to unique clothing. The Save…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With the new cell phone policy going into effect for the 2024-2025 school year, Masuk High School students are hit with a shockwave…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team rolled to a 97-74 win over visiting Stratford in the season opener Thursday. The Panthers sealed…
Read MoreMonroe Police: Speeding driver tells officer he’s taking someone to the hospital, but …
MONROE, CT — A 21-year-old Shelton man told a police officer he was speeding and passing vehicles on Route 110, because he was trying to take…
Read MoreMONROE, CT – Devastating flooding in Monroe damaged roads, homes and businesses. The next of many steps in the flood recovery process got underway last Friday.…
Read MoreTown Council approval of contractor green lights Pepper Street reconstruction project
Town Council members unanimously approved Grasso Companies LLC’s $4.7 million bid to be the contractor for the Pepper Street reconstruction project. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says it is a state project, so 90 percent of the cost will be paid…
Read MoreDomestic abusers killed 23 women, children, and some men, in the past year. A display inside Monroe Congregational Church honored each one during The Center for Family Justice’s annual Domestic Violence Awareness Vigil Wednesday evening. One box near the alter…
Read MorePolice and firefighters responded to a call of a wire that fell from a utility pole at the corner of Shelton Road and Moose Hill Road at 10:40 a.m. David York, a Stevenson firefighter, said it is a main wire.…
Read MoreBears are involved in a feeding frenzy, while trying to pack on pounds for their long winter sleep. As a result, Monroe Animal Control is receiving more sightings as hibernation draws closer. The feeding frenzy is called hyperphagia, a period of…
Read MoreA battle of two undefeated third-grade football teams was played at Southington High School Sunday, and it was the Monroe Lions who left with their perfect record intact. The Lions won in a shootout, 54-30, to improve to 6-0. Monroe’s offensive…
Read MoreA comedy show fundraiser with Treehouse Comedy Productions (Laffs for Loot) at Vazzy’s Cucina in Shelton Saturday, Oct. 26, will raise money for the Monroe Women’s Club. Headlining comedian Joe DeVito and comedian Gene Trifilo will perform in the show. The…
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Read MoreTown Treasurer Patrick O’Hara, the Republican incumbent, is avoiding a debate with his Democratic Party challenger’s campaign chairman, who criticized him over the name of his Facebook page, “Patrick O’Hara for Monroe Town Treasurer – re-elect,” because O’Hara was not…
Read MoreA Knollwood Street resident reported three cars parked at the late ghost hunter Lorraine Warren’s house and a group of people walking around the property Sunday evening. The property also houses the Warren Occult Museum, which was closed. Two people…
Read MoreIan Hockley, a father who lost his six-year-old son Dylan in the Sandy Hook School shooting seven years ago, started the nonprofit, Dylan’s Wings of Change. The organization’s Wingman program develops social and emotional skills in children through team building…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A large crowd flocked to opening day of St. Peter’s Grace Episcopal Church’s annual Apple Festival Saturday, eating hot dogs and burgers off the grill, apple crisps, kettle corn and other fare, while shopping in vendors’ tents that covered the green at the corner of Monroe Turnpike…
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Business
See all »This story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for businesses affected by the devastating flash-flooding that hit southwestern Connecticut last weekend, as they pledged to continue working to secure long-term federal funding to support the towns in the region as they rebuild from what has been described as a “thousand-year storm.” “Today we are announcing a $5 million grant program, which will provide up to $25,000 per affected business,” said Daniel O’Keefe, commissioner of the Department of Economic and Community Development, during a…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two young women waited in their cars since 10:30 p.m. Tuesday night, so they could be among the first 100 guests in line…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Dunkin’ Donuts is offering free coffee for a year for the first 100 guests in line at its new location, starting at 9…
Read MoreKathryn Derekhovych earned a Master’s degree in art in Ukraine, before working in the beauty industry after emigrating to the U.S. in 2013. Derekhovych is now…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team rolled to a 97-74 win over visiting Stratford in the season opener Thursday. The Panthers sealed the team win and exhibitioned the final two events. The team had 16 qualify for the South-West Conference Championships and eight more for the State Championships. “They’re happy. They got the win. It’s a good way to start the season,” Masuk Coach Emily DeMace said. Masuk began the meet with a win in the 200 yard medley relay event as the team of Lena Savkovic, Lucia Morales, Abby Kirberger and Izzy Murzinska finished in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team features a young lineup as the Panthers rebuild this fall. Masuk opened the season with a 4-0 loss…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A combination of returning swimmers and some impressive newcomers will look to carry the Masuk High girls swim and dive team to a…
Read MoreMONROE, C.T. — Given the number of experienced and skilled returnees and what unfolded in preseason Coach Katy Kreiner has confidence her Masuk High girls soccer…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s cross country teams are getting ready to take on the competition this fall. Jen Nyquist takes over as the new head…
Read MoreEducation
See all »MONROE, CT — With the new cell phone policy going into effect for the 2024-2025 school year, Masuk…
Name: Sarah Kochanski Position: Kindergarten teacher at Fawn Hollow Previous District: Westport Grew Up In: Dedham, Mass. Education:…
Name: Kelly Milone Position: Special Education Masuk and STEM Previous District: Bridgeport Grew Up In: Monroe Education: SCSU…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — A 21-year-old Shelton man told a police officer he was speeding and passing vehicles on…
MONROE, CT — Detectives are working with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service in an effort to stop the…
MONROE, CT — The 23rd annual CT United Ride, the state’s largest 9/11 tribute featuring hundreds of motorcycles,…
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…