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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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Townspeople can “leap into Mardi Gras” by attending a cocktail party fundraiser benefitting Project Warmth at the Stone Barn on Feb. 29 from 6 to 10 p.m. Masquerade fun attire is optional. Project Warmth is a town program helping Monroe…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg presented a $91.5 million budget to the Town Council Thursday, which includes more money to improve the town’s roads, maintains municipal services and advances capital projects considered to be a top priority, all while limiting the…
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An Easton man was arrested for DUI and weapons charges early Saturday morning, after a complaint of a vehicle parked in front of a home on Meadows End Road for about 15 minutes with its headlights on and the engine…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg will present a $91.5 million town budget proposal for fiscal year 2020-21 to the Town Council tonight. The plan, which includes education and municipal spending, carries a projected 2.6 percent tax increase. “This year’s proposed budget was…
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A proposal by Beaver Brook LLC to build an age 55 and older community with eight buildings and a total of 25 two-bedroom-units on a 10-acre-site at 269 Purdy Hill Road, owned by Kenneth and Priscilla Twombly, was unanimously approved by the Planning…
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The following events are happening in Monroe this week, Feb. 10 through Feb. 16. Monday, Feb. 10 4:25 p.m. Masuk Girls Varsity Ice Hockey vs. Avon-Southington-RHAM-Newington-Mills-Wethersfield,Newington Ice Arena Blue Rink 6:30 p.m. Masuk Boys Varsity Wrestling Senior Night vs. Notre-Dame…
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A Plan of Conservation and Development provides a blueprint for the future townspeople envision. Possibilities may include a streetscape with sidewalks, street lamps and benches along Main Street, the expansion of greenways or encouraging the construction of apartments to diversify…
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A Weston woman was arrested following a minor fender bender on Main Street Thursday, because the car she was driving was not equipped with an ignition interlock device, a small breathalyzer that does not allow the engine to start when…
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Robert “Bailey” Stewart’s plan to open the liquor store 574 Wine and Spirits in the former Goodwill building at 574 Monroe Turnpike has been delayed by the weather and asphalt companies closing for the season. On Thursday night, the Planning and…
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A New Hampshire man was hiking with his family in Kensington last month, when a coyote attacked his two-year-old son. Ian O’Reilly kicked the coyote, but when it kept fighting, biting him twice, he strangled it to death. While Monroe has…
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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…