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MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for days, after being evicted from a house on Elm Street turned himself in on a warrant for one count of cruelty to animals Wednesday night, according to police. Police said Monroe Animal Control responded to the house on Aug. 2 and took control of the white pit bull, which showed signs of neglect, and began the process of trying to find the evicted owner, William J. Walker, 46. Walker was last at the house on July 29, according to the report. Police…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107 year history. She was appointed to the rank…
Read MoreEdith Wheeler Memorial Library’s annual Halloween Parade marched through the building’s main lobby, down the sidewalk to Monroe Town Hall and to the police station downstairs…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire prevention and what to do in an emergency…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes outside for lessons in reading and writing, while…
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While raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association to prevent memory loss, students from two Masuk High School clubs created new memories for young families by hosting a Polar Express Adventure for children. Meghan Braiewa, a Masuk junior, organized the community…
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Here’s what’s happening in Monroe this week, Dec. 16 through Dec. 22, 2019: Monday, Dec. 16 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Holiday Gift Workshop – Snowman Bath Salts at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library 733 Monroe Tpke, Monroe All Ages. Fill a…
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Republicans will interview candidates this week to fill a vacancy on the Town Council created by Chairman Frank Lieto’s resignation to become Monroe’s new town attorney. First Selectman Ken Kellogg appointed Lieto after the tragic loss of Jeremy F. Hayden,…
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Masuk Robotics scholars video William McDonough, a technology education teacher at Masuk High School and head coach of the Masuk Robotics Team, recognized 13 students for their induction into Masuk’s chapter of the International Robotics Honors society. Among the inductees…
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A New York man allegedly swiped a clerk’s $700 iPhone 8 from the counter inside the Sunoco station at 396 Monroe Turnpike, while buying water bottles Sunday afternoon. The employee, who had been distracted while ringing up the purchase, noticed…
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A large Santa Claus decoration hangs from the roof over the front porch of the Knouse family’s home at 248 Moose Hill Road and illuminated red candy canes line the driveway leading to the ranch-style house. A wreath over one…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced the appointment of Francis Lieto as town attorney and Lieto resigned from his position as Town Council chairman to take on his new role. “With the untimely passing of Jeremy Hayden, the town’s legal affairs are…
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Periods of heavy stop-and-go traffic on routes 25 and 111 and over-development with large septic systems too close to rivers in some parts of town were among the concerns expressed by residents attending a meeting on Monroe’s Plan of Conservation and…
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Bill Field posted a photo of the owners of Home Plate Deli preparing sandwiches on the Monroe, CT Residents Facebook page with the message: “None better than Home Plate Deli. Curt and Bobby have built a business to last. Fabulous…
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Mothers walked hand-in-hand with their toddlers in the Long Hill United Methodist Church parking lot on Main Street in Trumbull for pre-k classes Friday morning. Inside, The Rev. Ed Dayton quietly worked in his office. Dayton, who recently added the role…
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MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for days, after being evicted from a house on Elm Street turned himself in on a warrant for one count of cruelty to animals Wednesday night, according to police. Police said Monroe Animal…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen…
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MONROE, CT — Facing football unbeaten Bethel, one-loss Masuk High appeared to have a bit of a challenge on its hands on Friday night. No such luck for the visiting Wildcats as the Panthers cruised to a 42-0 win behind solid offense and defense. In fact, Masuk’s defense outscored Bethel with Luke Longo scoring on a fumble recovery. The Panthers jumped out to a 21-0 halftime lead with quarterback Aaron Champagne scoring on a 22-yard run, Champagne completing a pass to Shane Walker for a 25-yard scoring strike and Longo returning a fumble recovery 19 yards for a TD. In…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, lost a hard-fought four-set match at No. 2 Newtown…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls volleyball team, the No. 3 seed in the South-West Conference Tournament, defeated No. 6 New Milford 3-0 (25-18, 25-22,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swimming and diving team concluded its regular season with a 99-76 Senior Night win over New Fairfield on Oct. 15…
Read MoreNEW MILFORD, CT — Masuk High’s football team bounced back from a 21-0 loss to Bunnell of Stratford on Oct. 4 with a convincing 42-7 triumph…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
Name: Bethany Preston Position: A speech language pathologist at Stepney Elementary School Previous District: Bethel Public Schools Grew…
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MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
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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…