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MONROE, CT — A 40-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI, reckless driving and evading after allegedly hitting a police vehicle head-on on East Maiden Lane, and hitting another vehicle on Elm Street with his silver 2017 BMW 330 on the evening of Dec. 22. At approximately 5:13 p.m., two officers, who reported being involved in the crash, said the BMW’s wheel well and tire were left behind as the driver took off. Police later found another vehicle in the 620-block of Elm Street with disabling damage. The driver, a 51-year-old Monroe woman, told officers the silver BMW hit her…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — With one meet under its belt the Masuk High boys swim team turned its attention to a lengthy stretch of practice time as…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Guests attending the First Selectman Rooney Foundation’s fundraising gala at Testo’s restaurant, 505 Main St., on Dec. 14 donated over 300 unwrapped toys…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team opened the season with a 65-53 win over visiting Trumbull on Friday. Coach Pete Szklarz said it…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A traffic stop at the intersection of routes 111 and 25 in Trumbull turned into arrests of four burglary suspects, who allegedly stole…
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A proposal to expand Sunday hours at Beardsley Field would allow children on Monroe’s Travel teams to play thrilling doubleheaders at the park on Cross Hill Road. But, to those living in the surrounding neighborhood, it also means hearing the…
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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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MONROE, CT — A 40-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI, reckless driving and evading after allegedly hitting a police vehicle head-on on East Maiden Lane, and hitting another vehicle on Elm Street with his silver 2017 BMW 330 on the evening of Dec. 22. At approximately 5:13 p.m., two…
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Mario Testa opened Testo’s at 920 Madison Ave. in Bridgeport in 1976, and despite a change in ownership, a brief retirement and two different locations along the way, Testo’s continues to be a family operation 48 years later. The current owner, Testa’s nephew, Ralph Giacobbe, who first started working in the kitchen of his uncle’s popular restaurant in 1987, ended a brief retirement and opened a new Testo’s at 505 Main St. in Monroe with his wife, Lilly, daughter, Victoria, and son, Giovanni. Ralph’s mother, Josephine, 84, who prepared food for Testo’s with her brother, Mario, since its founding in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Chamber of Commerce members celebrated successes of the past year, including a new and improved website, during its annual Holiday Luncheon at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes is extending the hours for its combined shoe and estate sale to Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — John S. Traynor, president of Cambridge Trust Wealth Management Connecticut, was the keynote speaker of the Fairfield County Commercial Brokers Network’s 25th annual luncheon…
Read MoreShakha Moore honed his boxing skills under the tutelage of the legendary Deacon John Harris at age 11, while growing up in South Norwalk. Harris taught…
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MONROE, CT — With one meet under its belt the Masuk High boys swim team turned its attention to a lengthy stretch of practice time as the Panthers dive in for regular, weekly competition. Masuk defeated visiting Newtown 92-82 on Dec. 19 and next hits the pool for a Tuesday, Jan. 7, visit to Brookfield at 4 p.m. In the season-opening win the Panthers started things out with a win in the 200 yard medley relay race and kept rolling. Brendan Kirberger won the 200 yard freestyle race in 1:54.12. Mason Eanotti took first in the 200 individual medley event…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys basketball team opened the season with a 65-53 win over visiting Trumbull on Friday. Coach Pete Szklarz said it…
Read MoreWESTPORT, CT — The Masuk High girls basketball team went on the road and battled with FCIAC foe Staples before falling 40-31 on Friday night. The…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — Christian LaBella reached the 100-point milestone with a goal and two assists in the Masuk High hockey team’s 4-4 tie with Wilton at…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The South West United hockey team, combining players from Masuk High and a variety of other schools in the area, got the season…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s winter concert featured songs played by the Masuk Jazz Band, Masuk Sax…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent of Schools Joseph Kobza is proposing a $75,767,629 budget to fund Monroe’s public schools…
Ruth Weiner was a child when she escaped the Holocaust with her mother after Austria fell under Nazis…
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MONROE, CT — A 40-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI, reckless driving and evading after allegedly hitting…
MONROE, CT — A traffic stop at the intersection of routes 111 and 25 in Trumbull turned into…
MONROE, CT — A Waterbury woman turned herself in on a warrant Monday after allegedly manipulating an elderly…
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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…