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MONROE, 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 of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented Samantha is and that’s why they gave her so much support,” Dyson said of his department’s other members. “They respect her as a firefighter and a leader.” “I had quite a few pats on the back to be honest with you, just for seeing the potential in Samantha years ago,” he said during an interview at the firehouse at 801…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Early voting for this year’s Presidential Election and state races is still going on with extended hours today (Tuesday) and will continue through…
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Town Treasurer Patrick O’Hara, a Republican with a long history in Monroe politics, faces a challenge from Democrat, Christa DeLeo, an active volunteer in the community. Outside of the Town Council, it is the only contested race in this November’s…
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Name: Patrick O’Hara Age: 55 Address: 282 Shelton Road Party: Republican Running for: Town treasurer Occupation: Farmer and owner of O’Hara’s Nurseries in Monroe. Experience: Incumbent town treasurer, Board of Finance member 2017 to 2019, former chairman of the Planning…
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Name: Christa DeLeo Age: 42 Address: 9 Blueberry Lane Party: Democrat Running for: Treasurer Occupation: Community Volunteer Education: Lauralton Hall Class of 1995, studied at Randolph College. Experience: Political newcomer. Background: Over the past 12 years DeLeo dedicated many volunteer…
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Teenagers dished out ziti, meatballs and bread at a serving station inside the Rexford House dining room at Monroe Congregational Church, and Nina Gagnon stirred a pot of tomato sauce next to a bowl of meatballs in the kitchen Friday…
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A woman told police she saw a naked man sitting in a gray Cadillac and honking at other vehicles in the area of Lovers Lane and Elm Street around 12:27 p.m. Thursday. Police went on to arrest a 40-year-old Kimberly…
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Frank Connelly, interim finance director for Monroe public schools, told the Board of Education the projected shortfall for special education was reduced from $307,000 to $91,000 at the board’s meeting Monday. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jack Zamary also told the…
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A miniature golf fundraiser in support of the Friends of the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is set for Sunday, Nov. 3. A fun-filled 18-hole course will be erected inside the library building. The course will thread through both floors of…
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Superintendent Dr. Jack Zamary honored the Monroe Rotary Club with the Exemplary People Award for its consistent support of Monroe public schools during the Board of Education meeting on Monday. Rotary Club President Katie Bailey and secretary Steve Vavrek, a…
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The Monroe Lions eight-graders exploded to a 24-0 lead over the Torrington Warriors in the first half of last Sunday’s game at Wolfe Park, then held on for a 38-21 win, snapping a two game losing streak. Head Coach Joe…
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On Sept. 24, a Bart Road woman reported finding animal scat in her yard almost every morning. An officer identified the scat as belonging to a red fox, but a camera would make it a positive I.D. Monroe Animal Control…
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MONROE, 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 of lieutenant by Darren Dyson, the fire company’s new chief. “Everybody sees how talented Samantha is and that’s why they gave her so much…
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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 — 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…
MONROE, CT — A 26-year-old Trumbull woman was charged with DUI after crashing her gray Tesla into a…
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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…