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MONROE, CT — In a clash between South-West Conference teams that call themselves the Panthers there was no doubt there would be a Panther win. Masuk High’s baseball team left little doubt it would be its squad in an 8-0…
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Kathleen “Kate” Chacho Wyant of Tijeras, N.M., passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, N.M., on April 28, 2024, while surrounded by her family and caregivers after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul J. Chacho Sr.…
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FAIRFIELD, CT — On a sleepy weekend morning, the town of Fairfield was awoken by the sounds of chatter, vibrating drumbeats, and of course, rows and rows of footsteps Saturday, which marked the 12th annual Walk a Mile in Her…
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MONROE, CT — A male Monroe passenger, 17, was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of injuries after a gray 2007 Mazda 3 crashed into a utility pole on Monroe Turnpike, just south of Crown View Drive on…
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MONROE, CT — It has been a perfect start thus far as the Masuk High girls golf team improved to 7-0. The Panthers went to Redding Country Club and shot a 224 on Monday, April 22. Barlow had a 266…
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The following is a press release from State Rep. Tony Scott’s (R-Monroe) office: HARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott (R-Monroe) and his House Republican colleagues released a plan to balance the second year of the state budget, honoring the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk softball players soaped up lines of cars, trucks and SUVs, and hosed and toweled everything off during their annual car wash fundraiser in front of Monroe Elementary School Sunday. Several people shared photos of the day…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School celebrated its diverse school community with its annual Culture Fair on Wednesday. Students showcased over 30 booths representing the countries of their heritage during all three lunch waves, when the cafeteria offered chicken shawarma,…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team won two of three contests with South-West Conference opponents this past week, one with an impressive offensive outburst and the other with patience at the plate — without the benefit of a hit…
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MONROE, CT — A Yoshino Cherry tree now stands in front of Monroe Town Hall. It was planted in memory of Rosemarie Caruso during an Arbor Day celebration Thursday morning. Monroe has now been a Tree City USA community for…
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Dona-Lyn Wales’ late father, Donald Wales, served as a coxswain in the Navy, while fighting for his country aboard the U.S.S. Rankin in the Asian Pacific during World War II. After the war, Wales father became a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10106 in his hometown of Monroe. Donald Wales went on to serve as post commander and was chairman of the town’s Memorial Day Parade. Dona-Lyn’s late mother, Evelyn, got involved it Post 10106’s Auxiliary and Dona-Lyn and her brother, Donald Jr. helped out during veterans’ events, while growing up. In the 1980s, VFW Post 10106 was…
Read MoreMONROE, C.T. — Masuk High’s boys tennis team went 7-3 in South-West Conference play this spring. The regular season concludes with a Monday, May 13 visit…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team concluded the regular season with a 5-2 win at Newtown on May 7 (the final South-West Conference match)…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As the end of the 2023-24 school year draws near, students of the Class of 2024 are finalizing their plans for life after…
Read MoreCrisis navigators perform the most critical volunteer roles at The Center for Family Justice (CFJ). They are the first people to interact with walk-in clients seeking…
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Dona-Lyn Wales’ late father, Donald Wales, served as a coxswain in the Navy, while fighting for his country aboard the U.S.S. Rankin in the Asian Pacific during World War II. After the war, Wales father became a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10106 in his hometown of Monroe.…
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Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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MONROE, CT — What a season it has been for Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team — including 10 wins in 11 conference games to earn the South-West Conference Tournaments top seed. The Panthers will play in Thursday’s quarterfinal round against the loser of Tuesday’s Brookfield-Bethel contest. Masuk defeated Weston 13-7 at home on May 7. Lilly Cameron had five goals. Bailey Bajda scored four goals, and had eight draw controls to go along with one assist. Charlotte Pinto recorded two goals. Sam Henry racked up four assists, five draw controls and forced three turnovers. In a May 9 visit to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Don’t count the Masuk High girls lacrosse team out of any game. The Panthers may have lost 12-10 to defending South-West Conference Champion…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Down to their final three outs the Masuk High Panthers rallied to defeat Newtown 7-2 at Fairfield Hills on Friday night. The Panthers…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s softball team, sparked by an early start at the plate, defeated host Newtown 7-1 on Friday. With the win the Panthers…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys tennis team has posted a 7-3 record heading into the final two matches of the regular season, most recently…
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MONROE, CT — Jennifer Palmieri, who has worked in the Monroe school system since 2006, has been chosen…
MONROE, CT — Monroe’s three elementary schools were full of excited guest readers Monday morning, marking the district’s…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School celebrated its diverse school community with its annual Culture Fair on Wednesday.…
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MONROE, CT — Families took their children to the Monroe Police Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake Saturday…
MONROE, CT — A High Ridge Drive woman noticed multiple fraudulent charges on her bank debit card, then…
MONROE, CT — A 45-year-old Shelton woman was charged with DUI Friday morning after police found her brown…
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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…