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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in an online scam, according to a complaint made on June 5. She reportedly told police she was on Facebook when a pop-up tab appeared on her screen instructing her to contact Microsoft about a security problem with her bank account. The tab gave her a phone number for Microsoft. Police said she checked her Newtown Savings Bank account and found a $500 charge she wasn’t aware of. Then she called the phone number on the tab and spoke to someone she thought…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as the 2026-27 Monroe Public Schools Teacher of the…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
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MONROE, CT — Families lining Monroe Turnpike sat in folding chairs and on beach blankets Sunday afternoon, while cheering on marchers in the town’s first Memorial Day Parade since 2019. The annual event was canceled due to rain last spring,…
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The third-seeded Masuk High boys volleyball team went to Joel Barlow of Redding and fell 3-0 (25-15, 25-18, 25-15) to the Falcons in the South-West Conference Championship match on Friday night. Nate McCauley had 11 kills and six digs. Ryan…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High girls golf team defeated Pomperaug 199-235, at Whitney Farms Golf Course, on May 24. The Panthers conclude the regular season with a record of 12-4. Masuk will compete in the South-West Conference Championships at…
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Masuk High’s tennis seasons are winding down as the postseason tournaments unfold. Singles player Katie Conley was a semi-finalist in the South-West Conference Tournament and the girls’ squad went on to win their State Tournament qualifying round match. The Panthers…
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MONROE, CT — WMNR Fine Arts Radio, an independent, public radio station based at 731 S. Main Street in Monroe, is celebrating its 40th anniversary of broadcasting classical music to listeners in Connecticut and New York, with support from members since 1982. The station primarily…
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MONROE, CT — Police issued a traffic advisory ahead of this Sunday’s Memorial Day Parade, which will begin at 2 p.m. after participants assemble on Elm Street, south of Monroe Turnpike (Route 111). The parade will travel north on Monroe Turnpike…
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BETHEL, CT — Coming off a hard-fought South-West Conference Championship game loss to Newtown, the Masuk High baseball team will strive to bounce back in the state playoffs. No. 4 seed Masuk was edged 3-2 by No. 3 Newtown when…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s boys volleyball team defeated host Newtown 3-1 (25-18, 25-22, 24-26, 25-17) in the South-West Conference Tournament semifinals on Wednesday. With the win, the No. 3 Panthers avenged two regular-season defeats to No. 2 seed Newtown,…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in an online scam, according to a complaint made on June 5. She reportedly told police she was on Facebook when a pop-up tab appeared on her screen instructing her to contact Microsoft…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament was played under a clear blue sky at the Chris Bargas…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce presents the first annual Lee Hossler Memorial Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Chris Bargas Golf…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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BROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High. The Panthers trailed just 6-4 at the half, but Simsbury pulled away and advanced to face No. 2 Cheshire in Saturday’s Championship game. Masuk had three goals from Emma Troesser, two from Charlotte Pinto and one off the stick of Bailey Bajda, who also had an assist. Troesser also caused…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — One step closer … Masuk High’s baseball team won its Class L State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday and needs just one more…
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MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its Senior Awards Night on May 28, the following is a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…