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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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OCTOBER 1, 1966 – SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kenneth Michael Tobin on September 18, 2019. He was 52 years old and a longtime resident of Monroe, Conn. He grew up…
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A woman visiting Great Hollow Lake reported seeing a duck impaled with a fishing hook and entangled with fishing line at the walking bridge at the south end of the lake on Aug. 25. Animal Control Officer Ed Risko said…
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A driver was charged with DUI after losing control of his Chevy Avalanche on Wheeler Road early Friday morning, and striking a utility pole and a house near Pamela Drive. Police said the driver, John Vlahos, 28, of 420 Moose Hill…
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Mark Abriola will ride off into the sunset on his Harley this summer after a 25-year-career as a Monroe police officer. During that time, Abriola, 63, served on the department’s domestic violence team, was a detective and worked as a hostage…
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Police identified the victim of the fatal crash on Monroe Turnpike Wednesday morning as Kenneth Tobin, 53, of 85 Lazy Brook Road in Monroe. Tobin was driving his Chevy Suburban north on Route 111 around 11 a.m., when for an…
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Town Democrats are running a diverse slate of candidates this November with the goal of winning a majority on the Town Council and flipping the treasurer’s office from red to blue. Democratic Town Committee Chair Patricia Paniccia said it is unfortunate…
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A driver died from injuries sustained in a one-vehicle-crash, after the vehicle collided with a bridge abutment on Monroe Turnpike, near Route 34 Wednesday morning. Route 111 is closed from Old Zoar Road and Cottage Street to Route 34, as…
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This story was updated. Police are performing accident reconstruction on Monroe Turnpike, near Route 34, in the aftermath of a serious one-vehicle-crash Wednesday morning. Route 111 is closed from Old Zoar Road and Cottage Street to Route 34. The…
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Aly Raisman, one of the most decorated female gymnasts of all time and an advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, will be the featured guest at The Center for Family Justice’s 22nd annual Speaking of Women luncheon, to be held at…
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Vazzy’s Osteria was jam-packed with over 100 energetic supporters of Republican municipal candidates at the party’s Fall Fundraiser Tuesday night. First Selectman Ken Kellogg, the Republican incumbent, is unchallenged this year, but the election will include a fight for party…
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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…