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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future and his own place in it — a feeling shared by many of his classmates. But on Monday evening, he stood confidently at the podium during a commencement ceremony on Benedict Field as he delivered the “student remarks” to his fellow graduates, educators, family and friends. “Back then, three years felt like an eternity and I remember thinking eighth grade was so far away that the three years would never come,” Budjinski said. “And…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, showed families equipment in and outside of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe Republican Town Committee members collected nonperishable food donations for the Monroe Food Pantry outside both entrances to Stop & Shop Sunday, while…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 78-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after allegedly failing to stop for a red light at the intersection of Main Street and Victoria Drive Friday evening. At approximately 5:06 p.m., a police officer pulled over…
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MONROE, Conn. — Those who knew Debra Z. Dragonetti remember her friendly demeanor, strong work ethic and care for her community and its public schools. A devoted member of St. Jude Church, who loved her family, Dragonetti passed away on…
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MONROE, Conn. — Union Savings Bank, which has a branch at 411 Monroe Turnpike, recently donated $5,000 to the Monroe Food Pantry as part of a campaign awarding the same amount to food pantries in all of the communities the…
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Debra Z. Dragonetti, 66, wife of Joseph Dragonetti for 39 years, died on Friday, January 16, 2026 at home with her family. Born on June 6, 1959 in Louisville, Ky., daughter of the late Avio and June Zuccarini, she was…
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Masuk High’s girls basketball team followed up a hard-fought setback with a lopsided win playing on back-to-back nights. The Panthers lost 58-46 at Newtown on Thursday, whittling a 24-point deficit down to nine before falling short, then beat Harding of…
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MONROE, Conn. — Clutch, late-game free throws by Nate O’Hara lifted the Masuk boys basketball team to an exciting 60-58 win over visiting Kaynor Tech of Waterbury Friday, when the Panthers received huge contributions from many players in their second…
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SHELTON, Conn. —- As patrons of Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar dined on the main floor Thursday, business was being conducted upstairs. Entrepreneurs, company owners and professionals mingled and exchanged contact information over glasses of wine, slices of pizza and…
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MONROE, Conn. — Detectives are investigating the theft of close to $620 worth of Olaplex Hair Care products from the Big Y, 535 Monroe Turnpike, following a complaint made by the supermarket Tuesday afternoon. Police said the store’s loss prevention…
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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future and his own place in it — a feeling shared by many of his classmates. But on Monday evening, he stood confidently at the…
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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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Masuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a repeat of last year’s success. The Panthers finished runner-up to Berlin among 16 teams to score in the state competition, held at Trumbull’s Tashua Knolls Golf Course on Monday, Individually, Adriana Lupo tied for first with Daniel Hand’s Millie Gobleck with a score of 79. Alex Cecchino tied for seventh a score of 88, Abby Yeager tied for 16th with a score 94 and Emma McIntyre finished in a tie for 18th with a…
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.…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30…
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MONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical…
MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
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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…