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MONROE, 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 Year. The announcement was first made during the district’s End-of-Year Celebration at Tashua Knolls on Thursday, June 4th. “Susan is a fantastic selection for Monroe’s Teacher of the Year,” Kobza said. “She is a consummate professional and passionate teacher who is driven to see everyone, students and staff alike, succeed. She embodies the excellence that we embrace in the Monroe Public Schools.” The Teacher of the Year committee, composed of past honorees and building…
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. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
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MONROE, CT – Matt O’Neill and Jon Bartek star in “Whiskey & Hops” a series of short videos sponsored by 574 Wines, 574 Monroe Turnpike. O’Neill is a beer expert and Bartek is knowledgeable about whiskey. In the show’s debut, O’Neill…
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The Rev. Carl N. Smith was called home to be with his Savior on March 3, 2022, at age 66. He is survived by his wife, Thea R. Smith, and was predeceased by his first wife Barbara-Joan Smith. A life-long…
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MONROE, CT – Power has been restored to 916 homes on Garder Road after high winds toppled a tree onto power lines in a storm that left close to 1,700 Eversource customers without electricity in Monroe Saturday. Police Chief Keith White…
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MONROE, CT – High winds took down trees and wires, knocking out power to 1,699 Eversource customers in Monroe Saturday. Police Chief Keith White says the extreme weather conditions are delaying the power company’s response. “Eversource already had two full…
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MONROE, CT – Reid Kaplan, of Monroe, a children’s book author whose popular titles include “Let’s Eat Together” and “How did that Mouse Get in Our House?”, will donate 40 percent of the profits for all online sales of his books…
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MONROE, CT — It was a solid season on the whole for Masuk High’s boys basketball team — especially when you consider the new-look roster with three starters having to be replaced due to graduation from a year ago, as…
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MONROE, CT — A plan for a new standalone Dunkin’ Donuts with a drive-thru at 395 Monroe Turnpike received unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday. The restaurant will replace the location at the corner of Route 111…
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MONROE, CT – Villanova finished in first place in Monroe Parks and Recreation’s basketball league for seventh and eighth graders and the Cavaliers were crowned league champs among fifth and sixth grade teams.…
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MONROE, 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 Year. The announcement was first made during the district’s End-of-Year Celebration at Tashua Knolls on Thursday, June 4th. “Susan is a fantastic selection for…
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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. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe woman was charged with DUI following a traffic stop on Monroe Turnpike,…
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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…