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MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being involved in a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Wheeler Road and Thompson Street Sunday morning. At approximately 8:34 a.m., police said the Monroe man was riding south on Wheeler Road on a 2014 Harley-Davidson before crossing the center line and entering the north bound lane for an unknown reason. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old Shelton man, who was driving on Thompson Street in his 2018 Toyota Tacoma, turned right onto Wheeler Road and headed north. He later told officers he stopped when he…
Read MoreCatherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 82-years-old. Born November 25,…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Shak’s Boxing and Fitness, 600 Main St. in Monroe, has been nominated as one of the top five locally owned gyms in Fairfield…
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MONROE, CT – Masuk’s Post Prom party encourages student safety in a substance-free environment at the high school, offering entertainment, decorating, food and prizes. It is organized by the Masuk Parent-Teacher Club, which also raises funds to make it happen.…
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MONROE, CT — Elaine Organek spent her life helping others, whether it was through church groups at St. Jude Parish, serving as an EMS volunteer, working as a nurse or finding new homes for clients in her role as a Realtor.…
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MONROE, CT — A year of strong grand list growth and declining debt, a rebounding undesignated fund balance and an upgraded bond rating puts the town in a favorable position as the Town Council’s review of First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s $30.7…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys swim team followed up a 96-80 loss to visiting Brookfield on Feb. 15 with an 88-68 road win over New Fairfield to end the regular season, on Feb. 22. The Panthers recorded numerous best…
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MONROE, CT — Danbury police tracked a stolen Nissan Rogue to Monroe on Feb. 24, where town officers made a traffic stop on Main Street and arrested the driver. An 18-year-old Danbury woman was charged with first-degree larceny and risk…
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MONROE, CT – Monroe Playground Foundation members hope a generous donation from the Monroe Lions Club will inspire others to donate at a time when supply chain issues and a scarcity of materials brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic drove…
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MONROE, CT — Board of Education members voted unanimously to suspend three policies requiring students to wear masks in school from Feb. 28 through June 30, though some remain divided over how effective cloth masks are in preventing the spread…
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MONROE, CT — A large crowd filed into the Council Chambers of Monroe Town Hall Friday afternoon, in a show of support for the town’s new police chief. Keith White, a 27-year-veteran of the department who rose through the ranks,…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being involved in a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Wheeler Road and Thompson Street Sunday morning. At approximately 8:34 a.m., police said the Monroe man was riding south on Wheeler Road on…
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MONROE, Conn. — Home redesigns, outgrowing collections and changes in interests can lead to the accumulation of high quality furniture, kitchenware, decorations, sports equipment and antiques. A tag sale allows owners to get something back, and a townwide tag sale could be a dream for bargain hunters. Monroe is planning a townwide tag sale featuring 82 vendors at 78 locations, including an artisan walk with small cottage businesses and crafters selling their wares. Everyone will be open for business from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 18 (rain date July 19), however, some may choose to host their tag…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on…
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…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
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 tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe man was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with injuries after being…
MONROE, Conn. — Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle-crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route…
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Catherine E. Thomas, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her…
Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…