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MONROE, CT — Everything is clicking for the Masuk High boys volleyball team thus far. Through their first four matches — all on home court — the Panthers are unbeaten. They handled visiting Darien 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 24-26, 25-12) on Saturday. Dan Ferris had 21 kills and 13 digs; and Nathan Kurkoski registered 39 assists, 10 digs and 2 aces. Masuk had won its previous three in the minimum three sets, beating St. Joseph of Trumbull April 5, New Milford April 7 and Pomperaug of Soutbury on April 9. Against St. Joes, Coach Dan Nyitrai’s squad won 25-6, 25-11, 25-13. Michael Majersky logged…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A project to install lights at crosswalks on Pepper Street and Cutlers Farm Road got underway this week to improve safety along that…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Wheeler Road man allegedly threatened to sic his dogs on a female Monroe Tax Collector’s Office employee Monday afternoon, during a phone…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe’s highway crews clear snow from town roads, allowing access for emergency vehicles, residents making their daily commutes, and for bus drivers safely…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Organizers of Masuk High School’s Post Prom, an annual party held after prom in a safe environment at the school, still need volunteers…
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Smoke detectors alerted homeowners of a fire at their colonial-style house at 626 Wheeler Road around 4:30 Saturday morning and one of them dialed 911. Firefighters managed to contain the fire to the basement. “There was smoke damage throughout the…
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Verizon, which recently relocated to a new building at 464 Main St., is hosting a weekend celebration with deals on cellphones and upgrades, a bounce house, a dunk tank and a giveaway of 100 free backpacks filled with school…
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Animal Control Officer Ed Risko says two dogs were barking at a black bear that had climbed a tree in a yard on Stanley Road Wednesday night. Two sisters grabbed flashlights and went outside to see what got their pets…
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The canopy from large trees on the town green shields visitors of the Monroe Farmers’ Market from the sun on hot Friday afternoons and they can cool off with ice cream sundaes and cones from the Walnut Beach Creamery truck.…
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Wind from an afternoon thunderstorm downed trees all over town, blocking some roads and falling onto wires. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says up to 3,000 homes lost power at one point. According to Eversource Energy’s outage map, that number was…
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Monroe’s youth is enjoying their summer vacations, but school will be back in session before they know it. Masuk High School’s 2018-19 fourth quarter honor roll offers a look back at the top performing students of last year. Congratulations to…
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Police officers close roads to collect data following serious car crashes, causing long traffic delays. But a new laser scanner will allow them to process accident scenes more quickly by producing a three-dimensional image of the scene that is so accurate,…
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State officials say the roundabout at the corner of routes 110 and 111 solved problems at one of Monroe’s worst intersections. One year later, some residents agree, while others complain about drivers failing to yield for traffic and the high…
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EASTON — Police identified the victim, who lost his life in a fatal crash on Route 59 Sunday, as Andy Rivera, 36, of Redding. “We mourn with the families affected by this tragic accident, and once again thank all the…
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Monroe SUN is a “bluegrass, rockabilly” band based in Nashville, Tenn., while The Monroe Sun is a new hyperlocal news site for Monroe, Conn. I can’t sing (and shouldn’t ever try), but I can cover the people, places and events that…
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MONROE, CT — Everything is clicking for the Masuk High boys volleyball team thus far. Through their first four matches — all on home court — the Panthers are unbeaten. They handled visiting Darien 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 24-26, 25-12) on Saturday. Dan Ferris had 21 kills and 13 digs; and…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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MONROE, CT — Everything is clicking for the Masuk High boys volleyball team thus far. Through their first four matches — all on home court — the Panthers are unbeaten. They handled visiting Darien 3-1 (25-23, 25-19, 24-26, 25-12) on Saturday. Dan Ferris had 21 kills and 13 digs; and Nathan Kurkoski registered 39 assists, 10 digs and 2 aces. Masuk had won its previous three in the minimum three sets, beating St. Joseph of Trumbull April 5, New Milford April 7 and Pomperaug of Soutbury on April 9. Against St. Joes, Coach Dan Nyitrai’s squad won 25-6, 25-11, 25-13. Michael Majersky logged…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a Class L State Championship in 2024, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team is looking to repeat and contend for a South-West…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A late, tie-breaking goal propelled the Masuk High boys lacrosse team to an exciting 7-6 season-opening win over visiting Newington on Saturday. A.J.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Hopes are high for success on the Masuk baseball diamond this spring. “We have the goal of qualifying for our league and state…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High volleyball fans should be very familiar with the new head coach of the boys program. Daniel Nyitrai was Masuk’s assistant boys…
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MONROE, CT — Organizers of Masuk High School’s Post Prom, an annual party held after prom in a…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza created a priority list of things he wants to bring back most…
MONROE, CT — The Board of Finance is holding a budget workshop at Monroe Town Hall at 6…
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MONROE, CT — A project to install lights at crosswalks on Pepper Street and Cutlers Farm Road got…
MONROE, CT — A Wheeler Road man allegedly threatened to sic his dogs on a female Monroe Tax…
MONROE, CT — As a news reporter, I’ve written about police officers for the past three decades, but…
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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…