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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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STRATFORD, Conn. — Masuk High’s boys swimming team defeated host Bunnell-Stratford 87-74 on Tuesday. In the first event of the meet, the 200 yard medley relay, Masuk’s three relay teams came in first, second and third — a clean Masuk…
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MONROE, Conn. — A local woman was heading north on Monroe Turnpike in her white Volkswagen Atlas Tuesday morning, when a red-shouldered hawk came into view, swooping down in an apparent effort to capture prey. She swerved to her left…
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MONROE, Conn. — Lee Hossler raised funding for the Stepney Heritage Trail and helped build the gazebo on Stepney Green, where he used to read, “Twas the Night Before Christmas” to children at the annual tree lighting. He actively recruited…
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STRATFORD, Conn. — State Sen. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, announced he is seeking reelection to the Connecticut State Senate in a press release issued Tuesday, while highlighting his record of defending local decision-making, addressing the skyrocketing cost of living, and working…
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MONROE, Conn. — Board of Education members heard from principals about their schools’ budgets, while reviewing Superintendent Joseph Kobza’s $78.55 million spending proposal for fiscal year 2026-27 Monday night. In his presentation at the previous meeting, Kobza told the board…
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MONROE, Conn. — Connecticut State Rep. Tony Scott, who announced he is running for reelection, pledges to continue fighting for working families and local communities, while addressing some of the most urgent challenges facing the state. Scott said his campaign…
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Alveta (Jordan) (Alena) Decker, longtime resident of Monroe, Conn., passed away on Jan. 1. Born on November 11, 1934, in Hollandale, Miss., Alveta was the daughter of Eddie and Willie Mae Jordan. She graduated from Leland High School in Leland,…
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BETHEL, Conn. — Masuk’s indoor track team competed against Newtown, Harding, New Milford, Stratford, Notre Dame and Bunnell high schools in the Panthers’ opening meet last Saturday. “We are so proud of every student’s performance during the meet,” Head Coach…
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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…