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MONROE, Conn. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis earning induction into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame. When he became ill last year, Kim was touched by the outpouring of support from fellow firefighters in the town’s three companies of Stepney, Monroe and Stevenson. “The fire department is more than just a bunch of people who get together and go out and respond to calls, and help other people,” she said from the podium in the dining room of The Waterview during the annual Firefighter’s Banquet Friday. “We help each…
Read MoreJohn Brooks, 66, of Monroe, grew up on the water, whether he was fishing, boating or kayaking. Ten years ago, a close friend talked him into…
Read MoreMONROE. Conn. — With summer upon us that means, among other things here in town, that the Farmers’ Market is up and running. There have been…
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…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Masuk High’s football team survived a pair of drives inside its own 40 yard line in the final four minutes and capitalized on turnovers to come away with a dramatic 24-21 road victory on Thanksgiving Eve. Michael Epifano booted a 38…
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MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School held its annual Turkey Trot on school grounds Wednesday and the theme was, “Legs Strong, Hearts Strong, Hunter Strong.” Students raised over $5,000 for Hunter Eannotti’s family as a show of support for…
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MONROE, CT — Case rates for COVID-19 rose slightly in Monroe last week to an average of two-and-a-half new cases per day, according to First Selectman Ken Kellogg. “The number of cases and positivity rate has continued to increase throughout…
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NEWTOWN, CT — Thieves stealing a car in Monroe also have to worry about eluding police in Trumbull, Newtown, Stratford and even as far south as Fairfield and Westport. Operation Wingspan, a regional task force which also includes the FBI,…
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MONROE, CT — A revised House District map for the Connecticut General Assembly will change the makeup of the 12th District, which currently includes the town of Monroe and a portion of Newtown. “The 112th District, which I’m proud to…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members voted unanimously to accept a $10,000 donation from the Monroe Rotary Club to the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Services’ building project Monday. The money will be used toward a new training room at the facility…
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MONROE, CT — Probate Judge T.R. Rowe swore in newly elected candidates in the Council Chambers of Town Hall Monday night, from First Selectman Ken Kellogg to other town officials and members of Monroe’s boards and commissions. “Congratulations to all…
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CHESHIRE, CT — Monroe’s fourth-grade Lions football team scored first against Pomperaug in the championship game of the Shoreline Youth Football Conference’s Championship Series, played at Cheshire High School Sunday, then held on for a 7-6 victory and the title. “I’m…
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MONROE, Conn. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis earning induction into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame. When he became ill last year, Kim was touched by the outpouring of support from fellow firefighters in the town’s three companies of…
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MONROE, 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 highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
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…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15 Camp, one of the nation’s premier development programs for elite young players. DeSanto is one of just 24 goalies in the entire country selected for the 2011 birth year — and the only goalie from Connecticut to receive the honor. This achievement places her among some of the most promising young goaltenders in the country and positions her on the radar for future USA Hockey opportunities, including international tournament consideration and the Women’s National…
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…
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…
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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. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis…
MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…