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MONROE, Conn. — Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle-crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route 110 on Monday evening. Police Chief Keith White said he believes the injuries were not life threatening. According to a preliminary investigation, police determined a vehicle that was heading north on Wheeler Road around 6:15 p.m. failed to stop for the stop sign and entered the intersection, before being struck by a vehicle traveling on Route 110. Then a second vehicle on 110 was hit. “A total of three drivers and three passengers were involved in the crash,” White said. “The occupants…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — It’s time for boatbuilders to hone their skills to create a winning vessel with cardboard and duct tape. Monroe Parks and Recreation’s 4th…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The words of the leaders of North America’s original 13 colonies calling for independence from the rule of the English crown came to…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC Canyon on a left curve, going off the…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 78-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after allegedly failing to stop for a red light at the intersection of Main Street and Victoria Drive Friday evening. At approximately 5:06 p.m., a police officer pulled over…
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MONROE, Conn. — Those who knew Debra Z. Dragonetti remember her friendly demeanor, strong work ethic and care for her community and its public schools. A devoted member of St. Jude Church, who loved her family, Dragonetti passed away on…
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MONROE, Conn. — Union Savings Bank, which has a branch at 411 Monroe Turnpike, recently donated $5,000 to the Monroe Food Pantry as part of a campaign awarding the same amount to food pantries in all of the communities the…
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Debra Z. Dragonetti, 66, wife of Joseph Dragonetti for 39 years, died on Friday, January 16, 2026 at home with her family. Born on June 6, 1959 in Louisville, Ky., daughter of the late Avio and June Zuccarini, she was…
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Masuk High’s girls basketball team followed up a hard-fought setback with a lopsided win playing on back-to-back nights. The Panthers lost 58-46 at Newtown on Thursday, whittling a 24-point deficit down to nine before falling short, then beat Harding of…
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MONROE, Conn. — Clutch, late-game free throws by Nate O’Hara lifted the Masuk boys basketball team to an exciting 60-58 win over visiting Kaynor Tech of Waterbury Friday, when the Panthers received huge contributions from many players in their second…
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SHELTON, Conn. —- As patrons of Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar dined on the main floor Thursday, business was being conducted upstairs. Entrepreneurs, company owners and professionals mingled and exchanged contact information over glasses of wine, slices of pizza and…
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MONROE, Conn. — Detectives are investigating the theft of close to $620 worth of Olaplex Hair Care products from the Big Y, 535 Monroe Turnpike, following a complaint made by the supermarket Tuesday afternoon. Police said the store’s loss prevention…
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MONROE, Conn. — Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle-crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route 110 on Monday evening. Police Chief Keith White said he believes the injuries were not life threatening. According to a preliminary investigation, police determined a vehicle that was heading north on Wheeler…
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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. — 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. — Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle-crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route…
MONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC…
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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…