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Catherine 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, 1943, in Bridgeport, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Van Wagner. She grew up in Fairfield and graduated from Andrew Warde High School. Cathy found joy in life’s simple pleasures and in the time she shared with family and friends. She loved driving her red convertibles, building her extensive collection of mystery novels, traveling to auto races, and attending events at the Monroe Firehouse. She enjoyed sitting by her…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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MONROE, CT — The owner of Rob’s Auto, 256 Main St., reported an attempted burglary of his business Monday morning. Police said surveillance camera footage captured two masked men in grey hooded sweatshirts enter the parking lot at 260 Main…
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SOUTHBURY, CT — Masuk High’s boys’ golf team placed third in the Division II State championship match, at Southbury’s Silo Point Country Club, on Oct. 18. Masuk scored 331. SWC rival Pomperaug finished fourth with a 332. St. Joseph won…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School student Bhuvan Hospet, who ran an advanced coding class and an introductory coding class to raise money for the Monroe Food Pantry with his peers, reformulated his coding club ideas for Sacred Heart University…
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To the Editor: Local elections have the largest impact on our day-to-day lives and especially in our school system. The Board of Education sets policy for our school systems, takes the first pass at the school budget, and hires/fires the…
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MONROE, CT — Inland Wetlands Commissioners closed the hearing for a proposal to build 27 units of age restricted housing at 1271 Monroe Turnpike, across from Stevenson firehouse, Wednesday and directed staff to draft a letter of approval for them to vote…
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George L. Hanlon, of Winter Garden, Fla., formerly of Monroe, died Sunday, October 10, 2021. He was born in Milford and raised by his late parents Francis and Anne Lucas Hanlon. George worked for AT&T as a supervisor in Bridgeport…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg is running unopposed this municipal election, but there are competitive races among local boards and commissions. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2, and the Registrars of Voters Office released information residents will need…
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MONROE, CT — Staff members at Stepney Elementary School wore pink “Stepney Strong” T-shirts Friday, with a cancer awareness ribbon on the back, and students wore pink and navy blue. “The entire Monroe public school system is supporting Think Pink…
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Catherine 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, 1943, in Bridgeport, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank and Ruth Van Wagner. She grew up in Fairfield and graduated from…
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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. — 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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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…