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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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MONROE, Conn. — A father and son team competed in the World’s Toughest Row and Jennie’s Pizzeria patrons celebrated the “Worlds Greatest Bartender” among the top human interest stories and features of 2025. The Sun listed hyperlinks to the lineup…
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MONROE, CT — One of the most notable news stories of 2025 was comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee’s purchase of the home of late paranormal researchers Ed and Lorraine Warren to open an airBnB. The duo also plans…
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MONROE, Conn. — Police detectives’ decades long investigation into the murder of 8-year-old Renee Freer came to a heartbreaking end in 2025, when the State’s Attorney denied an arrest warrant due to criminal laws for minors in 1977. Among other…
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OXFORD, Conn. — The road warrior Masuk High boys basketball team followed up a hard-fought 57-54 loss at FCIAC team Bridgeport Central on Monday with a 61-40 victory over host Oxford on Tuesday. Matt Boyle has been a standout offensively…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 49-year-old Monroe woman was charged with DUI after police officers found her in her black Ford Explorer, stopped partially in the east travel lane of Purdy Hill Road with the engine running, Sunday night. At approximately…
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Lorraine Louise Monson Sippin, longtime resident of Monroe, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on December 16, 2025. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Lorraine (Lorrie) will be remembered for her kindness, gentle demeanor, keen…
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MONROE, Conn. — Many residents received a voice message from a new alert system before last Friday’s snowstorm, reminding them to contact utility companies for issues such as power outages, while using 911 strictly for emergencies handled by police, firefighters…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s girls basketball team put forth a valiant effort before falling 69-44 to visiting Staples of Westport on Monday. The Panthers were within 28-21 at the half and, after falling behind by 15 points cut the…
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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…