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BROOKFIELD, 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 the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High. The Panthers trailed just 6-4 at the half, but Simsbury pulled away and advanced to face No. 2 Cheshire in Saturday’s Championship game. Masuk had three goals from Emma Troesser, two from Charlotte Pinto and one off the stick of Bailey Bajda, who also had an assist. Troesser also caused…
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. — 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. — Masuk High School celebrated its Senior Awards Night on May 28, the following is a listing of the award winners. Business Education Outstanding…
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MONROE, CT — Blight can pose health risks, as well as being unsightly, from dilapidated buildings and piles of garbage to overgrown grass and weeds attracting rodents. The situation can be frustrating for neighbors, as well as property owners who feel…
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MONROE, CT — There is a new coach at the helm to guide Masuk High boys’ soccer team. But yet a familiar face with seven-year varsity assistant and junior varsity head coach Brendan Cavanaugh succeeding Antonio Viscuso. “I’ve been with these kids from…
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MONROE, CT — During the past couple of years, graduation, injuries, and the 2020 coronavirus-altered season has left the Masuk High girls’ soccer team in a bit of a rebuilding mode. “With COVID still being an issue this year we’re hoping to complete…
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MONROE, CT — A Maryanne Drive man reported his gray 2013 Toyota 4Runner stolen Tuesday morning. Police said the owner parked his Toyota in his driveway around 11 p.m. the night before and the theft occurred sometime overnight. The vehicle…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says rising case rates for COVID-19 over the past two weeks brought Monroe back to the red category on the Connecticut Department of Public Health’s color coded map. Red is the highest alert.…
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MONROE, CT — A local man received a phone call from someone claiming to be from Eversource, telling him he owed the utility company a total of $784 on his account. Using a payment app, police said the man made…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney Baptist Church welcomes residents struggling to make ends meet to its Salt and Light Food Pantry, which is open every Saturday from 11 a.m. until noon. “Our pantry has maintained a regular pace of clients throughout,” said…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk High boys’ golf team won its first match of its first fall season, defeating Joel Barlow of Redding 167-203 at Whitney Farms Golf Course, on Sept. 2. John McIntyre and Colin Abbott both shot a 40,…
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BROOKFIELD, 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 the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High.…
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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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BROOKFIELD, 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 the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High. The Panthers trailed just 6-4 at the half, but Simsbury pulled away and advanced to face No. 2 Cheshire in Saturday’s Championship game. Masuk had three goals from Emma Troesser, two from Charlotte Pinto and one off the stick of Bailey Bajda, who also had an assist. Troesser also caused…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — One step closer … Masuk High’s baseball team won its Class L State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday and needs just one more…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its Senior Awards Night on May 28, the following is a…
MONROE, Conn. — The Facilities Planning Committee decided to follow First Selectman Terry Rooney’s recommendation to focus on…
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MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
MONROE, Conn. — A 52-year-old Monroe woman was charged with DUI following a traffic stop on Monroe Turnpike,…
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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…