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See all »MONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Masuk High School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 5. Students feasted on pizza and participated in a Unified Kickball competition. Throughout the spring session, Special Olympic athletes and student partners learned skills in Unified Wiffleball, cornhole, track and field and volleyball. Fourth year Head Coach Donald Casey Jr. said he was proud of all the teamwork and students supporting each other. “We have created a family type atmosphere during Unified Sports at Masuk High School,” Casey said. “Students are safe, support each other, and have…
Read MoreTown Council approves creation of Facilities Planning Committee for Monroe’s buildings
MONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Terry Rooney presented a proposal for a new Facilities Planning Committee to assess town and school building needs, and lead capital…
Read MoreThank you and congratulations for being part of the new Facilities Planning Committee. Your willingness to serve our community in this important capacity with the establishment…
Read MoreFelicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026. She was…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A Southbury driver was hospitalized Sunday night, after she was involved in a one-vehicle-crash at the intersection of routes 111 and 34 Sunday night. Police said the woman, who appeared to be in her 30s, drove her…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Stepney Fire Chief Dave Lewis is asking residents to support a $500,000 bond issue for self contained breathing apparatus for his fire company and the Stevenson Volunteer Fire Department at a Town Meeting to be held on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Congregational Church is hosting its 49th annual Strawberry Festival this weekend after a one year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Vendors’ booths are set up on the church green offering unique crafts for sale, as…
Read MoreAlicia “Lee” Ryan Faye of Stratford, 72, died on June 16, 2021 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Alicia was born in Danbury, on December 21, 1948 and grew up in Shelton, before moving to Stratford in the early 70’s.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Families listened to The Jim and Julee Duo play music from inside the gazebo on the Town Green on a sunny Friday afternoon, sat on the grass to eat ice cream, mingled with friends, and shopped for fresh…
Read MoreMonroe police officers carry the ‘Flame of Hope’ for Special Olympics Connecticut’s Torch Run
MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers completed their leg of Special Olympics Connecticut’s Torch Run on Friday, running along Route 111 behind an escort of police vehicles, on a route from Trumbull to the Monroe Police Department. A crowd from…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Thieves are still targeting Monroe neighborhoods this summer. Police always remind residents to lock their vehicles and not to leave any valuables inside. On June 11, a Nancy Drive resident told police two vehicles were entered overnight and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — DOCS Medical Group opened an urgent care center at 427 Main St. on March 1, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its doctors offered much-needed testing for residents on the Stepney side of town. Dr.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Masuk High School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 5. Students feasted on pizza and participated in a Unified Kickball competition. Throughout the spring session, Special Olympic athletes and student partners learned skills in Unified Wiffleball,…
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See all »Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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See all »MONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Masuk High School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 5. Students feasted on pizza and participated in a Unified Kickball competition. Throughout the spring session, Special Olympic athletes and student partners learned skills in Unified Wiffleball, cornhole, track and field and volleyball. Fourth year Head Coach Donald Casey Jr. said he was proud of all the teamwork and students supporting each other. “We have created a family type atmosphere during Unified Sports at Masuk High School,” Casey said. “Students are safe, support each other, and have…
Read MoreORANGE, Conn. — Unbeaten thus far, the Masuk girls golf team tested itself against some tough competition from around the state in the CIAC Spring Golf…
Read MoreMasuk baseball continued its winning ways Monday, defeating visiting Weston 6-1 behind Graham Gabriel’s complete game two hitter. Gabriel struck out 13 and allowed one unearned run.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Whether it is at the familiar Whitney Farms Golf Course or any of the other fairways or greens the Panthers visit, Masuk High…
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See all »MONROE, Conn. — First Selectman Terry Rooney presented a proposal for a new Facilities Planning Committee to assess…
MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
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See all »MONROE, Conn. — A cloudy sky and possible rain in the forecast did not keep families away from…
MONROE, Conn. — Police received several reports of unlocked vehicles that were entered in the Barn Hill and…
Obituaries
See all »Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…
Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
