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See all »Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, and Mariah Carey are among the icons to grace the covers of Shape Magazine. Now Alyssa Klein, 20, of Monroe can be added to that notable list. The Masuk High School alum has been…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 45-year-old Shelton woman was charged with DUI Friday morning after police found her brown 2006 Infinity partially in the roadway on Monroe Turnpike, near Pond View Road, at 3:30 a.m. The left front tire was flat,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Townspeople will go to a single location when they cast their votes during the annual budget referendum on Tuesday, May 7. The polls will be open inside the St. Jude School gym, 707 Monroe Turnpike, from 6 a.m.…
Read MoreBeverly Carey Zwierlein, a longtime resident of Monroe, passed away on April 28, 2024 at 86. Born on April 25, 1938 in Chateaugay, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Leona Carey. Beverly was the wife of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — As conflicts erupt in the world, from fighting between Israel and the Palestinians and Russia and Ukraine to contentious elections at home, a group of more than 30 people of different faiths gathered on Stepney Green for…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT — Coming off a hard-fought 3-2 setback to host Shelton on Tuesday, the Masuk High boys volleyball team beat Bunnell on the road 3-0 on Wednesday. Against Bunnell, Masuk won three relatively close sets, 25-18, 25-19 and 25-21.…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — Masuk High’s girls golf team continued its hot start to the season. The Panthers, following a visit to Richter Park Golf Course on Wednesday, stand at 10-0. Masuk carded 190, host Immaculate 247 and Joel Barlow of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In a clash between South-West Conference teams that call themselves the Panthers there was no doubt there would be a Panther win. Masuk High’s baseball team left little doubt it would be its squad in an 8-0…
Read MoreKathleen “Kate” Chacho Wyant of Tijeras, N.M., passed away peacefully in Albuquerque, N.M., on April 28, 2024, while surrounded by her family and caregivers after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul J. Chacho Sr.…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD, CT — On a sleepy weekend morning, the town of Fairfield was awoken by the sounds of chatter, vibrating drumbeats, and of course, rows and rows of footsteps Saturday, which marked the 12th annual Walk a Mile in Her…
Read MoreKenneth Wendell Grich, 57, of Brookfield, who was a longtime Monroe resident, passed away unexpectedly at home after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport on January 13, 1967, he was the son of the late Charles and Lois (Buchanan) Grich. Kenny was a wonderful, devoted brother, uncle, and a true friend to many. His real joy was being outdoors fishing, kayaking, hunting and hiking. He is survived by his siblings, sister Nancy Censabella and her husband Pete, his brother Charlie Grich and his wife Lillian, and his sister Karen Armistead and her husband Stanley. He is also survived by nephews…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The South-West Conference’s top seeded Masuk High Panthers softball team is one win from a return to a spot in the championship game.…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — The visiting Masuk High boys volleyball team defeated Newtown 3-1 (25-22, 16-25, 25-21, 25-21) in a late-season clash on May 17. This was…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The annual Memorial Day Parade, featuring authentic World War II vehicles, cars, floats and marchers on foot, is scheduled to be held this…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Runners will lace up their sneakers to compete in the second annual M&T Bank Mile Down the Pike, to be held right before…
Read MoreKenneth Wendell Grich, 57, of Brookfield, who was a longtime Monroe resident, passed away unexpectedly at home after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport on January 13, 1967, he was the son of the late Charles and Lois (Buchanan) Grich. Kenny was a wonderful, devoted brother, uncle, and a true…
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Business
See all »Throughout history, embedded reporters have bravely immersed themselves within military units at times of war to share unique perspectives with the public. I decided to do something a little less dangerous and cover a Speed Networking event in Monroe as a participant, so The Sun’s readers can get a first-hand account of my experience. The Monroe and Greater Valley chambers of commerce teamed up with Power Network to host the 11th Annual Speed Networking event at Whitney Farms on Wednesday evening. Armed with a thick stack of business cards and a killer elevator speech, I was going in. Hi, I’m…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., whose refrigerated trucks have been delivering meat to wholesale customers for over 45 years, decided to…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — National Pizza Day is this Friday and pizza lovers who want to celebrate don’t have to go far for a slice, whether it’s…
Read MoreMONROE, CT —- Miro Motors’ plan to open a repair shop and used car sales business at Bart Center, 604 Main St., will no longer have…
Read MoreHi Paws Dog Grooming Salon officially opened at 439 Monroe Turnpike on Nov. 2 after co-owners, Andrea Bacigalupo and Chris Gonzalez of Monroe, agreed to wait…
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Sports
See all »BETHEL, CT — The No. 7 seed Masuk High baseball team pushed No. 2 Bethel into extra innings, before falling 1-0 in nine frames in the South-West Conference Tournament quarterfinal matchup on Saturday. “Quinn McGuire pitched seven scoreless innings for us, allowing only three hits and striking out eight,” Coach Brian Hourigan said of the strong pitching that kept the Panthers in the game. Steve Curtin had a triple and single at the plate. Colin Hope and Quinn McGuire also had singles. Bethel broke the scoreless tie in the bottom of the ninth with a leadoff single, stolen base and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team, the top seed in the bracket, hosted and defeated No. 8 Bethel 17-6 in Thursday’s South-West Conference Tournament…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team finished its regular season with three consecutive wins, all shutouts, and carry some momentum into the postseason. Coach Brian…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two of Masuk High’s boys basketball team standouts were recognized following this past season. Sophomore Tyler Newsom earned an All State selection and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Winners of 13 of its first 14 matches the Masuk High girls golf team looks to carry its momentum into the season’s stretch…
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See all »MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Monroe Elementary School third grade teacher Sean Serafino is the…
MONROE, CT — Masuk High School senior Audrey Lesko was awarded a $5,000 Steven A. Merrihew Performing Arts…
MONROE, CT — Jennifer Palmieri, who has worked in the Monroe school system since 2006, has been chosen…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, CT — Monroe police officers solved complex cases and responded to a wide variety of calls in…
MONROE, CT — Police are investigating a dumping incident that blocked the east bound lane of Bagburn Road…
MONROE, CT — Families took their children to the Monroe Police Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake Saturday…
Home & Garden
See all »You may not know the name, but you most likely have seen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is an…
Hummingbirds are a treat to see. They are so quick you often hear the hum before you see…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…