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See all »DANBURY, 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 MoreCrash hospitalizes Monroe teen, victim loses over $4,000 to Facebook Marketplace scam
MONROE, CT — A male Monroe passenger, 17, was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center for treatment of injuries after a gray 2007 Mazda 3 crashed into a utility pole on Monroe Turnpike, just south of Crown View Drive on…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — It has been a perfect start thus far as the Masuk High girls golf team improved to 7-0. The Panthers went to Redding Country Club and shot a 224 on Monday, April 22. Barlow had a 266…
Read MoreThe following is a press release from State Rep. Tony Scott’s (R-Monroe) office: HARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott (R-Monroe) and his House Republican colleagues released a plan to balance the second year of the state budget, honoring the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk softball players soaped up lines of cars, trucks and SUVs, and hosed and toweled everything off during their annual car wash fundraiser in front of Monroe Elementary School Sunday. Several people shared photos of the day…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High School celebrated its diverse school community with its annual Culture Fair on Wednesday. Students showcased over 30 booths representing the countries of their heritage during all three lunch waves, when the cafeteria offered chicken shawarma,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s baseball team won two of three contests with South-West Conference opponents this past week, one with an impressive offensive outburst and the other with patience at the plate — without the benefit of a hit…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Members of American Legion Sippin-Winspur Post 176 placed miniature American flags at veterans’ gravesites in every cemetery in town Saturday morning. Victor Yanosy, commander of Post 176, said it was Armed Forces Day, a time to honor veterans from all branches of the U.S. armed services. “This is for those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” he said, while standing beside a pile of flags in the bed of his pickup truck, parked at St. John’s Cemetery on Moose Hill Road. “This is for them.” Yanosy told his group of volunteers they were going to go to East…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A public works crew paved a stretch of Wheeler Road Friday morning. A dump truck fed asphalt into a paver, laying a fresh…
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 — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th, received his party’s unanimous nomination in his bid to seek a third consecutive term during the Republican Party…
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 — Members of American Legion Sippin-Winspur Post 176 placed miniature American flags at veterans’ gravesites in every cemetery in town Saturday morning. Victor Yanosy, commander of Post 176, said it was Armed Forces Day, a time to honor veterans from all branches of the U.S. armed services. “This…
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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 »MONROE, 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 senior Ben Londono was the male recipient for Masuk High CIAC Scholar/Athlete Award. He will be attending Northwestern in the fall. Newsom averaged 20 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two blocks per game. Both players were captains of the team this year. “These two are terrific players, leaders and hard workers. They led us this year to a successful season as we dealt with illness and injury. In the SWC Tournament, we earned…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, C.T. — Masuk High’s boys tennis team went 7-3 in South-West Conference play this spring. The regular season concludes with a Monday, May 13 visit…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls tennis team concluded the regular season with a 5-2 win at Newtown on May 7 (the final South-West Conference match)…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — What a season it has been for Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team — including 10 wins in 11 conference games to earn the…
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Education
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…