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See all »Peppercorn Lease is a clue to finding the site of Monroe Center’s first burial ground
MONROE, Conn. — Kevin Daly remembers his school bus driving past the historic Bailey House at 150 Old Tannery Road in the 1970s, when he was a student at Chalk Hill Middle School. A single headstone in the backyard caught his eye. “I got chills up my spine that someone could be buried in someone’s backyard,” Daly, the historian for the Monroe Historical Society told his audience during a lecture in the Ehler’s Room of Edith Wheeler Memorial Library last Thursday evening. The headstone of Abel Sanford, who was born on April 15, 1837 and died on February 29, 1892…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis earning induction into the Connecticut Firefighters Hall of…
Read MoreJohn Brooks, 66, of Monroe, grew up on the water, whether he was fishing, boating or kayaking. Ten years ago, a close friend talked him into…
Read MoreMONROE. Conn. — With summer upon us that means, among other things here in town, that the Farmers’ Market is up and running. There have been…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Drivers can expect lane closers and some delays on roads where drainage work is being done today through Friday, April 30. Drainage work is being done on North Hillside Lane, from Sunset Drive to a cul de…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT —A major five-year grant from the Elizabeth M. Pfriem Foundation will allow The Center for Family Justice to expand its award-winning summer camp and mentoring program for children and teens who have experienced the trauma of domestic and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A steady rain came down Thursday afternoon, but Masuk High School seniors Matthew Hull, Mike Aiello, Ryan Cammarano and Joey Nizzardo did not cancel their interview. A little water never bothered the stars of the varsity boys swim…
Read MoreCatherine Mucherino will be remembered for her selflessness, infectious laugh, lighthearted spirit
Catherine A. Mucherino, 64, died peacefully in her sleep on April 15, 2021 after a courageous battle with her health. She was the daughter of the late Anthony and Jennie Orfino and wife of the late Albert Ramalho. She is…
Read MoreMichele Bernstein, of Monroe, died on March 31, 2021, at age 68. Michele was born on October 16, 1952, to Anita and Harold Bernstein. She had recently moved to Monroe from Brownsville, Texas, to be closer to her daughter Margo…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe Travel Baseball’s lineup has yet to cool off this spring. On Saturday, Monroe 12u batters lit up the Shelton Siege 10-4 in a home victory at Beardsley Field. Steven Curtin got things going in the first…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Residents will vote on a $93 million town budget proposal with a 2.48 tax rate increase when they go to the polls for the referendum on Tuesday, May 4. An executive order from Gov. Ned Lamont has…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will expand its hours by 20-percent, staying open longer on evenings and Saturdays. The new schedule goes into effect this Monday. “Of course, please remember that social distancing and mask requirements remain, regardless…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Kevin Daly remembers his school bus driving past the historic Bailey House at 150 Old Tannery Road in the 1970s, when he was a student at Chalk Hill Middle School. A single headstone in the backyard caught his eye. “I got chills up my spine that someone…
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Business
See all »MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
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. — 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…
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Sports
See all »MONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15 Camp, one of the nation’s premier development programs for elite young players. DeSanto is one of just 24 goalies in the entire country selected for the 2011 birth year — and the only goalie from Connecticut to receive the honor. This achievement places her among some of the most promising young goaltenders in the country and positions her on the radar for future USA Hockey opportunities, including international tournament consideration and the Women’s National…
Read MoreMonroe youth, coach games put a wrap on spring soccer; discount now to register for fall
MONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
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…
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…
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See all »MONROE, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
Public Safety
See all »MONROE, Conn. — Kim Cassia and her late husband, Dennis, have both served as local firefighters, with Dennis…
MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
Obituaries
See all »Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…