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Felicia 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 born on November 20, 1932, in Fairfield, Conn. Felicia was a devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful friend whose life was centered on family, faith, and love. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard John Valus of Monroe, her parents, Joseph and Helen Wishneski of Fairfield, and her siblings, Joseph Wishneski, Barbara Wishneski Wilson, and Lawrence Wishneski. She is survived by her four children: Richard John Valus and his…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A cloudy sky and possible rain in the forecast did not keep families away from the Monroe Police Kids’ Fishing Derby at Great…
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.…
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MONROE, CT — A bagpiper performed in front of 574 Wines and Spirits Saturday, when Monroe Chamber of Commerce President Ray Giovanni and town police officers were among the guests for the store’s one year anniversary celebration. The officers were…
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MONROE, CT — Tony Scott is a diehard Chicago Cubs fan, so much so that one of his daughter’s got her first and middle names from the cross streets for Wrigley Field, Addison and Clark, and his family’s yellow lab…
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MONROE, CT — As a member of the Monroe Board of Education, Nick Kapoor buys a new pack of Paper Mate color leads mechanical pencils at the beginning of every budget season for his personal notes. “Green is for questions,…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s rate of new COVID-19 cases stabilized as Gov. Ned Lamont loosens restrictions in Connecticut. Though masks and social distancing restrictions remain in place, First Selectman Ken Kellogg said Lamont announced a significant relaxation of restrictions, which…
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Agresta resigns MONROE, CT — William “Will” Agresta resigned as planning and zoning administrator for the town on Wednesday after accepting the town planner position in North Branford. Monroe Town Planner Rick Schultz informed the Planning and Zoning Commission at…
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MONROE, CT — A presentation for a plan to build a commercial vehicle facility for a fleet of delivery vans at 10 Victoria Drive was well received by the Planning and Zoning Commission Thursday night. The site plan even had…
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MONROE — Nicholas Kapoor officially received his party’s nomination on Wednesday in his bid to run for the vacant 112th District seat in a special election on April 13. Kapoor, a Democrat, will run against Republican, Tony Scott, for the open…
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Merna Benedict Goett, died peacefully at her home in Monroe on Feb. 28, surrounded by her loving family. Merna was born to Nelson and Merna (Elliman) Bingham on St. Patrick’s Day, 1932 in Montclair, N.J. Following the tragic death of…
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Felicia 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 born on November 20, 1932, in Fairfield, Conn. Felicia was a devoted wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful friend whose life was centered…
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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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ORANGE, Conn. — Unbeaten thus far, the Masuk girls golf team tested itself against some tough competition from around the state in the CIAC Spring Golf Classic at Grassy Hill Country Club in Orange on Monday. The Panthers passed with flying colors, winning with a team score of 177. Berlin was second with a score of 181. There were 11 teams in the event. Masuk had the top golfer in Adriana Lupo, who carded a 38, and third-place finisher, Abigail Yeager with a 43. Alex Cecchino had a 46, Emma McIntyre 50 and Megan Putnam 52. All respectful comments with…
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…
Read MoreThere haven’t been any Rachele Fico sightings in this once rural Connecticut town in a long time. Since the softball pitching phenom moved on from a…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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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…
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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…