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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future and his own place in it — a feeling shared by many of his classmates. But on Monday evening, he stood confidently at the podium during a commencement ceremony on Benedict Field as he delivered the “student remarks” to his fellow graduates, educators, family and friends. “Back then, three years felt like an eternity and I remember thinking eighth grade was so far away that the three years would never come,” Budjinski said. “And…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, showed families equipment in and outside of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe Republican Town Committee members collected nonperishable food donations for the Monroe Food Pantry outside both entrances to Stop & Shop Sunday, while…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Parks and Recreation Department is running its Letters to Santa program, offering Community Float Night, a Ski and Snowboard Club, and a youth basketball league, which has a job opening. For information or to register,…
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MONROE, Conn. — Sushi lovers dining at J1 Sushi & Japanese Kitchen can feast on a wide variety of fresh rolls and special rolls like the American Dream. The restaurant also serves other Asian dishes, including General Tso’s Chicken and…
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MONROE, Conn. — Scouting America Troop 203, Monroe-Trumbull, is selling wreaths for the troop on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. through the weekend of Dec. 6 and 7. They will set up in front of Monroe…
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MONROE, Conn. — Failing brakes may have caused the rollover accident on Turkey Roost Road, near Cahill Road, on Nov. 23. The driver, an 18-year-old Monroe man, did not report any injuries. Firefighters, who posted photos on the Monroe Volunteer…
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MONROE, Conn. — Stepney Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary President Kari Dyson called the fire company’s toy drive, which concluded at Awesome Toys & Gifts, 464 Main St., on Sunday, Nov. 23, “a tremendous success.” “While we didn’t quite reach our…
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MONROE, Conn. — Whenever natural disasters and pandemics strike, a group of citizens assist police officers and other first responders. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members can be seen operating emergency shelters, assisting at clinics, conducting traffic, and participating in…
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NEWTOWN, Conn. — Clinging to postseason playoff hopes, Masuk High’s football team put forth a solid effort but fell 34-13 to host Newtown the night before Thanksgiving. Masuk finished the season with a record of 5-5 and Newtown improved to…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s newly elected town officials took their oaths of office from Probate Judge T.R. Rowe during a swearing in ceremony in the Council Chambers of Town Hall Monday evening. First Selectman Terry Rooney, who won a second…
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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future and his own place in it — a feeling shared by many of his classmates. But on Monday evening, he stood confidently at the…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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Masuk 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 repeat of last year’s success. The Panthers finished runner-up to Berlin among 16 teams to score in the state competition, held at Trumbull’s Tashua Knolls Golf Course on Monday, Individually, Adriana Lupo tied for first with Daniel Hand’s Millie Gobleck with a score of 79. Alex Cecchino tied for seventh a score of 88, Abby Yeager tied for 16th with a score 94 and Emma McIntyre finished in a tie for 18th with 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…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30…
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MONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical…
MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…