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MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when he visited Great Hollow Lake Saturday. Police said he went to the park around 5 p.m. and stayed for about an hour. Soon after leaving, he noticed his wallet was missing from the center console of his vehicle. The wallet contained his driver’s license and credit cards. Later that evening, he received a message from Chase Bank about an attempted $743 purchase at a Walmart in Norwalk. While speaking to credit card representatives, he also learned of another attempted charge for a…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney declared Nov. 1 to be Diwali Day in Monroe, while giving a proclamation on the Monroe Town Hall green…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
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MONROE, CT — Board of Finance Chairman Michael Manjos expects the town to have a challenging budget year amid the ending of grants, increases in school children, contractual obligations and a difficult insurance market. However, he also touts Monroe’s strong…
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MONROE, CT — The Masuk Music Parents Association (MMPA) is hosting its 36th annual Music and Meatballs in the Masuk High School cafeteria this Saturday, from 6 to 9 p.m. Those who attend will dine on ziti and meatballs, garlic…
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SHELTON, CT — Nick Kondub scored six goals — a double hat-trick — as the Masuk High hockey team toppled the Joel Barlow-Weston-Abbott Tech (JBWA) co-op 7-0 in the Division III State Tournament’s first round at the Rinks at Shelton…
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Two Masuk High School Robotics teams emerged from the regional competition at Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport to advance to world competition in Dallas this April. Team 4478E is competing in the VEX Robotics World Championship for the second year…
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MONROE, CT — Inland Wetlands commissioners asked staff to draft a resolution of approval for The Ridge at Monroe’s application to add six more homes on its 14.9-acre property on Monroe Turnpike. The resolution will be discussed and voted on…
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MONROE, CT — A developer proposing to build Sun Valley Glen, a nine-unit cluster housing community at 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike, has yet to make a formal presentation to the Inland Wetlands Commission to obtain a wetlands permit, but…
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MONROE, CT — The PTOs of the town’s three elementary schools got together to celebrate the Monroe’s diverse community with the 2nd Annual International Festival in the Masuk High School cafeteria on Friday, Feb. 23. Families put together a beautiful…
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On Thursday, February 29, 2024, Edward “Ed” Paul Brady Jr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 84. Ed was born in Manhattan on May 10, 1939 to Edward Paul Brady Sr. and Eileen (Nichols) Brady. He…
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MONROE, CT — Led by Brendan Kirberger’s two team record-setting swims and another first-place finish by Keller Hall, the Masuk High boys swim and dive team placed fourth in the South-West Conference Championships. The swim events were hosted by the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team’s return to the competitive hardwood was a successful one. The No. 6 Panthers defeated No. 11 New Canaan 40-32 in a defensive-minded Class L State Tournament second-round contest on Friday night. Grace…
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MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when he visited Great Hollow Lake Saturday. Police said he went to the park around 5 p.m. and stayed for about an hour. Soon after leaving, he noticed his wallet was missing from…
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MONROE, CT — Shoppers welcomed the new Aldi supermarket to town with open arms Thursday morning, filling the parking lot in the upper level of Town Line Plaza, 205 Monroe Turnpike, and joining the long line of people anxiously waiting for the manager to open its doors. Some parked in the Panera Bread parking lot on the lower level and walked up the sidewalk to shop and the steady stream of traffic going in and out of the driveway seemed endless. Public officials welcomed store staff. The Monroe Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony with First Selectman Terry…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer plans to build a new 7,500-square-foot retail building at 685 Main St., near Northbrook Condominiums. A hot dog stand that used…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Whether its a mouthwatering cut of New York Strip, fresh seafood dishes, a specialty pizza, Chicken tikka masala, burritos or a juicy burger…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreEsli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen…
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WESTON, CT — The Masuk High girls swimming and diving team had some standout performances in the South-West Conference Championships. The Panthers came in fifth as a team with a score of 232. Pomperaug of Southbury was first with a score of 562. The swim events were held at Weston Middle School on Saturday after the diving finals took place at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. The swim portion of the championships traditionally takes place at Masuk’s pool, but had to be relocated due to a mechanical issue with the pool. Masuk’s swimmers practiced at Shelton Community Center and…
Read MoreEditor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher of the Year. She was among the 5K…
Read MoreMasuk High’s Carly Jordan captured the South-West Conference diving title with a score of 336.35 at New Fairfield High on Oct. 30. Her placement contributed to…
Read MoreDANBURY, CT — The No. 26 Masuk High boys soccer team defeated host and No. 7 Abbott Tech of Danbury 1-0 in the Class L State…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The No. 14 Masuk High girls soccer team got by No. 19 and visiting Ledyard 1-0 in the opening round of the Class…
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Editor’s Note: The author, Lisa Martinsky, is a teacher at Stepney Elementary School and a former Monroe Teacher…
MONROE, CT — Stepney firefighters recently visited Stepney Elementary School for Fire Prevention Month, teaching children about fire…
MONROE, CT — A stone outdoor classroom behind Fawn Hollow Elementary School allows teachers to take their classes…
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MONROE, CT — A 52-year-old resident told police someone stole his wallet from his unlocked Acura MDX when…
MONROE, CT — A man accused of leaving his dog behind, most likely without food and water for…
MONROE, CT — Samantha Kearney recently became the first female officer in the Stepney Volunteer Fire Department’s 107…
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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…