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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30 different countries dressed up for the occasion, created colorful posters and brought authentic booth decor, as well as samples of traditional snacks and desserts. “It was a little tricky to prepare for the event this year because our schedule changed from block scheduling to eight 45-minute periods a day, which means only two FLEX sessions a week,” said Iga Leszczynska, a French teacher at Masuk. “Students are busy with sports and after-school activities, which leaves little time for regular meetings and rehearsals.”…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School seniors Ryan Sokira and Lainey Grumet, who have been friends since kindergarten, share a passion for the arts. This month…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in an online scam, according to a complaint made…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as the 2026-27 Monroe Public Schools Teacher of the…
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MONROE, CT — Should Monroe entice the YMCA to use the former Chalk Hill School, build bicycle paths along its roadways or find more ways to take advantage of its land bordering Lake Zoar? These were some of the ideas discussed…
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Editor’s note: The following is a letter the school district sent to families on Monroe public schools’ lunch program. Dear Parents/Guardians, Only our Distance Learners wishing to purchase lunch need to order online. Please note the changes for lunch pick-up…
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MONROE, CT — Firefighters responded to a call when an empty unit under renovation at High Meadows condos caught fire on Highland Drive early Thursday morning. “Police officers and firefighters helped alert and safely evacuate several senior citizens from adjoining…
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MONROE, CT — State Sen. Marilyn Moore appears to have held onto her seat in the 22nd District, which represents Bridgeport, Trumbull and a portion of Monroe. The incumbent Democrat has 19,813 votes and her closest challenger, Republican Steven Choi,…
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MONROE, CT — State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski sent The Sun a statement showing his appreciation for all of those who expressed confidence in him through their votes on Tuesday. Though Sredzinski ran unopposed, 7,423 Monroe voters supported him on the Republican…
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MONROE, CT — Newscasters ran scenarios on electoral maps for the Presidential Election late into the night Tuesday, but due to tight races in some key states the outcome is still in question. Meanwhile, votes were still being tallied in…
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Bernadette Linane Hussey, a lifelong Monroe resident who spent her later years in Rocky Mount, Va., died on Nov. 2, 2020. She was born on May 15, 1936 and went on to graduate from Harding High School and St. Vincent’s School of Nursing. Hussey was…
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MONROE, CT — Frank Dutches arrived at Monroe Elementary School an hour early to serve as a moderator for the 2020 Presidential Election Tuesday morning, and it didn’t take long to see the day’s first voters. “I was here at…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30 different countries dressed up for the occasion, created colorful posters and brought authentic booth decor, as well as samples of traditional snacks and desserts. “It was a little tricky to prepare for…
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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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BROOKFIELD, 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 the state tournament came to an end on Tuesday. The No. 5 Panthers fell 14-6 to top seed Simsbury at neutral site Brookfield High. The Panthers trailed just 6-4 at the half, but Simsbury pulled away and advanced to face No. 2 Cheshire in Saturday’s Championship game. Masuk had three goals from Emma Troesser, two from Charlotte Pinto and one off the stick of Bailey Bajda, who also had an assist. Troesser also caused…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — One step closer … Masuk High’s baseball team won its Class L State Tournament quarterfinal game on Saturday and needs just one more…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30…
MONROE, Conn. — Superintendent Joseph Kobza announced that Jockey Hollow STEM teacher Susan Russell has been selected as…
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MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
MONROE, Conn. — The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Connecticut went through Monroe late Friday…
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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…