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MONROE, Conn. — Robert Butler, of Scout Troop 62, led fellow members of his troop in building and installing kiosks at the start of the walking trail at Wolfe Park and along the trail around Great Hollow Lake for his Eagle Project, which is meant to inform park visitors about invasive plants and how to help prevent the spread into natural areas. The kiosks have boot scrapers that walkers can use to remove soil and seeds from their shoes before starting their walk on the trail. Removing seeds from shoe soles keeps the seeds from being tracked along the trail…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30 different countries dressed up for the occasion, created…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Rotary Club of Monroe members will collect new pairs of socks during their “Soctober” event this month, “when no one should have cold feet.” Donations of new men’s, women’s and children’s socks will benefit two Bridgeport nonprofits, Homes for…
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MONROE — First Selectman Ken Kellogg’s update on the COVID-19 pandemic showed there were two new positive cases in town over the past week. Since the pandemic began, Monroe has had a total of 155 cases. “While the state’s overall…
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MONROE, CT — A small crowd gathered in front of the gazebo on the green outside Town Hall for Think Pink Monroe’s second annual Think Pink Palooza Thursday evening, a breast cancer awareness event live streamed on Facebook. It was…
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MONROE, CT — Residents attending a public information meeting on a proposal for a 170-foot cell tower on town property behind the former Chalk Hill School Wednesday, asked questions about test balloon locations, public health, and suggested alternative sites. But…
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Marilyn Moore Age: 71 Address: 666 Cleveland Avenue, Bridgeport Party: Democrat Running for: Senator of the 22nd District, representing all of Trumbull and parts of Bridgeport and Monroe. Occupation: Retired non-profit Executive Director Government Experience: Three term state senator Education:…
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Steve Choi Age: 38 Address: Trumbull Party: Republican Running for: Senator of the 22nd District, representing all of Trumbull and parts of Bridgeport and Monroe. Occupation: Works in his family business, KBC Electronics in Milford, which supplies electrical components to automakers…
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Stephen Dincher Age: 35 Address: Trumbull Party: Independent Party Running for: Senator of the 22nd District, representing all of Trumbull and parts of Bridgeport and Monroe. Occupation: Optometric Physician Education: Doctorate Government experience: Political newcomer Family: Married Contact: No response…
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State Sen. Marilyn Moore, D-22nd, of Bridgeport, is seeking another two-year-term in a three-way-race that includes challengers Steve Choi, a Republican, and Stephen Dincher, an Independent Party candidate. Moore answered questions posed by CT New Junkie, “a Connecticut news site that…
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MONROE, Conn. — Robert Butler, of Scout Troop 62, led fellow members of his troop in building and installing kiosks at the start of the walking trail at Wolfe Park and along the trail around Great Hollow Lake for his Eagle Project, which is meant to inform park visitors about…
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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…