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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…
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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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Steve Choi, of Trumbull, the Republican candidate for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District, is challenging incumbent Democrat, Marilyn Moore, in a three-way-race that includes Independent Party candidate Stephen Dincher. Choi answered questions posed by The Monroe Sun, so voters know where…
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Stephen Dincher, of Trumbull, an Independent Party candidate for Connecticut’s 22nd Senatorial District, is challenging incumbent Democrat, Marilyn Moore, in a three-way-race that include Republican, Steve Choi. Dincher answered questions posed by CT New Junkie, “a Connecticut news site that understands…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg shared news with the Town Council on a wide variety of topics at its meeting Tuesday night, from updates on supplies for the Monroe Food Pantry and grant awards for town programs, to…
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MONROE, CT — Think Pink Monroe is hosting a small kickoff ceremony at the gazebo in front of Town Hall this Thursday, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. The event will also be live streamed on the Think Pink Monroe Facebook page.…
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MONROE, CT — Bernard Prushko Sr. operated a gas station at 536 Monroe Turnpike since 1968, but the building has been closed. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says it is now under corporate ownership, which plans to reopen it as a…
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TEQUESTA, Fla. — Michael David Singer, 71, a former resident of Trumbull and Monroe, died peacefully September 26, 2020, surrounded by his family in his home. He was born April 21, 1949, in Bridgeport, the son of Sol and Charlotte…
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MONROE, CT — Stop & Shop announced a new pickup location at its store at 470 Monroe Turnpike. Shoppers will be able to place an order at stopandshop.com or on the Stop & Shop® mobile app, head to the store on…
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MONROE, CT — Grace Ferreira, a longtime health care worker, became inspired to open her own daycare center after helping to care of her grandchildren. She opened Little Steps Daycare Center in the small blue building at 575 Monroe Turnpike…
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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…