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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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Penny H. Hallgren passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Griffin Hospital. She was born Penny Harma Osterberg on July 13, 1944 in New York, N.Y., and was the daughter of John and Hulda (Harma) Osterberg. Penny is survived by…
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MONROE, CT — A tree fell onto a power line running through a wooded area near Webb Circle Sunday morning, knocking out power to 44 homes. Police Capt. Keith White said Eversource has a crew on scene, so power should…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Police Sgt. Pete Howard will go Over the Edge in a fundraiser for Special Olympics Connecticut on Sept. 4, joining other brave participants who, wearing a helmet and harness attached to ropes, will step off the roof…
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MONROE, CT —When Masuk High School’s budget doesn’t cover all of the costs for equipment and other expenses for its sports programs, Athletic Director John DeGennaro turns to the Masuk High School All-Sports Booster Club for help. On Friday, the MASBC…
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MONROE, CT — Edward Medaris is still hoping for the chance to impress his coaches in his first football season at Masuk High School, but he has already captured the attention of the NFL. The story of his group, Tackle…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says state guidance on the reopening of senior centers released Friday may allow the Monroe Senior Center to reopen with limited in-person activities and programming as soon as Sept. 1. “Monroe’s senior center…
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MONROE, CT — A hand sanitizer dispenser is set up in front of the security desk in the lobby of Masuk High School and a plastic barrier screen is set up in front of the chair, where Assistant Principal Julia…
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MONROE, CT — The first 400 people registered to participate in this year’s Virtual Sprint for Monroe can pick up their T-shirts for the big race, and new registrations will also be taken, during an event at Victorinox Swiss Army’s…
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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…