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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future and his own place in it — a feeling shared by many of his classmates. But on Monday evening, he stood confidently at the podium during a commencement ceremony on Benedict Field as he delivered the “student remarks” to his fellow graduates, educators, family and friends. “Back then, three years felt like an eternity and I remember thinking eighth grade was so far away that the three years would never come,” Budjinski said. “And…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, showed families equipment in and outside of…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe Republican Town Committee members collected nonperishable food donations for the Monroe Food Pantry outside both entrances to Stop & Shop Sunday, while…
Read MoreMasuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a…
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MONROE, CT — Two burglars swiped the digital video recording system after breaking into the Dunkin’ Donuts at 230 Roosevelt Drive last December, but the cameras of other businesses in the area captured images of them and their get-away car.…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe police detectives’ investigation into the sale of a vehicle with a fraudulent title led to the discovery of a large, well organized counterfeiting organization, culminating in two arrests this week. Investigators arrested Orlando Dominguez, 41, of Bridgeport,…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s public schools are evaluating three scenarios for reopening school amid the coronavirus pandemic, two involving classes inside the buildings. However, unless there is a vaccine, families will always have the option of distance learning, if they…
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HARTFORD, CT — State Sen. Kevin Kelly, a Republican who represents Monroe and several other towns in the 21st district, released a statement in response to the State Senate’s passage of House Bill 6004, An Act Concerning Police Accountability. In a vote…
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OXFORD, CT — Town firefighters assisted in battling a blaze at The Residences, a four-story apartment building under construction at Quarry Walk on Route 67, Monday afternoon. An engine from Stevenson Volunteer Fire Department, which also carried three firefighters from…
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MONROE, CT — Police officers responding to noise complaints at the former Stevenson Lumber property Saturday night, arrested three teenagers for allegedly vandalizing two of the vacant buildings. At approximately 6:44 p.m., officers arriving at the scene on Old Zoar…
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The following is an update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — While we have had yet another week of very low case counts, COVID continues to be a significant concern in our country with 31 states now included…
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MONROE, CT — McDonald’s wants to expand its single lane drive-thru to a double drive-thru to keep orders and traffic moving outside its restaurant at 390 Monroe Turnpike. Attorney Christopher Russo, of Russo & Rizio LLC in Fairfield, presented the…
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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future and his own place in it — a feeling shared by many of his classmates. But on Monday evening, he stood confidently at the…
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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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Masuk High’s girls golf team had quite a spring, following up a South-West Conference Championship with a second-place finish in the Division II State Tournament, a repeat of last year’s success. The Panthers finished runner-up to Berlin among 16 teams to score in the state competition, held at Trumbull’s Tashua Knolls Golf Course on Monday, Individually, Adriana Lupo tied for first with Daniel Hand’s Millie Gobleck with a score of 79. Alex Cecchino tied for seventh a score of 88, Abby Yeager tied for 16th with a score 94 and Emma McIntyre finished in a tie for 18th with a…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, 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…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School celebrated its 5th annual Culture Fair last Tuesday. Students representing over 30…
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MONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical…
MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
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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…