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MONROE, Conn. — Shak’s Boxing and Fitness, 600 Main St. in Monroe, has been nominated as one of the top five locally owned gyms in Fairfield County by CT Insider and has a business rating ranking it among the top 10 gyms in Connecticut. The gym, which opened in late 2024, is also giving Camp Rising Sun, which helps kids fighting cancer, a gift certificate for one of its campers. Shak’s Boxing and Fitness is owned by Shakha Moore, a retired boxer, who won the U.S. Boxing Federation’s Welterweight Championship belt in his last fight. “I love it,” Moore said…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle-crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route 110 on Monday evening. Police Chief Keith White…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — It’s time for boatbuilders to hone their skills to create a winning vessel with cardboard and duct tape. Monroe Parks and Recreation’s 4th…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The words of the leaders of North America’s original 13 colonies calling for independence from the rule of the English crown came to…
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MONROE, CT — Connor Fulchino belted 29 dingers to win Monroe Little League’s home run derby at Beardsley Field Friday evening. Jackson Zylick also put on a powerful display, crushing 17 homers to come in second. The friendly competition was held…
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MONROE, CT — First Selectman Ken Kellogg says power outages in Monroe were down to 29 percent of the town by Sunday evening, as line crews and cable company trucks have been working in town throughout the day. Eversource told…
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The following is a COVID-19 update from First Selectman Ken Kellogg: MONROE, CT — Here are a few COVID-19-related updates in town: In addition to the “Library to Go” service, the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will begin offering limited hours…
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First Selectman Ken Kellogg issued a storm recovery update: MONROE, CT — As of 5:30 p.m. Saturday, approximately 4,229 Eversource customers, or 53 percent of Monroe, remains without power. While I understand the frustration of residents who remain out, I am…
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MONROE, CT — Eversource is making complex repairs on Purdy Hill Road that will restore power to hundreds of customers and First Selectman Ken Kellogg says the energy company sent two road clearing crews to Monroe Saturday, when just over…
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MONROE, CT — Eversource touts its response to Tropical Storm Isaias, saying an army of line crews are working around-the-clock to restore power after nearly 700,000 of its Connecticut customers lost power Tuesday. But among town leaders, Monroe First Selectman…
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MONROE, CT — An Eversource crew that arrived in town on Friday evening worked with a Monroe public works crew to open Shelton Road (Route 110). First Selectman Ken Kellogg said the state road was cleared of debris from Tropical Storm…
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MONROE, CT — Power outages from Tropical Storm Isaias have been whittled down to 59 percent, with 4,700 of Eversource’s Monroe customers still out Friday evening. First Selectman Ken Kellogg says there is a way to go for all of the…
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MONROE, Conn. — Shak’s Boxing and Fitness, 600 Main St. in Monroe, has been nominated as one of the top five locally owned gyms in Fairfield County by CT Insider and has a business rating ranking it among the top 10 gyms in Connecticut. The gym, which opened in late…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Monroe Chamber of Commerce’s 60th annual dinner was held at Sal’s Family Pizza, 630 Main St., last Monday evening. Members reflected on highlights of the past year, presented awards and scholarships and elected officers to bring the business organization into the next fiscal year. “We’ve had a very successful year here,” President Ray Giovanni said. “We just finished our golf tournament this month at the beginning of June. We had a very successful tournament with a great turnout. All the wonderful board members here helped pull it all together. I thank them profusely for all the…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite…
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…
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MONROE, Conn. — Joey Nizzardo, 23, of Monroe, who is well known for his three-year-winning-streak in the solo category of the annual Hartford HealthCare/St. Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound, recently competed in the 20 Bridges Swim Around Manhattan on June 15. He completed the 28-and-a-half-mile swim in the Hudson, East and Harlem rivers in 6:10:17, the 11th fastest time in the history of recorded swims going back to 1915. “It was really a cool experience,” Nizzardo said in a recent phone interview. “I was pretty happy with my time. It’s part of the Triple Crown of Open Water Swimming.” The…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Rylee DeSanto of Monroe, a standout goaltender at Sacred Heart Academy, has earned a coveted spot at the USA Hockey Girls National 15…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Monroe’s AYSO Region 79 spring soccer season came to an exciting, fun-filled end with a jamboree at the fields near Great Hollow Lake…
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, Conn. — A tour of Jockey Hollow Middle School showed Facilities Planning Committee members the building’s most…
MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
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MONROE, Conn. — Five people were hospitalized following a three-vehicle-crash at the intersection of Wheeler Road and Route…
MONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC…
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Baird Aram Barsumian, 71, of Dennis Port, Mass., passed unexpectedly on May 19, 2026. He was a cherished…
Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…