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SHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, which includes Masuk High players, rebounded from a 7-0 loss to West Haven on Jan. 22 with a 2-0 win over Trumbull on Jan. 27. Both games took place at the Sports Center of Connecticut. In the loss to West Haven goaltenders Jen Velky and Arianna Bartolomei combined for 15 saves. Sydney Goether and Lia Spermullo each scored in the win over Trumbull. Both goalies combined efforts for 13 saves in the shutout. The team lost 4-1 at Hamden on Saturday and will take on Trumbull again Monday, Feb. 3,…
Read MoreThe Masuk High hockey team followed a 4-2 loss to the Joel Barlow-Weston-Abbott Tech (JBWA) co-op at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Jan.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are using surveillance camera footage to investigate an accident that left a salt truck resting on its driver’s side in the intersection…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A developer proposing a new Special Development District at 590, 600 and 604 Main Street to make way for Marketplace Square asked the…
Read MoreCriminals are constantly circling potential victims like sharks, trying to separate them from their finances with a variety of scams. One of the most common is…
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MONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his fiancée, Donna Parrillo, opened at Crescent Village, 115 Main St., Thursday. Though he had…
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SHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, comprising of players from Masuk and other area high schools, has had some close games this winter. The team skated to a 1-0 win over Guilford at home, at the…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls basketball team overcame a 10-point deficit to pull away from visiting Wilby of Waterbury 58-44 in a Jan. 8 contest that was much closer than the final score indicates. The Panthers trailed 30-22 at…
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BROOKFIELD, CT — In its first-meet since a season-opening win back on Dec. 19 the Masuk High boys swimming and diving team held its own in a 90-80 loss at Brookfield on Tuesday. “Even though we had a tough loss,…
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DANBURY, CT — Down 11 points in the third quarter the Masuk High boys basketball team dug deep and came away with a 61-56 win at Immaculate on Tuesday. A great team effort led to the comeback. Chris Welch had a…
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HARTFORD, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, R-Monroe, spoke at Opening Day of the State House of Representatives 2025 Session Wednesday morning, sharing the story of how he battled throat cancer during last election and is still recovering from the…
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MONROE, CT — Bailey Bajda’s career-high 31 points lifted the Masuk High girls basketball team to a 62-55 win over visiting Immaculate of Danbury on Tuesday night. The Panthers led 13-12 after one quarter and trailed 30-26 at the half…
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MONROE, CT – The Monroe Lions Club has been spreading holiday cheer in the town of Monroe for over three decades. This year, an event featuring live music from the band, Old School 203, held at Coals Norwalk raised $1,890…
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MONROE, CT — Police say last Saturday’s fiery crash at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Teller roads was caused by a 64-year-old Trumbull man, who allegedly blew through a stop sign. A Good Samaritan helped the driver escape from…
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Allen J. “Bud” Cassatt, 73, of Fairfield, beloved husband of Rose Marie Cowan Cassatt, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Harry and Betty Cassatt, he had been a Fairfield resident since…
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SHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, which includes Masuk High players, rebounded from a 7-0 loss to West Haven on Jan. 22 with a 2-0 win over Trumbull on Jan. 27. Both games took place at the Sports Center of Connecticut. In the loss to West…
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MONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb. 1, to Saturday, Feb. 15, for a “last chance” sale of the remaining shoes and a large variety of estate items. “Everything in the store is discounted at 10- to 50-percent off,” Susan Smith said. Items will be sold for cash only and the hours will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The storefront, which currently has a large “For Rent” sign in the window, is housed in Chuck’s Corner,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Jessica Iannotta’s fifth grade science teacher sparked her interest in nutrition, when she was growing up on Long Island. A registered dietitian of…
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Read MoreMONROE, CT — Four friends sat around a table for a board game inside Upper Crust Games Friday afternoon. The business, which sells tabletop games like…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Douglas Sawyer stood behind the counter, while preparing a floral arrangement for a customer inside Eden Florist, a flower shop he and his…
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SHELTON, CT — The South West United girls hockey team, which includes Masuk High players, rebounded from a 7-0 loss to West Haven on Jan. 22 with a 2-0 win over Trumbull on Jan. 27. Both games took place at the Sports Center of Connecticut. In the loss to West Haven goaltenders Jen Velky and Arianna Bartolomei combined for 15 saves. Sydney Goether and Lia Spermullo each scored in the win over Trumbull. Both goalies combined efforts for 13 saves in the shutout. The team lost 4-1 at Hamden on Saturday and will take on Trumbull again Monday, Feb. 3,…
Read MoreThe Masuk High hockey team followed a 4-2 loss to the Joel Barlow-Weston-Abbott Tech (JBWA) co-op at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Jan.…
Read MoreNEWTOWN, CT — The Masuk High cheerleading squad put together an impressive routine full of various stunts, including flips, tumbles and tosses during the South-West Conference…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sparked by a pair of career-high performances the Masuk High girls basketball team rebounded from a tough loss with a 57-37 win over…
Read MoreSTRATFORD, CT — Masuk High’s boys basketball team went on the road and defeated Stratford 74-56 on Friday. With the victory the Panthers improved to 6-3…
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The following is news of accomplishments by Monroe students compiled from press releases colleges and universities sent to…
MONROE, CT — An Ad Hoc Facilities Committee studying ways for the town to accommodate growing student enrollment…
MONROE, CT — Board of Education member Dennis Condon asked if a $175,000 cut could be made to…
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MONROE, CT — Police are using surveillance camera footage to investigate an accident that left a salt truck…
Criminals are constantly circling potential victims like sharks, trying to separate them from their finances with a variety…
Correction: The first version of this story said both men were charged with risk of injury to a…
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You may not know the name, but you most likely have seen Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris). It is an…
Hummingbirds are a treat to see. They are so quick you often hear the hum before you see…
Have you ever read about the amazing journey of Monarch butterflies and wondered if you could help support…