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Denise Schutte, 61, of Monroe and beloved wife of Kevin Schutte, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Denise, who was born on March 26,1963, in Bridgeport to Kenneth and the late, Frances Koch, had worked for many years in the cafeteria of Fawn Hollow Elementary School in Monroe. Denise, who we playfully called Garcia, was loved by all. She cherished being a mom and was a great mother to both Nick and Samantha, who would not be where they are today without her love and guidance. She was a gentle soul with a heart of gold and was a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 61-year-old Shelton woman reported her white 2018 Land Rover Discovery stolen from the Village Square parking lot, 401 Monroe Turnpike, on March…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Aryan Ramnaress, 11, took piano lessons at age five, when his father encouraged him to learn to play an instrument, but soon fell…
Read MoreTwo Monroe women were among the honorees during the Lakewood-Trumbull YMCA second annual Robin Bova Memorial “Have a Heart for a Cause” Gala, a fundraising dinner…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — From an early age, Michelle Mordukhaev, a senior at Masuk High School, had been drawn to the field of healthcare, particularly on the…
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MONROE, CT — The Monroe Sun interviewed both candidates running for the open 21st Senatorial District seat in a special election to be held on Feb. 25. Each question and their answers will be posted in a series of stories…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School announced the hiring of Chris Pace as the Panthers’ new head football coach Friday. Masuk Athletic Director Brian Hourigan said Pace brings a wealth of experience and a passion for student-athlete development. He said…
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WESTON, CT — What a wild turn of events at the end of the Masuk-Weston South-West Conference Tournament quarterfinals boys basketball game on Wednesday night. Right after Masuk’s Mitch DeBernardo hit a clutch 3-pointer from the right elbow to tie…
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MONROE, CT — An applicant withdrew a controversial proposal to establish a Special Development District at 590, 600 and 604 Main Street, which would have enabled the filing of another application to renovate the front facade of Bart Center and construct…
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Masuk High’s boys swimming and diving team had quite a week with two wins in a three-day span, capped off with a Senior Night victory over Trumbull on Thursday. Coach Jenna Manion noted the Panthers were missing some key team…
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SHELTON, CT — The Masuk High hockey team avenged a 3-2 setback to the Staples-Brien-McMahon-Norwalk (STORMAC) co-op with a 5-2 triumph at the Sports Center of Connecticut on Wednesday night. Christian LaBella scored twice and had two assists for a…
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BETHEL, CT — The host and No. 2 Bethel High girls basketball team shook off a strong start by No. 7 Masuk in South-West Conference Tournament quarterfinal-round action on Wednesday. The Wildcats prevailed 48-34 to advance to Friday’s semis. Masuk…
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The following are press releases shared by 21st Senatorial District candidates, State Rep. Jason Perillo, R-Shelton, and Stratford Town Councilman Tony Afriyie, D. The district represents Shelton and parts of Seymour, Monroe and Stratford. Connecticut Senate District 21 includes only registered…
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NEW HAVEN, CT — Masuk High’s indoor track and field teams competed in the South-West Conference Championships Feb. 10 at Southern Connecticut State University and in the Class L State Championships at the Floyd Little Athletic Center on Tuesday. In…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk High School’s two National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalists and five Commended National Merit students were honored during a ceremony at the Board of Education meeting in the Masuk media center Tuesday night. Superintendent Joseph Kobza and Chairman…
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Denise Schutte, 61, of Monroe and beloved wife of Kevin Schutte, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Denise, who was born on March 26,1963, in Bridgeport to Kenneth and the late, Frances Koch, had worked for many years in the cafeteria of Fawn Hollow Elementary School in Monroe. Denise,…
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MONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our 35th Year, Organic and Natural Hair Care.” Inside, stylists cut, brushed and blowdried the hair of clients seated in front of a row of mirrors. Further back, owner Nancy Aponte brought out trays of vegetables, crackers, meats and cheeses, placing it on a table with a cake for her guests. First Selectman Terry Rooney, Monroe Chamber of Commerce President Ray Giovanni, who also chairs the Monroe Economic Development Commission, and several chamber members were…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Family Shoes’ store sign is down and it has been closed since Dec. 23, but the owners announced a reopening from Saturday, Feb.…
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…
Read MoreTea parties often conjure up images of women wearing white gloves and fancy hats, while chatting over pastries and sipping herbal brews out of fine china.…
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…
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MONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life with a live-stream of game action, highlights, photos and player bios. The 13-by-24-foot screen could also enhance Masuk’s annual graduation ceremonies. Masuk sports teams standing to benefit from the technology include football, lacrosse, soccer and track and field, as well as the Monroe Lions youth football teams that play on Masuk’s home field on Sundays. Principal Steve Swensen is working with the Power Ad Company to find the financial backing needed to make this a reality by the summer of 2026. “We…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — The No. 6 Masuk High hockey team bounced back from its conference tournament loss with an exciting Division III State Tournament win — a 3-2 overtime victory against No. 11 Enfield-East Granby-Stafford at the Sports Center of Connecticut in Shelton on Monday. Luke Kondub scored the game…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Host Masuk High had a fifth-place finish in the South-West Conference Championships on Friday. The Panthers were led by a pair of first-place…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Inflatable palm trees and decorations of coconuts and tropical flowers adorned the cafeteria inside Masuk High School late Friday afternoon. Music played from…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 63-39 loss to Bristol Eastern in the Class L State Tournament’s second round Tuesday might mark the end of the season, but…
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MONROE, CT — Aryan Ramnaress, 11, took piano lessons at age five, when his father encouraged him to…
MONROE, CT — A new videoboard at Benedict Stadium could make Masuk High School’s athletes larger than life…
MONROE, CT — Several Monroe Elementary School parents, upset over first hearing that one school space option to…
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MONROE, CT — A 61-year-old Shelton woman reported her white 2018 Land Rover Discovery stolen from the Village…
MONROE, CT — Two drivers were hospitalized following a crash at the intersection of Route 110 and Wheeler…
MONROE, CT — Detectives are still investigating two daytime burglaries reported at Highland Drive on Feb. 21. At…
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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…