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MONROE, 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 said he believes the injuries were not life threatening. According to a preliminary investigation, police determined a vehicle that was heading north on Wheeler Road around 6:15 p.m. failed to stop for the stop sign and entered the intersection, before being struck by a vehicle traveling on Route 110. Then a second vehicle on 110 was hit. “A total of three drivers and three passengers were involved in the crash,” White said. “The occupants…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC Canyon on a left curve, going off the…
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MONROE, CT — Girl Scout Troop 34001 organized a collection drive for the Monroe Food Pantry on Sunday, Nov. 9. The ambitious Girl Scouts collected a total of 976 pounds of nonperishable food items, according to Eddie Lui, the food…
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MONROE, Conn. — Ed Soderberg served seven good years and a perilous two days in the Army, surviving a fire in the cockpit of his airplane and a bad engine while aboard a helicopter. “But I got through with God’s help.…
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HARTFORD, C.T. — Mission accomplished. Masuk High’s girls soccer team captured the program’s first State Championship with a 2-1 win over North Haven in the Class L title game at Trinity Health Stadium on a rainy Saturday night. The No.…
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MONROE, Conn. — In a clash of Panthers Masuk High defeated Pomperaug 26-15 at home on Friday night. With the win the Panthers improved to 5-4. Masuk sits in ninth in the Class MM state rankings, one spot out of…
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MONROE, CT — A Stratford woman was charged with DUI after allegedly causing a three-vehicle-crash on Main Street, including a head-on collision that hospitalized the other driver, and trying to evade the scene Tuesday night. Katie Vegi, 50, of 1…
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HARTFORD, Conn. — The State Senate approved a wide-ranging housing bill along party lines, 24-10 with all Democrats approving it and all Republicans in opposition, during a special session on Friday morning. House Bill 8002 requires all Connecticut municipalities to…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Stepney Volunteer Fire Department, the Save Our Stepney Task Force and Awesome Toys & Gifts are teaming up for a Holiday Toy Drive. The toy store is offering 20 percent discounts for donated gifts in an…
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MONROE, Conn. — In a joint effort to spread goodwill and promote peace around the world starting in their local community, the Masuk High School Interact Club has partnered with the Rotary Club of Monroe to establish the town’s first…
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MONROE, 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 said he believes the injuries were not life threatening. According to a preliminary investigation, police determined a vehicle that was heading north on Wheeler…
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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…