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MONROE, Conn. — Jockey Hollow Middle School hosted a track and field meet at Masuk High School against Bethel and Whisconier middle schools on Friday, May 1. Following the meet, coaches Kathleen Foley and Donald Casey Jr. said they were both pleased with their team’s overall results as Jockey Hollow’s young athletes continue to improve in their events. “The growth made by all our athletes, especially our newcomers, is astounding for such a short amount of time,” Foley said. “It’s especially telling considering we don’t have a full track facility on campus as other schools might. It really shows our…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Volunteers participating in the Monroe CT 250 Committee’s “Keeping America Beautiful” Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 25, celebrated Earth Week and…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road, which was extinguished by firefighters late Wednesday morning.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools pondered issues of their own. In their election,…
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MONROE, CT — Young anglers lined Great Hollow Lake Saturday as the American Legion hosted its annual Children’s Fishing Derby under a bright, warm sun. The derby brought children of all ages to the lake as parents rushed to get…
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Entering Retro Spin Shop, 446 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., is like stepping out of a time machine, Shelves display metal lunchboxes many grew up with, including “The Hardy Boys Mysteries” and “Gremlins,” an alarm clock is modeled after The…
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MONROE, CT — A 29-year-old Trumbull man escaped serious injury after being involved in a rollover accident in his 2006 Ford Econoline at the intersection of Purdy Hill and Cutlers Farm roads Tuesday morning. At approximately 9:28 a.m., police said…
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Masuk’s girls soccer team rolled to a pair of dominant road victories, toppling Bunnell of Stratford 7-0 Saturday (Sept. 20) and Immaculate of Danbury 8-1 on Thursday. Senior captain and standout Amelia Stephens led the way with four goals and…
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MONROE, CT — A mostly-dominant era, or a chapter anyway, is coming to an end at Masuk High. If the Panthers’ softball team is to continue its conference and state championship success, it will be without longtime Coach Leigh Barone.…
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MONROE, CT — The Third District of the American Legion is hosting its annual fishing derby at Great Hollow Lake, 454 Purdy Hill Road, this Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. until noon. Check-in is as the Great Hollow Lake…
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MONROE, CT — Masuk’s girls swim and dive team hosted FCIAC opponent St. Joseph of Trumbull on Sept. 16 and lost 100-76 and visited South-West Conference foe New Milford on Sept. 19 and won 100-78. In the defeat to St.…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Republican Town Chairman Ryan Condon proudly announced his committee’s full slate of candidates for the upcoming municipal election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, which will include early voting from Oct. 20 to Nov. 2. “Leading the ticket…
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MONROE, Conn. — Jockey Hollow Middle School hosted a track and field meet at Masuk High School against Bethel and Whisconier middle schools on Friday, May 1. Following the meet, coaches Kathleen Foley and Donald Casey Jr. said they were both pleased with their team’s overall results as Jockey Hollow’s…
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Felipe Simplicio decided to learn jiu jitsu to defend himself at age 16, while growing up in his native country of Brazil, but it soon evolved into a love of the sport, numerous medals won in tournaments and to teaching students at his own academy, RedZone Jiu Jitsu, which opened in Clock Tower Square, 477 Main St. in Monroe, Conn., on February 3, 2025. “Since I was 13, I was bullied in school and thought, ‘I’m done with this,'” Simplicio said during a recent interview at RedZone. “I wanted to be able to protect myself. I fell in love with…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Town Fair Tire wants to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy building at the corner of Route 111 and Cross Hill Road…
Read MoreFAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In a major development for the regional and Connecticut real estate market, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes announced…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Alfonzo DeSimone Sr., a Neapolitan immigrant, prepared pizza pies in his business, Savoy Bakery, in the rear of the three-family home he and…
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MONROE, Conn. — Jockey Hollow Middle School hosted a track and field meet at Masuk High School against Bethel and Whisconier middle schools on Friday, May 1. Following the meet, coaches Kathleen Foley and Donald Casey Jr. said they were both pleased with their team’s overall results as Jockey Hollow’s young athletes continue to improve in their events. “The growth made by all our athletes, especially our newcomers, is astounding for such a short amount of time,” Foley said. “It’s especially telling considering we don’t have a full track facility on campus as other schools might. It really shows our…
Read MoreBETHEL, Conn. — The Jockey Hollow Middle School track and field team recently traveled to Bethel to compete against Bethel, Whisconier and Dover middle schools in…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Teamwork and a sense of community were on full display this spring in the gyms of Monroe’s elementary schools. Stepney, Fawn Hollow and…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team followed up a 10-7 loss to host Pomperaug on April 24 with a pair of convincing wins, 16-2 at Bassick on Monday…
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MONROE, Conn. — While their parents decided on the town budget Tuesday, children from Monroe’s three elementary schools…
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Newtown High School senior Claire DiNoto, founder and president of the College Application Prep (NHS…
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MONROE, Conn. — The fire marshal is investigating the cause of a storage barn fire on Judd Road,…
MONROE, Conn. — Baileigh Kearney, 14, a Jockey Hollow Middle School eighth grader, had suffered from an infected…
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Daniel S. Greenberg, of Newtown, Conn., passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 22, 2026. He was…
Mary Magdaline Christine Saray Massar was born to Andrew and Marie Saray in Ciganovce, Czechoslovakia on September 21,…