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MONROE, 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 life on the Monroe Center Green Wednesday evening, when members of Monroe’s CT 250 Committee took turns reading portions of the Declaration of Independence. A crowd gathered around the town gazebo to hear a reading of the historic document from 1776, which marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War that made the United States a sovereign nation. The event celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary concluded with a ringing of bells by nearby churches,…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A severe thunderstorm on Independence Day caused extensive damage and road closures throughout the region, as high winds knocked out power and ripped…
Read MoreMONROE, 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…
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A school bus driver traveled along Monroe Turnpike (Route 111) Tuesday, Oct. 15, when a deer ran into the roadway near Kettle Creek Lane and into the side of the bus. Police said the deer appeared injured and went down…
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Visitors to the Veracious Brewery parking lot Sunday sampled Monroe Social’s roasted brussel sprouts appetizer with pumpkin seeds, honey and bacon. Osteria Romano had cannolis and Republic Kitchen and Bar served up its pulled pork sliders among its offerings. Mr.…
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U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., rallied with the Monroe Democratic Town Committee and its municipal candidates on the Monroe Town Green on Oct. 12. “The Monroe Democrats have put forward a strong slate for Town Council and an excellent candidate in…
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The following is a listing of events happening in Monroe this week, from Monday, Oct. 21, to Sunday, Oct. 27. This week is Monroe Restaurant Week. Check the monroect.org website for list of participating restaurants and their specials. Tuesday, Oct.…
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Editor’s note: Campaign letters will be run until Oct. 31. Please email letters to [email protected] and include contact information for any verification or questions. The Sun will not run letters that are personal attacks, though it is fine to criticize a…
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The Monroe Youth Commission’s annual Trick or Trunk attracted young witches, princesses, dragons and superheroes, who received Halloween candy from vehicle trunks decorated for the season Sunday. Some families carried umbrellas in the drizzling rain, but the weather didn’t dampen…
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Children slid down an inflatable slide and jumped in a bounce house on the lawn at Monroe Elementary School Saturday, while others went inside the building for face painting, photos and holiday shopping with their families during the 41st annual…
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Luke Costantini is on a mission. After watching his beloved grandfather pass away from stomach cancer in May, the 10-year-old Stepney Elementary School fifth grader was inspired. “Luke had been learning about recyling and the impact it has on our environment…
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MONROE, 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 life on the Monroe Center Green Wednesday evening, when members of Monroe’s CT 250 Committee took turns reading portions of the Declaration of Independence.…
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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. — A 22-year-old Monroe man was charged with DUI after losing control of his red GMC…
MONROE, Conn. — A severe thunderstorm on Independence Day caused extensive damage and road closures throughout the region,…
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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…