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Dennis Bradshaw dedicated 20 years of his life to public service as a Monroe police officer before his retirement. He was the first K-9 handler on the scene during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, later protecting its students in the driveway when they attended classes at Chalk Hill School in Monroe. He had decorated his cruiser to bring smiles and joy to the children, who were impacted by the tragedy. He and his wife Carol, a bus driver for Newtown Public Schools for over 30 years, were enjoying their retirement, when the flooding of Aug. 18 destroyed…
Read MoreAshok Gadkar-Wilcox came to the U.S. as part of a wave of immigration from India and his hard work and marketable skills as an engineer enabled…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — After surviving her own breast cancer scare years ago, Bonnie Maur, a longtime teacher at Chalk Hill and Jockey Hollow middle schools, started…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled with stories of gun violence, most prominently in…
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A show of sportsmanship was made by Masuk and New Milford high schools’ teams, before their football game under the lights of Benedict Stadium Field last Friday night. The Panthers’ offense took the field and lined up across from the…
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MONROE, CT — Sixth graders on Jockey Hollow Middle School’s main campus learned about life in the military and in a military family from Army Master Sgt. Eric Brainard and his children on Friday. Family members of students and staff…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe Elementary School fourth graders hosted a Veterans Day assembly, during which they performed patriotic songs and recited poems for their families Friday. “Veterans were treated to refreshments following the performance and then returned to a fourth…
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MONROE, CT — Fawn Hollow Elementary School welcomed veterans and their family members to its annual Veterans Day breakfast Friday morning. The school showed their appreciation for veterans’ service with a hot meal of sausage, eggs, bacon, French toast and…
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MONROE, CT — Stepney Elementary School students celebrated Veterans Day with a special assembly on Friday, when they welcomed 18 veterans to their school. The event was hosted by the fourth grade class, whose students learned about this special day…
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MONROE, CT — Jockey Hollow STEM Academy students received a visit from two veterans, a former Navy pilot and an Army musician, on Friday as part of their Veterans Day program. John Costello, a former U.S. Navy pilot and a…
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MONROE, CT — Three Democratic Party candidates for the Monroe Town Council finished less than 20 votes apart on Election Day, sparking a state-mandated recount, according to Peggy Villani, who served as head moderator. The recount should not affect the…
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Jan Larsen served as a generator operator and mechanic in the Army during a tour with the DaNang Signal Company, part the the 37th Signal Battalion, in Vietnam, when he heard the news of U.S. astronauts landing on the moon…
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MONROE, CT — Firefighters responded to a house fire on Ryegate Terrace Monday morning after a neighbor saw smoke coming from behind the home around 6:30 a.m. They found flames coming from a back window, forced entry into the house…
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Masuk High School’s female divers competed in the State Finals Meet in Middletown on Thursday, Nov. 9, and the swimmers competed in the State Trials Meet in East Lyme on Saturday. Masuk diver Carly Jordan placed 6th overall and medaled…
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Dennis Bradshaw dedicated 20 years of his life to public service as a Monroe police officer before his retirement. He was the first K-9 handler on the scene during the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012, later protecting its students in the driveway when they attended classes at Chalk…
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MONROE, CT — Sip & Scoop goes way beyond vanilla. The menu at the ice cream shop at 590 Main St. allows imaginations to run wild with flavors like Cookie Monster, Mint Choco Chip and Strawberry Cheesecake. During a visit Tuesday afternoon, Governor Ned Lamont opted for a cold drink — Strawberry Dragon Fruit. Several public officials stopped by Sip & Scoop after a press conference announcing the opening of the U.S. Small Business Recovery Center for Fairfield County at the Monroe Police Department, which will assist businesses hurt by the massive flooding on Aug. 18. Among the speakers was…
Read MoreEsli Molina, 37, worked at pizzerias in Norwalk and Greenwich in his 20s, learning the business in hopes of owning his own restaurant one day. Thirteen…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — El Sol Deli is known for its Mexican-American fusion, serving its patrons cold cuts, sandwiches, traditional chicken cutlets and Philly cheesesteaks, as well…
Read MoreThis story was originally published by CTNewsJunkie.com, and may not be republished or otherwise reproduced without written permission from CTNewsJunkie.com. State officials announced new funding for…
Read MoreMonroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure,…
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MONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games, outscoring opponents 24-1. The results were 8-0 over Stratford on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 8-0 over Immaculate on Sept. 26 and 8-1 over Kolbe Cathedral on Sept. 28. In the win over Stratford goalkeeper Kara Leandres recorded the shutout. Bri VanDerheyden netted a hat-trick Amelia Stephens had two goals and two assists — both of her tallies coming on headers off corner kicks. Ella McGee had a goal and three assists. Other Goals were scored…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls swim and dive team split a pair of meets this week, falling 96-86 to Brookfield on Sept. 24 and defeating…
Read MoreNEW CANAAN, CT — In a clash between unbeatens the Masuk High football team blanked host New Canaan 14-0 on Friday night. Masuk (3-0) holds the…
Read MoreWESTON, CT — Masuk High’s field hockey team won its second game of the fall with a 3-2 edging of host Weston on Sept. 23. Abby…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Masuk High’s girls volleyball team continued its winning ways, following up consecutive wins over Immaculate and Newtown with a pair of 3-0 victories.…
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MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Monroe has six old school buildings with outdated windows and doors, aging mechanicals and bathrooms…
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MONROE, CT — In the past couple of years, social media and every news station have been filled…
MONROE, CT — A state investigation is underway to determine the identity of the person who made a…
MONROE, CT — Police are investing an attempted burglary at Sippin Energy Products, 234 Main St., that took…
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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…