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MONROE, CT — A 38-year-old Monroe woman was found unconscious after crashing her blue Scion into the back of a Tesla Model 3, whose driver was waiting to turn onto Route 59 at the intersection with Main Street early Saturday morning. Firefighters had to break a window to get the woman safely out of her vehicle and Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service personnel took her to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police. Police said the driver of the Tesla, a 34-year-old Trumbull man, was not hospitalized. The Scion was towed and the Tesla was drivable. Crash…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Two high and two middle school teams from the Masuk Robotics program will compete in the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championships at the…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a runner-up finish to Newtown in the South-West Conference Tournament, along with a third-place result in the Division II State bracket,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The town of Monroe invites all residents to participate in a contest to design the town’s unique CT250 logo. What is CT250?: July 4,…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — First Selectman Terry Rooney announced that the town of Monroe will once again participate in the State’s Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program. “The…
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St. Peter’s Grace Episcopal Church’s annual fish fry was a popular mainstay in Monroe, providing fish and chips, sides and homemade desserts for families on Friday’s during Lent. But the COVID-19 pandemic appeared to have put an end to that…
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MONROE, CT — Rodgers and Hammerstein’s version of “Cinderella” delves deeper into the classic fairytale to capture the motivations of its characters. Masuk High School’s talented young cast will perform their rendition of the famous Broadway musical on March 20,…
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MONROE, CT — The First Selectman Rooney Foundation donated $8,000 to support the town’s Project Warmth and Monroe Food Pantry programs, which help single residents and families, who are down on their luck, to heat their homes and put food…
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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…
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MONROE, 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 7. At approximately 12:43 p.m., she told officers she had parked her vehicle at…
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MONROE, CT — Aryan Ramnaress, 11, took piano lessons at age five, when his father encouraged him to learn to play an instrument, but soon fell in love the violin. Now a Jockey Hollow STEM Academy sixth-grader, Ramnaress is reaching…
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Two 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 held at Tashua Knolls in Trumbull on Feb. 6. Bova, a member of Masuk…
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MONROE, CT — From an early age, Michelle Mordukhaev, a senior at Masuk High School, had been drawn to the field of healthcare, particularly on the connections formed between medical professionals and patients and their profound impact on each other’s…
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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…
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SHELTON, 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 winner, his second tally of the night. Tommy DaPonte also scored and Kondub and…
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MONROE, CT — A 38-year-old Monroe woman was found unconscious after crashing her blue Scion into the back of a Tesla Model 3, whose driver was waiting to turn onto Route 59 at the intersection with Main Street early Saturday morning. Firefighters had to break a window to get the…
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In the competitive world of real estate, success is often measured by milestones that reflect both growth and excellence. For Monroe-based real estate brokerage BHGRE Gaetano Marra Homes, that success has come rapidly, earning national recognition and firmly establishing the firm as one of the top players in the industry. In less than five years, Broker/Owner Gaetano Marra has propelled the business to extraordinary heights, culminating in the prestigious Founders Circle award from Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate (BHGRE), a distinction that places his office among the top 20 of nearly 500 Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offices…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — McDonald’s parking lot filled up quickly and families parking in the Village Square shopping center had to brave the crosswalk on Monroe Turnpike…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A white banner hanging below the green Salon Aponte sign at Tollgate Plaza, 838 Main St., Saturday afternoon carried the message: “Celebrating Our…
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…
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MONROE, CT — Coming off a runner-up finish to Newtown in the South-West Conference Tournament, along with a third-place result in the Division II State bracket, the Masuk High girls golf team has reason to believe this can be its year. The Panthers return all of their starters from last year’s solid squad and with a year of experience and postseason success under their belts the Panthers should be serious contenders. Coach Bob Pagel said the goal is to match last year’s success — or do better — capture the SWC crown and finish first or second in the state.…
Read MoreMasuk High’s baseball team defeated host Wilton 7-4 on Tuesday. The Panthers also lost 6-0 to visiting Trumbull on April 5 and 11-1 to visiting Stamford…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Everything is clicking for the Masuk High boys volleyball team thus far. Through their first four matches — all on home court —…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Coming off a Class L State Championship in 2024, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team is looking to repeat and contend for a South-West…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A late, tie-breaking goal propelled the Masuk High boys lacrosse team to an exciting 7-6 season-opening win over visiting Newington on Saturday. A.J.…
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MONROE, CT — Two high and two middle school teams from the Masuk Robotics program will compete in…
MONROE, CT — Organizers of Masuk High School’s Post Prom, an annual party held after prom in a…
MONROE, CT — Superintendent Joseph Kobza created a priority list of things he wants to bring back most…
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MONROE, CT — A 38-year-old Monroe woman was found unconscious after crashing her blue Scion into the back…
This article was updated to include more details on lighting for crosswalks and the timeline for switching to…
MONROE, CT — A Wheeler Road man allegedly threatened to sic his dogs on a female Monroe Tax…
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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…