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See all »Ashok 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 him to succeed in his new homeland. He and his wife, Sheela, raised their two children, son, Samit, and daughter, Sujata, who was born on the Fourth of July, with a strong sense of community values. “That drives my focus on education,” said Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, of Trumbull, now 45. “My dad grew up very poor, but he was educated. The only loan he could get to relocate was a maximum of seven dollars.” Gadkar-Wilcox…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Goals came in bunches this past week for the Masuk High girls soccer team as Panthers dominated in a trio of home games,…
Read MoreLois Heitzke remembered for her energy, public service, creativity, devotion to family, friends
Lois Fiske Heitzke, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2023, in San Antonio, Texas. She was born on February 13, 1933, in Marlborough, Mass. Lois was a graduate of Centenary Junior College in Hackettstown, N.J. where she earned…
Read MoreI’ll be taking some time off, from Sunday to Oct. 20, but will be back and ready to work hard during the lead up to the municipal election. In the meantime, my friend Kate Ramunni, a longtime journalist who I’ve…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Home heating bills are expected to soar this winter, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Monroe families in need of financial assistance can turn to Project Warmth once all assistance programs are exhausted, but the local…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The Winton Homestead, an historical house built circa 1785, sits on a 7.2-acre-property at 188 Stanley Road. The current owner sought a zoning amendment that would allow for the construction of an age-restricted housing community on the…
Read MoreTo the Editor, My name is Carly Sulik and I am a lifelong resident of Monroe. I was raised in this town and after graduating college and fulfilling my own career, I purchased a home in Monroe with my husband…
Read MoreThe Masuk boys soccer team is off to fast start with an 8-1 record, good enough for a second place ranking in the SWC. “I am extremely happy with our progress so far this season,” said Head Coach Brendan Cavanaugh.…
Read MoreThe wins keep coming for the Masuk Girls Swim and Dive team, which beat Fairfield 94-74 last Friday. “We only have five meets left and we’re trying to have as many as possible make SWC and state cuts,” said Head…
Read MoreBRIDGEPORT, CT — Members of the community, police, and youth groups will be among those who gather to pay their respects to Connecticut residents who lost their lives due to domestic violence when The Center for Family Justice’s Regional Domestic…
Read MoreTo the Editor, November’s election is critical for the future of Monroe. Please take time to learn about the candidates and their positions, and be sure to vote! I ask for your support of Jerry Stevens for first selectman. Jerry’s…
Read MoreTo the Editor, This letter is in support of Terry Rooney for First Selectman. I know Terry as a family man and small business owner here in Monroe. To me, Terry is a problem solver and a giver. For example,…
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 him to succeed in his new homeland. He and his wife, Sheela, raised their two children, son, Samit, and daughter, Sujata, who was born…
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Business
See all »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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Sports
See all »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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See all »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…
Public Safety
See all »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…
Home & Garden
See all »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…