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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming suspicious, ending the call and contacting police, according to a complaint made on June 18. The incident began when he received a “routine security compliance” text message from an international number claiming there was an Apple Pay transaction of close to $285 on his account. If he did not make the transaction, he was given a 1-800 number for the “Apple Security Team” to dispute it. Police said he called the number to say he did not make the transaction and a…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Voters’ approval of the purchase of Benedict’s Farm, which will preserve 65 acres of open space in perpetuity, highlighted three decisions made at…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — The Big Ass Canopy, an event highlighting live local artists, will be held at Z-Topia, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, on July 11 and 18.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of A.I. during an appearance at the Monroe Senior…
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MONROE, Conn. — Monroe Scouts from Troops 26 and 62 recently held a ceremony awarding hard earned merit badges. Among the Scouts, four are planning Eagle Projects for Scouting’s highest honor. Scouts pursuing their Eagle ranking are Orion Alexander, Robby…
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MONROE, Conn. — Reality Check, a financial household budgeting simulation, is now in its fifth year at Masuk High School. On Thursday morning, students from personal finance teachers Jonelle DiSette and Allyson Danso’s classes visited booths in the gymnasium, where…
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NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Jockey Hollow Track and Field athletes competed in the 23rd Jim Keller Relays at New Fairfield High School Wednesday and won 34 medals in 11 events. “Prior to every practice and meet, we have a phrase…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School’s commencement ceremony will be held next month and Superintendent Joseph Kobza wanted to make sure repairs were made along the walkway leading down to Benedict Field in time for the big event. “There were…
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DANBURY, Conn. — Down a goal in the final minute, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team, the No. 2 seed, rallied to force overtime and stunned top seed New Fairfield 10-9 in the SWC Championship game at Western Connecticut State University…
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SHELTON, Conn. — The Masuk High girls golf team repeated as South-West Conference Champions, capturing the title at Brownson Country Club on Tuesday. The Panthers had a score of 366; runner-up Weston had 381. The Panthers were led by Adriana…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High School bought a video board for football games and other stadium events with money raised through digital ads, and now Board of Education members reached a consensus to allow special revenue funds to be used…
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MONROE, Conn. — Masuk High’s boys volleyball team, the No. 3 seed, defeated No. 6 and visiting New Milford 3-0 (25-19, 25-12, 25-18) in the South-West Conference Tournament quarterfinals on May 21. The Masuk Panthers visit Pomperaug Tuesday, May 26,…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming suspicious, ending the call and contacting police, according to a complaint made on June 18. The incident began when he received a “routine security compliance” text message from an international number claiming…
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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. — 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 at Wolfe Park on Saturday. Youth games were held throughout the morning and afternoon following the annual game for coaches. Reporter Andy Hutchison coaches the U6 co-ed team. He played in the coach game and benefitted from watching the 5- and 6-year-olds play, along with some great passing and teamwork to net four goals and a pair of assists for his team. Most importantly, all of the coaches had a blast and got off…
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…
Read MoreBROOKFIELD, Conn. — Coming off the program’s first South-West Conference Championship in more than two decades, Masuk High’s girls lacrosse team’s bid for an encore in…
Read MoreNEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A magical Class L State Tournament run came to an end for underdog Masuk High’s baseball team on Tuesday night. The No.…
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MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even…
MONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years…
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MONROE, Conn. — A 74-year-old Monroe man transferred $2,000 to thieves in an elaborate phone scam, before becoming…
MONROE, Conn. — Changlin Li, executive director of the A.I. Safety Awareness Project, spoke on the topic of…
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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…