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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 MoreMonroe Parks & Recreation Department’s 4th annual scarecrow contest is coming back to Great Hollow Lake this fall. The fundraiser benefits the Social Services Exchange Fund, providing scholarships for young people to attend Summer Fun Days Camp. Businesses, nonprofits and…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The town received a $500,000 Small Town Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant from the state of Connecticut to fund upgrades and a small expansion to the Monroe Animal Shelter, First Selectman Ken Kellogg announced. “Our animal shelter…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Breast cancer can conjure up feelings of sadness and tragedy, but organizers of the annual Pink Palooza chose to celebrate survivors living full lives, while honoring fond memories of loved ones who were lost. Think Pink Monroe’s…
Read MoreThe Pelligra family bought the brown house at 171 Main St. in Monroe in 1972 and soon opened a steakhouse there, naming it The Smithy in honor of their home’s original owner, Jerome Nichols, who was a blacksmith. The restaurant…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A 59-year-old Southbury man woke up to a DUI Saturday afternoon, after police responded to the call of a someone sleeping in the Tollgate Plaza parking lot, 838 Main St. An officer knocked on the window of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Rainy weather delayed the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department’s Truck and Car Show several times, but it was finally held on a sunny Sunday afternoon during the fire company’s annual Fire Safety Day and Open House. The show…
Read MoreOnline voters can help Monroe search and rescue organization win a Land Rover Defender
MONROE, CT — Resources in Search and Rescue Inc.’s tracking dogs and volunteers have assisted police, firefighters and emergency management organizations with searches for missing persons since 2009. Among the cases, the nonprofit, which is based in Monroe, has helped…
Read MoreMasuk girls field hockey will ‘Stick it to Cancer’, make positive difference in a toddler’s life
MONROE, CT — Remy Dubay was two months away from his second birthday when he was diagnosed with leukemia. He was born with Down syndrome and TMD (transient myeloproliferative disorder), a disorder specific to Down syndrome that increases his chances…
Read MoreMonroe is well-known for its haunted history, from Hanna Cranna and the White Lady Ghost to famed ghost hunters Ed and Lorraine Warren. Now the town will host Fear World, a scary attraction coming to Z-Topia in Stevenson this October.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Think Pink Monroe’s annual Think Pink Palooza will be held in the sunshine during a day of family fun on the Monroe green this Sunday from noon to 3 p.m., marking the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness…
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…