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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, CT — Families wore raincoats while fishing along the edge of Great Hollow Lake Saturday. The rain started and stopped, before steadily falling throughout the morning, but that did not deter the 30 participants of American Legion District 3’s…
Read MoreBreezy Grenier, 35, of Sherman, served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a petty officer third class and a food service specialist from 2006 to 2010. Now the Connecticut native is a finalist for the annual Ms. Veteran America competition.…
Read MoreVida Stone Political Party: Republican Running unopposed for: Town Clerk Education: Certified Connecticut Town Clerk, Municipal Veterans Representative, Registrar of Vital Statistics Work experience: 2004-2015 First Selectman’s Assistant/2015 – present Town Clerk/Registrar of Vitals/Municipal Veterans Representative Political experience: 2015 – present elected…
Read MoreFrank Dutches Political Party: Republican Running for: Town Treasurer Education: BS Business Administration – Seton Hall University Military experience: United States Marine Corps – Captain – four years active duty. Work experience: Burroughs / Unisys Corporation – Vice President I spent 35-plus years in…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — A shoplifter reportedly said, “you can’t touch me,” to a Stop & Shop manager who grabbed the cart full of items he was wheeling out of the store on Monroe Turnpike Tuesday morning. Police said a male…
Read MoreThe following is an OpEd from State Rep. Tony Scott, R-112th. The 112th District HARTFORD, CT — An interesting moment at a committee meeting about home heating assistance brought to light an issue I’ve been dealing with. Several people have come…
Read MoreTo the Editor: Recently Terry Rooney and Jerry Stevens participated in a podcast sponsored by the Monroe Residents Facebook page. The contrast between the two candidates couldn’t be starker. I am voting for Jerry Stevens for First Selectman on November…
Read MoreThe Masuk girls swim and dive team won a meet against Stratford 88-82 Tuesday, improving the Panthers’ record to 4-1 on the season. “The closest meet we have had in a long time!” said Head Coach Emily DeMace. “We were…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Visitors of the Monroe Senior Center can participate in a book club, yoga and other fun programs, go on day and overnight trips, attend picnics and apply for financial and transportation services. Participants in the Bill’s Senior…
Read MoreThe 3rd District of the American Legion is hosting its annual Children’s Fishing Derby at Great Hollow Lake, 454 Purdy Hill Road, this Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. Admission is free and prizes will be awarded in three age…
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…