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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 — An abandoned warehouse on the former Stevenson Lumber property at 1565 Monroe Turnpike is now a place two businesses, and one church, proudly call home. It all started with Anthony Galbo, president of Galbo Provisions Inc., a…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Boys from Monroe boy and girl Cub Scout Pack 162 sold boxes of microwavable popcorn and bagged varieties like white cheddar and cinnamon crunch, along with cans of salted cashews and roasted nuts, on a table outside…
Read MoreKathleen (Raslavsky) Hardy, 74, of Sandy Hook, passed away peacefully in her home on August 30, 2023, and is now in the arms of her Savior. Kathy was born on November 25, 1948, to John and Regina (Chanda) Raslavsky of…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Police are investigating a burglary of the Dunkin’ Donuts at 230 Roosevelt Drive early Thursday morning, in which the suspect smashed a side window to enter the store. Surveillance video showed a suspect wearing blue jeans, a…
Read MoreSHELTON, CT — With just a few days before the outset of the Jewish New Year, the question of where to attend services is high on the list for many Jewish families and singles. Recognizing the often high price tag…
Read MoreTo the Editor: On January 18, 2022, as a member of the Board of Education, I made three motions to enhance the Board of Education budget. Mr. Rooney may try to pin these votes on Jerry Stevens as “raising taxes,”…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — Monroe’s two first selectman candidates have both been a commanding presence among supporters at their campaign fundraisers this summer, but Wednesday night’s debate at Edith Wheeler Memorial Library marked their first time facing pointed questions and rebuttals…
Read MoreThe Masuk Swim and Dive won their second meet of the season, beating Bethel/Immaculate 92-81 in the Panthers’ home opener. The Panthers also won against Bunnell, 90-74.…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — An 82-year-old Fairfield woman was taken to St. Vincent’s Medical Center with what police say are non-life threatening injuries after being involved in a rollover crash on Cottage Street Sunday morning. Police said the woman was heading…
Read MoreMONROE, CT — The $4.6 million renovation and addition project for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service at 54 Jockey Hollow Road is complete and now its members are inviting the public to tour the facility during an open house…
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…