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MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even when no one is watching, were all themes of speeches given during Masuk High School’s commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026, before the packed bleachers of Benedict Field Wednesday evening. Jeff Fulchino, a school board member whose life after high school led to a career as a pitcher in Major League Baseball, encouraged graduates to follow their dreams whether they go to college, serve in the military or go directly into the workforce. “There is no single path to success,” Fulchino…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — A red Monroe Public Works truck was parked on the side of Bug Hill Road last Thursday afternoon. Behind it, men wearing baseball…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — C.J. Budjinski remembers starting out at Jockey Hollow Middle School as a sixth-grader three years ago, feeling “lost” and “clueless” about the future…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, showed families equipment in and outside of…
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MONROE, CT — A three-on-three basketball tournament at Wolfe Park on Saturday, Aug. 2, will raise money for the Pete Simoulidis Scholarship Fund, honoring the legacy of its namesake, the beloved coach and mentor. Panagiotis “Pete” Simoulidis, a married father…
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MONROE, CT — Police had to call Eversource to shut off the power, so firefighters could extricate a driver from her 2023 Toyota RAV4 Tuesday afternoon, after she struck a utility pole on Turkey Roost Road, snapping it in half.…
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Renee Freer was an outgoing eight-year-old, adored by her friends who affectionately nicknamed her Giggles for her infectious laugh. On June 22, 1977, police believe it was a male juvenile known to Renee, who took away her life, using a…
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MONROE, CT — Sebastian Barneby’s three children told him they wanted to compete in the third annual Wolfe Park Regatta, a series of races pitting homemade cardboard and duct tape boats against one another. “They told me on Sunday night,”…
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MONROE, CT — Town Council members approved contracts to expand the Housatonic Valley Rail Trail and to replace the Judd Road bridge at the Monroe and Easton town line at their meeting Monday night. Town Attorney Frank Lieto and the…
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MONROE, CT — Monroe’s dog owners must have their pets, who are six-months-of-age and over, licensed annually. The state of Connecticut also requires all dogs to have rabies vaccinations, so when licensing a dog, one must provide a current rabies…
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HARTFORD, CT — Governor Ned Lamont vetoed a controversial bill allowing housing to be built in commercial zones “as of right” to increase affordable housing and address a shortage in the state. Monroe’s state delegation, who had criticized the bill…
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MONROE, CT — Police made four DUI arrests recently, stemming from motor vehicle accidents and erratic driving. On June 20, officers responded to an accident involving a 2024 Chevy Silverado and a 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan on Monroe Turnpike (Route…
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MONROE, Conn. — Taking risks, overcoming failures, picking others up and leading lives of character and kindness, even when no one is watching, were all themes of speeches given during Masuk High School’s commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026, before the packed bleachers of Benedict Field Wednesday evening. Jeff…
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MONROE, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission granted an approval with conditions for a proposal allowing Town Fair Tire to move into the former Rite Aid pharmacy at 508 Monroe Turnpike and renovate the building. During the hearing, residential neighbors had expressed opposition to the plan due to concerns of over noise, the smell of rubber, traffic, a potentially negative impact on property values, and the close proximity to Beardsley Brook, a waterway that feeds into the Far Mill River Watershed. However, at the zoning meeting on June 4, Commissioner Ryan Condon praised the applicant, Town Fair Centers of…
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…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — There is still time to sign up for the fourth annual Newtown Savings Bank Mile Down the Pike set for this Sunday, May…
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Masuk 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 repeat of last year’s success. The Panthers finished runner-up to Berlin among 16 teams to score in the state competition, held at Trumbull’s Tashua Knolls Golf Course on Monday, Individually, Adriana Lupo tied for first with Daniel Hand’s Millie Gobleck with a score of 79. Alex Cecchino tied for seventh a score of 88, Abby Yeager tied for 16th with a score 94 and Emma McIntyre finished in a tie for 18th with 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.…
Read MoreMONROE, Conn. — National Banner Unified Champion Jockey Hollow Middle School’s Unified Sports team concluded a successful spring season with a celebration on May 28. Students…
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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. — Richard Bierut and Eva Helmke, two emergency medical technicians for the Monroe Volunteer Emergency Medical…
MONROE, Conn. — A Monroe woman is trying to recoup nearly $50,000 that was stolen from her in…
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Frank J. Frulla, 73, of Monroe, Conn., passed away suddenly on May 27, 2026. He was born on…
Felicia Elizabeth Valus, (Wishneski), 93, formerly of Monroe, Conn., and most recently of Port Saint Lucie, Fla., passed…