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• Mother and daughter sent to hospital following crash near Monroe green (themonroesun.com) — Police in Monroe report a recent crash near the town green that sent a Bridgeport mother and her young daughter to the hospital, along with several other local incidents. Residents can read details on a Hattertown Road pickup crash, a check-washing scam tied to the Monroe Turnpike post office box, vandalism at Masuk High, and thefts involving a stolen Jeep.
• Storm damage closes Lois Circle in Monroe as nor'easter moves through (themonroesun.com) — Lois Circle in Monroe is closed after a tree brought down live wires onto a car during Saturday's nor'easter, though no injuries were reported. Town crews, firefighters, and Eversource are actively handling scattered outages and debris, while officials urge residents to limit travel, stay safe, and use the police station lobby if they need a charging station.
• Jockey Hollow Unified Sports celebrates 2026 Spirit of Inclusion Award (themonroesun.com) — Students at Monroe's Jockey Hollow Middle School are celebrating after their Unified Sports team earned the 2026 Spirit of Inclusion Award, the only middle school in Connecticut to do so. Mark your calendar as the team kicks off its inclusive fall soccer season, preparing for an Oct. 20 Unified Sports tournament in Brookfield while emphasizing safety, teamwork, and a family-like atmosphere.
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