Monroe PTO Treasurer Accused of Embezzling $45K Rejects Plea; Monroe Woman, 36, Stalked Ex-Boyfriend and His New Girlfriend

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A former Monroe PTO woman rejected a plea deal that would have allowed her to exchange no prison time if she made full restitution to the PTO. Read more here.>>> Monroe PTO Treasurer Accused of Embezzling $45K Rejects Plea, Disputes Amount: Report

A Monroe woman was warned by Westport police to stay away from her ex-boyfriend and allegedly did not comply. Read more here.>>> Monroe Woman, 36, Stalked Ex-Boyfriend and His New Girlfriend: Cops

The Monroe man is a suspect in multiple credit card theft cases in Fairfield County, police said. Read more here.>>> Monroe Man Caught with Multiple Stolen Credit Cards: Police

Looking for the best eatery in your area? Here is how your local restaurants were ranked on Yelp. Read more here.>>> Yelp’s Top 10 Restaurants in Monroe: Do you agree?

The Center for Disease Control's most recent report includes confirmed and probable cases of Lyme disease reported in Monroe. Read more here.>>> 22 Cases of Lyme Disease in Monroe in 2015: CDC

Grants from the Community Fund of Darien and Fairfield County Bank were given to a nonprofit sexual crisi counseling center that serves local towns. Read more here.>>> Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling & Education Receives $15K in Grants

Mosquitos, ticks, high electric bills —be prepared with Patch's guide to keeping you and your pets cool and prepared for dangers of summer. Read more here.>>> Guide to Staying Cool, Healthy and Prepared During the Summer Heat Wave

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