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By MARIANNE IVERS
April 16, 2026
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Mayor and the Borough Council recognized both the New Providence High School Cheerleading and Girls Basketball Teams for their successful seasons at the Tuesday, April 14 meeting. Mayor Al Morgan read proclamations in the teams’ honor. He also read proclamations to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - Accreditation Program Director Harry Delgado of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) attended the Tuesday, April 14 Borough Council meeting to present a Certification of Re-Accreditation to the New Providence Police Department (NPPD) for the sixth ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – After powering the Bombers boys volleyball team to a trio of wins, Veer Desai has been named the TAPinto Raritan Bay Athlete of the Week.Desai played a key role in Sayreville’s recent success, helping the boys secure victories over North Plainfield, Thomas Edison Energy Charter, ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A guidance counselor at Notre Dame High School has been arrested and charged in connection to sex crimes against a student.According to Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey, the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, in partnership with the Lawrence ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Rev250 Committee is gearing up for multiple events in celebration of the nation’s Semi-quincentennial. Maria DeLuca representing the New Providence’s America 250 Committee attended the Tuesday, April 14 Borough Council meeting along with other committee members to provide ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Join the Ridgewood Department of Parks and Recreation and Open Space Committee for the first Park Walk of the season!Leader Matt Rogers will meet with participants on Saturday, April 25th at 10 a.m. for a ¼ mile stroll down Dunham Trail, located along the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook.The meeting ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
STAMFORD – The Headwaters Arts Center presents an intimate evening of songs and stories with acclaimed singer-songwriter Chris Pierce on Saturday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m."Chris Pierce's music is emotionally palpable—you feel it in the room," said Patrick Barnes, executive director at Headwaters.
Linden, NJ - Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred last night on Summit Terrace. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m. Linden Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Summit Terrace on reports of a shooting. The officers arrived on the scene and were met by several ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Public Library will mark National Library Week with both a formal recognition from township officials and the return of a longtime community favorite: the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale in the Book Cellar.Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty issued a proclamation ...
Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I'm Keith Harrington.Fort Ann Tops Flying Forts, Tyler Records 200th KFort Ann came away with the win, but it was a monumental day for a young Fort Edward pitcher. The Cardinals topped the Flying Forts 8-2 on Wednesday in an Adirondack League ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School students recently demonstrated incredible spirit and determination during their annual Booster Fundraiser, held from March 17 through the 27. The two-week event focused on character-building and community connection, culminating in a high-energy Fun Run on ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Officials are warning residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to take extra precautions following reports of increased EBT card theft across Morris County.According to the Morris County Department of Human Services, recent incidents have ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison softball marked Senior Night with an offensive outburst Wednesday, rolling to a 13-4 victory over Lenape Valley behind a 16-hit attack.The seniors celebrated include: Anna Bochner and Cameron Takafuji.Lenape Valley grabbed an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first, but ...
MADISON, NJ – The Madison boys golf team turned in a strong showing at the Green Knights Invitational on Wednesday, finishing tied for 12th place in a competitive 18-team field.Madison posted a team score of 324, matching Chatham for 12th at the tournament. The Dodgers entered the event at 4-1 on ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Several Morristown High School students have been recognized for their literary talent after earning top honors in the New Jersey Council of English Teachers’ 2025 Writing Contest.School officials announced that the student winners were recognized for their work in both short story ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown baseball came up just short in a wild offensive battle Wednesday, falling to Parsippany Hills, 16-15, in a game that featured 31 combined runs and 26 hits.Parsippany Hills built an early 7-0 lead after the first two innings, but Morristown responded with six runs in the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Voters are encouraged to go out and vote in Thursday's Special Election, being held to fill the vacant CD11 Congressional seat that was previously occupied by Governor Sherrill.Candidates are:Republican Joe HathawayDemocrat Analilia MejiaIndependent Alan BondVoters can vote in ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Voters are encouraged to go out and vote in Thursday's Special Election, being held to fill the vacant CD11 Congressional seat that was previously occupied by Governor Sherrill.Candidates are:Republican Joe HathawayDemocrat Analilia MejiaIndependent Alan BondVoters can vote in ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Rotary Club, in partnership with the Madison Area YMCA and the American Red Cross, is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and help save lives at an upcoming community blood drive.The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Madison ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Choir students from Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, Eisenhower Intermediate School and Hillside Intermediate School have been honored with All-State recognition.A total of 24 students from the three schools in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District were selected for ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Middle School is inviting students and their families to its upcoming Literacy Night! Open to kids in grades 5–8, the event will celebrate the joy of reading and learning as a family. Event Information:Date: Thursday, April 23rdTime: 6:00–7:30 PMLocation: Hackensack ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Board of Education held its April meeting on Tuesday on the heels of the Spotswood Borough Council's 4-1 vote to pass a refunding ordinance to repay the Spotswood School District the money owed following the fall cyber thefts. “We will issue a special emergency note to ...
Linden, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden, and the Linden Health Department hosted a successful Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 11, 2026, during National Public Health Week at the Linden Public Library. Many residents came out to participate in the free services that were ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council formally recognized April 2026 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month during its April 13 meeting, joined by members of the local Sikh community and representatives from New Jersey’s 18th Legislative District.The proclamation, read by ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – Hunterdon County and its largest union agreed to a three-year contract with a 4% wage hike.The memorandum of understanding with CWA Local 1036 that covers 2026 to 2028 was announced at the April 7 meeting of the county board of commissioners.The union local includes rank and ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township is inviting residents to come out and celebrate its veterans with four street sign dedications this spring. South Brunswick's upcoming dedications are a part of the Veterans Recognition Street Naming Initiative as a way to honor township veterans for their ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With the latest stage of referendum construction getting underway, the Westfield Public Schools Board of Education heard the updated information from the principal parties involved in construction.Mike Bieri, president of FKA Architects, was joined once again at the podium by ...
UNION, NJ — A statewide manhunt is underway for a gunman who shot up a Chick-Fil-A on Route 22 near Gelb Avenue in Union Township on Saturday night, April 11th, killing a 23-year-old customer and wounding six more patrons, authorities said.The only fatality in Saturday’s gun violence is Malek ...
PARKLAND, FL- Broward County Public Schools is moving forward with a three-year plan to eliminate approximately 1,000 non-teaching positions annually through 2029, for a total of around 3,000 positions total. The workforce reduction aims to address a long-term decline in student enrollment and ...