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By FRED J. AUN
April 12, 2026
ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The family of the 26-year-old pool tech who drowned in a pool at a home in Coral Springs last month is speaking out about who he was.Josemanuel Peña, lovingly known by his family as “Josemanuelito”, according to his family, was found unresponsive in a backyard pool on March 30 ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Show off your inner-Rams pride, but on the outside, by stacking up on school spirit gear at the newly open Ram Shack at Hightstown High School. The Ram Shack is a one-stop place “Where the Rams Get Their Gear” that is full of spirit wear, including t-shirts, pajama pants, and ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council approved a resolution to award $224,975.50 in League Recreational Services Funding to non-profit sports organizations in Edison Township. The resolution was unanimously approved at the combined meeting on Monday.The awarded amounts are as follows:Buddy Ball of Edison - $ ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township issued an alert Sunday morning advising residents that the New Jersey Forest Fire Service will conduct a prescribed burn in the Griggstown Grasslands beginning at 10 a.m.According to the township alert, residents in and around the area may see and smell smoke during ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Before celebrating his graduation this spring, Nico Cosereanu has one other life-changing experience he will check off his bucket list.On April 15, the School of Engineering student will appear in season 16 of “MasterChef,” Gordon Ramsay’s competition show featuring amateur cooks, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — On the heels of residents overwhelmingly squashing a proposed public-private partnership for downtown at the polls last month, City Manager Mark Sohaney is recommending the creation of a Downtown Civic Engagement Task Force “to facilitate a structured, community-driven process for ...
UNION, N.J. — Union police and the Union County Prosecutor's Office are investigating a shooting at a Chick-fil-A location on Route 22, where early, unconfirmed reports indicate one person has been killed and several others were struck.Although unconfirmed, it was reported that the shooting ...
UNION, N.J. — Union police and the Union County Prosecutor's Office are investigating a shooting at a Chick-fil-A location on Route 22, where early, unconfirmed reports indicate one person has been killed and several others were struck.Although unconfirmed, it was reported that the shooting ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spring break may be over, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. The South Brunswick Public Library has a lot going on this week. Kids can make some slime in honor of Earth Day, which is coming up on April 22. April is stress awareness month and the library has a virtual ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick Recreation Department Program Coordinator Marissa Kosko was excited to bring back the community-wide yard sale. Since becoming program coordinator, Kosko said residents have been asking. “So, I've been here for almost five years now and, from what I'm told,” ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park is inviting the community to be part of the annual Memorial Day Parade. The parade is scheduled for Monday, May 25. Parade participants will line up at 9 a.m. outside Sherman Elementary School. The parade steps off an hour later. It proceeds west on East Grant ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle wants you to be a part of the annual Memorial Day parade.The borough is asking local community organizations, sports clubs, car clubs, bands and dance groups, for example, to reach out to the Roselle Department of Recreation.The parade is Monday, May 25, 2026, beginning at 10 ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ —The township police union – PBA Local 38 – is leading community efforts to raise money for a 29-year-old police officer diagnosed with advanced lymphoma and sidelined as he undergoes medical treatment.Officer Christopher M. Handville was diagnosed with advanced Stage 4 Lymphom and ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneurship marked a historic milestone on March 31, as students, staff, city officials, and community members gathered for a special ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the school’s newly renovated auditorium — a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The gridiron spotlight is shifting to The College of New Jersey this summer. On Saturday, June 20th, the Phil Simms New Jersey North-South Football Classic, presented by the Army National Guard, will showcase the premier high school talent in the state.We know Phillipsburg will ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The adrenaline of yesterday’s official opening day may have settled into a steady rhythm, but for New Jersey anglers, the excitement is only growing. Today, Sunday, April 12, marks the first full Sunday of the 2026 trout season, and the banks of the Musconetcong River remain ...
PATERSON, NJ - Bishop Luis E. Paniagua is being recognized for his longstanding work in community development, faith-based leadership and public safety initiatives.Originally from the Dominican Republic, Paniagua was born in Santo Domingo and later immigrated to the United States in 1992. Since ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township Municipal Alliance and the Bernards Township Health Department are partnering with EmPoWER Somerset to offer a free virtual suicide prevention training later this month.The training will focus on QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer)—a nationally recognized ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Five students have received the ShopRite Stars award for the third marking period at James Caldwell High School. Four times during the school year, ShopRite asks the local high schools to identify outstanding students who contribute to the school environment in the areas of ...
HANOVER, NJ - The Whippany Park Softball Team played two games on Saturday, resulting in a split decision. Overall, the Wildcats now sit at 5-2 on the season. The first matchup of the day resulted in a 11-4 loss to Vernon. Jaeden Antonelli provided the bulk of the offense for the Wildcats with a ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Township of Millburn Shade Tree Advisory Board has announced two events for Friday, April 24 celebrating both Arbor Day and the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary through community tree planting and environmental stewardship. Celebrate Arbor Day with a long-standing township ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Breakfast with the Bunny hopped back into Little Falls last Saturday, filling the town with non-denominational fun ahead of Easter to welcome spring. The fun-filled morning on April 4 saw a myriad of families enjoy breakfast, meet the Bunny and take photos, and participate in a ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons – 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older – in the Avenel section.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...
PARAMUS, NJ - A trip to Bergen County Zoo makes for a fantastic fun-filled half-day trip for those with littles. Located just a quick 20-30 minute drive from Nutley, the zoo is nestled inside Van Saun County Park at 216 Forest Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey. Yes, there's parking. Lots of it and it's ...
UNION, N.J. — Union police and the Union County Prosecutor's Office are investigating a shooting at a Chick-fil-A location on Route 22, where early, unconfirmed reports indicate one person has been killed and several others were struck.Although unconfirmed, it was reported that the shooting ...
NEW JERSEY – As the country prepares to join in the celebration of the 250th Birthday of America, the State of New Jersey is looking for volunteers to participate in the activities that will occur around it. Lieutenant Governor Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, who also serves as the Secretary of State, says ...
GERMANTOWN—Food Historian Sara Everson speaks about “Growing (and Eating) History” at the next meeting of the Germantown Garden Club in the Hover Room at the Germantown Library, 31 Palatine Park Road, Tuesday, April 14 at noon.Ms. Everson has studied kitchen labor and food production in New York’s ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Before celebrating his graduation this spring, Nico Cosereanu has one other life-changing experience he will check off his bucket list.On April 15, the School of Engineering student will appear in season 16 of “MasterChef,” Gordon Ramsay’s competition show featuring amateur cooks, ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville officials are reminding residents of an upcoming change to the grass clipping collection schedule set to take effect on May 1.According to the announcement, grass clipping pickup will now be organized by designated collection zones rather than a uniform schedule. The ...