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By ED BARMAKIAN
April 11, 2026
CHATHAM, NJ – Shep Boyd gave a hint of what kind of day it was going to be for him when he picked up a ground ball off the opening faceoff and scored just 13 seconds into the action.Chatham's senior midfielder put an exclamation point on his scintillating game with a jarring hit that forced a ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A Warren County woman has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with an investigation that began late last year, according to court records. Frances A. Ciemniecki, 71, of Phillipsburg, was arrested April 8 and charged with third-degree cruelty to animals by the Warren ...
UNION CITY, NJ – Livingston held Union City scoreless over the last six innings and erased an early deficit for an 8-2 baseball victory on the rooftop in Union City on Saturday.Livingston scored two runs in the third inning to take a 3-2 lead. A four-run sixth inning gave the Lancers an 8-2 ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - On April 11, the Jefferson High School Baseball team joined the next generation of Township athletes from the Jefferson Youth Baseball, Jefferson Softball and Jefferson Lightning Baseball leagues for Opening Day festivities.The day opened with the varsity team being cheered on to a ...
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 It was reported that the shooting occurred at about 8:30 on Saturday night.
NEW BRUNSWICK – Zac Conner has been toiling in the basement of Harvest Moon Brewery & Café since 6 a.m., clad in his tan work boots and elbow-length gloves, scouring kegs and tanks.The people he meets at his kids’ Little League games and neighborhood barbecues who think that the life of an ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Affordable housing, reparations, Black maternal health, disaster response and money in politics were among the major issues discussed during a nonpartisan candidate forum for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District in Somerset, giving voters a broad look at where the crowded primary ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With sirens sounding and families lining the streets, Piscataway Little League kicked off its 2026 season Saturday with a festive Opening Day parade and ceremony that celebrated the township’s growing youth baseball and softball programs.Players and coaches marched from the ...
UNION, NJ — 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 occurred ...
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 ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — After losing its third game in a row to Edison on Tuesday, South Plainfield was a baseball team in need of a turnaround.The Tigers turned their game Friday against Woodbridge around in much the same manner that they have reversed the fortunes of their busy week.And now Woodbridge ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield High School lacrosse team returned to the PAL on Thursday to host Edison High School. The Tigers dominated the Eagles, winning 11-1 for South Plainfield's second straight victory this spring. South Plainfield took an 8-0 lead into halftime. The Tigers' ...
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 ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Maplewood Township Committee opened its April 7, 2026 meeting with a flag salute and a moment of silence in honor of longtime resident Emily H. Bibbens, recognizing her years of service and volunteerism in the community.The meeting then turned to a series of special ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — The borough's Historic Advisory Committee is urging residents to attend the April 15 Zoning Board meeting to oppose a proposal to demolish a two-story brick office building at 20 West End Ave.and replace it with a multi-story self-storage facility across the street from the ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township has officially designated April 11 as Kevin Apuzzio Day, honoring the fallen firefighter on the 20th anniversary of his line-of-duty death.Read: Franklin Township Designates April 11 as ‘Kevin Apuzzio Day’ on 20th Anniversary of Firefighter’s Line-of-Duty DeathThat ...
WESTFIELD, NJ —In the wake of an incident at Tamaques Park when an off-leash dog attacked and injured a leashed one, Mayor Jeremy Berman mulled increasing fines for owners who let their pets run loose.Following months of open discussion and workshopping, the 2026-27 Westfield Public Schools Budget ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — New roots are going to spread across this Coconut Creek come late April, one tree at a time, just in time for Arbor Day.The city will hold its 26th annual Arbor Day Free Tree Giveaway on Saturday, April 25, the day after Arbor Day, which falls on the last Friday of April each ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs will hold its first city commission meeting since the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer on Tuesday, but city officials say the discussion of her vacant seat will not begin until after she is laid to rest.The meeting is set for April 14. A Celebration of Life for ...
POMPANO BEACH — A local woman’s attempt to snip through retail security with a pair of scissors ended in a felony arrest in recent days after she was caught systematically dismantling anti-theft devices.Jacqueline Denise Bass, 62, was spotted on surveillance at a retail store using the scissors to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Bright mosaics and a newly designed splash pad are adding color and meaning to Boca Raton’s coastline as part of the city’s centennial celebration at Wildflower Park.Local artist Laura Tanner said it was a “privilege” to help create the Wildflower Park Centennial Legacy Mosaics and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs will hold its first city commission meeting since the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer on Tuesday, but city officials say the discussion of her vacant seat will not begin until after she is laid to rest.The meeting is set for April 14. A Celebration of Life for ...
POMPANO BEACH — A local woman’s attempt to snip through retail security with a pair of scissors ended in a felony arrest in recent days after she was caught systematically dismantling anti-theft devices.Jacqueline Denise Bass, 62, was spotted on surveillance at a retail store using the scissors to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police arrested a West Palm Beach woman whose child was placed in foster care and charged her with aggravated stalking after making dozens of false reports to authorities and taking to Facebook to accuse the foster mother of kidnapping her son.According to a Boca Raton ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — New roots are going to spread across this Coconut Creek come late April, one tree at a time, just in time for Arbor Day.The city will hold its 26th annual Arbor Day Free Tree Giveaway on Saturday, April 25, the day after Arbor Day, which falls on the last Friday of April each ...
POMPANO BEACH — A local woman’s attempt to snip through retail security with a pair of scissors ended in a felony arrest in recent days after she was caught systematically dismantling anti-theft devices.Jacqueline Denise Bass, 62, was spotted on surveillance at a retail store using the scissors to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police arrested a West Palm Beach woman whose child was placed in foster care and charged her with aggravated stalking after making dozens of false reports to authorities and taking to Facebook to accuse the foster mother of kidnapping her son.According to a Boca Raton ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons for 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older in the Avenel section. Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her ...
NEWARK - Phase 2 of the Greater Newark Conservancy's Education Building at 32 Prince St. will be completed this spring – marking a major milestone in the transformation of one of the nation’s oldest surviving synagogue structures. Construction of the final phase is scheduled to start in 2027. Once ...
NEWARK - The state Department of Human Services announced Thursday that it is fully reopening its New Jersey Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), but it may be too soon to celebrate. Gov. Mikie Sherrill has allocated $18 million to CCAP in her proposed state budget. The Department of Human ...