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April 6, 2026

MADISON, NJ — Madison boys golf opened its season with a narrow 162-167 victory over Summit on Monday in a nine-hole stroke-play match.The Dodgers, now 1-0, were led by a strong showing at the top of the lineup, with Andrew Schiller and Theo Bruns each carding a 39 to share medalist honors.

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MADISON, NJ — Madison baseball carried an early lead into the sixth inning, but Hanover Park pushed across two late runs to edge the Dodgers, 2-1, on Monday afternoon.The loss dropped Madison to 1-3, while Hanover Park remained unbeaten at 3-0.Madison grabbed a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first.

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County residents can expect a stretch of mostly sunny spring weather this week, with cooler temperatures at the start before a steady warmup pushes highs into the upper 60s and low 70s by the weekend.Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 55 degrees and a northwest ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Erin Murphy tossed five hitless innings and struck out 13 as Morristown softball rolled to a 10-0 softball win over Mendham on Monday afternoon.With the victory, Morristown improved to 3-0, while Mendham fell to 0-3-1.Murphy dominated in the circle, allowing no hits and no runs ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ -  Families in Parsippany will have a chance to celebrate the joy of reading as the Parsippany Library’s Lake Hiawatha Branch hosts a special week of programming in honor of International Children’s Book Week this April.The event is designed to inspire imagination and foster a ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – Lazar Middle School student Cameron Deak has been selected to join the prestigious Draftday team to compete in the World Hockey Group’s International Cup in Bolzano, Italy. The tournament, which features 11 elite teams from around the globe, represents the pinnacle of 12U youth ...

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NEPTUNE CITY - NCPD is warning residents to be vigilant about the increase in internet schemes designed to steal data and money from unsuspecting consumers.The Neptune City Police have been investigating an increased number of targeted scams including the IRS, warrants, wire transfers, and crypto ...

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East Hanover, NJ — An inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and impact is just around the corner. The Calais Foundation 14th Annual Gala is on April 23, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Hanover Manor in East Hanover.  Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, a ...

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East Hanover, NJ — An inspiring evening of celebration, connection, and impact is just around the corner. The Calais Foundation 14th Annual Gala is on April 23, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at The Hanover Manor in East Hanover.  Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour with passed hors d’oeuvres, a ...

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HARRISBURG, PA—A bill sponsored by a local state senator aims to modernize police technology in the Keystone state by allowing local police to use radar to catch speeding motorists.In Pennsylvania, only state police can use radar guns. Senate Bill 1237 aims to change that.The bill was introduced by ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ — Morris County residents can expect a stretch of mostly sunny spring weather this week, with cooler temperatures at the start before a steady warm-up pushes highs into the upper 60s and low 70s by the weekend.Monday was mostly sunny with a high near 55 degrees and a northwest wind of ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – Music lovers, collectors, and casual browsers alike will have plenty to dig through when the Asbury Park Record Show takes over the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on Saturday, April 18, from 12 to 5 p.m.The free event, presented by the Asbury Park Boardwalk along with Holdfast ...

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PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Girls Softball Team is red hot heading into their final two weeks of the regular season, and offensively have scored 10 or more runs in six out of their last seven games, including a 18-4 drubbing of West Boca High School last Tuesday.The Lady Eagles are led by ...

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PASSAIC VALLEY - Residents of New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District (CD-11) can now head to polling places to participate in early voting ahead of Election Day.The election is a faceoff between Democrat Analilia Mejia, the former executive director of the Center for Popular Democracy, and ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ -The Woodland Park Board of Education (BOE) has introduced its tentative budget for the 2026–2027 school year, totaling $29,127,933.The board unanimously approved the tentative budget via resolution at a recent meeting in March. The tentative budget, based on state aid figures, ...

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TINTON FALLS - More than 300 police chiefs from throughout the state gathered here Thursday, April 2, to recognize and honor the 25thanniversary of John’s Law, named in memory of a young Navy Ensign from Egg Harbor Township, who was killed in a crash with a drunken driver in July, ...

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TINTON FALLS - More than 300 police chiefs from throughout the state gathered here Thursday, April 2, to recognize and honor the 25thanniversary of John’s Law, named in memory of a young Navy Ensign from Egg Harbor Township, who was killed in a crash with a drunken driver in July, ...

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BARNEGAT, NJ – As residents begin their annual spring cleaning rituals, the Barnegat High School Marching Band and Color Guard are offering a way to turn household clutter into community support.On Saturday, April 11, the band will host a massive clothing drive at the high school, inviting the ...

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 SOMERVILLE, NJ - Following many years of planning and negotiation with state government agencies, the former landfill site in Somerville along Route 206 is now moving toward a new purpose. This month, two major approvals advanced the plan to transform the 80-acre site into a source of clean, ...

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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Judge Robert G. Wilson, J.S.C., sentenced Kenneth James, 34, to an aggregate term of 11 years New Jersey State Prison, five years to be served without eligibility for parole following a two-week trial on March 31.On  May 22, 2025, a Somerset County jury convicted James of ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – New Brunswick Tomorrow is working with local business and property owners on a plan to drive inclusive economic growth and draw more resources and visitors to the French Street commercial corridor.The nonprofit organization has released a report recommending the establishment of a ...

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 SOMERVILLE, NJ - Following many years of planning and negotiation with state government agencies, the former landfill site in Somerville is now moving toward a new purpose. This month, two major approvals advanced the plan to transform the 80-acre site into a source of clean, affordable energy for ...

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Monmouth Junction, NJ — April's Jazz Café at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex on Friday, April 10, at 8 p.m. is a hot ticket. Next up in this season's Jazz Café, sponsored by the South Brunswick Arts Commission, is Jazz4Soul featuring saxophonist Audrey Welber and vocalist Kimberly Ruggis ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - Al Santillo, a beloved figure in the Elizabeth community and owner of Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza, has been hospitalized due to a stroke, per a statement from the restaurant’s Facebook page. “My father-in-law Al Santillo is in the hospital due to a stroke and would like me to ask ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ – The Bombers put together a strong week across multiple sports, highlighted by several undefeated performances and key early-season victories:SoftballThe girls put together a dominant, undefeated week with three impressive victories. Sayreville opened with an 8-3 win over ...

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STAFFORD — A local woman faces shoplifting charges after allegedly attempting to steal nearly $500 worth of merchandise from a Target department store on Wednesday afternoon.On April 1, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM, Stafford Township police responded to a report of a theft at the Target located ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Since operations began in December in Mizner Park, Boca Raton’s MiCa autonomous shuttle has received high marks from both riders and engineers. As a result of its success, the fully electric, autonomous shuttle extended its service as of April 1, Boca Raton's Public Works and ...

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BUTLER, NJ — The Tri-Boro Little League is set to kick off its 2026 baseball and softball season with Opening Day festivities on Saturday, April 11.The annual celebration will begin with a parade lineup at 8:30 a.m. at Butler Park, where players, families, and community members will gather before ...

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BOCA RATON, FL— The sixth annual Battle of the Bands competition will return to the Mizner Park Amphitheater this summer and organizers are accepting applications for the event, which brings an evening of live music, competition and cash prizes to Boca Raton.The event, scheduled from 7 p.m. to ...

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WASHINGTON TWP — In a clash of undefeated titans, the Rams proved why they are the team to beat this season. Behind a relentless offensive attack and a brick wall in the crease, the Rams (5-0) handed the Minutemen (4-1) their first loss of the year in a commanding non-conference statement ...

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