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By JEANNE WALL
April 4, 2026
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Brookdale Community College continues to build momentum in the rapidly expanding world of collegiate esports, announcing that Old Bridge High School senior Evan Kraja has signed a National Junior College Athletic Association Esports (NJCAAE) Letter of Intent to join its ...
Lou DiChiaro, a longtime baseball coach from Fair Lawn, and Larry Thomas, an octogenarian and Guinness World Record-holding skydiver, have one thing in common: they don't let their heart conditions keep them from doing what they love.They also both sought care at RWJBarnabas Health, where their ...
Princeton, NJ – For some vocal residents in Princeton’s western section, the idea of new housing, with its attendant increases in traffic and schoolchildren, has been a fraught subject. Those orange lawn signs, “Defend Historic Princeton,” are intended to say it all, in the simplest way.But the new ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Flag Football team opened its season with a 33-7 home victory over Dover on April 2.“This feels amazing, big relief,” Sophomore Rosie Carroll said. “I have high hopes for the future games we have.”A season ago, Jefferson was winless in its first five games. Head coach ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — It was quite early on Monday, March 30, 2026, about 3:30am when a burglar made entry into a Crest Drive home by entering through a first floor window.South Orange police responded to the 911 call from the resident, who said they heard their alarm system activate and, checking the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 18-2 on Opening Night of the 2026 season at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Friday night. The 18 runs were the second-most in Somerset Double-A franchise history, trailing only the 22 runs scored on 8/18/23 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Portland Sea Dogs by a score of 18-2 on Opening Night of the 2026 season at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ on Friday night. The 18 runs were the second-most in Somerset Double-A franchise history, trailing only the 22 runs scored on 8/18/23 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fast-moving residential fire on Division Avenue in Piscataway Friday afternoon prompted a large emergency response and forced nearby road closures as crews battled heavy flames and worked to secure the scene.Piscataway fire units responded to the blaze that broke out about 4:15 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently investigated a report of $20,000 that went missing after an open house was held in a home co-owned by a recently divorced couple. A 41-year-old man told police that between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on March 28 the money went missing, while an open house ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a car crash in West Palm Beach Thursday morning.The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reported that 59-year-old Janusz Biskupek was traveling south on Avocado Avenue at around 9:50 a.m., approaching Southern ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A homeless man with a long history of public masturbation is accused of attacking a 72-year-old man during a confrontation at Red Reef Park.Boca Raton police on April 1 arrested Stewart Jay Schiff, 61, on charges of attempted robbery and battery on a person age 65 or ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A sub shop known for its hot, made-to-order sandwiches has closed in West Boca Raton.The Jon Smith Subs location at Mission Bay Plaza, 20401 FL-7, Suite G13, is now permanently closed, according to a sign posted on the door.The notice reads: “This location is now permanently ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A fire that broke out Thursday evening at the Town Center at Boca Raton began in a food court kitchen and spread to the roof, according to Boca Raton Fire Rescue, which released details Friday.Investigators said the blaze appears to have started in the kitchen of Tobu before ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue lieutenant and his wife were arrested Tuesday after authorities said they abused and confined their 12-year-old adopted daughter for years inside their Coral Springs home.Joel Kohnert, 44, and Jennifer Kohnert, 45, are accused of subjecting the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Town Center Mall was evacuated Thursday evening after reports of smoke prompted an emergency response from police and fire crews, according to city officials.In a social media post, the City of Boca Raton said the mall was being cleared “out of an abundance of caution” ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A homeless man with a long history of public masturbation is accused of attacking a 72-year-old man during a confrontation at Red Reef Park.Boca Raton police on April 1 arrested Stewart Jay Schiff, 61, on charges of attempted robbery and battery on a person age 65 or ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton man is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a car crash in West Palm Beach Thursday morning.The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reported that 59-year-old Janusz Biskupek was traveling south on Avocado Avenue at around 9:50 a.m., approaching Southern ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Local elected officials and community leaders across South Florida are speaking out following the murder of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, remembering her as a rising leader, a fierce advocate, and a deeply respected voice in the community — one who was also ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A sub shop known for its hot, made-to-order sandwiches has closed in West Boca Raton.The Jon Smith Subs location at Mission Bay Plaza, 20401 FL-7, Suite G13, is now permanently closed, according to a sign posted on the door.The notice reads: “This location is now permanently ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A fire that broke out Thursday evening at the Town Center at Boca Raton began in a food court kitchen and spread to the roof, according to Boca Raton Fire Rescue, which released details Friday.Investigators said the blaze appears to have started in the kitchen of Tobu before ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue lieutenant and his wife were arrested Tuesday after authorities said they abused and confined their 12-year-old adopted daughter for years inside their Coral Springs home.Joel Kohnert, 44, and Jennifer Kohnert, 45, are accused of subjecting the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently investigated a report of $20,000 that went missing after an open house was held in a home co-owned by a recently divorced couple. A 41-year-old man told police that between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on March 28 the money went missing, while an open house ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Local elected officials and community leaders across South Florida are speaking out following the murder of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, remembering her as a rising leader, a fierce advocate, and a deeply respected voice in the community — one who was also ...
STAFFORD — Wednesday, April 1, was already a milestone day for Mackenzie Sininsky, but the Southern Regional High School sophomore added a memory that will last a lifetime. On her 16th birthday, Sininsky netted the game-winning goal in the final minute of regulation to lead the Rams to a thrilling ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team took on Mahwah on Tuesday, March 31 and won a close game 9-8. Max Faye hit a Braves milestone, breaking the 100 point mark.The Braves scored three goals in the first quarter. The Thunderbirds netted two in the first and two in the second to take the ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School boys tennis team hosted the Kittatinny Cougars on Tuesday, March 31 and lost 3-2.The results of the matches are as follows:Singles: 1st: Luke Sills (K) won over Jack Boffa (N) 6-3, 6-42nd: Diego Pena (N) won over Gabe Davis (K) 7-5, 6-33rd: Chase Freeman (K) won ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta resident Bobby Meara, playing on the Veritas baseball team, broke a school and county record and is leading the state with 17 strikeouts in their game against Warren Tech. Meara also had three hits and five RBIs for a 13-0 win. Meara plays all sides of the plate; pitcher and ...
SPARTA, NJ – An employee of Sparta Dairy was arrested for theft. On March 13, 2026, Branchville resident Maria Rizzo, 36 was taken into custody by Sparta Police, they said.According to Sparta Police Captain Tom Snyder, over the course of approximately one year, “Rizzo stole approximately $18,589 ...
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 ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta resident Bobby Meara, playing on the Veritas baseball team, broke a school and county record and is leading the state with 17 strikeouts in their game against Warren Tech. Meara also had three hits and five RBIs for a 13-0 win. Meara plays all sides of the plate; pitcher and ...