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By REBECCA GREENE
April 1, 2026
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Walking out to a crowd of more than 100 people and a billowing American Flag overhead, Police Chief Dean Ackermann exited the rear door of the police station for the final time in his career on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, precisely at 4 p.m.In a traditional end-of-watch moment, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — As the weather warms, the Livingston Police Department (LPD) reminds residents that black bear sightings and encounters may occur at this time of year. Although they are not typically aggressive animals and tend to be wary of people, a bear may engage in “posturing” — stomping, ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - It can be hard to keep up with the latest scams residents need to be aware of, which is why the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office is warning residents of the newest one. There have been scams targeting utility customers in the past, but the most recent scam circulating is ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ —A palpable anticipation fills the air as hundreds of high school students seat themselves in the grand auditorium. Though the lights dim to spotlight those on the stage, the collective racing of hearts and nervous smiles create an atmosphere of unrest. After three days of ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - A new playground makeover is underway in the borough. East Spotswood Park playground is being updated. Construction started this week according to a Nixle Advisory by the Spotswood Police Department. During the construction phase of the project, the playground area is closed. The ...
FLEMINGTON – The Flemington Borough Council, on March 23 by unanimous resolution, directed the planning board to investigate a large section of Turntable Junction as potentially a “condemnation redevelopment area.”Such a designation, according to Resolution 2026-74, under the New Jersey Local ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick School District is celebrating their educators and educational support staff who make a difference in the lives of students each day. The following South Brunswick School District staff were named as 2026 Educators and Educational Support Staff of the ...
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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown boys lacrosse dropped a 10-3 decision to Morris Knolls on Tuesday night. Morris Knolls scored three times in the first quarter, added two more in the second and led 5-0 at halftime. The visitors extended the lead with four goals in the third quarter before adding one ...
MILLBURN, NJ – A pedestrian stopped for jaywalking in Millburn was in possession of a firearm and narcotics.On March 29, Millburn Police Officer Greenbush stopped a pedestrian on Route 124 near Farley Place for jaywalking. A records check revealed the individual had two outstanding warrants for ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In celebration of our local history and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the America 250 New Providence committee is proud to announce the first annual Reverend Caldwell Day Charity Drive. The event is scheduled for April 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Monday morning, March 30, 2026, we were invited to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Paper Mill Playhouse celebrating both the renovated section and the major new section of the F. M. Kirby Carriage House.There were words of welcome from the Executive Director, Mike Stotts and ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn girls lacrosse team opened its season with a 21-9 victory over Gov. Livingston on Tuesday.Claire Balady, a junior attack, scored nine goals and passed for four assists for Millburn.Isla Glen, Kacey Cist and Isabelle Rosner scored two goals apiece for Millburn. Casey ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following children's programs for the month of April.April Children’s Department programs and events: Weekly programs: Bingo For Children: Mondays at 6:30pm – 7:00pmBingo games for children ages 3 & upApril 6, 13, 20, 27Lap Sit: ...
Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci is pleased to announce the Annual May Day Celebration is scheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026. This event has become a tradition and a highly anticipated event among the senior citizen community. Seniors will enjoy a buffet luncheon, as well as live entertainment at the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — April Fools’ Day will be observed on Wednesday, April 1, giving residents a chance to take part in one of the year’s most lighthearted traditions.Marked each year on the first day of April, April Fools’ Day is widely associated with harmless pranks, practical jokes and playful ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — April Fools’ Day will be observed on Wednesday, April 1, giving residents a chance to take part in one of the year’s most lighthearted traditions.Marked each year on the first day of April, April Fools’ Day is widely associated with harmless pranks, practical jokes and playful ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The award-winning West Orange High School Wind Ensemble received a Gold Rating at the annual Region I West Essex High School Festival on March 17 and were one of four bands selected to perform at the NJ High School Concert Band Gala in April at William Paterson University.In ...
Granville Central School District Superintendent Michael Hall presented the proposed 2026-27 budget in front of members from the Board of Education and the neighboring Granville community Monday evening.Hall, in his first budget process since being hired as Granville superintendent in 2025, ...
RARITAN, NJ - The Raritan Public Library celebrated the 12th Annual New Jersey Makers Day March 21.The library held a number of different hands-on maker stations, including peeler beads, color-your-own birdhouses, popcorn ornaments, cotton candy sugar scrub and 3D printed creations.
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The ShopRite of West Caldwell has initiated a voluntary recall of its store-made Kosher Parve 6-Pack Cut Club Rolls. The rolls may contain egg, a known allergen and dairy ingredient not listed on the label. The recall impacts 12-ounce packages of the store’s Kosher Parve 6-Pack ...
POMPANO BEACH — Residents are now entering the second week of a month-long water disinfection process as the City of Pompano Beach Utilities Department continues its routine "free chlorination" maintenance period.The project, which began on March 23, is scheduled to remain in effect until April 20.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Josh Hufford scored four goals and Tyler Trevaskiss, Benny Kim, Rylan Benitez and Dustin Moke added two each as undefeated Voorhees defeated Phillipsburg High School 12-8 in a Skyland Conference boy’s lacrosse game on Tuesday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex. The Vikings ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ - The Union County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that the 2026 seasonal recycling events will continue this April, featuring a variety of programs designed to help residents recycle unwanted, expired, or hazardous items and to promote sustainable waste ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police arrested two septuagenarian neighbors in West Delray Beach’s 55+ Bonaire Village Condominiums for shoplifting from Macy’s in the Town Center at Boca Raton mall.On March 28, a Macy’s security guard contacted police and told them that security cameras captured Maya ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Did you know Coconut Creek keeps a list of people who served in the United States Armed Forces and called the city home?The city shares the list through its Veteran’s Virtual Wall and asks residents to add names at any time.The wall includes 54 unique veterans with ties to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Several leaders had messages to criminals who come to Mount Laurel to commit crimes, such as the man whose business license at 105 Fairway Terrace within the township was revoked after women at that location were charged for allegedly propositioning undercover police ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — If you live in the Bordentown area, you may be used to noise coming from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (JBMDL).JBMDL released its monthly “Noise Calendar” for April 2026 so that its neighbors know what to expect when it comes to sounds coming from the Base. The calendar is ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The unofficial start to summer in Hightstown and East Windsor is almost here with planning underway for the annual Memorial Day Parade. Participants are wanted to join in the festivities to either ride or walk in the parade. The annual Hightstown Memorial Day Parade will start off ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Santino Russo and Ryan Keenan each drove in three runs as Caldwell completed a series sweep of Montclair-Kimberley Academy with a 12-3 victory on Tuesday.Russo went 2-for-3 with a run scored and Keenan was 2-for-2 with three runs scored for Caldwell (2-0), which scored six runs ...