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By MISSY DIAZ
March 21, 2026
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 55-year-old woman was arrested after deputies say she repeatedly used a stun gun on her daughter’s ex-boyfriend after finding him half-dressed in her daughter’s bed.According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Veronica Karlsson called 911 on the morning of March 17 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Across the state, city governments are grappling with the uncertainty regarding property tax reform, but they still need to plan for the next fiscal year’s budget as they’re doing in Coconut Creek.Last week, city leaders held a budget strategy session, even as state lawmakers ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- The Bloomfield Police Department has issued a warning about fraudulent letters titled "Notice of Hearing – Traffic Violation / Toll Violation" circulating among residents. These fake notices, which appear official, often include a QR code requesting payment and threaten legal ...
EAST ORANGE, N.J. — Community leaders, public officials, and residents gathered to celebrate the contributions of women making a lasting impact across Essex County during a Women’s History Month celebration hosted by the East Orange Senior Volunteer Corporation. The event brought together civic ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Middle School has announced the Students of the Second Marking Period. The sixth-grade teams’ teachers each nominated two students. This year the seventh and eighth grade students do not have teams. Teachers in each of those two grades nominated six students, just as they have ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Spring is here, and in Hanover Township it signals the lead-in to this summer’s major anniversary celebrations.While many New Jersey residents are aware of the nation’s 250th anniversary this year, a lesser-known milestone is happening here at home: Whippany celebrates its ...
CUBA, NY — Democrats Donna Raub and Chris Dalton were elected to the village Board of Trustees Wednesday. Both candidates ran unopposed for two-year terms.Raub received 76 votes, while Dalton received 70, according to official results posted on the village website.Although only Raub and Dalton were ...
Princeton, NJ — Alain Kornhauser, professor of Operations Research & Financial Engineering at Princeton University, realized early on in his academic career that his dream of going to Mars was unrealistic in his lifetime.“So, I had to pivot,” says Alain, who has been on Princeton University’s ...
NEWTON, NJ - The Newton School District is launching a new program that will give students access to live, student-led virtual tours of college campuses through a contract with UniTru, at no cost to students.The program allows Newton High School students to connect with current college students who ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Did you know NASA has been exploring Pluto and its surrounding moons? Men from the Activities Club learned of this exploration at their March meeting.NASA Ambassador Michael Greene presented the program for curious members of the men's retirement club. According to Science.NASA.gov, ...
CLARK, NJ — Clark resident Gianna M. Assuncao was among 12 University of Scranton undergraduate students, one recent graduate, and five professors who were recognized for their research that was presented at the 2026 Eastern Psychological Association Conference. The event was held on February 27–28 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morris County is under a Tornado Watch until 7 p.m. Monday and a Wind Advisory until 2 a.m. Tuesday as a powerful storm system brings the threat of severe weather, damaging wind gusts and possible power outages to the area.The National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, March 30, the Rahway Public School District will present a student art show at the Union County Performing Arts Center's Hamilton Stage, located at 360 Hamilton St. in Rahway, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.The school district announced, “The Rahway Arts Educators cordially invite our ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A red carpet welcome, craft cocktails, and a showcase of local flavor will set the stage for one of Asbury Park’s most anticipated fundraising events as The Center prepares to host “Center a La Carte: Lights, Camera, Compassion!”Guests will begin the evening in style, stepping ...
BELMAR, NJ – With spring just around the corner, the Belmar Elementary School PTO and the Belmar Woman’s Club are once again inviting residents to brighten their homes while supporting local students through the return of the annual Spring Flower Sale.The popular fundraiser, a longtime tradition in ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Loxahatchee Road project continues to make progress in Parkland as the summer season approaches. FDOT announced this week that westbound Lox traffic will be shifted to the new asphalt on the northern side of the roadway on Friday, March 27, 2026.“By the end of next week, weather ...
CAMDEN – Last year the city celebrated its first summer without a homicide in 50 years.Today – the first day of spring – the Camden County Police Department reported zero homicides for the first winter since the 1970s.“As a son of this city and having worked my entire law enforcement career in ...
NUTLEY, NJ — Did you know there’s a group in Nutley known as the “The Lunch Bunch”?A growing circle of women who gather each month to share good food, great conversation, and even better company, while happily working their way through just about every restaurant in town.What started years ago as ...
TOMS RIVER – Student-artists from Barnegat High School (BHS) recently took center stage at the 2026 Ocean County Teen Arts Festival, held March 16–17 at Ocean County College. The annual event, hosted by the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, brought together the county’s most talented young ...
BARNEGAT LIGHT – The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) is set to host a community skateboard clinic designed to help young riders of all skill levels roll into spring with confidence.The workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM at the Barnegat Light Skate Park, ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Mayor’s Wellness Campaign is offering a Hidden in Plain Sight program that addresses drug and alcohol use among teens on Tuesday, March 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Livingston Senior/Community Center, 204 Hillside Avenue, in Tahaney Room 2.The Hidden in Plain ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Middlesex County’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution will begin with opening weekend events in Piscataway, where East Jersey Old Town Village and the Cornelius Low House Museum will host a two-day celebration featuring reenactments, live music, and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education is heading into the home stretch on finalizing next year’s budget, and the numbers indicate that residents may not have to vote on an additional spending proposal after all.A new Makerspace at the Westfield Memorial Library provides residents with a ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — The Livingston Health Department (LHD) is offering a free Blood Pressure Screening event for Livingston residents on Wednesday, March 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Livingston Senior/Community Center, located at 204 Hillside Avenue, in the First Aid Room on the first ...
NEW BRITAIN TOWNSHIP, PA—Drivers on New Galena Road in New Britain Township will notice a new four-way stop at the busy intersection of Sellersville Road.While the intersection has had stop signs on Sellersville Road, drivers on New Galena Road will also be required to stop before going through the ...
The Jefferson Township Recreation Department held its 30th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 21 at Jefferson Township High School.The day started with participants gathering in the auxiliary gym to do crafts. When it was time to begin, the first group was brought into the main gym for the hunt.
HAMILTON, NJ — The Hamilton West-Nottingham softball program will begin its second season as a co-op team with a game at Ewing on Thursday, March 26.Head coach Gaby Bennett team went 8-10 last season, but has enough experience to give her hope of improving upon that mark this spring.Returning ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD/WATCHUNG-- Prepare for a cosmic journey through the Milky Way galaxy with STAR LAB: A Planetarium Experience. This exciting event invites participants to explore the wonders of the universe in an interactive setting that is both educational and enchanting.Discover the ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The state and Roxbury Township today filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contending the courts should block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from converting a Ledgewood warehouse into a detained immigrant processing facility.Roxbury Mayor Shawn PotilloThe ...