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By FRED J. AUN
March 21, 2026
ROXBURY, NJ - Succasunna resident Craig Heard, whose family’s elaborate “Halloween House” display in Succasunna has become a longtime Roxbury tradition, was the featured speaker at the March 19 Roxbury Rotary Club luncheon.Accompanied by his family, Heard traced the origins of the display back to ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Somerset County's popular craft beverage trail is back for 2026 — and this year, it's going bigger.Sip & See Somerset, the free passport-style program that encourages residents and visitors to explore local breweries, cideries, and distilleries, returns this spring with a ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – With spring in the air, the Long Branch High School softball season is almost here.The Green Wave went just 2-15 last season, but head coach Shawn O’Neill remains confident entering the new year. “It all starts with pitching. If we’re not throwing strikes, it’s going to be tough ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Somerset County's popular craft beverage trail is back for 2026 — and this year, it's going bigger.Sip & See Somerset, the free passport-style program that encourages residents and visitors to explore local breweries, cideries, and distilleries, returns this spring with a ...
BRIDGEWATER NJ– Throughout the month of February, students at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) engaged in a number of activities to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. The first week of the month was SkillsUSA Week. Every student who attends SCVTHS is ...
TAP play button below for highlights from kick-off event at D'Arcy's in Bradley Beach for County Craft Beverage Month Kick-Off/100 day countdown to FIFA World Cup: MONMOUTH COUNTY– With the FIFA World Cup set to bring a surge of international visitors to the region—and more than $3 billion in ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Paterson Healing Collective will host a landmark symposium focused on rethinking public safety through community-based solutions on March 31 at Montclair State University Conference Center.Titled “From Crisis to Care: The Future of Community Safety,” the event will bring ...
Amid an outpouring of love and support from the community for two 14-year-old Garfield boys seriously injured in an e-bike crash earlier this week is a special fundraiser. Young Silas and Esmer "have shown so much dedication and spirit on and off the court, and now they need our community’s support ...
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, ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Coming up at the top of the week is an opportunity to shop for all things crafty!Taking place at Paramus High School on Sunday, March 22 is the Spring Craft Show. Running from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., nearly 150 exhibitors across three states will be present, offering arts, crafts and ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Sampson (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Essex-Union) to provide New Jersey workers with protected leave following the loss of a child or pregnancy advanced Monday through the Assembly Labor Committee.Bill A2198 would expand ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
PARKLAND, FL- Lori Parrish, a cornerstone of Broward County public service for over three decades, has formally endorsed Parkland resident Dr. Sharry Kimmel for the Broward County School Board District 4 seat. The endorsement pairs one of the county’s most storied political figures with an educator ...
TAP play button below for highlights from kick-off event at D'Arcy's in Bradley Beach for County Craft Beverage Month Kick-Off/100 day countdown to FIFA World Cup: MONMOUTH COUNTY– With the FIFA World Cup set to bring a surge of international visitors to the region—and more than $3 billion in ...
UNION, NJ - Three fourth-grade students from Union were recognized for their character and leadership during the Rotary Club of Union’s March 19 meeting.The students — Avery Carter of Battle Hill School, Praise Dapherede of Franklin School and Jaxson Massey of Hannah Caldwell School — received the ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — The Elizabeth Fire Department, in partnership with the City of Elizabeth and its Office of Public Health, is inviting residents to give back in a lifesaving way at an upcoming community blood drive.The event will take place on Friday, April 10, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Somerset County's popular craft beverage trail is back for 2026 — and this year, it's going bigger.Sip & See Somerset, the free passport-style program that encourages residents and visitors to explore local breweries, cideries, and distilleries, returns this spring with a ...
BELMAR, NJ – After months of closures, detours, and temporary fixes, the Main Street Bridge over the Shark River has officially reopened to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic as of 2 p.m. on Friday, March 20, marking a significant milestone for residents, commuters, and local businesses in ...
FREEHOLD, NJ – The 2026 Monmouth County spring online auction of surplus equipment will take place from Saturday, April 18, through Tuesday, April 21.“Through USGovBid.com, people will be able to bid on vehicles, equipment, and dozens of other available items,” Commissioner Director Tom Arnone ...
FREEHOLD, NJ — Families looking to unplug, explore nature, and enjoy an affordable local escape can soon head to Turkey Swamp Park, where the campground is set to open for the season on Wednesday, April 1.Operated by the Monmouth County Park System, the family-friendly campground features 64 wooded ...
EDISON, NJ — Two Middlesex College computer science students are participating in a coveted semester-long fellowship program to explore how artificial intelligence may impact, influence and benefit the public at-large. Laila Diaz, from Sewaren, and Hassan Ibrahim, from Old Bridge, are participating ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – The Hub City will be the center of many events as Middlesex County commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.In a region where influential people, places and pivotal moments shaped America’s fight for independence, the county is inviting residents and ...
TRENTON, NJ – Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state.
On Monday, March 30th, nonprofit SAFE in Hunterdon will present an educational seminar “When an Officer is Accused” – outlining critical steps to take when a law enforcement officer is accused of domestic violence. The program will be held at the Hunterdon County Rt. 12 Complex in Raritan Township ...
EDISON, NJ - The Zoning Board will hear an application to demolish the T-Mobile Store on Parsonage Road and construct a Taco Bell. The application will be before the board on Tuesday.The Applicant, HAZA Bell of North East LLC, is seeking preliminary and final site plan approval to demolish the ...
TROY—Experience spring in full bloom at the Capital Region Flower & Garden Expo, March 27 to 29 at Hudson Valley Community College, McDonough Sports Complex, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue. The event offers breathtaking garden installations, themed floral exhibits, and a lively Marketplace.The moment ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...
ANCRAM—After discussion at two January Town Board meetings and at two special Town Board meetings in February devoted to deciding on whether or not to appoint someone to fill the empty Town Board seat, board members agreed to leave the seat vacant.A vacancy on the Town Board came about after ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Two members of the South Brunswick boys basketball team were named to the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament All-American White Division Team.Arjun Jadhav and Kevin Burgman were both selected in a vote of the conference's coaches.Jadhav, a junior guard, averaged 15.1 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Matt Mikulka and Cam Vick of East Brunswick have both been named to the All-Greater Middlesex Conference boys basketball team for 2025-26.Mikulka, a senior guard, averaged 20.7 points this season and finished his career with a total of 1,932 points.Vick, a senior guard, ...