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March 21, 2026
GREENPORT—NY Connects Information and Assistance Specialist Rachel Cole is the guest speaker at the next meeting of the Greenport Seniors at the Greenport Community Center, 500 Town Hall Drive, March 26 at 1 p.m.She will talk about the NY Connects program that provides free, objective and ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
NEW JERSEY — A New Jersey singer-songwriter is making his mark on one of music's biggest stages. Jake Thistle, 22, of Paramus, has advanced to the Top 20 of American Idol 2026 after delivering a standout performance of his original song, "Sleep On Me," during the Ohana Round, filmed in Hawaii.The ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Borough of Roselle Park has announced that lead service line replacement work will continue on Monday, March 23, as part of an ongoing infrastructure project by New Jersey American Water.Officials said the work is expected to impact local traffic and parking in areas where ...
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 ...
PATERSON, NJ - Paterson P-TECH was crowned champion of the inaugural Silk City Drone Competition on March 14 with nine teams from across the district competing in a showcase of aeronautical skill and technical precision.With the first-place finish, Paterson P-TECH advanced to the National Aerial ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Roseland police have arrested a New Brunswick man after an investigation into a burglary at the Avalon Bay condominiums that involved the theft of tools, air-conditioning units and vehicles from the property.Police said patrol officers responded to the Avalon Bay complex on Feb. 13 ...
HUDSON—Columbia County Mental Health Center offers Overdose Response Training with Dual Recovery Coordinator JP Cahill and Licensed Clinician John Frusciante at 325 Columbia Street, March 25, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and March 26, 1 to 2 p.m.*Learn about opioid overdose trends in Columbia County*Learn ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The New Jersey Minority Coaches Association (NJMCA) recently hosted its fourth annual Coaches Clinic at West Orange High School, bringing together coaches, educators, and community leaders for a morning dedicated to mentorship, professional development, and opportunity within the ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 30-year-old fugitive wanted for murder in Puerto Rico was found hiding out at a home in the Keasbey section of town, the US Marshals Service said.Fugitive Juan Alberto Bordonada-Laureano was taken into custody on March 11th by US Marshals, the NJ State Police and police from ...
HARLEMVILLE—Hawthorne Valley Farm, 327 County Route 21C, invites those interested to join in a hands-on cow grooming session in the milking barn, March 26 at 2:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to step into the barn, slow down, and get to know cows from a different perspective.Hawthorne Valley’s ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — More than 80 years after his death during WWII, a U.S. sailor who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp will finally be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains later this month.Chief Electrician’s Mate John Judson Campbell, a Plainfield native, died on Aug. 28, ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ - The following items passed at the March 18th meeting of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in Council Chambers. ORDINANCE NO. 2026-5An Ordinance to Exceed the Municipal Budget Appropriation Limits and to Establish a Cap Bank (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-45.14).ORDINANCE NO. 2026-6An Ordinance ...
Gunshots fired into a car parked on a Rochelle Park street were accompanied by a note left on the windshield that threatened the life of the driver and the victim’s family and friends, authorities said. Charges ended up being filed against four defendants, one of whom is in state prison and another ...
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 ...
WAYNE, NJ — It was no surprise that the topic came up during Thursday night's Wayne Board of Education meeting. A post had been circulating on social media about a possible significant change to special education services in the Wayne Township Public Schools, something one mom said hadn't been ...
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.
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 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ (March 20th, 2026) — Fourth Wave Fest returned to House of Independents for its third annual celebration of women in music, welcoming over 250 attendees for a full day of live performances, family activities, and community programming benefiting 180 Turning Lives Around. The ...
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 ...
JERSEY SHORE – 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 ...
Happy Spring! Spring arrived this morning at 10:46am; hopefully we will have warmer weather.The Hawthorne Chamber of Commerce invites you to participate in their 2026 Spring Fling Contest. Please try to Shop Local & Dine Local during the spring months. Bring your receipts to the Chamber Office ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Mayor Matthew P. Anesh has proclaimed April 12–18, 2026 as Public Safety Telecommunications Week in South Plainfield to recognize the vital work of the borough’s telecommunicators. Telecommunicators are often the first point of contact during emergencies, providing critical ...
UNION, NJ — Chatham High School students Sydney Leung and Nina Belford have recently received awards at the Art Administrators of New Jersey (AANJ) Emerging Artists Exhibition held at Kean University’s Vaughn Eames Hall at the James Howe Gallery.The prestigious program showcases the state’s most ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — More than 80 years after his death during WWII, a U.S. sailor who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp will finally be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains later this month.Chief Electrician’s Mate John Judson Campbell, a Plainfield native, died on Aug. 28, ...
Princeton, NJ – One of the most lurid and – not coincidentally – most highly publicized crime events in Princeton history came to a quiet ending in a Trenton courtroom on March 18.In a bench trial before Judge Robert Lytle, both the defense and prosecution agreed that Matthew Hertgen, 32, was ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Elks will offer stuffed shells with meatballs and a salad (choice of ranch or Italian dressing) and garlic bread Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m.Meals are $12 and must be ordered by 7 p.m. Tuesday by calling 716-372-4191.Orders can be picked up the kitchen door by the Elks parking ...
Princeton, NJ -- "Reflections from a Vibrant Past," splendidly illustrated by Aaron C. Fisher, is a superb title for the new book by talented local poets Reverend Gregory S. Smith and Evelyn Turner Counts.The book, introduced to a capacity crowd on March 15 at the Arts Council of Princeton, ...
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 ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Americans celebrate Independence Day every year with fireworks, barbecues and parades.But this year's holiday will be a special one because July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. And students and teachers attending St. Bonaventure ...