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By JAKE NEMCEK
March 16, 2026
WARREN, NJ --The National Weather Service office in Mount Holly has issued a tornado watch for 16 counties in New Jersey, including Somerset County, as strong storms move across the region Monday. The watch is in effect until 7 p.m., according to officials, meaning weather conditions are favorable ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County is among 16 counties in New Jersey placed under a tornado watch Monday as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.The National Weather Service issued the watch through 7 p.m., cautioning that a few ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County is among 16 counties in New Jersey placed under a tornado watch Monday as forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms capable of producing damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.The National Weather Service issued the watch through 7 p.m., cautioning that a few ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly has issued a tornado watch alert for 16 counties in New Jersey including Sussex, Morris and Warren.The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office announced the watch is in effect until 7 p.m. A watch means conditions allow for possible ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Friends, former players, and the Summit football community will gather to honor the life of Gilbert Einar Owren, a guiding force in local football, at a Celebration of Life on April 19, 2026, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Summit Elks Lodge No. 1246, Maple Street.Owren, who passed away last ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Delayed, but not denied, volunteer organizations from Westfield and surrounding towns came to the Westfield Memorial Library for the 2026 Volunteer Fair on Sunday.The fair, held by the library in conjunction with the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Westfield, was ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Dangerous thunderstorms, strong wind and rain downpours are coming our way and will sweep across New Jersey starting 2 pm today. The storm is to reach a peak between 5 pm and 11 pm tonight, according to forecasters from AccuWeather and the National Weather Service.Wind is ...
HELMETTA, NJ - March is hopping by and remember Easter is early this year. Don't worry though. There is still time to RSVP for Helmetta's Easter Egg Hunt at the Helmetta Community Center on Thursday, April 2, at 6 p.m. The Easter Bunny is hopping by this special Party with my Peeps sponsored by the ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Ocean County, effective until 7:00 PM EDT this evening. Residents across the Jersey Shore are urged to remain weather-aware as a potent storm system moves through the region, bringing the threat of severe ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly has issued a tornado watch alert for 16 counties in New Jersey including Sussex, Morris and Warren.The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office announced the watch is in effect until 7 p.m. A watch means conditions allow for possible ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Ocean County, effective until 7:00 PM EDT this evening. Residents across the Jersey Shore are urged to remain weather-aware as a potent storm system moves through the region, bringing the threat of severe ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – The National Weather Service out of Mount Holly has issued a tornado watch alert for 16 counties in New Jersey including Sussex, Morris and Warren.The Sussex County Sheriff’s Office announced the watch is in effect until 7 p.m. A watch means conditions allow for possible ...
HOOSICK FALLS – There certainly have been warmer early spring days when the village celebrated its annual St. Patrick’s parade but Mother Nature’s distain did nothing to chill the revelry and spirit of the day.The parade line-up started at Wood Park and extended along Main Street to the fire house, ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Joe Eberle of Weichert Realtors had a simple idea: gather the people who keep our communities safe, buy them a drink, and say thank you. Last Thursday at Untied Brewery, he did exactly that — drawing police officers, firefighters, and rescue squad volunteers from New ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Last Friday's ‘swatting’ incident at the high school on Harristown Road has been deemed a hoax, according to Glen Rock officials. A routine internal review of the response is underway.On Monday morning, March 16, 2026, the borough and the Board of Education put out a joint statement ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – A Montville man is under arrest after making threats against law enforcement and pointing what was later found to be a pellet gun at a responding officer, according to a release from the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and Montville Township Police Chief Andrew Caggiano.According ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Berkeley Heights Board of Education discussed the financial implications of new housing developments on school funding at its March 12 meeting, with board members pushing for direct school funding provisions in developer contracts while legislation to mandate such ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Borough of Woodland Park's summer camp is accepting applications for its 2026 season, offering seasonal employment opportunities for local residents.The camp is hiring both summer camp counselors and spray park attendants for the upcoming season, according to an announcement ...
The Hartford Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary is hosting its annual Springtime Fundraiser, and this year they are offering a delightful treat that’s perfect for your holiday table: Carrot Cake Rolls!Each roll is generously filled with real cream cheese and is sold frozen, making it easy to store until ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Authorities have identified the pedestrian who died after being struck on Route 22 last week. Shortly before 7 a.m. on Friday, March 13, a pedestrian attempting to cross the highway near the McDonald’s restaurant on Route 22 at Memorial Parkway was struck by a vehicle, according ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Police Department invites residents to join them for Coffee with a Cop at Halo Roasters. Thursday, March 19 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Halo Roasters | Springfield, NJ Stop by for a cup of coffee, meet your local officers, ask questions, and enjoy casual conversation in a ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Registration is now open for the Florham Park Junior Police Academy. This program is for Florham Park residents who will enter 6th, 7th, or 8th grade in September of 2026. Visit the below link for the application instructions and the application document. Completed applications ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ — The borough will begin its annual fire hydrant flushing program on Tuesday, March 17, a process expected to take approximately four weeks to complete.According to borough officials, crews will be flushing hydrants throughout Woodland Park as part of routine maintenance of the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Community service continues to strive in Hackensack.Creating a second Little Free Pantry in the City is Girl Scout Gold Award candidate, Sylvia Brown.Currently a senior at Hackensack High School, Brown launched the first mini pantry outside the Hackensack M&M Recreation ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Amanda Hoffman of Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at The College of New Jersey.Hoffman is among approximately 20,000 ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Coral Sunset Elementary School is one of two Palm Beach County schools named 2026 Exceeding Expectations Award Schools by the East Coast Technical Assistance Center, school district officials recently announced. Schools receive the award based on their success in the areas of ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The community can support the restoration of one of Bordentown City’s landmarks while enjoying a fun night on the town during a special fundraising event this week.Realtor Maria Zolezzi and Icon Boutique are once again teaming up in honor of Women’s History and Red Cross Month ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through its community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...
NUTLEY, NJ — It begins soon - the week-long celebration of St. Patrick's Day. First, quick stop for a pint of Guinness Extra Stout. (I once made the poor fashion choice of purchasing a t-shirt with that product name written on it. Not good.) We have sorted out our shopping lists for the annual ...