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By MAUREEN BERZOK
March 16, 2026
RARITAN BAY, NJ - Okay, I'll admit it. I grew up hating Irish soda bread. Too dry. Not good toasted. Weird shape. People brought it to my house every St. Patrick's Day, and I graciously accepted it and tried to palm it off on my guests. I made sure that everyone had some to take home. Oy, such a ...
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 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morris School District Board of Education is set to tackle a wide-ranging agenda at its regular business meeting on Monday, March 16, with presentations on student safety, the preliminary 2026-27 budget and district goals, along with votes on grants, policy revisions, staffing ...
MADISON, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday, March 16 - Friday March 20MONDAY MARCH 16Madison softball scrimmage vs Cranford at Cranford; 4pmMadison boys lacrosse scrimmage vs Caldwell at Madison; 4:30pmTUESDAY MARCH 17Madison Sustainable Advisory Committee Meeting; ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Here's what's happening in and around town this week; Monday, March 16 - Friday March 20MONDAY MARCH 16Morristown Baseball Scrimmage vs Montville at Montville; 4pmMorristown Softball scrimmage vs Whippany Park at Whippany Park; 4pmMorris Township Planning Board Meeting; Municipal ...
TOTOWA, NJ - Wonder Years Learning Center is now accepting registrations for its preschool and summer programs, offering early childhood education opportunities for families in the Totowa area.The learning center, which serves children ages 2.5 to 5, announced that enrollment is open for the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School wrestling product James Day earned the third All-American honor of his collegiate career with a second-place finish for Wabash College at Saturday’s NCAA Division III Men’s Wrestling Championship Tournament at the Alliant Energy Powerhouse in Cedar ...
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 ...
MADISON, NJ — A round of showers and thunderstorms, some of them potentially severe, is expected to move through the area today, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts and hazardous travel conditions before a sharp cooldown arrives overnight.According to the forecast, today will ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – Under cold and cloudy March weather, residents of South Amboy, Sayreville, and surrounding towns participated in an annual rite of (almost) Spring on Sunday, March 15, when the 2026 South Amboy St. Patrick's Day parade wound its way through the Pleasant Little City. The spectacle ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — A round of showers and thunderstorms, some of them potentially severe, is expected to move through the area today, bringing the threat of heavy rainfall, strong wind gusts and hazardous travel conditions before a sharp cooldown arrives overnight.According to the forecast, today ...
PATERSON, NJ - Community leaders, educators, public officials and advocates were honored Friday evening during the “Women Who Rock” celebration hosted by Council President Dr. Lilisa Mimms at City Hall.The annual event recognized dozens of women from across Paterson and Passaic County for their ...
Oakdale Plunge March 7, 2026 / Photos by David LeeSupporters get wet (and very cold) for some good causes. The annual Oakdale Plunge took place March 7, starting at noon, in Oakdale Lake in Hudson. This year there were nine teams plus an individuals round. The event raises funds for the Hudson ...
KINGWOOD – The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners on March 3 signed off on a resolution supporting the construction of a New Jersey State Police facility on Route 12 by the Cumberland County Improvement Authority.County administrator Brad Myhre explained that the Cumberland County authority ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – West Essex High School senior Ivan Hernandez has been recognized as the school’s 2026 Unsung Hero.This honor celebrates students whose quiet efforts make a meaningful difference in their school community.Ivan earned the distinction for his compassion, leadership, and advocacy ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown Regional School District is among the beneficiaries of Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first budget, which totals $60.7 billion, and includes a historic $12.4 billion in K-12 formula aid. The funding results in a six percent increase in state aid compared with fiscal year ...
MOUNT LAUREL/MEDFORD, NJ — Mount Laurel schools and the Lenape Regional High School District are among the beneficiaries of Governor Mikie Sherrill’s first budget, which totals $60.7 billion, and includes a historic $12.4 billion in K-12 formula aid. The funding results in a six percent increase in ...
HUDSON—The Columbia County Civil Service Department in cooperation with the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office hosts an upcoming informational webinar for individuals interested in a rewarding career as a deputy sheriff.The virtual event will take place Wednesday, March 25 from 6 to 7 p.m. and ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Gilbert “Gil” Lugossy, a longtime Mercer County public servant whose career in government, law enforcement and the fire service spanned more than six decades, has died.Lugossy was widely known across Mercer County for his years of civic leadership and volunteer service, including ...
WEST GHENT—The Ghent Reformed Church, 1039 County Route 22, cooks up a free community dinner Friday, March 20, at 6 p.m. The meal will include chicken, baked potatoes and vegetables.Worship service begins 9 a.m. every Sunday and Sunday school follows at 10:15 a.m. All are welcome. Any questions, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Grand Marshal of the March 15 St. Patrick's Parade.Thomas B. Lenahan, Jr., was joined by thousands of parade participants in Sunday's annual St. Patrick Parade down Main Street.Spectators decked out in green St, Patrick's regalia lined both sides of the street to watch Saint ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Borough of Red Bank has released its 2025 Borough Manager’s End-of-Year Report, highlighting a year of continued progress in infrastructure investment, redevelopment planning, public safety, and community engagement. The report outlines key accomplishments from the past year while ...
ORANGE, NJ - For Chanta Blue, leadership has never been about standing in front of a crowd with a microphone.It’s been about creating safe spaces where people can breathe.A sex educator, adjunct professor at Bloomfield College, and co-owner of Blue Counseling and Wellness Center in Montclair, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Several Hasbrouck Heights residents addressed the Mayor and Council at the March 10th meeting, airing their concerns about the Ordinances on the agenda surrounding the Fair Share Housing Plan. The ordinances, which were all passed earlier in the month by the Planning Board, ...
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UNION, N.J. — Students at Connecticut Farms Elementary School explored a wide range of career possibilities during a recent Career Day event held in the school gymnasium.The program brought together professionals from across multiple industries to share their experiences and introduce students to ...
WAYNE, NJ — Nearly two years after the Wayne Board of Education agreed to sell a wooded tract of land along Valley Road for $1 million, the potential buyer has filed plans with the township to subdivide the property into eight single-family homes.The subdivision proposal, first reported by ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Middletown Township Office of Emergency Management is collecting gift cards and nonperishable food items to assist local United States Coast Guard families affected by the ongoing partial government shutdown.The donation drive is being coordinated in partnership with the Jersey ...
Princeton, NJ – If you read even a few of our weekly “agenda update” stories, when we highlight upcoming meetings of boards, committees, and commissions, and related civic organizations, you will quickly realize that public service at this level isn’t exactly “The West Wing” or “Madame ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – Under cold and cloudy March weather, residents of South Amboy, Sayreville, and surrounding towns participated in an annual rite of (almost) Spring on Sunday, March 15, when the 2026 South Amboy St. Patrick's Day parade wound its way through the Pleasant Little City. The spectacle ...