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April 28, 2026

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old boy last seen in South Brunswick.According to the South Brunswick Police Department, Jordan Cromedy, age 16, was last seen in the area of East Garden Way. Authorities are actively seeking information ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison boys golf continued its strong season Tuesday, April 28, defeating Morris Tech 156-178 in a nine-hole stroke-play match.Teo Bengtsson led the Dodgers with a match-best 36 on the par-36 course. Blake Steele followed close behind with a 37, giving Madison the top two individual ...

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ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...

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ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Centenary University’s School of Natural, Health, Social, and Behavioral Sciences recently celebrated the achievements of 15 standout students, including Phillipsburg’s own Crystal Montgomery.The university held a ceremony on April 28, 2026, to recognize students for their ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ — Third-seeded Randolph powered past 14th-seeded Madison with a 7-0 victory in the Morris County Softball Tournament on Tuesday, April 28.Randolph (10-4) controlled the game from the outset, scoring two runs in the first inning and never looking back. The Rams added runs in the third, ...

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COBLESKILL – The meeting of the Cobleskill Board of Trustees on April 21 began with the appointment of a new trustee and ended after a unanimous vote to not recognize a union to represent Department of Public Works employees.Mayor R.J. Freitag, who, according to Village law, section 3–312, had ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - With one month to go before registration closes on May 29th, the Bee Meadow Swim Team wants to make sure no family misses out. Summer is only two months away, and for parents who have not yet thought about what their kids will be doing, now is a good time to start.The Bee ...

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 BRIDGEWATER , NJ — Behind a dominant all-around performance from Olivia Videla, Watchung Hills rolled to a 9-0 shutout victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Tuesday, improving to 13-2 on the season.Videla was nearly untouchable in the circle, tossing a three-hit shutout while keeping ...

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 BRIDGEWATER , NJ — Behind a dominant all-around performance from Olivia Videla, Watchung Hills rolled to a 9-0 shutout victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Tuesday, improving to 13-2 on the season.Videla was nearly untouchable in the circle, tossing a three-hit shutout while keeping ...

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Princeton, NJ — Editor’s note: TAPinto Princeton Community News invites residents to offer their views and comments on the candidates for Princeton Council. Please include the name of the street you live on. E-mail your letter to rrein@tapinto.net. Letters will be posted at periodic intervals – not ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Matt Romero won at first singles and both doubles teams were victorious in Phillipsburg High School’s 3-2 win over Gill St. Bernard’s in a Skyland Conference cross-division boy’s tennis match on Monday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Romero defeated Guy Garrubbo in a tight ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park girls softball team rallied with a pair of big innings to earn a 9-7 come-from-behind victory over St. Mary (Rutherford) on Sunday morning at Panter Park.Trailing early after St. Mary jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, Hanover Park chipped away before ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—The next superintendent of the Central Bucks School District was sworn into office last week.Joanna Wexler was sworn in by the Honorable Stephen A. Corr at the Bucks County Justice Center on April 24, 2026. Wexler was accompanied by School Board President Heather Reynolds and Vice ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Chase Pasmore went 3-for-3 with a home run and a career-high five RBI and red-hot Mike Bracco went 4-for-5 with four runs scored to lead Phillipsburg High School to a 14-12 victory over host Freedom in a back-and-forth offensive slugfest on Monday. The Stateliners led 7-1 after ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School’s Chris McGuiness was a double winner but it was arch-rival Easton which came out the overall winner, 73-67, in a close boy’s track and field meet at Maloney Stadium on Monday afternoon.McGuinees, a junior, won the 800-meter run in a time of 2:03.34 and ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill has signed a new executive order designed to accelerate housing production and expand access to affordable housing across New Jersey, marking a significant early action by her administration to address the state’s housing shortage.Executive Order No. 17 ...

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MADISON, NJ - Madison girls lacrosse dropped a 13-7 decision to Randolph on Tuesday, April 28, in a girls lacrosse matchup.Randolph (5-5) built an early lead, scoring four goals in each of the first two quarters and adding five more in the third to take control of the game. Madison (2-8) continued ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison Green & Clean, formerly known as May Day, will return Saturday, May 2, with a townwide beautification effort and Arbor Day celebration.The Downtown Development Commission launched a full refresh of the longtime event in 2023, renaming it Madison Green & Clean to ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY– Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2026 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are available.NOTE: The deadline for completed applications submitted by regular mail is seven days before the election, which is ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Town of Morristown is mourning the passing of former Councilman Timothy A. Jackson, who died on April 27, 2026.Jackson served three terms on the Morristown Town Council from 1996 through 2007, dedicating more than a decade to public service and the local community. He was ...

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CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...

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ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ -The Town wide Cleanup and Green Fair originally scheduled for last weekend in conjunction with Earth Day was canceled by inclement weather and will now be held Sunday, May 3.This year’s Green Fair will also be combined with the opening day of the Somerset County Regional Farmers ...

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COBLESKILL – The Institute for Rural Vitality welcomes the public and its partner growers, producers, and small businesses for the Fourth Annual Empire State Entrepreneur Expo on Thursday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Prentice Hall. Admission is free. Attendees are asked to register online in ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ- Seven-seed Morristown advanced in the Morris County Softball Tournament with a 3-2 win over 10th-seeded Roxbury on Tuesday, April 28.Both teams finished with five hits and one error, but Morristown (10-2) capitalized on timely offense to edge Roxbury (8-7).Morristown struck first ...

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 LONG BRANCH, NJ — After months of renovations and anticipation, the Elberon Branch Library officially reopened its doors on Monday, April 27, welcoming the community back into one of Long Branch’s most cherished neighborhood spaces.The reopening marks the completion of a significant restoration ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents and drivers will want to take note of a Middlesex County paving project taking place along River Road between Millman Drive and Charter Drive from Tuesday, April 28 through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. River Road will be open in both ...

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Morristown, NJ—Morristown High School Theatre delivered four bags of blankets and blanket-making supplies to Project Linus last week. The supplies—which included yarn, fabric, sewing supplies, and a couple of Michaels gift cards—were donated by theatergoers who attended last month’s MHS production ...

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