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By MELANIE LEKOCEVIC
April 24, 2026
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The Ravens varsity softball team showed flashes of offensive strength Tuesday but couldn’t overcome an early deficit in an 8-3 loss to Troy.The Ravens collected nine hits on the day, outpacing Troy’s seven in the hit column, but a combination of timely hitting by the ...
RICHMOND, VA - The Somerset Patriots lost to the Richmond Flying Squirrels 5-2 at CarMax Park on Thursday night. With two doubles, Somerset’s offense notched a double for the 17th straight game to start the season. The Patriots 40 doubles this season rank third-most in the Eastern League and are ...
RICHMOND, VA - The Somerset Patriots lost to the Richmond Flying Squirrels 5-2 at CarMax Park on Thursday night. With two doubles, Somerset’s offense notched a double for the 17th straight game to start the season. The Patriots 40 doubles this season rank third-most in the Eastern League and are ...
GREENVILLE — The classes of Mrs. Scher and Mrs. McElwey have teamed up to re-open the Spartan Store.The Spartan Store is a real-life lesson in entrepreneurship, money management, and customer service. Throughout the fall, students prepared for the grand opening by learning to identify and count ...
NEWTON, NJ—Grab your fishing poles and get ready to dig up some works, rain or shine. The 64th Annual Sgt. Clarence “Ish” Friedland Small Fry Trout Fishing Contest will be held this weekend.The two-day event is sponsored by the Sussex County P.B.A Local No. 138 and the Police Athletic League.Along ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents should be aware of the following recent postings and updates from Township boards and agencies:Planning Board Agenda – Agenda PostedThe agenda for the upcoming Hanover Township Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 28 has been posted. Residents can review ...
RAVENA — A team of volunteers gathered outside Village Hall early Saturday for a special project — cleaning up their community.More than a dozen people, including employees from several local businesses and some children, turned out for the Village of Ravena’s Community Clean Up Day.Volunteers, ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A driver who fled from police attempting to execute a motor vehicle stop, later turned himself in, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)At approximately 12:18 a.m. on February 18, 2026, an East Windsor Township police officer attempted to make a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Gumbo Limbo Nature Center will debut a new interactive exhibit this summer, highlighting South Florida’s native wildlife and ecosystems.The exhibit, Florida’s Wild Backyard, will explore the plants and animals found across the region, offering visitors an up-close look at native ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior righthander Evan Carter pitched a complete-game four-hitter and Andrea Lora and Mike Bracco banged out three hits each in Phillipsburg High School’s 12-hit attack in an 11-1 victory over Montgomery in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division game on Thursday at the ...
RED BANK, NJ: Heading to Red Bank for dining, shopping, or entertainment?A quick look at parking options beforehand can save time and streamline your visit. While the most popular lots fill quickly, several lesser-known spots are just a short walk from the heart of downtown.Not everyone knows about ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs voters will decide who takes a seat left open by the death of Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer.The city commission met during a retreat on Wednesday and agreed on a plan. Seat 3 will appear on the ballot in the election on Nov. 3. The winner will serve the two years left ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown Rotary Club is hosting a special Red Cross blood drive next month in honor of one of its longtime members. The Rotary Club's Blood Drive is taking place on Tuesday, May 12 from 1PM to 6PM at the Bordentown Elks Lodge ballroom, located at 11 Amboy Road. The blood ...
Volunteers of all ages are invited to take part in National Historic Marker Weekend 2026, a free community service event happening Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26.This nationwide initiative encourages people to care for historical markers in their communities while learning about and ...
Volunteers of all ages are invited to take part in National Historic Marker Weekend 2026, a free community service event happening Friday, April 24, through Sunday, April 26.This nationwide initiative encourages people to care for historical markers in their communities while learning about and ...
HUDSON--One of New York’s largest children’s book festivals returns to the area this spring for the 15th time. The volunteer-run nonprofit Hudson Children’s Book Festival, Inc. (HCBF) will hold the annual event at Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC), 4400 Route 23, on Saturday, May 2, from 10 ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Town leaders have proclaimed April as National Donate Life Month, joining the New Jersey Sharing Network in raising awareness about the critical need for organ and tissue donors.The need remains urgent. Every eight minutes, a new patient is added to the national transplant ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Scotch Plains Township Council has recognized the Student Movement Against Cancer (SMAC), celebrating a quarter-century of youth-led compassion and community impact.SMAC was founded in 2001 by Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School students who rallied around classmate Rob Mattar ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield's town council adopted a nearly $60 million municipal budget as well as a $452,135 Special Improvement District budget on Tuesday with a unanimous council vote and a nearly empty town hall audience. Introduced by Finance Policy Committee Vice Chair Drew Pecker, the ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Held each spring and fall is Hackensack's community cleanup event, Slam Dunk the Junk. The biannual initiative, put together by Hackensack Clean Communities, offers residents and nonprofit organizations an opportunity to gather and give back to the City's parks and public ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Freshman Jack Johnson scored a season-high three goals and sophomore Vincent Berger added a pair as Phillipsburg High School defeated Watchung Hills, 8-4, in a Skyland Conference boy’s lacrosse game between winless teams on Thursday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Noah ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Ready, set, lights, action.Rahway’s Franklin Elementary School Drama Club took center stage as students performed Disney's101 Dalmatians Kids in unforgettable fashion. From the first moment, it was clear that these young performers were ready. The “pups” didn’t just take the stage.
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Pride, gratitude, and history filled East Orange City Hall Plaza on April 13 as the city honored a new class of police and fire department leaders during a public promotions ceremony attended by family, friends, fellow first responders, elected officials, city administrators, and ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Borough of Fanwood welcomes its newest business, Real Hot Yoga (282 South Avenue, Suite 101), in the SoHo complex across from the Fanwood Train Station. Real Hot yoga offers a wide variety of classes and styles for all levels, yoga accessories and apparel for sale, and shower ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - After a challenging start to the 2025-26 baseball season, the Chargers are finding their groove, winning their fourth straight on the diamond on Thursday. Spotswood High School defeated South Brunswick High School 8-4 to even their overall season record at 6-6. The Chargers ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Leaders in Roselle Park are saying thank you to the community following Saturday's borough-wide cleanup.More than 100 volunteers came out on April 18 to make the streets and areas much cleaner.“Thank you to everyone who showed up, rolled up their sleeves, and helped keep our ...
WAYNE, NJ - Two off-duty firefighters and the always-on-duty volunteers of Wayne's fire companies and first aid-squad, helped put out a structure fire and save an older man trapped within his burning home on Brookwood Drive this past Thursday evening, April 21, 2026.The call came in from dispatch ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Earth Day is a powerful reminder that while April 22 every year, is set aside to celebrate our planet, caring for the environment is something we can—and should—do every day. In Monmouth County, that message resonates strongly thanks to the area’s commitment to preserving open ...