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By JEFF YASTINE
March 7, 2026
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano woman is facing a third-degree felony charge after authorities say she abandoned her dog inside a vacant apartment for nearly two weeks without food or water, according to court records filed in Broward County.The ArrestShaundra Ruth Bruton, 38, was charged with one count ...
ROXBURY, NJ - Roxbury High School Director of Choirs and Lead Teacher of Performing Arts Patrick Hachey was recently chosen to conduct the All-State Treble Choir, an honor awarded to only ten high school teachers in the ensemble's 25-year history, according to the school district.The performance ...
NUTLEY, NJ — The girls of Nutley Girl Scout Troop 20053 were out in the community selling Girl Scout cookies in front of the Nutley Elks Lodge during and after the town’s festive St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The girls were polite, enthusiastic, and ready to sell, greeting parade-goers with big smiles ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It will be almost a year since Second Lieutenant Robert Jack Oross tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in East Brunswick. He was 22. Oross was better known as RJ to his family and friends. His death on May 17, 2025, rocked the Spotswood, Helmetta and Milltown ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Making lemonade from lemons, the Westfield Regional Health Department is vying for a federal grant to help replace some of the same federal funds lost during the steep budget cuts of 2025.Health Department Director Megan Avallone said at Monday's Westfield Board of Health Meeting ...
LINDEN , NJ — In a championship atmosphere that filled the Linden High School gymnasium to capacity, Plainfield used a fast start to claim the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 sectional title, defeating Linden 68–44 Friday night (March 6).Behind a disruptive zone defense and a transition ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School is celebrating its February Student of the Month, Charlie Essig. Essig joins fellow Chargers seniors Peter Yarus (September), Alexandra Anselmo (October), George Guirguis (November), Penny Vignuolo (December) and Mya Torres Cuellar (January) who were chosen as ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Drivers traveling through Hackettstown may notice updated street signage at a local intersection after the town replaced an earlier sign that caused confusion for motorists.The first sign, which showed multiple turning options with arrows pointing left, straight, left, and right, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police have charged an Iselin man in connection with a fatal February 18 head-on collision that tragically claimed the life of 22-year-old Amber Torres and hospitalized her passenger with severe injuries. Silvino Ruiz-Alonso, 28, of Iselin, was arrested on Wednesday, March 4 and is ...
NEW JERSEY — No big surprise: A new WalletHub study confirms what most property owners here know. We get heavily taxed year-after-year for our homes and businesses. New Jersey came in last, ranking at 51st among all US states and the District of Columbia, from California-based WalletHub analysts ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents in Summit and across New Jersey will need to set their clocks ahead one hour this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins early Sunday morning.At 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8, clocks “spring forward” to 3 a.m., meaning people lose one hour of sleep but gain more daylight in the ...
NEW JERSEY – Tax season can be stressful for the millions of Americans who owe money to Uncle Sam, and if you live in a high-tax state, April 15 can be particularly costly. Every year, the average U.S. household pays nearly $14,000 in federal income taxes. However, depending upon the state where ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - During Read Across America Week, Neptune's schools had some special guest readers.Neptune Township Police Department officers joined students in the classrooms for one of NTPD's “favorite community events each year.” The officers visited Midtown Elementary, Green Grove ...
NEW JERSEY – Tax season can be stressful for the millions of Americans who owe money to Uncle Sam, and if you live in a high-tax state, April 15 can be particularly costly. Every year, the average U.S. household pays nearly $14,000 in federal income taxes. However, depending upon the state where ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The forks are ready, the ovens are hot and the countdown is officially on. After a weather-related postponement, Berkeley Heights Business and Civic and American Beauty Events at Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights have confirmed that the second annual Taste of Berkeley ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Making lemonade from lemons, the Westfield Regional Health Department is vying for a federal grant to help replace some of the same federal funds lost during the steep budget cuts of 2025.Health Department Director Megan Avallone said at Monday's Westfield Board of Health Meeting ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany District 5 Volunteer Fire Department is inviting the community to celebrate St. Patrick’s season while supporting local firefighters at its upcoming Corned Beef & Cabbage Fundraiser.The event will take place Saturday, March 14th from 11am to 7pm at Station 2, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Windows of Understanding, a New Brunswick-born arts initiative that seeks to use storefronts as spaces to respond to messages of negativity and hate, celebrated its return with an opening reception at the Mexican Consulate on Thursday.Mayor Jim Cahill, City Council members Manuel ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Members of the Florham Park Police Department joined fellow officers and community members this week at Law Enforcement Night at Mennen Sports Arena, an event designed to strengthen relationships between local law enforcement and the communities they serve.Sergeant Langereis and ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The township's representatives in the state Legislature are criticizing a local teachers’ union for equating the proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Roxbury with Nazi concentration camps, asserting the union is doing so in its “participation ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The township's representatives in the state Legislature are criticizing a local teachers’ union for equating the proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in Roxbury with Nazi concentration camps, asserting the union is doing so in its “participation ...
BOCA RATON, FL — If your bike has been sitting in the garage or could use a quick checkup, Boca Raton has a couple of opportunities this month to get it tuned up for free — and even take it out for a scenic ride.Mechanics from Richwagen’s Bike & Sport will be on site at two community events ...
NEW JERSEY — Get ready to lose an hour of sleep on Sunday, March 8th, when clocks skip ahead from 2 am to 3 am as Daylight Saving Time returns.This changeover means more evening daylight and darker mornings until Sunday, Nov. 1st, when New Jerseyans must set their clocks back again for an hour to ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — What began in a Jersey City bedroom nearly a decade ago has now earned formal recognition from the New Jersey Legislature.Rishi Vamdatt, 16, recently received a Joint Legislative Resolution from the New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly honoring his work through Easy Peasy ...
KINGSTON–New York State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41st) has announced that her office will hold mobile office hours throughout March, providing residents across Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, and Ulster counties with one-on-one support from her constituent services team to help them access state ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - It's time to get ready for the annual shift to Daylight Savings time! Daylight Savings time starts at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 8th. Clocks will “spring forward” one hour, meaning we lose an hour of sleep but gain more daylight in the evening. DST will end on Sunday, November 1, ...
POMPANO BEACH — Detectives with the Broward Sheriff’s Office are seeking the public's help in locating a 27-year-old man missing since earlier this week.Omar Castonon Diaz was last seen Tuesday around 11:30 a.m. in the 2100 block of Southwest Second Street in Pompano Beach, according to ...
NEW JERSEY — Get ready to lose an hour of sleep on Sunday, March 8th, when clocks skip ahead from 2 am to 3 am as Daylight Saving Time returns.This changeover means more evening daylight and darker mornings until Sunday, Nov. 1st, when New Jerseyans must set their clocks back again for an hour to ...
Joseph P. Beck Senior Scholar Athletes:Gabriellah Bene, Andes Central SchoolCaleb Marino, Charlotte Valley Central SchoolAbigail Vroman, Charlotte Valley Central SchoolAbigail Dwon, Hunter-Tannersville Central SchoolWinnie Li, Hunter-Tannersville Central SchoolRose Bevilacqua, Jefferson Central ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Ready for the sun to hang around longer in the evening? Daylight Savings is here!Starting Sunday, March 8, the clocks are ready to be moved forward. To prevent that groggy Monday mood, check out these tips from the Hackensack City Clerk's Office:Get outside early:Take five to 15 ...