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By JOHN MOONEY
March 7, 2026
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Police Department and the Sayreville community are mourning the loss of Carol Leigh Womack, a valued member of the department family who died on March 4 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 37.Carol Leigh, a resident of Milltown, had been undergoing ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ – The George Lodder Blood Drive is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2026. This is a snow date, as a blizzard postponed the first scheduled event.New Jersey Blood Services will host the blood drive on March 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Hawthorne Fire Department Company #2, ...
CHATHAM--The Chatham Central School District has released the names of the Chatham High School students on the Honor Roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2025-26 school year.Students on the Honors list must have an unweighted grade point average (GPA) for the marking period of 85 or above with all ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Keeping with tradition, the Nutley Irish American Association attended the annual Investiture Mass at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. After the mass, everyone will head to Holy Family Church to get ready for the 47th annual Nutley St. Patrick's Day Parade. TAPinto Nutley was at the ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) New Jersey hosted its 17th annual New Jersey Neighborhood Achievement Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 5, at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants. The annual event celebrates individuals and organizations ...
Camden High School's boys basketball season ended last night with a 67-64 loss to Middle Township in the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Group 2 final at home in a packed, noisy Clarence Turner gym.The second-seeded Panthers had a rough first half, executing poorly and missing ...
NUtLEY, NJ - The Nutley Police Department and Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle accident on Centre St. shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7.The accident happened a few doors west of Rita's.A TAPinto Nutley reader shared photos of the scene with us. The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) New Jersey hosted its 17th annual New Jersey Neighborhood Achievement Awards ceremony on Thursday, March 5, at MetLife Stadium, home of the New York Jets and New York Giants. The annual event celebrates individuals and organizations ...
BARNEGAT – After the recent winter storms transformed the township into a sparkling white playground, Barnegat residents traded their shovels for scarves to participate in the annual Snowman Building Contest. From towering giants to comedic frozen characters, the creativity of the community was on ...
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Senate President Nick Scutari has introduced a resolution challenging the state’s proposed NJPACT-REAL environmental regulations, but the measure has not yet been approved by the Legislature.Scutari introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 106 (SCR106) declaring that the New ...
Every year before the Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade, something curious appears on the streets of Hackettstown.A bright green line suddenly runs down the parade route, guiding marchers, floats, and performers through town. By the time the crowds arrive, it’s already there—perfectly placed as ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Affordable housing units are expanding across Paramus, with 15 new rentals opening this spring.Vermella Paramus, located at 200 Vermella Way, offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, which include:Unit amenities: Central AC, dishwasher, washer and dryer.Complex amenities: Gym, ...
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 ...
PERTH AMBOY – The City of Perth Amboy will once again honor the lasting legacy of Thomas Mundy Peterson, the first African American to vote following the ratification of the 15th Amendment, during a special celebration on March 31.The event, set for Cathedral International, 277 Madison Ave., at 11 ...
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 ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Seniors in Morris County will have the opportunity to obtain a Morris County Senior Identification Card during a special outreach event hosted by the Morris County Clerk’s Office later this spring.The Senior ID Outreach Program will take place on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from ...
BATON ROUGE, LA -- Chiamaka Emelumba of Union 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 Kean University.Emelumba is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Get ready to lace up the skates and grab those hockey sticks because the grand opening of the East Brunswick Ice Arena is on the horizon. A full day of events is on tap. So, be sure to mark the calendar for Sunday, March 22. The grand opening celebration is filled with lots of ...
In accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, P.L. 1975c 231, this is to advise that the Nutley Board of Education board worksession originally scheduled for March 9, 2026 in the Nutley High School Media Center has now been rescheduled to March 16, 2026, due to a delay in receiving state aid ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police have charged an Iselin man in connection with a fatal Feb. 18th 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 4th and is ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police have charged an Iselin man in connection with a fatal Feb. 18th 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 4th and is ...
WEST BOCA RATON, Fla. — A judge on Feb. 25 granted a motion by a former school district employee — and husband of a former West Boca Raton elementary school principal — to dismiss two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation involving children under 12.The defendant, Norman Riemer, still faces two ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Irish dancing is a longstanding part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in New Jersey, known for its fast footwork, traditional music, and cultural connection to Ireland’s heritage. Performances often accompany parades, festivals, and pub gatherings during the March holiday ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - St. Patrick's Day is coming up and for residents wishing to get into the spirit a little early or just enjoy an evening of Irish music, head over to the South Brunswick Senior Center on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. to experience the magic of the Ballycastle Band. This ...
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 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Special Education Department and Parent Advisory Group is hosting a transition resource fair at the East Brunswick Public Library on Monday, March 23 from 6 p.m. This informative event is for the families of East Brunswick School District students aged 14 and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Hillsborough couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 55-47 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Montgomery Cougars on Friday. The Raiders' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.Several Raiders players ...
LYNDHURST, NJ — Madison came within seconds of a sectional championship Friday night before Lyndhurst delivered a stunning finish, hitting a buzzer-beater to secure a 60-57 victory in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 final.The heartbreaking loss ended Madison’s season at 20-10, while ...