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By JEANNE WALL
March 3, 2026
MONMOUTH COUNTY — In a landmark collaboration designed to expand healthcare access while strengthening workforce development, Brookdale Community College and Parker Family Health Center have formalized an agreement to establish what organizers say will be New Jersey’s first free dental clinic. The ...
CLARK, NJ — Preschool students in Ms. Rebecca DePreta’s class explored art and science by creating beautiful Valentine’s Day hearts using pipets and diluted liquid watercolors! The students practiced fine motor skills as they carefully squeezed and released the pipets, strengthening the small ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Three veteran police officers have been promoted to the rank of sergeant, Mayor John E. McCormac and Police Director Joseph Nisky announced.Promoted to sergeant were veteran officers Andrew Kondracki, Perry Penna and Brian Vella. Their promotions “continue to advance the delivery ...
CAPITAL REGION - The attack on Iran by United States and Israeli forces earlier Saturday morning is drawing both praise and rebuke from our three Capital District congressional representatives. President Trump announced the action shortly after 2 a.m., explaining the mission was primarily to ensure ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Want a front-row seat inside City Hall this summer — and a paycheck to go with it?The City of Summit is now accepting applications for its paid 2026 summer internship program, offering Summit college students hands-on municipal experience, project management exposure, and direct access ...
SEA GIRT/SPRING LAKE, NJ – Repairs to Bridge W-27 on First Avenue between Sea Girt and Spring Lake are scheduled to begin the week of March 2, according to the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners.County officials said the project is expected to take approximately 10 weeks to complete and ...
Redemption. Resilience. Rise.That was the story of the Lady Tigers at Districts. As a team, the Lady Tigers placed third out of 16 schools a powerful statement for a program that continues to grow and gain momentum. Six wrestlers are advancing to Regionals, underscoring the steady rise of Tiger ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – February’s sole meeting of the Bridgewater-Raritan board of education took a look at student opportunities for enrichment and acceleration, along with some coming changes, especially to the AI program, which drew the ire of residents unaware that the change was planned.Concerning ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners on Monday announced the appointment of Cpt. John da Silva as the 12th Chief of the Union County Police Department, effective immediately.The announcement marks the permanent filling of the role following the retirement of former ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - J.P. Case students performed “The Sound of Music, Youth Edition” Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - As February was winding down last week, the winter high school sports season is also coming to a close. For many East Brunswick High School student-athletes, the final few days of February were memorable ones.First up was the Bears girls junior varsity basketball team. The ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners on Monday announced the appointment of Cpt. John da Silva as the 12th Chief of the Union County Police Department, effective immediately.The announcement marks the permanent filling of the role following the retirement of former ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick High School baseball program is hosting a baseball clinic for players in first through eighth grade on Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the South Brunswick High School Gymnasium. Participants should bring their own glove and bat. Vikings ...
For most of his life, 82-year-old Michael Thorz had been extremely active. An avid skier, hiker and lifelong fitness enthusiast, you could always find him outdoors—from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to long days on the racquetball court. But over time, subtle leg pain grew more ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The Morristown Bureau of Police is accepting applications for Class II Special Police Officers, a part-time position aimed at enhancing safety, visibility, and community engagement in Morristown’s downtown and surrounding areas.According to the department, the officers will ...
MADISON, N.J. — Residents looking to support the 2026 Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade can pick up official parade pins at several Madison businesses, helping fund the annual celebration while shopping local.Parade organizers have announced that pins are available at the following Madison ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners on Monday announced the appointment of Cpt. John da Silva as the 12th Chief of the Union County Police Department, effective immediately.The announcement marks the permanent filling of the role following the retirement of former ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Organizers of the 2026 Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade have published a full list of local businesses where supporters can purchase the official parade pin — a way for residents and visitors to show support for the annual celebration while helping underwrite parade ...
MADISON, NJ (02/25/2026)-- Jonathan Genao, of Union, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average out of a ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The son of a Wynmoor resident in Coconut Creek, who last year was put into an assisted-living facility, recently reported $6,300 in cash and watches missing from his father’s apartment, according to police. The son told police that he was in the condominium on Feb. 12, preparing ...
TRENTON, NJ — Acting NJ Transportation Commissioner Priya Jain has appointed 19th Legislative District political operative Juan Carlos Nordelo as her Chief-of-Staff, according to a state agency’s press release.Nordelo, 36, a Cranford resident, made his mark in Middlesex County as the chief policy ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Sea turtle nesting season began March 1 along Florida’s east coast, and in Boca Raton the city’s Sea Turtle Conservation Team marked its first nest a day early after spotting a leatherback nest on Feb. 28.Nesting season runs from March 1 through Oct. 31. Three species of sea turtle ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Police recently arrested a man for allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from customer bank deposits at Fifth Third Bank in Coral Springs where he worked as a teller. Police charged Lincoln Garfield Lettman, 33, of Tamarac with grand theft of more than $10,000, according to a ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners on Monday announced the appointment of Cpt. John da Silva as the 12th Chief of the Union County Police Department, effective immediately.The announcement marks the permanent filling of the role following the retirement of former ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - Spotswood High School's Valerie Cicero finished fourth in the NJSIAA District Seven Tournament at Old Bridge High School on Sunday to advance to the Central Region Tournament on March 8. Cicero was the fifth seed in the 114-pound weight class at the District Seven Tournament. The ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - The Bernards Township Police Department responded to 23 motor vehicle crashes during February, six of which involved reported injuries. Officers also issued 10 motor vehicle summonses during the month.Several notable incidents were reported throughout the township.On Feb. 1, ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Morris County from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, as a round of snow, sleet, and freezing rain moves through North Jersey before changing to plain rain.Forecasters say the main hazard will be slippery road conditions, particularly ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Morris County from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, as a round of snow, sleet, and freezing rain moves through North Jersey before changing to plain rain.Forecasters say the main hazard will be slippery road conditions, particularly ...
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. —A Special General Election will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, to fill the vacancy in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.Voters will choose among three candidates seeking to succeed Rep. Mikie Sherrill: Democrat Analilia Mejia, Republican Joe Hathaway, and Alan B.
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. —A Special General Election will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, to fill the vacancy in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.Voters will choose among three candidates seeking to succeed Rep. Mikie Sherrill: Democrat Analilia Mejia, Republican Joe Hathaway, and Alan B.