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By CHRISTIAN HANSIS, SCOTCH PLAINS VOLUNTEER RESCUE SQUAD
March 2, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – If you’re ever in an emergency situation but unable to place a call, you can now text 911.It’s easy: Using any cell phone, open a new text message and type 911 as the recipient. Then text your name and the address of your location, and describe the type of help you need.If you ...
CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — A well-traveled ramp on I-295 is scheduled to be closed overnight this week, according to an announcement by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The closure of the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound — also known as “Al Jo’s Curve” — is ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents should be aware of a new phone scam that makes victims believe that the call is coming from an official government office.According to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), a phone scam is currently circulating in which the callers claim to be NJDOH ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Families in need of diapers can now register for the John O. Wilson Center’s upcoming diaper giveaway, scheduled for March 20, from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 169 Wilfred Ave.The event, hosted in partnership with Children’s Futures, aims to support families facing financial hardship by ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Philip Alleman, a drafting teacher at Atlantic Technical College and Technical High School in Coconut Creek, was named runner-up for the 2026 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year, school officials announced on Friday. Broward County Public Schools recognized top ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Woodmont Industrial Partners has sold its warehouse-distribution facility at 51 New Brunswick Ave. in Hopelawn, for a reported $21 million to Connecticut-based Sagard Real Estate.Fairfield-based Woodmont said the sale “reflects the property’s strong, long-term position in one of ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Public Library will be closed on Wednesday.According to a post on social media, there will be a staff development day, causing the library to close.The library is scheduled to reopen Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
CRANFORD, NJ - Martin Gymnasium was the place to be on Friday night as Cranford fans packed the arena to capacity for a State playoff doubleheader. Both the girls and boys basketball teams faced North Plainfield in back-to-back matchups, and with an atmosphere worthy of postseason play, neither ...
ROSELLE, NJ — Roselle Public Schools is recognizing its teachers of the year for the 2025-2026 school year.The teachers are:Kevon Beresford - Kindergarten Success Academy kindergarten teacherStacy McManus - Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School special education teacherStephanie Marino - Harrison ...
TROY – The Troy Planning Board’s approval for the 193-unit Bella Vita apartment complex came with a set of conditions. The R.J. Valente Companies has been working with planners for several months to gain their blessing to construct the complex on the site of the former Uncle Sam Parking Garage ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Welcome to March! The Village of Ridgewood has provided residents with this month's garbage and recycling collection schedule.Monday Collection:West Rearyard Garbage CollectionArea 5 Recycling Collection: March 2, 16, 30Area 1 Recycling Collection: March 9, 23Tuesday Collection:East ...
CLARK, NJ — Valley Road and Hehnly Elementary Schools took part in the Elementary Science Fair hosted in the Arthur L. Johnson High School cafeteria on February 26. Students proudly showcased a wide variety of creative and thought-provoking projects, ranging from experiments on Gummy Bear Osmosis ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Did you know Paramus students can be provided with professional clothing at no cost? Sammy's Closet offers attire needed for interviews, presentations and formal events. Donations are needed, here's how it works:Students can drop off items in Room 417 or the Commons Office at ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The search for a permanent leader of Franklin Township’s public safety operations ended where it began. Township Manager Robert Vornlocker announced Tuesday evening that Acting Director Lloyd Fredericks — a former East Orange public safety official — has been officially appointed to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton residents will decide the future of the city’s civic infrastructure and its downtown landscape on March 10, as two high-stakes referendums totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in potential development and debt head to the municipal ballot.The election, which occurs ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Board of Education recently thanked its maintenance and custodial team for their school-saving efforts.Led by Head Custodian Barjam Kapllani, who cut his vacation short, responded to a 4 a.m. flood with his team at the middle school in early February. Together, they ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — A state appellate court has ruled that David C. Shroitman Is not competent to stand trial in the fatal stabbing of MaryRose Fealey, a 27-year-old anti-drug activist and daughter of Cranford High School teacher James Fealey.The state Appellate Court confirmed a ruling from Superior ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Franklin School's Academic Success Committee completed another Student of the Month Celebration during the last week of February. The program reinforces the importance of academic and social development, while fostering strong family connections.A huge thank you to everyone who ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The New Brunswick Police Department is asking the public’s help in locating a 25-year-old city man who was last seen at about 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24.Jose Reyes is Hispanic, is about 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighs about 200 pounds, according to a safety alert from police.Reye ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Westfield boys indoor track team posted solid performances at the NJSIAA Group 4 Championships Saturday at the Rothman Orthopaedics Sports Complex in Toms River.Three runners had top 15 finishes in the 800 meters as junior Nikos Davlouros led the way with a fifth-place finish ...
NEW BRUNSWICK - James Mills, a cardiologist for 35 years, knew he wanted to be a doctor when he was in first grade.“I was always fascinated by medicine,” said Mills, an associate professor of medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and a cardiologist at Robert Wood Johnson University ...
CUBA, NY — Over the last decade, online shopping and trading have become a rapidly growing form of commerce around the country. Buying and selling is done through Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and other online marketplaces. Though these sites can be convenient for quick and easy purchases, they ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Ellie Kisselbach and Gabrielle Santos pinned their way to District 4 wrestling championships to lead host Phillipsburg High School in the inaugural NJSIAA girl’s individual state tournament on Sunday which featured 12 districts in all.Also qualifying for next week’s regional ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ – The Raritan Township Committee is poised to designate six areas of the municipality as ripe for affordable housing.The committee has introduced a series of ordinances that would implement the township’s agreement to zone for nearly 1,300 units to meet its obligation to provide for ...
MADISON, N.J. — The Madison Planning Board will hold its regular virtual meeting on Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m., with a full agenda that includes affordable housing policy changes, memorialization of prior development approvals, and multiple Master Plan consistency reviews tied to recently ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick School District launched its new website on February 20. It was retooled in order to be more “user-friendly” and easily accessible for parents. The link for the new website was released in the district's weekly newsletter with an invitation to South ...
READINGTON, NJ - Students battled monkey bars, climbed ropes, ran across obstacle courses and tried to beat a 6-foot-, and then 8-foot-, high warped wall.And they did it all in the name of fitness.Inviting Ono Bowls to prepare fresh açaí bowls for students, and with Nex Level Ninja taking over the ...
RARITAN, NJ – The Feb. 25 Raritan planning board meeting ended before it could really begin after allegations of conflict of interest were raised by a resident – but not before a second resident could be ejected from the meeting.All matters before the board at that meeting, including the ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The basketball court at Churchill Junior High School was filled wall to wall on Saturday, February 28, as families, friends, and community leaders gathered for Ward Byrne’s 17th Annual Fast Break Basketball Buddy Ball “My Buddy, My Pal” All-Star Game. Founded by Ward Byrne 17 ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - For anyone who missed out on the final in-person ticket sale for the Spotswood PTA's popular spring basket raffle on Saturday, April 18 at Spotswood High School, don't worry. There are still tickets available for the upcoming Totally Radical Raffle. This year's theme is the 80s.