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By TAPINTO HASBROUCK HEIGHTS/WOOD-RIDGE/TETERBORO STAFF
March 1, 2026
SECAUCUS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights placed four bowlers on the All NJIC Meadowlands Bowling team, with Wood-Ridge adding one. Hasbrouck Heights’ Will Munoz and Cyril DeGuzman were each named to the First Team. Munoz, a senior, led the league in average and finished second in the Bergen County ...
WAYNE, NJ — When Benway School students uncovered the partially buried footstone of 2nd Lt. Harold Edwin “H.E.” Bodei nearly ten years ago, they didn’t just place a flag and move on.They went back to school and started digging deeper. What they discovered helped to fill the gap in a special World ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – With many of the Bergen Tech bowlers competing for the third time in three days, the season came to an end in a lower stress environment, as they competed in the 2026 Wallers Scotch Doubles Tournament at Bowler City in Hackensack.The tournament pairs one male and one female bowler ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – A new economic impact report confirms what many residents already know: Brookdale Community College is more than a campus — it is a cornerstone of the county’s economy and identity. True to its middle name, Community, Brookdale continues to serve as an engine of opportunity, ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – A new economic impact report confirms what many residents already know: Brookdale Community College is more than a campus — it is a cornerstone of the county’s economy and identity. True to its middle name, Community, Brookdale continues to serve as an engine of opportunity, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood wrestling program turned in an impressive performance at the NJSIAA District 16 Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 28, as five Raiders recorded top‑three finishes and advanced to Regions. Chief among them was senior Paul Boyle, who claimed the 215 lb.
WEST ORANGE, NJ – Mayor Susan McCartney presided over a swearing in ceremony for two West Orange Fire Department promotions at Town Hall on February 24th. West Orange Fire Chief Anthony Vecchio made brief remarks and offered high praise as he introduced the promotees. Captain Gary Braus Jr. was ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Fraud-related incidents and retail thefts highlighted police activity across Franklin Township between January 25 and January 31, according to the Franklin Township Police Department’s latest blotter.The week opened on Jan. 25 with a reported case of theft by deception involving a ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day at Middletown Township Library, with a special Storytime and craft cosponsored by Middletown Parks and Recreation! Photo opportunity with a Leprechaun at the end of the program! Children of all ages welcome to this free community event. Registration ...
KEYPORT, NJ – If your favorite color is green, and you appreciate the sounds of bagpipes, mark your calendars: The Keyport St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially returning on Saturday, March 21, 2026.The parade is scheduled to step off at 1:00 PM, rain or shine (though local organizers are likely ...
HAZLET, NJ: Hazlet will turn up the volume this month as ShamRock Fest returns with a night of live music, high energy and Irish-themed rock.The event is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026, at the West Keansburg Fire Company. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the first performance beginning at 8 p.m.The ...
HAZLET, NJ — Fire truck introductions may never be the same. Hazlet Fire District No. 1 has taken delivery of a new custom pumper manufactured by Toyne, Inc. and there is a fast paced video to go along with it. You can see the unique video below: The acquisition was finalized following the Board of ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The Long Branch Board of Education announced a new wave of retirements and resignations at its February board meeting.The following will be retiring from their positions on their assigned dates:Middle school teacher Monica Avaria will retire on June 30 after 29 years and six ...
HAZLET, NJ: The Hazlet Business Owners Association (HBOA), is inviting its members to take part in an upcoming Spring Fling Networking Event designed to spotlight local businesses and strengthen community connections. If you are a business in the Bayshore area and are not a member of the HBOA, now ...
LINDEN, NJ — In the world of tournament basketball, the second upset is often infinitely more difficult to pull off than the first one.Not only are you playing against an even better team than the one you just got past, but you usually only have a day to prepare for that foe, rather than almost a ...
HAZLET, NJ: Save the Date: 2026 Older Adults Resource Fair!Are you or a loved one looking to navigate the many resources available to seniors in our community? This event is presented by the Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services and hosted by the Monmouth County ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The postseason push rolled on for the Piscataway boys basketball team Saturday, while the girls saw their season come to a tough end, as both squads competed in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 quarterfinal round.Behind a dominant fourth quarter, the Chiefs boys surged ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Police arrested three teenagers on Thursday after they set off firecrackers in a hallway during Coconut Creek High School dismissal, according to authorities.The incident happened around 1:35 p.m.“The sound obviously created panic throughout the school and resulted in a large ...
UPDATE: The train crossing has reopened to traffic in both directions.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A disabled freight train brought late-night traffic to a halt Saturday, prompting police to urge motorists to avoid a busy railroad crossing in Piscataway.According to an alert issued about 10:30 p.m. by the ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek’s city leaders brace for changes in state property tax law that target a main source of income for the city, Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar presented possible scenarios at Thursday’s city commission meeting based on bills currently under ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A Coconut Creek police officer was injured Thursday after a driver in a stolen truck rammed marked patrol units and fled onto Florida's Turnpike, authorities said.Shortly after 4 p.m., deputies with the Broward Sheriff’s Office assisted Coconut Creek Police Department in ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Police arrested three teenagers on Thursday after they set off firecrackers in a hallway during Coconut Creek High School dismissal, according to authorities.The incident happened around 1:35 p.m.“The sound obviously created panic throughout the school and resulted in a large ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man has been charged in connection with a 2023 crash on Florida’s Turnpike that killed one passenger and left another seriously injured, authorities said.Rogier Axel Silva Mendez, 22, faces charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide following a Florida Highway ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Jason Freedman, a game and simulation and animation programming teacher at Coral Springs High School, was named the 2026 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year, school officials announced on Friday. Broward County Public Schools recognized top Career and Technical ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Fort Lauderdale police officer driving home in an unmarked patrol vehicle reported being followed and nearly struck multiple times by a driver later arrested in Coral Springs, according to a police report.The incident began just before 5 a.m. on Feb. 21, when Fort Lauderdale ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A woman who claims she suffered serious injuries after tripping on an unmarked speed bump at Spanish River Park in 2024 has filed a negligence lawsuit against the City of Boca Raton.On Feb. 23, Irene Bracco filed her complaint, which states that on March 2, 2024, she tripped and ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Jason Freedman, a game and simulation and animation programming teacher at Coral Springs High School, was named the 2026 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year, school officials announced on Friday. Broward County Public Schools recognized top Career and Technical ...
POMPANO BEACH - If you’re looking to swap the typical restaurant noise for the strings of a banjo and the scent of slow-cooked BBQ…On March 6, the historic Sample-McDougald House is hosting The Bean & Pepper Jamboree, Farm-to-Table Dinner that promises to be as soulful as it is delicious.A ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Police arrested three teenagers on Thursday after they set off firecrackers in a hallway during Coconut Creek High School dismissal, according to authorities.The incident happened around 1:35 p.m.“The sound obviously created panic throughout the school and resulted in a large ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A woman who claims she suffered serious injuries after tripping on an unmarked speed bump at Spanish River Park in 2024 has filed a negligence lawsuit against the City of Boca Raton.On Feb. 23, Irene Bracco filed her complaint, which states that on March 2, 2024, she tripped and ...