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By ED BARMAKIAN
April 20, 2026
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham wore its gray jerseys for the first time this season as the Cougars revived their boys lacrosse competition against neighboring Madison on Saturday at Cougar Field.In the first meeting between the programs since 2019, Chatham rode four goals apiece from seniors Shep Boyd and ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Sheriff's Office and East Windsor Township are joining the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to help provide safe disposal of unused and unexpired prescription drugs, including opioid painkillers, no questions asked on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The ...
OLEAN, NY — The Olean Elks Club will offer patrons a choice of Texas hot dogs or hot dogs with sauerkraut on Wednesday.Meals will be $12 and include two hot dogs, baked beans and macaroni and cheese. The deadline to order is Tuesday at 7 p.m. Patrons should call 716-372-4191 and specify pick-up ...
OLEAN, NY — As the Olean Local Development Corporation, led by President Dr. Colleen Taggerty, continues holding open meetings and conversations with community members and board representatives, the proposed indoor sports dome remains in its earliest stages.Taggerty emphasized that the project is ...
MADISON, NJ - To keep the Madison sewer lines clean, the Department of Public Works Sewer Division routinely conducts Sewer Jetting on all lines throughout Madison, said officials.With high pressure water being forced through a series of sewer lines, some smaller than others, back pressure created ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — One of Morristown’s most anticipated culinary events is returning this spring, as Morristown Restaurant Week is set to run from Monday, April 20 through Friday, April 24, featuring nearly 40 participating businesses.Organized by the Morristown Partnership, the weeklong event will ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is highlighting recent investigations and arrests that have taken place in the Township through its community reporting system.The MLPD rolled out a new feature to its website last year in which residents can sign up to receive a weekly ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Bordentown City will celebrate its unique role in the American Revolution with a weekend of events on April 25 and 26, bringing together music, poetry, history, and community.Part of the nation’s 250th anniversary commemoration of the American Revolution, “Bordentown and the ...
As New Jersey prepares to host eight matches of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, including the final, Governor Mikie Sherrill said her administration is working to ensure the state’s transportation system can handle the influx of fans without placing undue strain on residents and daily commuters.In a ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Volunteers from Nanak Naam Jahaj Gurdwara prepared and distributed meals to approximately 10,000 individuals across more than 70 shelters in New Jersey and New York under their “Let Share a meal” initiative, in a large-scale community effort rooted in a tradition centered on ...
Earth Day is a reminder that this planet is not just ours. It belongs to every living being who calls it home. From the forests and rivers to our own backyards, the health of the Earth directly impacts the animals who depend on it for survival. At RCHS, we witness how closely connected ...
PATERSON, NJ - The city will receive $2,500 in grant funding to help administer the 2026 WIC Seniors Farmers Market Nutrition Program, which provides older residents with vouchers to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables during the summer growing season.The funding, awarded through the New Jersey ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn Charter Study Commission approved its Final Report on Wednesday, April 15, recommending that voters approve a change to the Council-Manager form of government at a special referendum on June 16, 2026.The five-member commission — Chair Chris Drucker, Vice-Chair Corey ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High French teacher Leslie Caulfield will receive the “Chevalier de L'Ordre de Lafayette” award in ceremonies scheduled to take place in Roquebrune, Cap Martin in South France on June 27.Caulfield earned the award given by the Association France-Etats-Unis in recognition of ...
Poultney Drops Opener to Mill River The Poultney softball team dropped its season opener 5-4 in nine innings to Mill River at Legion Field on Monday. Jenna Patch earned the win in the circle for Mill River, pitching nine innings and striking out 13. Amelia Dupell pitched a strong game for the Blue ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Planning Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 22, has been canceled.The next meeting is scheduled for May 13.
MILLBURN, NJ – Expanded sidewalk‑sale permissions are now in effect through the fall, and a key Millburn Township Committee vote on a proposed delivery‑hour restriction is scheduled for Tuesday night.All storefront businesses may now hold sidewalk sales during normal business hours, seven days a ...
FANWOOD, NJ – Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 22, and bring your appetite to Fabio’s Bistro in Fanwood for a day of good food and community giving. From 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fabio’s Bistro will donate 15% of the day’s proceeds to benefit the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Rotary Club (FSP ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The next Coral Springs Community Concert comes with a new twist, a business expo, as bands perform on the city hall lawn and food trucks roll in.The concert will run from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, May 1 at city hall, 9500 W. Sample Road, according to the city’s ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Mayor’s Wellness Committee invites residents of all ages and abilities to take part in a special World Tai Chi Day and Qigong Day experience on Saturday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. at the Memorial Park Pavilion.The event will be led by Dr. Gang Huang of ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The New Providence Athletic Booster Club has launched a fundraising campaign to replace the aging scoreboard at Lieder Field, and organizers are calling on the community to help make it happen.The campaign aims to raise approximately $32,000 to install a modern scoreboard that ...
CHATHAM–For Shaker Museum’s new pop-up exhibition, Shaker Outpost: Design, Commerce, and Culture, artist Maira Kalman will curate an exhibition of her favorite pieces from the vast Shaker Museum collections and create new paintings that will engage in a vibrant conversation with the Shaker objects.
UNION/MORRIS/ESSEX COUNTIES, NJ — Fourteen communities across Union, Morris, and Essex Counties will come together this May for the second annual "Paint the Town Green" campaign, a coordinated effort to raise awareness during Mental Health Awareness Month and remind residents that mental health ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield girls track and field team had seven top five performances on their home track over the two-day Union County Championship Relays at Westfield High School, April 14-15.Two top three finishes were recorded by the triple jump as Audrina Cohall finished third (31-10.00).
CAMDEN – The Camden City School District’s new state-appointed superintendent plans to reduce the number of district high schools to two from the current five.Brimm Medical Arts, Big Picture Learning Academy and Creative Arts – all of which operate on the Camden High campus – would be rolled into ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Freeze Warning is in effect for Morris County from midnight tonight through 9 a.m. Tuesday, with forecasters warning that sub-freezing temperatures could damage crops, sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service said a Frost Advisory ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Freeze Warning is in effect for Morris County from midnight tonight through 9 a.m. Tuesday, with forecasters warning that sub-freezing temperatures could damage crops, sensitive vegetation and unprotected outdoor plumbing.The National Weather Service said a Frost Advisory ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — It was a strong week across the board as Sayreville spring teams turned in a series of impressive performances, highlighted by clutch wins and dominant outings.BaseballThe Bombers baseball team picked up a pair of wins, including a dramatic 7-6 victory over Spotswood on Thursday.
NEW JERSEY — A Middlesex County woman will serve 20 months in a federal prison for fraudulently obtaining nearly $200,000 in COVID-19 emergency relief funds, according to the US Attorney for New Jersey.US District Judge Robert Kirsch sentenced 42-year-old Damaris Valerio – also known as Damaris ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – A Notre Dame High School guidance counselor is scheduled to appear in court on May 28, 2026, following his arrest on charges involving a 14-year-old student, according to the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office.Antoine A. Hart, 53, of Lawrenceville, was arrested on April 15, 2026, ...