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By DANIELLE DUFNER
April 19, 2026
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School boys golf team took on Jefferson on Tuesday. April 14 and lost a close match 178-170, but then won on Wednesday, April 15 against High Point 168-180 and against Kinnelon 168-170.The Braves results of the matches against Jefferson are as follows:3rd Nick Kurilko ...
MADISON, NJ — Competing under sunny but blustery conditions, the Governor Livingston boys and girls track and field teams turned in another strong showing last Saturday at the Madison Relays, also known as the Dodgertown Relays, at Madison High School.The Highlanders entered the meet riding ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Short Hills Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) at its April 9 meeting postponed a vote on a major renovation application for 62 Western Drive, citing missing documentation and the need for additional review before the project can advance.The application, submitted by ...
NEW JERSEY — In 2026, feeling “broke” isn’t always about what’s in your bank account — it’s about the small, everyday habits quietly shaping how people spend, save, and get by.From refreshing banking apps like social media feeds to sneaking snacks into the movies, a new survey reveals that New ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Local youths will be able to experience what it takes to be a police officer through the Youth Police Academy this summer through a partnership between East Windsor Township, East Windsor Township Police Department, and the PAL (Police Athletic League.)The annual Youth Police ...
CANAAN—The Canaan Protective Fire Company held its annual meeting April 9. According to a Canaan Protective Fire Company Facebook post, election results are as follows:Chief Aaron Lindop-Braun; 1st Assistant Chief Luke Palmer; Fire Captain Elijah Falkner; Fire Police Captain Chris Templin; ...
NEW JERSEY — In 2026, feeling “broke” isn’t always about what’s in your bank account — it’s about the small, everyday habits quietly shaping how people spend, save, and get by.From refreshing banking apps like social media feeds to sneaking snacks into the movies, a new survey reveals that New ...
FAR HILLS BOROUGH, NJ - The Atlantic Visiting Nurse Rummage Sale will accept donations for two more days, Monday, April 20th and Tuesday April 21st between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Community members are encouraged to gather and drop off gently used items to support the annual event.
The Governor Livingston High School Civil Engineering Club recently won an impressive, and historic, three awards at the David Good 3D Printed Bridges Competition at New Jersey Institute of Technology including first place overall, highest bridge strength, and structure tested with the least ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Down five goals late and still finding its footing in a rebuilding season, the Gov. Livingston girls lacrosse team delivered a comeback Friday that may prove defining.The Highlanders erased a five-goal deficit and outlasted DePaul Catholic in double overtime for a dramatic ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Storytelling is not just about who appears in the frame. It is about who holds the power to shape the narrative.That was the central message of “Telling the Story: Voice, Perspective, and Creative Expression,” the first of three panels conducted during Representation Day: ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Wood-Ridge Council approved the consent agenda at the April 15th of the Wood-Ridge Mayor and Council in the Council Chambers at the Wood-Ridge Municipal Building. 1. MINUTES: Minutes of the March 18, 2026 Meeting.2. RESOLUTIONS: Adoption of the following065-2026 Payment of ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Emma Vallone struck out 11 Cliffside Park hitters as Hasbrouck Heights defeated the Raiders 10-0 in an NJIC non-divisional softball game on Saturday in Hasbrouck Heights. The Lady Aviators are now 8-2 overall, while Cliffside Park is 4-6. Hasbrouck Heights scored four runs ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate, who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit, N.J. before moving to ...
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 ...
BELMAR, NJ – Holmdel remained undefeated with a 14-1 softball victory over St. Rose on Saturday.Amanda Tuccillo went 5-for-5 with two runs scored and an RBI for Holmdel (7-0), which scored its first four runs in the second innings to erase a 1-0 deficit.Winning pitcher Julia Henderson went 3-for-5 ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown North got two goals apiece from two different players in a 7-3 girls lacrosse victory over Ranney on Friday.Emily Montalto-Zadroga and Alex Vaubel each scored two goals for Middletown North (3-4), and Montalto-Zadroga also had an assist.Katelyn Braunstein, Chloe Noone ...
HILLSBOROUGH. NJ - Beginning Monday, April 20, Dukes Parkway West will be closed to traffic as work crews will begin milling and repaving the heavily-traveled roadway.Heavy truck traffic has contributed to the deterioration of the roadway, which has been temporarily patched at several locations on ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Ahead of April 20th, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reminding drivers that it’s illegal in every stateand territory to drive under the influence of drugs. On “420”, a date commonly associated with marijuana use, ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Senior Day couldn’t have started much better for Scotch Plains-Fanwood with bright skies, warm temperatures and a big lead by the end of the first inning. The Raiders erupted for nine runs in the bottom of the first and never looked back en route to a commanding 14-3 victory ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — As Montclair continues to grapple with the fallout from last month’s tax increase referendum, a group of local parents is stepping up to the plate and hoping to hit a home run in its efforts to fill the widening gaps left in the school district budget.Like a sports booster club in ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Board of Education reinforced their support for the district’s autism community during Tuesday night’s meeting.Ahead of the second annual ‘Night of Lights’ on April 30th, Bloomfield Board of Education President Kasey Dudley reiterated the board’s support for the ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Local officials and developers gathered this week to celebrate the official ribbon-cutting and grand opening of The Inkwell Lofts, a new 22-residence boutique development in the heart of downtown.Located at 665 Second Ave., the three-story building by Inspired by Somerset ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots lost to the Reading Fightin Phils 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. With nine strikeouts in the game, Somerset’s pitching staff has recorded eight or more strikeouts in 12 of 13 games this season. The Patriots’ 10.9 K/9 is tied-for-second in the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots lost to the Reading Fightin Phils 6-2 at TD Bank Ballpark on Saturday night. With nine strikeouts in the game, Somerset’s pitching staff has recorded eight or more strikeouts in 12 of 13 games this season. The Patriots’ 10.9 K/9 is tied-for-second in the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents from across Piscataway rolled up their sleeves Saturday, joining Township Council President Michele Lombardi’s Community Clean-Up Day to help keep neighborhoods clean, green, and welcoming.Families, civic groups, schools, faith-based organizations, and community teams ...
SPARTA, NJ – The township council proclaimed April “Child Abuse Prevention Month.” Councilman Neill Clark said it was a proclamation he wished he did not have to make as he read it at the April 14 meeting, introducing Ginnie's House and members of the Sparta Woman’s Club who were there to accept ...
TOTOWA, NJ - New field lights were officially unveiled in Totowa as local officials, league organizers and families gathered to mark the long-awaited upgrade, allowing for expanded evening play and increased field access.The event brought together community members, including Senator Kristin ...
MANAHAWKIN — For years, Rumson-Fair Haven has been a gold standard in Jersey Shore girls lacrosse, but on Tuesday afternoon, the Southern Regional Rams rewrote the script. Behind a clutch, five-goal performance from Mackenzie Sininsky, the Rams secured a historic 6-5 overtime victory—the first time ...