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April 22, 2026

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Eisenhower Intermediate School held its annual STEAM fair, April 16, celebrating projects and work done by the students in science, technology and mathematics.

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WARREN, NJ — The line to speak during public commentary went out the door of the Susie Boyce meeting room at last week's Warren Township Committee meeting after inaccurate text messages circulated throughout the community regarding potential development at the Bardy Farms property.Based on the ...

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FLEMINGTON –  It took a year, but the Flemington Free Public Library has finally filled the post of director.Jane DeHaven, who has been acting director since October, was named part-time director by the library board in February.The borough council, by resolution April 13, supported the ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Samantha Lane went six innings to pick up the pitching victory and batterymate Olivia Buthmann-Sinoy went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Phillipsburg High School’s 8-3 victory over host Ridge in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division softball game on Tuesday.Freshman third-baseman ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Mark the calendar for the South Brunswick Police Department's first annual Developmental Disabilities Support Day on Saturday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Brunswick Senior Center. The South Brunswick Police Department is inviting township residents with ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - At the Monday, April 20, meeting of the Spotswood Borough Council, Mayor Rich O'Brien declared Wednesday, April 29 Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness Day in honor of borough resident Asher Garcia. The proclamation encourages residents to wear blue, pink, yellow or white on ...

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WILTON – The Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex Board of Cooperative Educational Services (WSWHE BOCES), in partnership with SUNY Adirondack, has been recognized by the New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) as part of its Champions of Change program, celebrating innovative and ...

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RICHMOND, VA - The Somerset Patriots dropped the series opener to the Richmond Flying Squirrels 8-5 at CarMax Park Tuesday evening. Somerset smashed three home runs, marking the third game this season with three-plus homers and sixth game overall with multiple home runs. Somerset’s 21 homers this ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Seventeen Morristown residents have received Dean's List and Honor's List recognition from area colleges and universities. Alex Santana, Ariel Cuyo Verdugo, Brayan Miralda Guillen, Brooke Tufts, Isabel Jolton, Jacqueline Christiani, Joe Hoover, Karsten Englander, Mason Carcich, ...

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RICHMOND, VA - The Somerset Patriots dropped the series opener to the Richmond Flying Squirrels 8-5 at CarMax Park Tuesday evening. Somerset smashed three home runs, marking the third game this season with three-plus homers and sixth game overall with multiple home runs. Somerset’s 21 homers this ...

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The Granville Central School District Board of Education formally adopted its 2026-27 budget Monday evening and authorized it to go before voters at the annual budget vote and election on May 19, 2026, along with a 3.9% property tax levy increase, the district’s first in ten years. The $34,047,831 ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown softball turned in a dominant performance Tuesday afternoon, shutting out Chatham, 9-0, behind a strong pitching effort from Erin Murphy and timely hitting throughout the lineup.Morristown took control early, scoring three runs in the first inning and adding two more in ...

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PARKLAND, FL-  A Parkland student from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School was named as a Merit Scholarship winner on Wednesday in the first round of Merit Scholarships released by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.Alyssa L. Rapps is being awarded the scholarship, with a probable career ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, N J - Senior righthanded Nick Yaccarino tossed a four-hit shutout with a career-high 10 strikeouts and nine players contributed hits in a 10-hit attack in Phillipsburg High School’s 11-0 whitewash of host Montgomery in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division baseball game on Tuesday.The ...

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RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Millburn girls lacrosse team defeated Rutherford, 14–7, on Tuesday behind a dominant offensive performance from sophomore Isla Glen, who matched Rutherford’s entire team output with seven goals. Millburn (4-2) led, 6–5, at halftime before taking full control in the second half, ...

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POMPANO BEACH — The Pompano Beach City Commission met in a closed-door executive session to consider terms for a new contract with the Professional Fire Fighters Local #1549, which represents the city's corps of firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical personnel. The prior 2022-2025 ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - As Earth Day approaches, Cranford residents have simple, local ways to keep clothing out of landfills, whether by shopping secondhand at area boutiques or recycling unwanted items at the Conservation Center.A newly reopened option, Look Twice Consignment Boutique at 106 North Union ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Mountainside Rescue Squad is inviting residents to lace up their shoes to run, walk, cheer, or simply support participants and emergency responders by participating in the 2nd Annual Code 5K: “Answering the Call,” on Saturday, May 17. The community fundraiser will help launch ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ - Local high school student Tashi M. Lee-Garcia has been awarded a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship, according to an April 22, 2026, announcement.Garcia, a Ridgewood High School student whose probable career is in the field of veterinary medicine, was awarded the ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Make no mistake about it, Cameron Anderson and Jayden Bollander the senior captains for the 2026 Nutley High School golf program, are intent on self-improvement at all times on the course.But be assured that both Bollander and Anderson are always focused upon helping their teammates in ...

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WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Patients experiencing heart issues can now receive advanced treatment closer to home as West Boca Medical Center expands its cardiovascular services with a new cardiac catheterization lab, hospital officials said.The lab allows patients with conditions such as potential heart ...

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WEST BOCA RATON, FL — Patients experiencing heart issues can now receive advanced treatment closer to home as West Boca Medical Center expands its cardiovascular services with a new cardiac catheterization lab, hospital officials said.The lab allows patients with conditions such as potential heart ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A structure fire on Summit Avenue on Tuesday morning left two residents displaced and resulted in the death of a pet cat. At approximately 7:32 a.m. on April 21, Phillipsburg police, fire, and EMS units were dispatched to 142 Summit Avenue for a reported structure fire with ...

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COLONIA, NJ - The Spotswood High School variety softball team traveled to Colonia High School to take on the Patriots on Tuesday. Spotswood went down by three runs in the bottom of the first inning. The Chargers got two back in the top of the third, but Colonia added a run in the bottom of the ...

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Orange Mayor Susan McCartney recently received a message from the Netherlands regarding a West Orange resident who made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II. Franco and Monique Peters Vaessen shared that they have adopted the grave for perpetual care of former Township ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The parents of a 6-year-old girl killed in a 2024 car crash caused by a man fleeing police are suing the City of Coral Springs for wrongful death, alleging that one of its police officers, by pursuing the driver, “created or substantially contributed to a foreseeable zone of ...

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Bedminster, NJ — Motorcycle riders are being invited to hit the road for a cause this spring as the 23rd annual “Ride for the River” returns with a new format designed to give participants more flexibility.Hosted by the Raritan Headwaters Association, the fundraiser encourages riders to explore ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – As the Hightstown Borough Police Department (HPD) prepares to move some of their operations into a newly renovated building in Robbinsville Township, members of the community are wondering how they could be impacted.After almost a year and a half of planning and construction, HPD ...

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TABERNACLE, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) will be honoring students who will be entering into the military, as well as alumni veterans, during an upcoming event next month. The 14th Annual Armed Services Ceremony will be taking place on Thursday, May 7 at 7PM at the Seneca ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ — The Springfield Planning Board voted unanimously at its April 16 meeting to approve a major subdivision application from Congregation Israel of Springfield, clearing the way for the synagogue to create a small, fenced outdoor play area behind its Mountain Avenue property.The ...

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