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By KATHLEEN PETERSON
May 3, 2026
NEWTON, NJ - - Sussex County Community College (SCCC) formally inaugurated Dr. Cory Homer as its seventh president on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in a celebratory ceremony attended by campus and community leaders, students, faculty, and distinguished guests from across the region.The ceremony ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's new ice arena is hosting three Girls Try Hockey for Free sessions this week on Tuesday, May 5, Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7. All three sessions run from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and are for girls aged four to nine. Ice skating or hockey experience is not ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — A titanic blast started the game for Hunterdon Central, but small-ball ended up winning it for the Red Devils.Hunterdon Central rallied to tie the game in the seventh, then scored two runs on just one hit in the eighth inning to come away with a 5-3 baseball victory over Union ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Police Officer Ryan Miller, with the help of a few other officers, set up shop in the Borough's Emergency Services center on Gaston Avenue Saturday, rolled up their sleeves and got to work building tool boxes during the third annual “Carpentry with a Cop” workshop.About 20 young ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Maple Street is headed back to the center of a political fight in Summit, where a proposal to once again allow seasonal pedestrian use and outdoor dining is dividing the Common Council over process, safety, and how far downtown flexibility should go.The ordinance, set for public ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown Borough has announced the week-long closure of Dawes Park for planned routine maintenance. Dawes Park, which is located at 102 Railroad Avenue in Hightstown, will be closed between Monday, May 4 and Monday, May 11 for scheduled work. The Borough noted that during this ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It was a day of baseball at the Spotswood High School Varsity Baseball Field on Saturday in honor of Matthew Carlson. Carlson died in a tragic accident over Thanksgiving break in 2022. The 16-year-old was in his sophomore year at Spotswood High School and was a member of the ...
NATIONWIDE - Thermos has recalled approximately 8.2 million Stainless King food jars and Sportsman food and beverage bottles due to serious impact and laceration hazards, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission.The recall includes Thermos Stainless King Food Jars with model ...
CARTERET, NJ — The 2026 Marquee Awards red-carpet ceremony returns to the URSB Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center (CPAC) on Monday, May 18th, to honor musical theatre achievements from high schools in three Central New Jersey counties.The Carteret Performing Arts & Events Center – at ...
BROOKLYN, NY – A father-daughter duo from Mercer County have pleaded guilty to federal charges of selling counterfeit art pieces by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Fritz Scholder, and others to defraud buyers of almost $2 million. According to the U.S. Department of Interior, Erwin Bankowski, ...
BROOKLYN, NY – A father-daughter duo from Mercer County have pleaded guilty to federal charges of selling counterfeit art pieces by Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Banksy, Fritz Scholder, and others to defraud buyers of almost $2 million. According to the U.S. Department of Interior, Erwin Bankowski, ...
To the Editor:The shadow docket, or emergency docket, is a way the Supreme Court can agree with Trump’s policies without extensive examination. The number of policies decided this way have increased alarmingly since 2024.As a local concerned citizen I am requesting that The Columbia Paper publish a ...
GHENT--Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School (HVS) announces that Gail Ann Dorsey has joined the lineup for Light Up the Night, a benefit concert on Saturday, May 30, in collaboration with Basilica Hudson.The evening features performances by Melissa Auf Der Maur (The Smashing Pumpkins and Hole), Joachim ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Several leadership changes within the Hawthorne Police Department were recognized during a recent council meeting, as officials promoted veteran officers and welcomed new recruits to the force.The ceremony took place during the April 15 meeting, where the governing body approved ...
NEWARK - Concerns over the long overdue cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site, one of the most toxic Superfund sites in the country, have intensified following a business transaction in which one company on the hook for polluting the Passaic River transferred certain liabilities and assets ...
CANAAN—Town residents have been on pins and needles since Together for Youth announced its planned sale of the 1,004 acres of the historic Berkshire Farm and its buildings on both sides of Route 22. Concerns focused on potential uses for the property, impact on the watershed, and Queechy Lake ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — The Borough of Spring Lake has formally opposed proposed state legislation S-1836, warning that it could significantly undermine local control over land use planning and reshape how development decisions are made across New Jersey communities.At a recent meeting, the Borough ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's new ice arena is hosting three Girls Try Hockey for Free sessions this week on Tuesday, May 5, Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7. All three sessions run from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and are for girls aged four to nine. Ice skating or hockey experience is not ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2%.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased more percentage-wise than it did in 2025 for the county ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — One MTSD: Stronger Together is partnering with the Women Fighting Hunger Initiative at the Community FoodBank of New Jersey to host a period product drive throughout the month of May.The drive coincides with Women’s Health Month and Period Poverty Awareness in New Jersey.
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents are advised to check their curbside recycling schedules for May, as holiday adjustments to district-specific pickup days are in effect across the township.Curbside recycling in Piscataway is handled by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA), with all materials ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents across Morris County are being encouraged to stay informed about evolving laws surrounding e-bikes, as state officials roll out new resources to help riders remain compliant.The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has created an email update system for both current ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Local area travelers with upcoming Spirit Airlines flights may be impacted after the airline announced it has canceled all flights effective immediately.Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Spirit Airlines, made the announcement May 2, citing financial challenges ...
FLORHAM PARK, NN - The Florham Park Police Department is encouraging residents to stay informed about evolving state laws surrounding e-bikes, highlighting a new resource from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission designed to help riders and families remain compliant.According to police, the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Local area travelers with upcoming Spirit Airlines flights may be impacted after the airline announced it has canceled all flights effective immediately.Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Spirit Airlines, made the announcement May 2, citing financial challenges ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased more percentage-wise than it did in 2025 for the ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains Township Manager Margaret Heisey, Deputy Mayor Matt Adams, Councilwoman Elizabeth Stamler and Economic Development Director Tom Strowe helped welcome Joan Marie Photography to downtown.The new photography studio at 451 Park Ave. (intersection of Westfield Ave.), ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county Board of Commissioners adopted a $559 million budget during its April 30 meeting that increases the county-wide tax levy by 2 percent.The tax levy, which is the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes, increased more percentage-wise than it did in 2025 for the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — After an 0-2 start that now feels like a distant memory, Summit High School softball has ripped off 19 straight wins and continued its dominant run with a 6-3 road victory over New Providence on Saturday.No. 3 Summit (19-2, 12-0 UCC Mountain) used a game-breaking swing and a power ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick's new ice arena is hosting three Girls Try Hockey for Free sessions this week on Tuesday, May 5, Wednesday, May 6 and Thursday, May 7. All three sessions run from 5:15 to 6 p.m. and are for girls aged four to nine. Ice skating or hockey experience is not ...