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May 3, 2026

MADISON, NJ - Madison area travelers with upcoming Spirit Airlines flights may be impacted after the airline announced it has cancelled all flights effective immediately.Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Spirit Airlines, made the announcement May 2, citing financial challenges ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown area travelers with upcoming Spirit Airlines flights may be impacted after the airline announced it has cancelled all flights effective immediately.Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Spirit Airlines, made the announcement May 2, citing financial ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley's baseball team secured a 3–2 win over Kennedy on Saturday.The Hornets (7-8-1) edged the Knights (3-13) in a game that remained tight throughout, with both teams generating limited offensive production. The deciding runs ultimately gave Passaic Valley the advantage ...

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WAYNE, NJ — How do you introduce football to young kids, the right way? The Wayne PAL Wolfpack, through decades of consistent, successful programs and experience, believe they have the formula.  “The right introduction to the sport matters,” said head football coach, AJ Spicer. “At Wayne Wolfpack ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Behind a seven‑point performance from junior attacker Kyle Moran, the 18th‑seeded West Essex boys lacrosse team defeated Columbia, 10–7, in the opening round of the Essex County Tournament on Saturday.West Essex used a four‑goal second quarter to take control after trailing, 3–2, ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Scotch Plains Parks & Recreation Department is gearing up for another exciting season of summer hoops with the 2026 Summer Youth Basketball League, running from June through August on weeknights at Kramer Manor Park. The outdoor league is open to boys and girls entering ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Four boys fishing behind a home in the Woodfield Hunt Club community recently were escorted off the property after a homeowner stood inside her residence holding an AR-style rifle, according to a Boca Raton police report.The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. on April 28 when the ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A man recently vaulted a store counter in Coral Springs, stuffed vapes into his pockets and ran off, without paying. Police caught him less than an hour later, one block away.Officers arrested Orlando David Smith Jr., 23, of Coral Springs, on April 21, after a witness called 911 ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek set out to shut down a loophole in a local law that puppy mill operators in other cities had exploited. But a representative from the American Kennel Club showed up at a recent city commission meeting and said the city might shut down the wrong people, too.So, the ...

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MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Behind a seven‑point performance from junior attacker Kyle Moran, the 18th‑seeded West Essex boys lacrosse team defeated Columbia, 10–7, in the opening round of the Essex County Tournament on Saturday.West Essex used a four‑goal second quarter to take control after trailing, 3–2, ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison Lacrosse will host the 34th annual Platypus Lacrosse Festival from Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31.The weekend will begin with an alumni game on Friday, followed by games for grades 3-4 on Saturday and grades 5-7 on Sunday. The event will take place at MHS Ted ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — The Rotary Club of Mountainside recently traded a traditional meeting room for a golf simulator bay, hosting a casual meet-up at GolfCube Social for an evening of conversation, connection, and indoor golf.The event gave current members, prospective members, and community ...

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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 ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Seventh-seeded Morristown fell to second-seeded Morris Catholic, 11-1, in the Morris County Softball Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday, May 2.Morris Catholic took control early, scoring three runs in the first inning and seven more in the second. Morristown answered with a ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School opened its doors to a younger-than-usual crowd this week as it celebrated "Take Your Child to Work Day" on April 23. The halls were filled with energy and curiosity as over 50 children joined the Roosevelt community to see firsthand what goes into making a ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - On Saturday, May 23, members of the Kenilworth VFW and Scout Troops will be placing flags on veterans graves at Graceland Memorial Park located at 1900 Galloping Hill Road. The public is invited to join starting with breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Kenilworth Veterans Center and flag ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — A growing local initiative is making a meaningful impact across the community, as volunteers from Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and St. Bartholomew Parish continue to prepare and distribute meals to those in need.The Care & Support Ministry recently hosted a Soup ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad (CVES) is hosting a blood drive on Monday, May 4. You are invited to donate between 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad House, located at 875 Raritan Road. The Squad makes donating easy with private, lighted, off-street ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Madison boys tennis finished in 8th place with six points at the Morris County Tournament. The Dodgers placed just behind a group of teams tied with seven points, including Morristown, West Morris and Randolph, and ahead of several other programs in the standings.Delbarton ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Morristown boys tennis finished tied for eighth place at the Morris County Tournament, earning seven team points in a competitive county field.The Colonials were grouped with West Morris and Randolph at seven points, finishing ahead of Madison (six points) and several other ...

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ALBANY--New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced that $1.35 million is now available through the fifth round of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Forest Conservation Easements for Land Trusts (FCELT) Grant ...

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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A Georgia man has been charged with murder following the discovery of a deceased woman in a vehicle outside a hotel in Franklin Township early Saturday morning, authorities said.Keith Demery, 54, of Ellenwood, Georgia, was arrested May 2 and charged with first-degree murder ...

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BEDMINSTER, NJ - Bedminster Township School has announced that registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open, giving local families the opportunity to begin the enrollment process for new students.According to school officials, registration must be completed electronically in advance.

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MONROE TOWNSHIP, NJ - At the FEA Conference Center on April 30, East Brunswick High School senior Joyce Nadler was honored at the Middlesex County Secondary Principals Association's 46th annual Outstanding Student Banquet. Nadler was one of 22 Middlesex County seniors to be recognized at the event ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - At the April 15 meeting of the South Brunswick Township Council, resolution 15678 declared May as Older Americans Month in the township. Older Americans Month is advocated by the Administration for Community Living as a way to recognize the contributions of older Americans as ...

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PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas High School Baseball Team crushed Southwest High School of Miami in Game Two of their Best-of-Three series on by a score of 20-4 on Saturday, advancing to the Regional Final on the heels of Game One's 1-0 nail biter on Friday night.Game two was an entirely ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A luxury townhouse community nestled in the heart of the Palm Aire golf course has sold for $25.9 million, marking a major milestone for one of the city's newest residential developments.The 39-unit property, known as The Prestige at Palm-Aire, is located at 4091 Siena Circle, off ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Kenilworth's Two Ton Brewing Closes TemporarilyKenilworth Recap: Habitat for Humanity ReStore Opens, Mayors ...

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ROSELLE, NJ – As the weather warms up and people start to enjoy the outdoors more, the Borough of Roselle is running a free rabies clinic for six days at Borough Hall.For two weekends, May 1–3 and May 15–17, Roselle and Union County residents can bring their dog or cat to Borough Hall to receive a ...

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Union, NJ — American Theater Group (ATG) has announced the appointment of Charlotte Cohn as its new Producing Artistic Director, succeeding retiring co-founder James Vagias.Cohn will officially step into the role on June 15, 2026, working alongside Vagias during the transition as the organization ...

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