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May 3, 2026

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Raritan rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh inning for a 3-2 baseball victory over Ocean Township on Saturday.Eric McCartney's RBI single capped the rally and gave Raritan (6-8) a 3-2 lead with two out.Marko Brown went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in and Tyler ...

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The Freehold Family YMCA, a trusted community hub for over 130 years, invites you to celebrate its legacy of impact and wellness. On Thursday, May 28, 6:30pm – 8:30pm at 618 Restaurant in Freehold, the Freehold Family Y Community Celebration will spotlight individuals and organizations making a ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Junior attack Simone Claps and senior midfielder Annie Irish each produced four goals as top-seeded Chatham scored a 15-5 Morris County Tournament quarterfinal win vs. West Morris on Saturday at Haas Field.Defending MCT champion Chatham (8-5) advances to the MCT semifinal round and ...

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COLTS NECK, NJ – After both teams scored three runs in the first inning, Colts Neck broke things open and went on to a 14-4 baseball victory over Middletown North on Friday.Ryan Rude went 4-for-4 and drove in three runs for Colts Neck (12-4), which scored four runs in the second inning to take a ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown North scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning for a 2-1 softball victory over St. Mary's of Rutherford on Saturday.Sam Cuppler's RBI single in the eighth inning delivered Brianna Soto, who had doubled down the right field line earlier in the inning.Soto, Abby ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – If there is something that Drew Speace can't do on the baseball field, the Chatham junior has done a pretty good job of keeping it a secret.The left-handed pitcher/outfielder came through on the mound and in the batter's box for the Cougars in their 8-0 Morris County Tournament ...

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FRANKLIN, NJ – A 54-year-old Georgia man has been charged with murder after an unidentified woman was found dead in the passenger seat of a car parked at a Davidson Avenue hotel early Saturday morning, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.Acting Chief of County Detectives ...

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FRANKLIN, NJ – A 54-year-old Georgia man has been charged with murder after an unidentified woman was found dead in the passenger seat of a car parked at a Davidson Avenue hotel early Saturday morning, according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald.Acting Chief of County Detectives ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Westview Drive theater building has racked up fire code violations, blocked exits and graffiti citations, and a court battle in another city could erase what Coral Springs is owed for all of it, which could amount to tens of thousands of dollars. The City of Wilton Manors ...

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WEST BOCA RATON, FL — The School District of Palm Beach County announced on Thursday leadership changes impacting two West Boca Raton elementary schools, effective this summer.Stephanie Cook has been named principal of Banyan Creek Elementary School in Delray Beach after serving as principal of ...

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POMPANO BEACH — Authorities are seeking the public’s help in locating a 55-year-old woman who has been missing since mid-January.The Broward Sheriff’s Office said Amy Bedell was last seen Jan. 13 near the 520 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Pompano Beach. Her family recently ...

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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 ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton Board of Education held their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 21 at Newton High School’s library.The meeting was part of their annual Enthusiastic Readers Presentation that is held each year during the month of April, to honor the students who love reading.Board President ...

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OLEAN, NY — The Olean Elks Lodge will offer fresh haddock dinner options on Wednesday. Meals will be $15.Haddock choices are fried with beer batter or breading, or baked/broiled with a choice of lemon pepper, Cajun seasoning or hollandaise sauce. Each dinner includes a choice of smashed garlic ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – This year was supposed to be a rebuilding year with young players on the tennis court for the Raiders, but Barbara Joyner's team has surprised Union County with an 8-5 regular season record so far and a third-place finish in the 16-team county tournament on Friday, May ...

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 LONG BRANCH, NJ — Multiple condominium units were damaged and several residents were displaced after a fire broke out Sunday night, April 26, at Arbor Terrace Condominiums on Greens Avenue, authorities said.The Asbury Park Press reported the fire was called in around 9:08 p.m. at the 16-unit ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — After building momentum with a strong midseason run, the Piscataway High School boys volleyball team hit a bump in the road, dropping consecutive matches to Edison and South Brunswick to fall to 10-5 overall and 8-2 in the GMC White Division.The Chiefs, led by head coach Dritan ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bloomfield Board of Education unanimously approved the 2026-27 budget at the meeting on Tuesday night.The district lost $1.5 million in state aid, after losing $1.6 million in 2025, resulting in a 3% decrease in funding from the state government, the largest in Essex County, ...

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BELLEVILLE, NJ — The Two Hundred Club of Essex County will mark its 60th anniversary next week as it honors 40 first responders for acts of extraordinary bravery at its annual Valor Awards Luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, at Nanina’s in the Park.The event begins with an 11:30 a.m. reception, followed by ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - Following a rainy Earth Day weekend on April 25, Jefferson’s annual Spring Clean Up was hosted on May 2. Volunteers from the community came together on Saturday to care for the environment by picking up trash throughout town. Jefferson’s Clean Communities Coordinator, Erica Vinales, ...

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 SIMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G crews will be working in Somerville Mat 4-8 on gas service replacements, Work hours are typically 7 a.m, to 5 p,m. The schedule may change due to weather conditions.Location: East Main StreetRoad closure: East Main Street will be closed to eastbound traffic from South ...

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OLEAN, NY — Police are asking the public for help identifying two men connected to a larceny that was reported Monday. According to the Olean Police Department, the larceny that was reported on April 28 is under investigation by the department's patrol unit. Police on Thursday released a security ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots claimed their first shutout victory of the season, beating the Portland Sea Dogs 11-0 at TD Bank Ballpark Saturday night. With the win, the Patriots have won three games in a row for the first time this season and five of their last six games. With eight of ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots claimed their first shutout victory of the season, beating the Portland Sea Dogs 11-0 at TD Bank Ballpark Saturday night. With the win, the Patriots have won three games in a row for the first time this season and five of their last six games. With eight of ...

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WESTFIELD NJ — No one was hurt when firefighters extinguished a house fire on Kirkview Circle early Tuesday morning, but afterward the home deemed uninhabitable. Westfield's town council approved parking restrictions near the end of Lawrence Avenue at its most recent meeting, preceded by feedback ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Several Hanover Township teams closed out the week with games from Thursday through Saturday across baseball, girls lacrosse, and softball.BaseballThursday, baseball had a 2-1 win over Montclair Kimberley Academy. After trailing 1-0, The Wildcats scored twice in the fourth ...

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BARNEGAT — In a performance defined by poise and aggressive baserunning, the fifth-seeded Southern Regional softball team handed top-seeded Barnegat its first loss of the season on Saturday, shutting out the Bengals 4-0 in the Ocean County Tournament semifinals.The Rams (8-6) now head to the OCT ...

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BARNEGAT — In a performance defined by poise and aggressive baserunning, the fifth-seeded Southern Regional softball team handed top-seeded Barnegat its first loss of the season on Saturday, shutting out the Bengals 4-0 in the Ocean County Tournament semifinals.The Rams (8-6) now head to the OCT ...

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MAPLEWOOD / ESSEX COUNTY — The New Jersey Safe Schools Coalition, in partnership with theTownship of Maplewood, South Orange Village, South Orange Maplewood School District (SOMSD),Essex County Office of LGBTQ+ Affairs, Maplewood Arts and Culture along with CHS Spectrum Club,and sponsors to honor ...

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Princeton, NJ — When world renowned Olympic athlete Kelly Curtis, a native of Princeton and alumna of Princeton public schools, came to the Princeton Middle School (PMS) at 8 a.m. Monday morning, April 27, the mood was more somber than celebratory. Several members of the faculty, staff, and student ...

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