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By D. DUNCAN WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY BRETT PEER
April 9, 2026
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Near perfection is the only way to describe the opening week of the season for Michael Basile, the senior catcher at Gov. Livingston High School, who has been named the Valairco Heating & Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week after powering the Highlanders’ 5-0 start ...
Scots Blank Berlin/New Lebanon Behind Humiston No-Hitter The Argyle baseball team blanked Berlin-New Lebanon 6-0 on Wednesday in a non-league contest. Wyatt Humiston got the start on the bump for the Scots. Humiston fired a no-hitter through 5 innings, striking out nine. Zen Mallory came on to ...
POMPANO BEACH — Under the bright lights of Norcrest Elementary's school stage, a group of students - young environmental designers - proved this week that, with a bit of soil science and some upcycled materials, they could build more than just a garden—they could build a sense of self.Students at ...
MADISON, NJ — After years behind the wheel and many miles of service to local seniors, longtime Madison senior bus driver Terry Earle has officially retired.Borough officials thanked Earle for his dedication to the community and wished him well in retirement, recognizing his years of service ...
If you are a golf fan, you may be watching the Masters this week. Pimento Cheese and the Masters have been linked to each other in the late 1940's and now has been a staple for those attending the Masters.If your home watching on your couch, you can still participate in the tradition by making ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys volleyball program delivered on and off the court Tuesday, April 7, by earning a pair of straight-set victories over Millburn at the varsity and JV levels while hosting its first-ever “Blue Out” game in recognition of Autism Awareness ...
If you are a golf fan, you may be watching the Masters this week. Pimento Cheese and the Masters have been linked to each other in the late 1940's and now has been a staple for those attending the Masters.If your home watching on your couch, you can still participate in the tradition by making ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Township Committee introduced its 2026 municipal budget, advanced several infrastructure and community initiatives, and recognized first responders during its meeting on April 7.Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty opened the meeting by highlighting the introduction of the ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots were swept by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in a doubleheader at Mirabito Stadium on Wednesday. The Rumble Ponies won game one by a score of 11-3, while Binghamton’s Jose Ramos hit a walk-off solo home run in the seventh inning to beat the Patriots 2-1 in game ...
Senior Aiden Swezey has been a staple in the lineup for the Hartford baseball team for several years. Swezey has a sectional title and a win in the regionals under his belt, but this season, he and his Tanager teammates hope to take things a couple of steps further in their final ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Alpine Residential is set to introduce AVIVA, the only residential community within Jersey City’s emerging SciTech Scity. AVIVA combines modern design and thoughtfully planned apartments with convenient access to downtown Jersey City and Manhattan. Pre-leasing begins in May, with ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark world travelers continue their exploration of Italy. After a pleasant drive through the Italian countryside and a stop in the classical city of Cumae, the travelers began their tour of Rome, with some of the most beautiful and unusual Baroque fountains. They enjoyed throwing a ...
BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots were swept by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies in a doubleheader at Mirabito Stadium on Wednesday. The Rumble Ponies won game one by a score of 11-3, while Binghamton’s Jose Ramos hit a walk-off solo home run in the seventh inning to beat the Patriots 2-1 in game ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Unity Charter School is once again demonstrating its commitment to meeting the needs of local families by offering a summer program that blends convenience, creativity, and meaningful learning. Recognizing that summer care is an essential need for many working families, the school ...
Above photo: Gary Gellman, Founder of Gellman Images. FREEHOLD, NJ – Monmouth County officials have announced that Gary Gellman, a Howell resident and longtime professional photographer, has been selected as the winner of the fourth annual Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo contest.Gellman, ...
ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...
PARKLAND, FL- Closing in on their first year and a half of opening, TECHY Parkland has solidified itself as the go-to phone repair store in the community. With over 850 five-star reviews from its loyal customers, TECHY’s model of speedy service matched with quality repair. This month, they are ...
TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury has indicted a Woodbridge police sergeant in a 2025 on-duty fatal shooting of a Carteret man, NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced in this statement. The grand jury formally charged Woodbridge police Sgt. Marco Bruno with aggravated manslaughter in ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It's time once again to celebrate Spotswood High School's latest Student of the Month. Senior Kaitlynn Krefski has been named as the Chargers March Student of the Month. Krefski joins fellow Chargers seniors Peter Yarus (September), Alexandra Anselmo (October), George Guirguis ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ – The Raritan Township Committee has introduced a budget of $28.443 million, which raises its share of the property tax by 5.58%, the lowest tax raise for the township in four years, according to the mayor.Appropriations were set at $25.808 million. Last year’s appropriations were ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick Police Chief Raymond Hayducka is praising officers for their actions during a difficult call on April 3 involving a township woman who was having a mental health crisis this week. According to a press release from the SBPD released on Wednesday, South Brunswick ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — With family, friends, city leaders, and supporters gathered outside the storefront, Baked Goodz celebrated its ribbon cutting on April 7, marking a historic moment for a business already making its mark in East Orange.Co-owned by Novella Dickens and Joe Watson, Baked Goodz is a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — TAPinto is a partner of the inaugural Local News Day, which is taking place on April 9. Local News Day is a coordinated effort to reconnect people with the trusted local news outlets that help neighborhoods stay informed, prepared and engaged. TAPinto is committed to bringing ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — As Westfield residents begin planning their spring gardens and outdoor living spaces, local landscape architect Marc Nissim is bringing a new vision to a well-known neighborhood garden center.Harmony Home and Garden Design Center in Westfield, long recognized as a neighborhood ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Friends of the Rahway Public Library (FRPL) are holding a ribbon cutting on Saturday, April 11, for an exciting new addition to the Rahway Public Library.At noon this Saturday, the library will officially open its new Puzzle and Game Corner, which will be located next to the ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The energy at Morrison Field was palpable on Tuesday, April 7th, as the Hackettstown High School girls flag football team hosted its first-ever game on home turf. While the visiting Morristown squad took the win with a final score of 24-7, the evening was a landmark celebration ...
RARITAN, NJ – In front of an angry standing room crowd, the Raritan Borough Council rejected its planning board recommendations regarding the redevelopment plan, but did allow a downsized apartment building on the former Agway site.In its last meeting of March, the planning board considered a ...
Raritan Township, NJ – The nonprofit Hunterdon County Historical Society will hold its annual book sale on Saturday, April 25th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Archive Building, 67 River Road in Raritan Township (GPS may list it as Flemington).The book sale will feature a wide selection of books ...
ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison baseball erupted for eight runs in the first inning and never looked back, rolling to a 16-0 shutout win over Hanover Park on Wednesday afternoon.Madison set the tone immediately, sending eight runs across in the opening frame. The Dodgers added four more in the third inning ...