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April 3, 2026

LIVINGSTON, NJ – Livingston scored 12 unanswered goals in the second half to pull away for a 16-2 boys lacrosse victory over Columbia on Thursday.Will Davis scored seven goals for Livingston (2-1), which led, 4-2, at halftime.Noah Shin finished with four goals and Reid Snow had two goals and three ...

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RED BANK, NJ: You have to appreciate someone who brings real passion to their profession — and that’s exactly what Red Bank Chief Financial Officer Tom Seaman delivered at last night’s municipal budget review meeting. Through a detailed PowerPoint presentation, Seaman walked residents through the ...

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FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ – Every Chatham boys lacrosse opponent knows that the Cougars to stop are NCAA Division 1 commits Nick Lagunowich, Kyle Gibney and Shep Boyd. On Thursday, Ramapo added Hunter Bigham to that scouting report.While the Raiders were putting their heads on a swivel to keep track of ...

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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ — Wood-Ridge High School senior Maya Cruz was selected as the school’s nominee for the Unsung Hero Award, sponsored by the Bergen County School Boards Association. She was honored during the March BOE meeting.The Unsung Hero Award recognizes graduating seniors who quietly and ...

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PARAMUS, NJ -Harris Krommenhoek had two pars while shooting a match-low 51 as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Wood-Ridge, 231-243 in a NJIC Meadowlands golf match on Tuesday at Orchard Hills Golf Course in Paramus.   Hasbrouck Heights is now 2-1 on the season, Wood-Ridge 1-2.Krommenhoek parred the ...

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April arrives with warmer weather (not counting today), new business openings, and a number of great downtown Red Bank happenings on the way!  We're excited to announce 2 brand-new events in this week's Red Bank Beat.  Before we get to them we want to remind you that a downtown Red Bank tradition ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ — Redevelopment initiatives, housing concerns, key appointments, and community updates were among the major topics discussed during the East Orange City Council meeting on March 23.The meeting opened with a moment of silence honoring Theresa Crombs, known as “Miss Terry,” a longtime ...

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UNION, N.J. — The Union Public Library will host a wide range of educational, historical and wellness programs throughout April, including a kickoff event exploring 19th-century farming in New Jersey as part of the township’s 250th anniversary celebration, along with workshops on investing, ...

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights defeated Becton, 4-1, in a NJIC Meadowlands Division boys tennis match on Thursday. Hasbrouck Heights improves to 2-1 on the season. Becton is now 1-2Becton’s Connor Xie recorded the Wildcats' sole match win of the day, defeating Ethan Tran, 6-3, 6-2 in First ...

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RED BANK, NJ: All borough offices will be closed today, Friday, April 3, in observance of Good Friday. 

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Brought to you by: WAYNE, NJ – A skier who nearly doubled the next closest competitor in county points, earned All-State honors and helped lead her team as captain has been named the Wayne Valley Athlete of the Month for March.Senior Chloe Krawczak, a standout on the Wayne Valley ski team, put ...

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NEW JERSEY: Observed during Holy Week, Good Friday stands as one of the most solemn and significant days in Christianity. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, an event that forms the foundation of Christian belief and faith.Despite the somber nature of the day, the name “Good ...

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NEW JERSEY: Observed during Holy Week, Good Friday stands as one of the most solemn and significant days in Christianity. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, an event that forms the foundation of Christian belief and faith.Despite the somber nature of the day, the name “Good ...

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The Granville Central School District held a second budget workshop Thursday, April 2, with the Board of Education drilling into the proposed 2026-27 spending plan and sharing thoughts on a 3.9 percent tax levy increase, down from the 5.9 percent figure presented at a community workshop on March ...

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NEW JERSEY: Observed during Holy Week, Good Friday stands as one of the most solemn and significant days in Christianity. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ, an event that forms the foundation of Christian belief and faith.Despite the somber nature of the day, the name “Good ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Brookdale Community College Foundation has announced that the OceanFirst Foundation has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to 25 students at Brookdale Community College, continuing a partnership of more than 20 years focused on student success and strengthening local ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Now in its third year, Project Citizen Gardener — the grassroots initiative co‑founded in 2023 by Garden Manager Gabbie Tanella and Lunch Break Advisory Board Member Bonnie Featherstone‑Johnson — harvested an extraordinary 32,500 pounds of fresh produce for local families in ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank is getting ready to fire up the ovens for the 2nd Annual Red Bank Pizza Fest, a town‑wide pizza crawl that turns downtown into a slice‑by‑slice adventure. Guests can sample signature pies, creative specials, and award‑winning favorites from some of Red Bank’s top pizzerias — ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown South scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 9-8 baseball victory over Hunterdon Central in the opener for both teams on Tuesday.Jack Dougherty, who was 4-for-4, doubled to left field with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning. With two out, Lukas ...

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NEW JERSEY: The New Jersey State Police Cold Case Unit and Troop “B” Criminal Investigation Office are seeking the public's assistance with information regarding a shooting investigation that occurred on March 31, 2020.Yesterday marked the sixth anniversary of troopers from Troop “B” Perryville ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Brookdale Community College Foundation has announced that the OceanFirst Foundation has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to 25 students at Brookdale Community College, continuing a partnership of more than 20 years focused on student success and strengthening local ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – It’s the weekend!  Before you go, sign up for our free daily newsletter and have some fun around Melbourne: Friday, April 3Food Truck Friday; 2300 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera; 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.Wickham Park First Friday Event!; Wickham Park Regional Pavilion, 2500 Parkway Dr. , ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: The Brookdale Community College Foundation has announced that the OceanFirst Foundation has awarded $25,000 in scholarships to 25 students at Brookdale Community College, continuing a partnership of more than 20 years focused on student success and strengthening local ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Lunch Break’s annual Night Without A Bed raised $102,071 for its Family Promise Program, once again showcasing the community’s compassion and commitment to addressing family homelessness in Monmouth County. Held overnight at The Fort Athletic Club, the event brought participants ...

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MATAWAN, NJ – Jack Vallillo drove in four runs and pitched a five-inning complete game in Holmdel's 15-2 baseball victory over Matawan on Tuesday.Vallillo went 2-for-3 with a home run and four runs batted in. On the mound, he needed only 56 pitches to complete five innings. He struck out six ...

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COLTS NECK, NJ – Gavin Manasso scored four goals to lead Colts Neck to a 7-6 boys lacrosse victory over Freehold Township on Wednesday.James Cappello, Zach Caporale and Nick Cucchiara each scored a goal for Colts Neck (1-1), which led, 4-3, at the half and 6-5 after three quarters.Aiden Andreyko ...

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HAZLET, NJ – Holmdel scored four runs in the third inning and went on to a 6-2 softball victory over Raritan on Thursday.Winning pitcher Julia Henderson struck out nine batters and walked none in seven innings.Natalie Clifford went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two runs batted in for Holmdel ...

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HAZLET, NJ – Holmdel scored four runs in the third inning and went on to a 6-2 softball victory over Raritan on Thursday.Winning pitcher Julia Henderson struck out nine batters and walked none in seven innings.Natalie Clifford went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two runs batted in for Holmdel ...

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SUCCASUNNA, NJ – Junior first baseman Tyler Jacobs connected for a two-run homer in the sixth inning and keyed a five-run rally in the seventh with a two-run double as Chatham rallied for a 15-11 baseball win vs. Roxbury on Thursday.It marked the second straight day in which Chatham (3-1) rallied ...

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LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch High School softball team fell on opening day to Keyport High School 24-11 on Tuesday, March 31, in a slugfest between the two teams.“I thought we hit the ball really well,” coach Shawn O’Neill said after the game. “Everybody from our one-hitter to our nine-hitter ...

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