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By PAT SHARKEY
April 1, 2026
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat boys' golf team leveled their season record at 2-2 with a hard-fought 174-184 victory over Manchester Township (2-3) on Wednesday.In a match defined by consistent play at the top of the lineup, Joseph Bacskai secured medalist honors, carding a 3-over-par 39 to lead the ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway Township Schools will be closed in early April in observance of Good Friday and the district’s scheduled spring break.Schools will be closed on Friday, April 3, for Good Friday. The district will then remain closed from Monday, April 6, through Thursday, April 9, for ...
MILLBURN, NJ – April 1, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, begins performances tonight for 1776. The Tony Award-winning musical opens this Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a 41-year-old Nutley woman on a charge of cruelty and neglect of a child. The arrest of Jenna Junio was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jeff ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — An ambitious initiative to digitize Montclair’s downtown aims to change how residents and visitors engage with community experiences in real time.Designed to spotlight both culture and commerce, a newly launched app from Downtown Montclair is already generating buzz as a one-stop ...
STAFFORD — In a clash between two shore powerhouses, the Southern Regional boys' lacrosse team proved they are the force to be reckoned with this season. Behind a stellar defensive effort and a six-point performance from junior Kyle Sininsky, the Rams (3-0) dismantled No. 6 Shore Regional, 10-2, on ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Residents will have a chance to take care of several New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission services close to home when a Mobile MVC Unit visits Morris Township on Monday, April 13, 2026.The event, hosted by State Sen. Anthony M. Bucco in partnership with the NJMVC, will take ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Police arrested Steven Bowen, the husband of Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen, Wednesday after her death in a domestic incident, according to police. Police Chief Brad Mock said at a press conference that police went to Metayer Bowen’s home on the 800 block of ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Lucas Richter, a fifth grader at Harding Elementary School, recently left for Cascais, Portugal to play in one of the highest level international soccer competitions, the IberCup.Featuring three major editions throughout 2026, the IberCup is one of the world's most distinguished ...
Commissioner Tucci Announces the 2026 Great Flashlight Egg Hunt is Scheduled for Thursday, April 2ndCommissioner Mauro G. Tucci is pleased to announce the Great Flashlight Egg Hunt! The Department of Parks and Recreation invites Nutley youngsters in grades two through six to bring your flashlight ...
STAFFORD — The Point Pleasant Beach Garnet Gulls wasted no time asserting their dominance on Tuesday, exploding for 10 runs in the opening frame to secure an 11-4 victory over Southern Regional. The win completes a regular-season sweep for the Gulls (2-0) over the Rams (0-2). Point Beach is one of ...
NEW JERSEY - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead, announced The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FSIS is concerned that some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — With single-stream recycling rules in effect, Piscataway officials have released the curbside recycling schedule for April.Residents are reminded to place only approved recyclable materials in their carts, in accordance with municipal guidelines. For more information on what can ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Hills boys tennis team continued its strong start to the season with a 4-1 victory over Roxbury on Tuesday.The Vikings were masterful across the lineup, sweeping both singles and doubles matches to secure the win.At first singles, Anant Singh set the tone with a ...
NEW JERSEY - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead, announced The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FSIS is concerned that some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Livingston used timely hitting and strong pitching to defeat Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 5-2, on Wednesday to open its home schedule at 1-0.Governor Livingston broke through in the third inning with two runs, then added two more in the fifth and another in the sixth to ...
Gomez Dominates, Wickham Belts First Career Homer in Barnegat Shutout Over New EgyptBARNEGAT — The Barnegat Bengals continued their perfect start to the season on Wednesday, riding a wave of dominant pitching and explosive hitting to a 12-0 shutout victory over New Egypt. The win improves ...
WARREN, NJ – Riley Bobrowski threw a complete game no hitter, striking out 14 after walking the first two batters of the game and Olivia Videla delivered the tie breaking double in the bottom of the 6th to lead Watchung Hills to a 1-0 victory over Roxbury in their home opener on Wednesday.“We’re ...
CLAVERACK—The Claverack Free Library, 9 Route 9H, presents Threads of Tradition: Local Quilts and Their Makers, an exhibition celebrating the artistry, craftsmanship, and enduring legacy of quilting. The exhibit will be on view from April 4 through May 15 in the Marilyn & Bob Laurie Gallery.An ...
Princeton, NJ – I am writing this letter in my personal capacity as a concerned citizen and constitutional law scholar. As the leader of Indivisible Princeton, I also have experience organizing large public assemblies in Princeton, including political events that have required coordination with the ...
WARREN, NJ – Riley Bobrowski threw a complete game no hitter, striking out 14 after walking the first two batters of the game and Olivia Videla delivered the tie breaking double in the bottom of the 6th to lead Watchung Hills to a 1-0 victory over Roxbury in their home opener on Wednesday.“We’re ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park Borough Council will hold its next work session meeting on Thursday, April 2nd, with discussions and routine approvals expected to focus on local operations, staffing, and municipal services.The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal building, ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Viewers gathered on the beach Wednesday to watch the launch of Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Artemis mission to orbit the moon.The rocket launched at 6:35 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center, sending astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Less than 24 hours after a 19-5 drubbing at the hands of neighboring rival New Providence, first-year head coach Anthony Porter had a simple message for his Governor Livingston lacrosse team: show up and compete.No extra film sessions. No marathon practice. Just desire.It ...
MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Viewers gathered on the beach Wednesday to watch the launch of Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Artemis mission to orbit the moon.The rocket launched at 6:35 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center, sending astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency ...
NEWARK - An Elizabeth man involved in a Sunday morning car crash that resulted in the death of beloved Ironbound legend and former Assemblyman Alberto “Al” Coutinho has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide, according to county prosecutors. Coutinho, 56, of Newark, was involved in a ...
NEWARK - An Elizabeth man involved in a Sunday morning car crash that resulted in the death of beloved Ironbound legend and former Assemblyman Alberto “Al” Coutinho has been charged with manslaughter and vehicular homicide, according to county prosecutors. Coutinho, 56, of Newark, was involved in a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Police Department is currently accepting applications for Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I (SLEO I) positions, offering an opportunity for residents and aspiring law enforcement professionals to serve the community in a seasonal and support capacity.SLEO I ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – City residents would see a tax-rate drop under the proposed 2026 municipal budget unveiled at Wednesday night’s City Council meeting.The fully funded $114.1 million budget proposes a reduction in the municipal tax rate from $1.13 to $1.12 per $100,000 assessed value, according to a ...
A veteran Salem Central School District teacher was recently recognized nationally as one of two Teacher Scholarship recipients at the 13th annual Premier Conference on the American Revolution, held in Glen Allen, Virginia.Mary Skelly, who has taught at Salem Washington Academy for over three ...