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By LUIS F. PEREZ
March 26, 2026
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a 36-year-old man who assaulted his wife in front of them, then resisted arrest and kicked a police officer as they restrained him.They charged Angel Eduardo Alvarez-Alfaro, of Margate, with battery of a law enforcement officer, battery ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — The Berkeley Heights Public Library marked a milestone on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating its new early literacy area and play kitchen — a space designed to spark imagination, build foundational skills, and deepen the community's connection to its ...
Paramus Police Officer Matt Orefice, responding to a shoplifting call from the Nieman Marcus store at the Garden State Plaza, found a 55-year-old Queens man wearing a girdle that Police Chief Robert Guidetti said was used to conceal an $11,950 Brunello Cucinelli jacket.The blue fur jacket was still ...
I’m still answering my questions about Oak Hill’s influence in the outside world. I hope you can see how these people and their stories fit together to form the story of Oak Hill and Vicinity.Which local residents obtained patents for coffee mills? That is the question I started with but it ...
CLARK, NJ — What began as a simple idea to collect spare change quickly turned into a schoolwide mission rooted in faith, compassion, and community at Saint John the Apostle School. This school year, students, families, faculty, and parishionersrallied together to support Pennies for Puppies, ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Paramus Mayor Christopher DiPiazza and the Borough Council gathered Tuesday for their meeting, in which they reviewed student safety among old and new business.Currently underway is a traffic safety review, evaluated by Chief of Police, Robert Guidetti, and the PPD Traffic Division.
Holiday Ham Drive – Help Us Feed Our Neighbors!The Nutley Family Service Bureau Food Pantry is partnering with ShopRite to bring holiday meals to local families—and we need your help!You can donate a FREE holiday ham to support our pantry neighbors now through Saturday, April 4th.Here’s how:✔️ Talk ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — RCS launched its newest sport this spring — girls’ flag football.The addition reflects the rapid growth of girls’ flag football across New York state and the nation, according to the district.Girls High School Flag Football officially began in New York in 2024 and has ...
Paramus Police Officer Matt Orefice, responding to a shoplifting call from the Nieman Marcus store at the Garden State Plaza, found a 55-year-old Queens man wearing a girdle that Police Chief Robert Guidetti said was used to conceal a $11,950 Brunello Cucinelli jacket.The blue fur jacket was still ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Easter Bunny is coming to Doylestown on Sunday, March 29.Starting at 11 a.m., the bunny will go for a quick ride around town before heading to the Pine Street Parking Lot on the corner of Pine Street and East State Street next to Busy Bee Toys.Beginning at about 11:15 a.m., ...
News Herald – March 19, 1926 - F. E. Bleezarde, PublisherCoeymans:Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Meneely and Mrs. Alice B. Suderley have returned home in this village after a stay at Daytona, Florida.The third degree was conferred upon two candidates at the regular communication of Onesquethau Lodge, No. 804, ...
It's Nibbles and Shop time! For Thursday, March 26 while supplies last, we will have nibbles provided by Soj Foods at the Nutley Apothecary! Chef Taryn Clayton's culinary skills creates food that tastes as wonderful as its looks! And it's perfect to give you a little energy while you shop for ...
CRARYVILLE – Taconic Hills Junior/Senior High School has released the names of the students on the High Honor Roll, Honor Roll and Merit Roll for the 2nd quarter of the 2025-26 school year.Students on the High Honor Roll must have an average of 89.5 to 100 for the marking period. Students on the ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson City Council has approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of up to $70 million in tax anticipation notes for 2026, a move officials say is necessary to manage short-term cash flow challenges.According to city officials, the measure is intended to ensure the city ...
SOUTH ORANGE / MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The South Orange-Maplewood School District unveiled its preliminary 2026 budget this week, proposing a 5.63% tax levy increase as officials work to address rising costs and a persistent structural deficit.Superintendent Jason Bing and Interim Business Administrator ...
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Veterans Affairs recently created the new Office of Women Veterans to ensure that women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces have improved access to resources, recognition, and support.The Department says that women veterans often face challenges that ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council on Tuesday evening approved two resolutions related to the sinkholes that opened on Summit Avenue in mid-February, as displaced residents continue to seek answers more than a month later. On Feb. 16, two sinkholes opened in close proximity near the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — The developers who want to build an exclusive eight-story, members-only private club in downtown Boca Raton recently purchased the building 100 N.E. 1st Avenue for $10 million.The transaction by The Sanborn RE, LLC, which purchased the property from Jennifer M. Shea, the trustee of ...
MOUNT LAUREL – The tentative 2026-27 budget for the Mount Laurel School District totals $110,026,298 and includes allocations that will allow the district to continue updating its curriculum standards, software programs and camera systems, as well as move forward with preschool expansion, school ...
WESTAMPTON – The Burlington County Spring Resource Fair and Egg Hunt returns this weekend with plenty of seasonal fun for children with disabilities and their families.The annual event will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 10 AM to 1 PM at the Burlington County Special Services School, located ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Three seats on the Little Falls Township Council are up for election this year, with the primary scheduled for June 2 and the general election set for November 3.Councilman Chris Vancheri is seeking re-election, joined on the Democratic slate by community volunteers Nancy ...
NEW JERSEY - Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston Band Parent Organization will host its 2026 Highlander Band Basket Raffle on Friday, April 10, at Governor Livingston High School, 175 Watchung Ave., Berkeley Heights.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the drawing set for 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the ...
Lenten Worship ScheduleIn Person or on Facebook Live at 10amMarch 29: SIXTH SUNDAY IN LENT—PALM SUNDAY • Organ playing • Processional with Palms • Praise Band playing • Sharing of the Palms • Easter Egg Hunt • Sermon: “It’s Not Too Late to Stand Out by Stooping Down”April 2: HOLY THURSDAY Service ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Ellen Young, a teacher at School One in Scotch Plains and resident of Maplewood, is hosting the fourth annual Run for Casey 5K Run/Walk at Nomahegan Park (1033 Springfield Ave., Cranford) on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This event raises money for the Sudden Unexplained Death ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Local authorities are investigating a brazen evening shooting at the Ocean County Mall that left a teenager injured and sent shoppers ducking for cover on Wednesday night.At approximately 8:10 p.m. on March 25, 2026, Toms River Township Police responded to the mall on Hooper Avenue ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A $55 million municipal budget was introduced at Tuesday’s town council meeting, representing a slight increase over 2025 that would result in an $80 tax increase per year for the average homeowner. Town Administrator Jim Gildea, who presented the budget to the council, was quick to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Township Committee’s March 24 meeting opened with a pointed call for civility, as Mayor Kathleen Miller-Prunty addressed what she described as growing disruptions during public comment.In a lengthy statement, the mayor said township officials have received complaints ...