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By ROGER A. WILBER
March 25, 2026
Why did the Coeymans family settle in the area we now call Coeymans?The answer is because of the ravines. Many of the ravines had streams, and streams mean flowing water. To Barent Coeymans, flowing water was necessary for his business, operating his mills. In the 1600s, of course, there was no ...
It is said that a good friend will listen without judgement, but there’s an even better option, a journal.Journaling might seem like a tedious addition given the whole host of lists and activities that we seem to engage in all day long. A blank page may look intimidating at first, but once you ...
POULTNEY — Poultney residents celebrated maple season at the town’s annual MapleFest on March 21-22. Although the weather was rainy and cool, people came out to enjoy various events throughout Main Street and East Poultney – including vendors, horse-drawn wagon rides, kids’ activities, and maple ...
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 ...
Library Closed – Staff Development DayThursday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.The RCS Community Library will be closed all day on Thursday, March 26, for a Staff Development Day.Romp and ReadFriday, March 27, from 10-10:30 a.m.For plenty of interactive themes, stories and action songs with props, ...
Next Month is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month! April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, a time to raise awareness, inspire compassion, and take meaningful action for animals in need. Every year, countless animals face neglect, abuse, and abandonment. Together, our community has the ...
Veterans services big topic in Board of Supervisors meetingBy HB Steadham, Executive Editor SCHOHARIE – On Friday, March 20, Privilege of the Floor began with Gary Furlong of Leatherstocking Honor Flight and Jason Redmond of Homeward Bound Adirondacks presenting on the needs of veterans. Homeward ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Bayonne School District will hold their annual History of the Holocaust and Genocide and Awareness program on April 1.The program, which will take place in the Alexander X. O’Connor Auditorium, will be held twice, once at 9:30 a.m. and again at noon, and will include a variety of ...
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the 21st Annual Monmouth Park Charity Fund Kentucky Derby Party, May 2, are selling quickly —secure yours today! TAP link: https://givebutter.com/c/KentuckyDerbyCelebration TAP play button below⬇️ to see quick highlights from last year's Kentucky Derby ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Voters in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District will get a chance to hear directly from the candidates in the upcoming special election when Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway meet for a debate on Wednesday, April 1 at 8 p.m.The debate, sponsored by the New ...
UPDATE 3/26/23 14:00 Detectives from the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office Major Crimes Bureau and Neptune City Police Department are investigating a robbery that took place in the vicinity of the 300 block of West Sylvania Avenue at approximately 10:20 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Members of the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The New Providence High School track and field program enters the spring season with contrasting storylines — a boys' team riding historic momentum and a girls' squad focused on developing the next wave of talent.Head coach Alex Meyer, in his 11th year leading the program, ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Long Branch Board of Education approved the tentative budget for the 2026–27 school year at its March board meeting. This was a highly anticipated meeting to discuss the merits of a proposed increase in the total amount of school taxes.In a close 5–4 vote, the board approved a ...
A very busy pre-season slate in March will lead to an aggressive regular season schedule for the Bloomfield High baseball team, in 2026.Head coach Mike Policastro welcomed approximately 40 student-athletes to the start of practice. As usual, the coach scheduled a lot of pre-season games, some of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs fire and police crews responded to a crash involving a vehicle and an e-bike Tuesday afternoon that left a teenage rider hospitalized.According to officials, the crash occurred around 4:20 p.m. on March 24 at 5966 Coral Ridge Drive. The rider, a 13-year-old girl, ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township School District is facing significant financial challenges as it works to finalize its proposed 2026–27 budget, with officials outlining a plan that includes staff reductions, a tax increase, and new fees for student activities.District administrators say ...
Linden, NJ—The Greater Linden Roselle Clergy Coalition will be gathering the community to host its annual "The Last Words of Christ"on Friday, April 3, 2026. The host church will be First Baptist Church, 929 Dill Ave, Linden at 7 pm.This will be a Good Friday Worship Fellowship Service. Seven Words ...
South Orange: On March 21, 2026 at 12:pm, South Essex Fire Department was dispatched to 350 Melrose Place for a report of a structure fire. Responding units included Headquarters 1, Deputy 3, Engine 83, Engine 34, and Ladder 81. At the time of dispatch, Squad 32 was on a mutual aid assignment in ...
Union, NJ — American Theater Group will honor its co-founder and Producing Artistic Director James Vagias at its upcoming Gala Benefit on Sunday, April 26, at the Union Arts Center.The event, scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m., will celebrate Vagias’ contributions to the organization and the broader ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Governor Livingston's spring track and field program opens its season with a mix of experienced returners and promising newcomers as the Highlanders look to build on a successful 2025 campaign that saw the boys' team claim the Valley Division title at the Union County ...
Heading into his fourth season as head coach of the Bloomfield High softball team, Rich Adams is looking forward to a good season on the diamond.Adams, who has put together a 41-35 record so far, has seen a large turnout for the three levels of the program, including 18 freshmen."Our numbers were ...
EAST BRUSNWICK, NJ - The Spotswood High School golf team kicked off its 2025-26 season on Tuesday at the Tamarack Golf Course. Spotswood took on South River High School in a Greater Middlesex Conference White Division matchup. The Chargers defeated the Rams 188-221 for the team's first victory of ...
SVL Girls' Basketball All-StarsThe coaches of the SVL recently named their 2025-2026 girls' basketball all-stars, and several local players were recognized.In the D Division, MSJ coach Bill Bruso was named Coach of the Year. Three of Bruso's players, Jada Hughes, Alice Charron, and Gabby Boudreau, ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Soccer Club announced its second day of tryouts for those wishing to participate in the club's travel teams for the 2026-2027 season.This round of tryouts is for boys and girls U8 to U14.For all the information about tryouts and the upcoming 2026-2027 season, see the attached ...
JEFFERSON – In 1995, the New York State Maple Producers Association created the Maple Weekend tradition, allowing communities the chance to visit New York state farms for two weekends in March and learn about their maple production. Since its inception, Buck Hill Farm in Jefferson has participated, ...
SCHOHARIE – The Old Stone Fort Museum is excited to announce an upcoming JuniorExplorers program focused on the art and science of natural dyes. Designed for young learners, this hands-on experience will give children the opportunity to explore how colors can be created from nature while expressing ...
HAMILTON, NJ — The Hamilton West baseball team will open its regular season on Tuesday, March 31 at home against Ewing.After breaking even with a 13-13 record in the third season under head coach Gerry Gomez last year, the Hornets are hoping to "lean on (their) senior experience and play tough ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Township Police corporal and Army veteran Frank Polizzi will lead Hillsborough’s 2026 Memorial Day ceremony on May 23rd, as the Grand Marshal of the parade.Mayor Catherine Payne made the announcement at the March 24th Township Committee meeting.Polizzi served in the United States ...
Louis Brenner with one of his many honors at his 100th birthday celebration. David Lee photoMr. Brenner with guests. David Lee photoHUDSON--Louis Brenner celebrated his 100th birthday at the Hudson Elks Lodge on Saturday afternoon, March 21. He was born in Hudson in 1926 and enlisted in the Navy ...
PATERSON, NJ - After 367 days in immigration detention, Leqaa Kordia returned home Sunday to Paterson, where she reunited with her family and community, describing what she called “a long year and tough year,” and vowing to continue advocating for others still detained.“It’s been a long year, ...