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By PAT SHARKEY
March 20, 2026
MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional golf team continues to look like a powerhouse this season, improving their record to 7-1 after sweeping a tri-match against Barnegat and Brick Township on Wednesday at Ocean Acres Country Club.The Rams posted a team score of 174, comfortably outpacing Barnegat ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The state and Roxbury Township today filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contending the courts should block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from converting a Ledgewood warehouse into a detained immigrant processing facility.Roxbury Mayor Shawn PotilloThe ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Three Phillipsburg residents have been arrested in connection with the alleged illegal dumping of dogs across Sussex County, authorities said.Joshua R. Ciemniecki, 18, Robert Ciemniecki, 74, and Kaila McNeill, 30, all of Phillipsburg, in Warren County, NJ were charged with animal ...
MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional golf team continues to look like a powerhouse this season, improving their record to 7-1 after sweeping a tri-match against Barnegat and Brick Township on Wednesday at Ocean Acres Country Club.The Rams posted a team score of 174, comfortably outpacing Barnegat ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The state and Roxbury Township today filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contending the courts should block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from converting a Ledgewood warehouse into a detained immigrant processing facility.Roxbury Mayor Shawn PotilloThe ...
STAFFORD — Form is temporary, but class is permanent. For Southern Regional High School golfer Paul Reilly, the past week wasn’t just a display of skill—it was a masterclass in precision that has earned him the Manahawkin Rita’s Southern Regional Athlete of the Week honors.Coming into the season as ...
POMPANO BEACH — In a quickly-called workshop, Pompano Beach city commissioners and residents gathered at the Cultural Center on Friday to weigh the future of a “standalone police department” or staying with BSO as the city's law enforcement partner.No formal votes were taken during the workshop.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Three Phillipsburg residents have been arrested in connection with the alleged illegal dumping of dogs across Sussex County, authorities said.Joshua R. Ciemniecki, 18, Robert Ciemniecki, 74, and Kaila McNeill, 30, all of Phillipsburg, in Warren County, NJ were charged with animal ...
Hanover Township Board of Education Fills Vacancy; Swearing-In Set for Next MeetingHANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Board of Education has filled a vacant seat, with the newly selected member set to be sworn in at the Board’s March 24, 2026 meeting, pending completion of a required ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 57-year-old woman is accused of repeatedly stealing merchandise from a Coral Springs Target store over several months, totaling more than $1,700.A security guard at the store, located at 9600 Westview Drive, called police on March 14 around 7:36 p.m. after seeing Fazeeda ...
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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 57-year-old woman is accused of repeatedly stealing merchandise from a Coral Springs Target store over several months, totaling more than $1,700.A security guard at the store, located at 9600 Westview Drive, called police on March 14 around 7:36 p.m. after seeing Fazeeda ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 55-year-old woman was arrested after deputies say she repeatedly used a stun gun on her daughter’s ex-boyfriend after finding him half-dressed in her daughter’s bed.According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Veronica Karlsson called 911 on the morning of March 17 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Crews begin work on one of Boca Raton’s main arteries heading toward the beach, closing lanes and eliminating on-street parking for the next week on the street. The City of Boca Raton said work will begin at 10 a.m. Friday on East Palmetto Park Road between Mizner Boulevard and ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Long before Shores Automotive became one of Boca Raton’s go-to shops for European and exotic car repairs, the business was rooted in something much simpler: a family pumping gas and fixing cars along a highway in Virginia.That was in 1953, when Billy Craven’s father opened a small ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — When she was a freshman, Annie Conover provided instant offense off the bench as a perimeter shooter for a New Providence girls basketball team that won the Group 2 state championship in 2023.Conover was one of four players on that Pioneer roster who would finish their careers ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Pippa Raaijmakers saved her best swimming for last. The four-year varsity competitor and team captain delivered lifetime-best performances in her final meet, capping a high school career that Gov. Livingston swim head coach David Closs described as among the finest he has ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Across the state, city governments are grappling with the uncertainty regarding property tax reform, but they still need to plan for the next fiscal year’s budget as they’re doing in Coconut Creek.Last week, city leaders held a budget strategy session, even as state lawmakers ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 55-year-old woman was arrested after deputies say she repeatedly used a stun gun on her daughter’s ex-boyfriend after finding him half-dressed in her daughter’s bed.According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Veronica Karlsson called 911 on the morning of March 17 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An internal union survey conducted months before her departure found Boca Raton Police Chief Michele Miuccio was rated poorly by many of her subordinates.The August 2025 survey by the Boca Raton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 — the collective bargaining unit representing ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Crews begin work on one of Boca Raton’s main arteries heading toward the beach, closing lanes and eliminating on-street parking for the next week on the street. The City of Boca Raton said work will begin at 10 a.m. Friday on East Palmetto Park Road between Mizner Boulevard and ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Long before Shores Automotive became one of Boca Raton’s go-to shops for European and exotic car repairs, the business was rooted in something much simpler: a family pumping gas and fixing cars along a highway in Virginia.That was in 1953, when Billy Craven’s father opened a small ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The state and Roxbury Township today filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contending the courts should block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from converting a Ledgewood warehouse into a detained immigrant processing facility.Roxbury Mayor Shawn PotilloThe ...
NJ — Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat (3.52 oz boxes) after discovering the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts, posing a potential risk to consumers with nut allergies.According to the company, the affected product carries UPC ...
Editor's Note: This article is part of a series sponsored by the Camden Education Fund about some of the exceptional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics curricula taught at some of the city’s schools. CAMDEN — For about a dozen seventh grade science, technology, engineering and ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council on March 10 rejected an ordinance that would have dissolved the city’s Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board (BEEB).City Clerk Kevin McKeown said staff drafted the ordinance and invited all remaining board members to attend the meeting. McKeown also ...
New York is the worst state for doctors to practice medicine in the nation, according to a report released last week by the personal-finance website WalletHub.For the report, WalletHub evaluated all 50 states and the District of Columbia using 19 key metrics. These factors range from hospitals per ...
BELMAR, NJ – After months of closures, detours, and temporary fixes, the Main Street Bridge over the Shark River has officially reopened to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic as of 2 p.m. on Friday, March 20, marking a significant milestone for residents, commuters, and local businesses in ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — In a heartfelt gesture marking the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a local family brought smiles and sweets to the Piscataway Police Department.According to a social media post shared by the department, Mr. Ahmed Iqbal and his children visited police headquarters with sweet treats on ...