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By FRED J. AUN
March 10, 2026
ROXBURY, NJ - For the second year in a row, Roxbury High School students involved in the annual Rox-THON event raised more than $140,000 to be donated to help fight pediatric cancer and care for children being treated, according to the organizers.This year's Rox-THON, the school's thirteenth, took ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - A longtime Paterson educator who has spent three decades mentoring students and promoting academic excellence was honored last week with induction into the New Jersey Hall of Fame as an “Everyday Hero.”Marbel Tamayo, a World Language teacher at Eastside High School, was ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team picked up their second win in a row during a busy week heading into spring break. MSD defeated True North Classical Academy of Miami 5-1, scoring in the second, fourth, fifth, and sixth innings on their way to the win. MSD limited True North to just ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
Young golfers in the community will have the chance to learn the game this spring as the Hackettstown Recreation Department hosts its 2026 Golf Clinic, a beginner-friendly program designed for children ages 7 through 13 with little to no golf experience.The clinic will take place at Farmview Golf ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Stafford Township Police Department has released several reports involving recent arrests in the Manahawkin area, including a high-value shoplifting case at Home Depot and a narcotics arrest involving a K-9 unit.Little Egg Harbor Man Arrested for $3K Home Depot ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has reached a half-million-dollar settlement with an employee who said she was demoted and transferred to less desirable departments after working on a wiretap operation with the office’s Major Crimes Division.The Union County Board of ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Members of the Italian National Swim Team recently spent more than a month training at the Coral Springs Aquatic Complex.The training group included Ginevra Taddeucci, who won bronze in the women’s 10-kilometer open water event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and Rachele Bruni, ...
POMPANO BEACH — A man is in custody following a violent domestic dispute that Pompano Beach authorities say culminated in a sexual assault.Omari Johnson, 24, was arrested Thursday by the Broward Sheriff’s Office's Pompano Beach division. He faces numerous felony charges, including sexual battery, ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Home prices in Boca Raton and surrounding South Florida markets are slowing as Florida leads the country in falling values, according to a national report.Cotality, a property data company based in Irvine, California, released its home price index last week showing U.S.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — For Nessie Yara, her brush strokes across canvas as an artist turns small moments from daily life into scenes of color and form.Her work is currently on display through March 31 at the Northwest Regional Library at 3151 N. University Drive in Coral Springs. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton voters on Tuesday rejected all supporters of a downtown redevelopment project and the project itself — electing a new mayor, filling three city council seats with candidates who opposed it, and voting no on two major ballot measures, including rejecting city borrowing ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — For Nessie Yara, her brush strokes across canvas as an artist turns small moments from daily life into scenes of color and form.Her work is currently on display through March 31 at the Northwest Regional Library at 3151 N. University Drive in Coral Springs. From 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Easter Bunny may be visiting Coconut Creek soon as children race across a field to fill their baskets with eggs scattered around the grass during the city’s spring egg hunt at the community center.The event is set for Saturday, April 4, at the Coconut Creek Community Center, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — During the Board of Education meeting held on Monday, March 9, 2026, officials approved a series of new and revised policies designed to bring the district into compliance with New Jersey’s "Freedom to Read Act". The motions passed with the support of all board members present.
RANDOLPH, NJ- VFW Post 7333 located on Carrell Road in Randolph, was honored to present its 2025 Voice of Democracy Awards to Joy Trief, Nicholas Kahn and Ryan Davidson, all of whom are high school students. Also presented on the same evening was the 2025 Patriot Pen awards to Raymond Nisivoccia ...
POMPANO BEACH — A man is in custody following a violent domestic dispute that Pompano Beach authorities say culminated in a sexual assault.Omari Johnson, 24, was arrested Thursday by the Broward Sheriff’s Office's Pompano Beach division. He faces numerous felony charges, including sexual battery, ...
WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township Police Department has announced at 8:30 pm Tuesday that Saw Mill Road is currently closed between Reinman Road and Mountain Avenue due to downed wires and utility poles in the area. This unexpected situation poses potential hazards, and authorities are urging ...
WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township Police Department has announced at 8:30 pm Tuesday that Saw Mill Road is currently closed between Reinman Road and Mountain Avenue due to downed wires and utility poles in the area. This unexpected situation poses potential hazards, and authorities are urging ...
TRENTON — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this Legislature the most fiscally responsible ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton voters on Tuesday rejected all supporters of a downtown redevelopment project and the project itself — electing a new mayor, filling three city council seats with candidates who opposed it, and voting no on two major ballot measures, including rejecting city borrowing ...
TRENTON — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this Legislature the most fiscally responsible ...
TRENTON — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this Legislature the most fiscally responsible ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights voters gave the green light Tuesday to the district's most ambitious school facilities plan in two decades, approving both questions of a $50.4 million referendum that will fund wide-ranging infrastructure upgrades and learning space improvements across all ...
SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council opened its meeting Tuesday evening by recognizing Girl Scout Week, honoring the organization’s long-standing role in developing leadership and community service among young women.Mayor Philip Kramer and Councilman James Vassanella presented a ...
The Oscars 2026 takes place on Sunday, March 15, and film devotees enthusiastically await the winners of the most recognized iconic gold statue in the world. Award shows are known for their luxurious gift bags and this year’s Academy Awards are no exception. Regardless if the stars win or lose, one ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Stories of Ukrainian children living through war took center stage Sunday in Whippany as the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey hosted a screening of the documentary Children in the Fire: A Call to Action.The film, directed by Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning filmmaker ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...