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March 10, 2026

NUTLEY, NJ - Nutley Little Theatre is in the midst of rehearsals for “True West," and your toaster may have a starring role.Director John Fraissinet put out a call for ten to fifteen toasters to be used for the play.According to Fraissinet, they don't need to be working.The best way to get your ...

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EDISON, NJ - The Middlesex County’s Office of Business Engagement and REPLENISH hosted the Food Insecurity and Community Partnership Summit on Tuesday at Middlesex College. REPLENISH is a county initiative to address food insecurity and ensure access to nutritionally adequate food for all Middlesex ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Fair Lawn Chamber of Commerce has continued its annual “Taste of Our Town” tradition with local restaurants, offering tasty samplings, and it welcomed residents joining together. “I have been helping with Taste of Our Town for about five years, and it is one of my favorite ...

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SCHOHARIE COUNTY – Shataya Scott, founder of Braids 4 Grades, is offering hair braiding classes at all four Schoharie County libraries starting with the Schoharie Free Library on Saturday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. In these fun and interactive classes, participants will learn the art of ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Doylestown Historical Society is holding two events later this month to help ring in the nation’s 250th birthday.Children’s story timeOn Friday, March 20, the historical is partnering with The Doylestown Bookshop to host a reading of a children’s book “The Ride: The Legend of ...

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SCHOHARIE – Half of the 40 attendees spoke at the public forum on the proposed Depot Lane apartment building project on Thursday, March 5—and only one speaker was clearly in favor. The forum on the apartment project proposed for the site of the old county jail in Schoharie was hosted by Schoharie ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library hosts events for those of all ages! Check out what's scheduled this week:Wednesday, 3/11Story Time (Ages 2-5)10-11 a.m.More infoLEAP iPad Beginner Class10 a.m. to 12 p.m.More infoESL Conversation Class10:30-11:30 a.m.More infoVideo Game Club3:30-4:30 ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - The following message was recently posted to the Kenilworth Volunteer Fire Department & Rescue Squad social media page after a vehicle fire occurred on Monday evening, March 9, 2026.“The Kenilworth Fire Department was requested to respond to the 700 block of Vernon Ave for the ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A reported violent crime that prompted a large law enforcement response Monday night in Robbinsville was later determined to be a “swatting” hoax, Robbinsville Police Chief William Swanhart and Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta Marbrey announced.The Robbinsville Township Police ...

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RICHMONDVILLE – There’s little more than a week left to sign up for Literacy Volunteers’ SCRABBLE tournament.Set for March 21 at Radez School in Richmondville, the tournament has teams of two to four people compete in three games of SCRABBLE.Money is on the line. The top team wins $200, the next ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — At its March 9 meeting, the South Orange Village Council paused its regular agenda to celebrate two residents whose contributions have strengthened the community in very different — but equally meaningful — ways.Mayor Sheena Collum presented proclamations recognizing longtime ...

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DRESDEN – The Town Board hopes to choose quickly among three resident who have put their names forward to become the next town supervisor.Deputy Supervisor Allen Wilbur had said he hoped the board would be able to name a successor to Paul Ferguson, who resigned Feb. 17 – just 48 days after he ...

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Irish roots run deep in Morris County.They run through Jockey Hollow, where Gen. George Washington declared an army holiday on St. Patrick’s Day to thank his Irish soldiers.They extend to Hibernia (Latin for Ireland) in Rockaway, so named because the region’s iron mines attracted countless Irish ...

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Irish roots run deep in Morris County.They run through Jockey Hollow, where Gen. George Washington declared an army holiday on St. Patrick’s Day to thank his Irish soldiers.They extend to Hibernia (Latin for Ireland) in Rockaway, so named because the region’s iron mines attracted countless Irish ...

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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.

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CAMDEN – The city wants to allow the sale of some types of alcoholic beverages at special events in public places, including city parks.The first reading of an amendment to the city's alcohol law goes before City Council this week and a public hearing and final decision likely will be scheduled for ...

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NEW JERSEY — Trader Joe’s is recalling select frozen products sold at its stores after the company said there is a potential that some packages may be contaminated with foreign material—specifically, glass.In a customer notice dated March 3, 2026, Trader Joe’s said the recall is related to an ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — What began in a Jersey City bedroom nearly a decade ago has now earned formal recognition from the New Jersey Legislature.Rishi Vamdatt, 16, recently received a Joint Legislative Resolution from the New Jersey State Senate and General Assembly honoring his work through Easy Peasy ...

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WARREN/WATCHUNG-- Residents and commuters in Warren Township, Watchung, Berkeley Heights and Long Hill should be aware that Hillcrest Road is currently closed between Mountain Avenue and Emerson Lane due to utility line issues. The Warren Township Police Department reports that the closure is ...

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FORT ANN — A Fort Ann man was arrested on weapons charges following a joint investigation by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and New York State Parole.According to Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy, Daniel J. Bailey, 39, of Fort Ann, was arrested March 6 and charged with criminal possession of a ...

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WARREN/WATCHUNG-- Residents and commuters in Warren Township, Watchung, Berkeley Heights and Long Hill should be aware that Hillcrest Road is currently closed between Mountain Avenue and Emerson Lane due to utility line issues. The Warren Township Police Department reports that the closure is ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Bordentown's state legislators are kicking off National Reading Month — and Dr. Seuss' birthday — with a children's book drive aimed at promoting a love of reading from an early age.State Senator Troy Singleton, Assemblywoman Carol Murphy and Assemblyman Balvir Singh are ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Do you know an outstanding female graduating senior from Mount Laurel who deserves a scholarship to continue her education?Applications are now open for the Burlington County Women's Advisory Council scholarships for 2026. Five scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each will be ...

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Brought to you by: WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Hills swimmer Parker Gentile has been named the school’s Athlete of the Month for February, her second such honor in two years of swimming for Hills. She earned it after another strong season in the pool that included postseason honors, record-setting ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — In a landmark collaboration designed to expand healthcare access while strengthening workforce development, Brookdale Community College and Parker Family Health Center have formalized an agreement to establish what organizers say will be New Jersey’s first free dental clinic. The ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council moved closer to meeting its fourth round of affordable housing obligations by adopting seven ordinances to comply with its settlement agreement at Monday night's regular meeting.The agreement calls for four all-affordable units at 58 N. Passaic Ave. for ...

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Voting for the 2026 Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Ornament is open.The ornament will be the 32nd in a series created by artist Kathleen McDonald. People can visit www.oleanny.com/2026-ornament-voting for the official public ballot and choose from the list of organizations from ...

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 A Jamaican-born U.S. citizen was seized by ICE after he and a companion were busted by Paramus police for shoplifting at several Garden State Plaza stores.Omar A. Brown, 32, and Sydomie Simmonds, 44, of Mount Vernon, NY, were nabbed by Officers Matt Orefice and Clario Sampson after fellow Officer ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fight outside the gymnasium during a sold-out state playoff basketball game at Piscataway High School Tuesday night led to the arrest of a 17-year-old and prompted a significant police response as authorities worked to restore order, officials said.The disturbance occurred ...

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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 ...

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