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By GREG FALLON
April 29, 2026
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown boys tennis earned a tight 3-2 victory over Parsippany Hills on Tuesday, April 28.Parsippany Hills took the first singles point, with Anant Singh defeating Alper Kumlu, 6-2, 6-3. Morristown answered at second singles, where Charlie Beyer defeated Dev Krishna, 6-2, 6-3.
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Wednesday morning, shortly after 9am, masked ICE agents arrested a man in the heart of downtown Plainfield.Westward traffic was blocked on East Second Street between Watchung and Church Streets, and cars going east struggled to get by as 5 agents walked the man to a car before ...
GREENPORT—Columbia County Deputy Sheriffs Benevolent Association is now selling tickets for its Big Beef Raffle.Grilling season is coming, and this is your chance to look like you actually know what you’re doing behind the grill.The Benevolent Association is raffling off everything you need to ...
GRANVILLE — A regional effort to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s disease is expanding to Granville this year, with residents and businesses encouraged to “go purple” throughout the entire town during the month of June.Paint the Town Purple, a grassroots initiative supporting the ...
TRENTON, NJ —Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed an executive order to address New Jersey’s housing crisis, and her effort got support from ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Jamie Ding, who appeared with the governor and notable lawmakers on Monday.Sherrill’s executive order – her 17th since she took office on Jan.
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - On April 19th, 2026, the Governor Livingston High School Interact Club volunteered at The Giving Gardens at Wagner Farm. The 23 students who participated helped mow the grass, build a trellis, weed, plant seeds and move and sift soil.The purpose of the Giving Garden, located ...
MELBOURNE, FL – Mayor Paul Alfrey proclaimed May 3 to May 9, 2026, as National Drinking Water Week during a Melbourne City Council meeting Tuesday.Alfrey read a proclamation recognizing the importance of drinking water and conservation efforts. Alfrey said, “whereas water is the most valuable and ...
Three seniors from the Whitehall softball team who have been pillars of the program for the past several years were honored before Tuesday’s game against Hartford. And a rising star showed that Whitehall's softball success is not going away anytime soon. The Railroaders jumped out to a commanding ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A winning night of trivia is turning into a new ice cream flavor in town. CranGPT, the first-place team at the Cranford Fund for Educational Excellence’s (CFEE) 2026 Trivia Night, earned the opportunity to create and name a custom flavor at Vanilla Bean Creamery. That flavor, ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during the 2025-2026 deer management program, according to ...
Dear Linden Families,We are excited to invite you to participate in the L.I.N.C.S. Food Pantry Walk-A-Thon on Friday, May 8th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Wilson Park (Summit Terrace). This community event supports the L.I.N.C.S. Food Pantry and helps provide essential resources to families in need ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Bergen County Mosquito Control Division began countywide mosquito spraying operations Monday and will continue through Oct. 31.Crews will work to reduce adult mosquito populations and prevent the spread of insect-borne diseases. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and take ...
MIDDLEBURGH – The Joshua Project is going for county-wide flour power this Saturday, May 2.The faith-based, all-volunteer group will have baked goods from each of Schoharie County’s 16 towns at the organization’s craft fair at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Middleburgh, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Intended ...
CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...
EAST BRUNSWICK - Motorists will want to take note of a Middlesex County paving project along River Road between Millman Drive and Charter Drive from Tuesday, April 28, through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. River Road will be open in both directions, but with intermittent detours in ...
EAST BRUNSWICK - Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse is hosting a free introductory clinic on Sunday, May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Heavenly Farms for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade . This clinic is for girls new to lacrosse who are interested learning the sport. The clinic will be on ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council met last week to discuss old and new business.One agenda item discussed the hours of city parks. Currently, the public recreational spaces are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.As the result of increased usage of parks and to allow safe outdoor ...
CAMDEN – Jewell Antoine-Johnson got several helping hands in the construction industry as she grew her small Camden-based general contracting business.She said she hopes that now she can be helpful to similar firms just starting out."I look to open doors for others who may not necessarily have the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A local church is hosting a workshop to give parents pointers on raising children in the city.On Saturday, May 2, Hope Jersey City will welcome guests for Raising Kinds in the City: A Parenting Workshop. The event, scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. and run for two hours, will take ...
Proponent Federal Credit Union is excited to host Member Appreciation Day! Stop by to enjoy light refreshments, enter our raffle, and pick up a free gift.* Bring a family member to join Proponent and you both could get $150!** Not a Member yet? Stop in to find out why and how you can ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Over one dozen students from an area school joined the Hasbrouck Heights DPW to help clean up a little corner of the borough on Earth Day.The 16 students and five staffers from the Felician School met with borough officials on the grassy patch near the Route 46 East exit ...
WAYNE, NJ — The race has tightened for Wayne fifth grader Ava Moakley, as she seeks the title of “America's Favorite Student,” the $20,000 prize and a chance to meet Bill Nye the Science Guy at the Planetary Society in Pasadena, California.RELATED STORY: Wayne Fifth Grader Reaches Top 10 in ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Park Lacrosse stayed perfect on the season with a commanding 16–5 win over Cranford, fueled by explosive scoring, dominant draw work, and a smothering defensive effort.Samantha Fehir and Patricia Shallis led the offensive surge, each posting 5 points. Fehir buried 5 goals, while ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during the 2025-2026 deer management program, according to ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Hillside Intermediate School held its annual STEAM fair April 23, for students to show off their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School senior Eddie O’Neil tied for match medalist honors with Watchung Hills’ Brandon Apilado with 1-over par 36s and the Warriors took the next two places in a 152-158 defeat of the Stateliners in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division boy’s golf match on ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon Central Regional High School Thespian Troupe 3035 held its Competition Showcase April 24.The evening featured performances of a number of pieces that have won awards in the past year.“The Curious Save” won best comedic ensemble at the Bucks County Playhouse, best ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - As April draws to a close, it's once again time to highlight Spotswood High School's Student of the Month. Chargers senior Sarah Sullivan has been named as Spotswood High School's April Student of the Month. Sullivan joins fellow members of the Chargers Class of 2026, Peter Yarus ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - For girls in grades kindergarten through eighth grade interested in trying lacrosse, Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse is hosting a free introductory clinic on Sunday, May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Heavenly Farms. This clinic is for girls new to lacrosse interested in seeing ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — This is Part 1 of a three-part series examining how the long-standing “college-first” mindset in the United States has shaped education pathways—and contributed to a growing gap in the skilled trades workforce.For decades, the message to American students has been consistent: ...