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By TAPINTO EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN
April 29, 2026
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office (MCPO) recently commemorated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) to underscore the resilience of survivors. The agency also used the week to renew its promise to support victims’ rights every day, and recognize the professionals and ...
WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education on Tuesday night approved the appointment of longtime assistant Joe Ascolese as the new head football coach, ushering in a new era built on continuity and recent success.Ascolese, a longtime assistant and offensive coordinator, ...
LINDEN, NJ – Jackson Babiarz pitched a four-hitter to lead Dayton to a 4-0 baseball victory over Linden on Tuesday.Babiarz struck out 13 batters in seven innings. He walked two batters and threw 107 pitches.It was a 1-0 game until Dayton (5-9) scored one run in the sixth inning and then added two ...
WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education on Tuesday night approved the appointment of longtime assistant Joe Ascolese as the new head football coach, ushering in a new era built on continuity and recent success.Ascolese, a longtime assistant and offensive coordinator, ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Whippany Park baseball defeated Newton High School 7-1 on Tuesday behind a dominant pitching performance from Aayush Karlekar.Karlekar struck out 10 over five innings, allowing just one hit, before Connor Clarke closed out the final two frames. The Wildcats combined for 11 strikeouts ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — Did you know Allie Post, one of Mountainside’s own, will appear in the upcoming Netflix film 99ers, centered on the legendary 1999 U.S. Women’s World Cup team? The project tells the story of a championship run that helped challenge long-standing perceptions of women’s sports ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — One of Bordentown City's most popular events returns to town this weekend. The 5th annual Bordentown PorchFest is set to take place throughout Bordentown City on Saturday, May 2 from 12PM to 5PM. The event is rain or shine. The annual event features local musicians of all ...
ESSEX FELLS, NJ – The Board of Directors and Executive Director of St. Peter’s Nursery School (SPNS) will honor the life and legacy of Mrs. Gail Genovese, a teacher who joined the school in 2015, next week.The ceremony will be Tuesday, May 5, from 5:45 to 6 p.m.Genovese passed away in July ...
BOCA RATON, FL — After years of discussing putting a cover over the concrete open-air rink at Sugar Sand Park, the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District commissioners have approved a contract with a company to design and build one. The project will shield athletes from frequent rain and ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn Township Public Schools hve been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program spotlights school districts and individual schools ...
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Pompano Beach City Manager Greg Harrison recommended Tuesday night that the city pivot from a short-term contract extension to a new four-year agreement with the Broward Sheriff’s Office, a move that drew immediate pushback from some commissioners.The recommendation, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Girls Softball program is rallying around their counterparts at Burlington County Institute of Technology (BCIT) after a scary incident that took place last week.On April 22, the BCIT Westampton softball team was returning from a game when their bus went on fire.
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 ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Steve Kline coaches two sports at Bridgewater-Raritan High School.They are a pair of completely different environments in boys’ basketball and girls’ golf, but not because one is indoors and the other is outdoors.Of course, any competitive setting ultimately has the same paramount ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek High School Drone Team won first place at the Drones Jamboree Finals on Sunday at Nova Middle School, beating a field of competitors in precision flying and navigation, school officials announced on a social media post on Monday. Frantz Imbert and Almoneva ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Steve Kline coaches two sports at Bridgewater-Raritan High School.They are a pair of completely different environments in boys’ basketball and girls’ golf, but not because one is indoors and the other is outdoors.Of course, any competitive setting ultimately has the same paramount ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — A Hoboken High School senior has earned one of the nation’s most competitive college scholarships, marking a major academic milestone for both the student and the district.Alison Chavez has been awarded the prestigious Coronat Scholarship at Syracuse University, a highly selective ...
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 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ -- The Board of Education approved the Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying report on Wednesday evening, with no comments from the board or public. Board members James Shelley and Paul Rummerfield were absent from the meeting. Recent HIB reports from the school district stated ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A group of Sayreville students recently reached an exciting milestone as part of the Bombers Beyond Cafe, the program for 18–21-year-olds with special needs. Seven members of the program’s Brew Crew successfully completed a Culinary Arts course at Middlesex County College, while ...
SCOTCH PLAINS-FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School has released its Honor Roll list for the third marking period of the 2025-26 academic year. The following students earned recognition for their academic achievement.Grade 12 High Honor Roll Alexander Abrams, Julie Abrams, Ava Accardi, ...
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ - The Hudson County Board of Commissioners voted to accept a $1,785,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs for the Hoboken Community Center, Inc.As previously announced, the funding will help the Hoboken Community Center open a new food pantry and make ...
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 ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – On Tuesday, Park Regional girls lacrosse defeated Cranford 16-5 to remain unbeaten at 10-0 on the season.Samantha Fehir led Park Regional with five goals. Patricia Shallis added four goals and an assist, and Cory Hueston scored three. Sophie Cicerone and Sofia Viegas each ...
BELLEVILLE, NJ – Lilyn Chrobocinski pitched a three-hitter to lead West Orange to a 3-0 softball victory over Belleville on Tuesday.Chrobocinski struck out 11 batters and walked one in seven innings.Maddie Cancel went 3-for-4 with a run scored for West Orange (7-7), which scored two runs in the ...
PEAPACK, NJ (April 28, 2026) – The community is invited to join Matheny residents, students, families, and friends to celebrate a historic milestone. Founded in 1946, Matheny has been enriching lives and growing abilities for people with developmental disabilities for 80 years.The 2026 Miles for ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - On Wednesday, April 29, there will be a short road closure along Ridge Road at Welcome Farm Road, according to a Nixle advisory from the South Brunswick Police Department. The time of the closure will be based on the progress of the work on the roadway improvement project in ...
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: ...
LONG HILL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Stirling Elks Lodge #2392 is inviting the community to take part in two upcoming fundraisers over the next two weekends, offering residents a chance to shop, sell, and support a wide range of charitable initiatives. On Saturday, May 2, the Lodge will host a town-wide ...
LONG HILL TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Stirling Elks Lodge #2392 is inviting the community to take part in two upcoming fundraisers over the next two weekends, offering residents a chance to shop, sell, and support a wide range of charitable initiatives. On Saturday, May 2, the Lodge will host a town-wide ...