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May 25, 2026

DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown’s 158th annual Memorial Day Parade dodged a stubborn rain that enveloped the area over the weekend and marched through the streets of the borough to honor and remember troops who died in the line of service on Monday morning.The parade, which kicked off at 10 a.m. from CB ...

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FREEHOLD, NJ — A 19-year-old Long Branch woman has been charged in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that claimed the life of a West Long Branch man earlier this month, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced Saturday.Jennifer Perez-Martinez faces charges of first-degree ...

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SOMERSET, NJ - The Franklin Township Council is set to meet Tuesday, May 26, with several major items on the agenda, including public hearings and final adoption of the township’s 2026 municipal budget, proclamations recognizing Pride Month and Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, ...

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A driver whose SUV was crushed beneath a tractor-trailer was extricated following a chain-reaction crash that also damaged a state trooper's vehicle on westbound Route 80 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey State Police said.The trooper's unoccupied cruiser was parked behind a tow truck transporting a ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – Members of the Asbury Park Police Department recently took part in specialized “Stop the Bleed” training designed to equip officers with critical emergency response skills that could help save lives in traumatic situations before advanced medical personnel arrive on scene.The ...

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COBLESKILL – Bill Combs, Jr., brought bald eagles up close and personal at his eaglet watching event on a blue-sky Saturday morning, at viewing site #1 of the Schoharie County Eagle Trail—behind Sterling Insurance in Cobleskill.Set up under a canopy, Combs had his camera with telephoto lens on a ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Middlesex County residents will have an opportunity to cast their ballots ahead of Election Day when early voting for the 2026 Primary Election begins Tuesday, May 26, at the Kennedy Library branch of the Piscataway Public Library.The Kennedy Library, located at 500 Hoes Lane, is ...

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A Bloomingdale woman was airlifted to St. Barnabas after she ran back inside her burning home to try and save her cats on Memorial Day afternoon and was overcome, authorities said.Three officers who valiantly tried to rescue her were taken to Chilton Hospital for evaluation and treatment of smoke ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Rain clouds hung low over Veterans Memorial Park on South Street Monday morning, but they did little to dampen the resolve of the residents, veterans and community leaders who gathered to honor the nation’s fallen on Memorial Day — and, this year, to mark a milestone: the ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Hundreds of professional and novice cyclists descended on the Borough Monday for the 81st annual Tour of Somerville bicycle races, a series of 11 races that began shortly after 9 a.m. and concluded with the featured 50-mile race, the Kugler Anderson Memorial Race late in the ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Hundreds of professional and novice cyclists descended on the Borough Monday for the 81st annual Tour of Somerville bicycle races, a series of 11 races that began shortly after 9 a.m. and concluded with the featured 50-mile race, the Kugler Anderson Memorial Race late in the ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek city leaders are expected to consider awarding a $2.9 million construction contract at a commission meeting on Thursday to expand Oak Trails Park on the city’s north end. Sagaris Corp. of Coral Springs was the lowest bidder for the project that’s expected to add ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Two people were shot outside a downtown Boca Raton restaurant early Monday morning, and police are searching for the suspect who fled the scene.The shooting happened just after 12:30 a.m. outside The Standard Cuisine & Cocktails along Southeast Mizner Boulevard, according to ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A Monday morning stabbing in Pompano Beach left one man hospitalized and a woman in custody on an attempted murder charge, authorities said.Broward County Regional Communications received a report of a stabbing at approximately 6:17 a.m. in the 1900 block of Northwest 24th Street, ...

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Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas).  This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy continues to ...

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Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas).  This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy continues to ...

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Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas).  This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy continues to ...

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Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas).  This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy continues to ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Residents are invited to join local veterans and community members as South Plainfield honors the nation’s fallen service members during its annual Memorial Day observances on Monday, May 25.Hosted by Chaumont Post 243, the day’s events will include a series of wreath-laying ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It has been an exciting season on the track for South Plainfield High School. Earlier this spring, the Tigers boys and girls track and field teams earned the 2026 Greater Middlesex Conference White Division title with a stellar performance. To make the championship even more ...

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TOTOWA, NJ - Residents, veterans, elected officials and community members gathered in Totowa on Memorial Day for the borough’s annual ceremony and picnic at American Legion Post 227, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.The annual observance served as ...

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BELMAR, NJ – The Borough of Belmar has officially launched a search for a new Certified Municipal Finance Officer (CMFO), marking another major leadership transition for the borough as Mayor Gerald Buccafusco is also set to resign effective July 1.The employment posting, released recently, seeks a ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ -- The Memorial Day ceremony at the Bernardine May American Legion Post 457 at 10:45 a.m. on Monday, May 25 paid tribute to deceased service members.  The ceremony had a successful attendance, including local and county officials, and was followed by a joint ceremony at the Free ...

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A driver whose SUV was crushed beneath a tractor-trailer was extricated following a chain-reaction crash that also damaged a state trooper's vehicle on westbound Route 80 in Elmwood Park, New Jersey State Police said.The trooper's unoccupied cruiser was parked behind a tow truck transporting a ...

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NEPTUNE CITY - Council member Kim Karalovich, whose term began in January of 2025, has submitted her resignation from Neptune City Council, TAPinto has learned.TAPinto has reached out to Ms. Karalovich for comment and will update this developing story if a comment is received.Neptune City Mayor ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — At one point early into the May 18th Candidates Night hosted by the Rahway branch of the NAACP, Cynthia Goodman, the branch president, interjected to clarify the purpose of the evening's gathering in the context of the June 2nd primary, noting that the four Democratic candidates ...

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SHARON SPRINGS – The Captain Christian Brown Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Cobleskill held their annual dinner meeting on May 7 at the American Hotel in Sharon Springs. Following the dinner, they presented two awards to 41-year member Joan Sondergaard. The first ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The rain did not stop the community from lining the streets on Monday, May 25, 2026, for the 104th Annual Hightstown Memorial Day Parade, a tradition that continues to bring residents together in remembrance of those who served and sacrificed for the country.This year’s parade also ...

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WARREN, NJ - Despite the weather and rain delay, hundreds of residents lined the parade route to honor those who have fought and died for our nation at the annual Warren Township Memorial Day Parade on Monday.SEE PARADE HERE And HEREFollowing the parade, a wreath-laying ceremony was conducted at ...

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