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By FRED J. AUN
May 14, 2026
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
GERMANTOWN—The Germantown Central School District will have three propositions on their ballot this May.The proposed 2026-27 budget totals $18,488,848 and with a 6.56% tax levy increase (proposition 1). It is an increase of $1,336,399 from last year’s budget.“While this increase appears high, it is ...
Mother Nature played havoc with racing in our area this past weekend. Locally, the only track to see racing was Albany-Saratoga on Friday, where the winners were Jack Lehner of Saratoga Springs, Modifieds; Mike Mahaney of Elizabethtown, 358 Mods; Derrick McGrew, Jr., of Ballston Spa, Sportsman; ...
Learn more about State Facilitated Retirement Plans — NJ and other states have continued to expand the mandate that employers provide retirement plans for their employees or participate in a state plan, more employers are being impacted. Learn more aboutNew Jersey has announced that the RetireReady ...
RED BANK, NJ — A Red Bank cannabis business is expanding beyond its storefront walls and bringing licensed cannabis delivery to more communities throughout Monmouth County.The Frosted Nug at Red Bank has officially launched "Shore to Door," its expanded cannabis delivery initiative serving ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ - The Long Branch Board of Education recently swore in new board member Ray Garland at its April meeting, taking over Jon Zimmeran's seat.Garland brings an extensive background with 25 years of experience working in public safety, including at the Port Authority and assisting in ...
OLEAN, NY — Police are searching for a 15-year-old runaway named Arianna A White.Anyone with information on her whereabouts should contact the Olean Police Department at 716-376-5677.
Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Natalia Nieves had three hits and three RBI as Wood-Ridge defeated Lodi, 10-0 in 4 ½ innings in a NJIC Patriot Division softball game Wednesday afternoon at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex. The Lady Blue Devils are now 18-5 overall, and 9-0 in the Patriot Division. Lodi is 11-9 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — National Merit Scholarship Corporation announced that Summit High School student Jungmin Allison Kim has been awarded a prestigious 2026 National Merit $2500 Scholarship, placing her among just 2,500 students selected nationwide from more than 15,000 finalists.Kim, whose career field ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Friday, the Pemberton Area Block Association (PABA) delivered books to HOPES CAP, Inc's early childhood center on East Seventh Street as members read to children at the preschool program.The effort was part of PABA's annual book drive, which was renamed two years ago in honor of ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills is inviting residents to take advantage of the Navigating Hope Van, a mobile outreach program designed to connect individuals and families with essential services and support programs.The Navigating Hope Van will visit the Parsippany Senior ...
Grab some fragrant fresh basil at the store or farmers market, or pick some from your garden, for this zippy summer recipe.This simple no-cook sauce is great on pasta or pizza. Try it on fish or chicken, or mix some into mayonnaise for a flavor-packed sandwich spread.If you have leftover pesto, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Three Atlantic Health medical centers received a top five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the 2026 CMS Overall Hospital Star Quality Rating system, with all six medical centers earning four stars or higher. Atlantic Health Morristown ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Morris Township Annual Garage Sale will take place Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, with participating homes throughout the township.The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., though shoppers are encouraged to check the official participant list for property-specific ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Once again, the Township of East Hanover will be hosting it annual Memorial Day Ceremony.This year the event will be held on Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day and will be intended to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The ...
NEWARK, NJ – Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, will ordain nine men to Holy Orders in May — a transitional deacon at a diaconate ordination on Sunday, May 17, at noon and eight men to the priesthood at a presbyteral or priestly ordination on Saturday, May 23, at 10 a.m. Both ...
Grab some fragrant fresh basil at the store or farmers market, or pick some from your garden, for this zippy summer recipe.This simple no-cook sauce is great on pasta or pizza. Try it on fish or chicken, or mix some into mayonnaise for a flavor-packed sandwich spread.If you have leftover pesto, ...
TRENTON, NJ – For one night only, the Fighting Finches baseball team will take over the Trenton Thunder field to benefit the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey as a special partnership during the 2026 baseball season.The Fighting Finches will make their 2026 debut in a special event on ...
TROY-- The Russell Sage College chapter of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology, welcomed 14 students at the college's annual induction ceremony, which took place on April 12. The following local students were inducted: Olivia Dyer, Chatham, and Kara Wilson, Stephentown.
COBLESKILL – Big changes are coming soon to the Cobleskill-Richmondville Board of Education. There are seven elected members on the board. Three of them have terms expiring June 30 and are not seeking re-election: Steven Philbrick, Susan Strasser, and Bruce Tryon.Tryon has been a pillar of the ...
TRENTON, NJ – For one night only, the Fighting Finches baseball team will take over the Trenton Thunder field to benefit the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey as a special partnership during the 2026 baseball season.The Fighting Finches will make their 2026 debut in a special event on ...
Two hundred attendees enjoyed the opening reception for the 5th annual Juried Art Show hosted by Hunterdon County-based nonprofit ArtVenture, held on Friday May 8th at the Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce headquarters, in the Unity Bank Center for Business & Entrepreneurship in historic ...
LBI & MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — Black Sheep Studios is inviting fitness enthusiasts to “stock up for summer” with a limited-time preseason sale. The promotion, which runs from May 15 through May 17, offers a 10% discount on regular, infrared, and reformer group class packages. (Monthly Unlimited ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
ROXBURY, NJ — By noon this Saturday, the outdoor patio at Pat’s Bar & Grill will begin filling with music fans settling in for a full day of live bands, grilled food, a beer tent and spring sunshine.For hours, the third annual Patsapalooza will turn the Mount Arlington pub's outdoor space into ...
LBI & MANAHAWKIN, N.J. — Black Sheep Studios is inviting fitness enthusiasts to “stock up for summer” with a limited-time preseason sale. The promotion, which runs from May 15 through May 17, offers a 10% discount on regular, infrared, and reformer group class packages. (Monthly Unlimited ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Festival of Books is inviting New Jersey high school students to showcase their creativity in its 2026 Teen Writing Contest, held as part of the festival’s 13th anniversary celebration.The annual contest encourages future writers to submit original work in one of ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Rotary Club has launched a community-wide initiative to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary by combining local history, student creativity and support for small businesses.The Morristown Rotary 250th Celebration Committee is launching a commemorative ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Final agendas have been issued for both Hanover Township Committee meetings scheduled for tonight, Thursday, May 14.The Township Committee will begin with a 7 p.m. Open Public Conference and Closed Executive Legal Meeting in Conference Room “A” at the Municipal Building, 1000 ...