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May 13, 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 ...

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Hartford Cruises to ADK Title Game The Hartford baseball team continued its historic run, cruising over Lake George 15-5 in the Adirondack League semifinals Tuesday at Bob Wilkins Field. The top-seeded Tanagers reached the league title game for the second time in three years. Hartford scored two ...

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EASTAMPTON, NJ — Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Historic Smithville Park this weekend for a day full of fun and amazement during this year’s May Faire.The annual festival returns to Burlington County on Sunday, May 17 from 11AM to 4PM and will feature a Land of Oz theme in honor of the L. Frank ...

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NEW LEBANON–Once again, the New Lebanon Central School District finds itself in a bit of a financial squeeze when it comes to the yearly budget. The 2026-27 proposed spending plan, however, is not as painful as the 2025-26 budget, which initially failed at the polls and faced a second round of ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A free event taking place in Mount Laurel this weekend will focus on support, connection and community. A Mental Health Awareness Fair will be taking place on Sunday, May 17 from 11AM to 1PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, located at 100 Mount Laurel Road.  Hosted by Mount ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Mayo Performing Arts Center has announced its lineup of free summer events, featuring dance nights, live music and a special appearance by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson.The schedule includes:Tuesday, June 16 at 6 p.m. — Bollywood Dance Party with DJ ArjunDJ Arjun ...

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CEDAR GROVE, NJ - Residents of Cedar Grove will have an opportunity to safely dispose of old electronics during Essex County’s Computer & Electronics Recycling Day on Saturday, May 16.The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Essex County Public Works Facility and is free for all ...

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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 ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ – Maya Bernstein collected three hits and drove in three runs to lead Columbia to a 9-3 softball victory over Cedar Grove on Tuesday.Cassie McGuire also had three runs batted for the Cougars (17-4). She went 2-for-4 with a double.Columbia also got two hits each from Maggie Feder, ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Tuesday afternoon was the Spotswood High School varsity baseball team's annual Senior Day game. Chargers seniors Gavin Romeo, Ryan Orth, Sebastian Saracino, Mike Palumbo and Timothy Uhl were all recognized prior to the game for their contributions to the program. All five players ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – Leo Dalton scored the winning run in the bottom of the seventh on an error after Eli Balady's bunt to give Millburn a 4-3 baseball victory over Montclair on Tuesday.Millburn (8-12) won despite being limited to three hits. Dalton had two of those hits and scored three runs.Starting ...

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BEDMINSTER, NJ - History and public health will intersect during a special presentation at the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum on Saturday, as visitors are invited to explore how smallpox nearly changed the course of the American Revolution.The program, titled “Washington’s Battle with the ...

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EAST DURHAM — For the second year in a row, the Red Barn Riders RC are turning tragedy into purpose—bringing their community together with a powerful message: “Watch for Motorcycles.”What began as a conversation among members has grown into something far bigger. Nearly two years ago, after a series ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Whippany Park softball defeated Madison 7-2 Tuesday at Whippany Park High School behind a dominant performance from pitcher Kiera Swartz, who struck out 16 batters while allowing two runs on six hits over seven innings.Whippany Park collected 11 hits in the win, led by Anna ...

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RAVENA — Local Girl Scouts ended their cookie-selling season with the spirit of giving.Each year, Girl Scout Troop 5099 uses part of the proceeds from their cookie sales to help a local non-profit organization, and a portion of the cookie booth donations to buy cookies for local heroes, according ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - Sharon Ashe-Nadrowski defied the odds on Tuesday, vanquishing her opponents, Councilman Loyad Booker and Board of Education President Mary Jane Demond, without the need for a costly, divisive, and time-consuming June runoff.With election results yet to be certified, when she takes ...

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As I was walking along the trail in the early spring through the tall forest of oak and pine, I caught my first glimpse: two mourning cloak butterflies, fluttering around and around each other in the cool air. I lifted my eyes to follow their movements as they spiraled together, up, up and up, ...

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As I was walking along the trail in the early spring through the tall forest of oak and pine, I caught my first glimpse: two mourning cloak butterflies, fluttering around and around each other in the cool air. I lifted my eyes to follow their movements as they spiraled together, up, up and up, ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: It is a tragic day today in Red Bank as authorities have identified the individual struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train this morning as a 16-year-old student at Red Bank Regional High School.According to NJ Transit, the victim was struck by Train No. 3218, which departed ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Wilde Memorial Park will be closed through 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, for tree trimming, according to a borough announcement.The basketball court, tennis courts and pickle ball courts are included in this closure through 3 p.m. this afternoon.

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: It is a tragic day today in Red Bank as authorities have identified the individual struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train this morning as a 16-year-old student at Red Bank Regional High School.According to NJ Transit, the victim was struck by Train No. 3218, which departed ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – South Brunswick advanced to the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament semifinals with a 15-2 boys lacrosse victory over Sayreville on Tuesday evening. TThe Vikings (8-6) built a 7–1 lead by halftime before pulling away with a five‑goal third quarter. South Brunswick’s ...

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Family Storytime     Thursday, May 14, from 10-10:30 a.m.This fun participatory storytime for the whole family includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration is required.Needle-Felted American FlagsThursday, May 14, from ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: It is a tragic day today in Red Bank as authorities have identified the individual struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train this morning as a 16-year-old student at Red Bank Regional High School.According to NJ Transit, the victim was struck by Train No. 3218, which departed ...

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Editor's Note: This article is part one of a series.HACKENSACK, NJ — Myrna Gotrell has proudly served the Hackensack community for over 20 years.Immigrating to Hackensack from her birthplace of Jamaica at 13-years-old, she has been a resident for more than 30 years. Starting as a PTA volunteer at ...

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RARITAN TWP, NJ - A Plainfield man was fatally injured in an apparent head-on collision in the area of Sergeantsville Road May 12, according to a release from Raritan Township Police.According to the release, police were dispatched at 5:33 p.m. to the area of Sergeantsville Road for a motor vehicle ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ – Glen Rock High School has named Jay Kreibich the Class of 2026 Salutatorian in recognition of his exceptional academic performance, leadership, and commitment to service throughout his high school career.Known for his warm smile, positive attitude, gracious presence, and a readiness ...

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Editor's Note: This article is part one of a series.HACKENSACK, NJ — Myrna Gotrell has proudly served the Hackensack community for over 20 years.Immigrating to Hackensack from her birthplace of Jamaica at 13-years-old, she has been a resident for more than 30 years. Starting as a PTA volunteer at ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - CoreWeave, a firm specializing in artificial intelligence infrastructure and based in Livingston is set to open a 1.8 billion dollar data center at the old Merck & Co building. The project is located at the Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST) campus. In 2025 ...

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The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, the Comey indictment and the Left’s daily onslaught against President Trump have crowded out a very important development taking place in The Great White North. The province of Alberta has formally filed a petition to secede from Canada, a key step in the process ...

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