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May 13, 2026

SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood  boys volleyball team continued its dominant run on Monday, May 11, with a sweep of Roselle 25–10, 25–13 in the Union County Tournament quarterfinal. The Raiders showcased balanced play across the roster, led by strong performances from Daniel ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The East Windsor Regional School District proudly announced recently that 18 students from Hightstown High School have been chosen to participate in the 2026 Mercer County Teen Arts Festival. As selected participants, the students will each have a piece of their work displayed as ...

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BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — The Bordentown Historical Society (BHS) has partnered with students from Bordentown Regional High School to unveil a new project honoring three notable figures from the Revolutionary War era with ties to the City. The initiative features commemorative banners recognizing ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Bridgewater-Raritan advanced to the Somerset County Tournament semifinals with a 16–10 girls lacrosse victory over Hillsborough on Tuesday.Giada Catanzaro finished with nine goals and three assists to lead all scorers, while Ashley Ciufo added three goals and five assists for ...

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KINDERHOOK—The Columbia County Traffic Safety Board, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Bike Patrol (BEE Unit), NYS Hudson River Valley Greenway representatives, Columbia Friends of the Electric Trail, Kinderhook Fire Department, Valatie Rescue Squad and local elected officials will take part in a ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Two high school seniors will attend college with a $2,500 scholarship awarded by the Women's Club of Coconut Creek to help pay their way, officials announced on Monday. In addition, four teachers at schools in the city were awarded grants to purchase classroom materials. And ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - A fugitive wanted by the South Brunswick Police Department for a robbery in December 2025 was arrested and returned to New Jersey last week. According to a news release from South Brunwick Police Deputy Chief James Ryan, 45-year-old Nathan E. Simpson was arrested and returned ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Springfield is preparing to revise its escrow requirements after discovering that current deposits often fail to cover the cost of professional reviews, Township Administrator John Bussiculo told the Township Committee on April 28.“Our escrow accounts aren’t enough to cover ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – A Lenape Regional High School team is heading to the Garden State eSports Spring 2026 finals to compete against teams from around the state. The Lenape Regional High School eSports team will be competing in the Garden State eSports (GSE) during the State Finals in the High School ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ — The West Essex Board of Education adopted the 2026-27 budget at its April 27 meeting.The 2026-27 budget totals $52,099,496, an increase from last year’s $50.7 million budget. The general fund rises from approximately $49.9 million to $51,389,533. Special revenue remains stable ...

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FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Flemington-Raritan School District Board of Education has revised its Policy 2262 on civility, and begun a broader review of how it defines academic achievement (Policy 2620), two efforts officials say are aimed at aligning district expectations with current needs.Board member ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police addressed a spate of swatting calls Tuesday, posting on social media about reports that have struck the city over the past week.Police posted the warning at around 4 p.m. In the post, police described the incidents as involving "false reports intended to generate ...

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MILLBURN, NJ — The Township Committee introduced three major ordinances totaling more than $3 million in capital and road improvements at its May 6 meeting.The measures include:Ordinance 2749‑26 — $200,000 for parking utility upgrades, including new pay stations and meter replacements. Ordinance ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Fifteen architecture and engineering firms have submitted proposals to design the Coral Springs Sportplex, a project that could reshape the city's recreational facilities and draw major athletic tournaments. The range of firms competing for the work spans from international ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Legislation by Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company was recently passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Legislation by Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company was recently passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ — Students from Hoboken Middle School earned top honors at the New Jersey Junior Thespians Festival on May 9, taking home five Superior Thespy Awards during the statewide theatre event held at the OCVTS Grunin Performing Arts Academy.The festival brought together middle school theatre ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Legislation by Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company was recently passed by the Senate Transportation Committee. The measure ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – Sixth-seeded Steinert advanced in the quarterfinal round of the Colonial Valley Tournament with a 7-4 baseball victory over third-seeded Robbinsville on Tuesday.After scoring two runs in the top of the first inning, Steinert broke the game open with five runs in the sixth.

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Nettingham Middle School has announced the names of students who made the Honor Roll for the third marking period of the 2025-26 academic year. Congratulations to the Honor Roll students!8th Grade Distinguished Honor Roll Thayer Albanese, Alessandro Aramo, Olivia Babeu, ...

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HAMILTON, NJ - “Fresh finds and food trucks” will be part of the Hamilton Township Public Library’s annual Spring Flea Market on Sunday, May 17.The market will also offer visitors the chance to discover hidden gems, unique treasures, and great deals while supporting the local community.Shoppers can ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — A Mountainside resident came before the Borough Council recently to raise concerns about bikes and e-bikes being brought onto the tennis and pickleball courts at Deerfield School, saying the activity has created safety concerns and damage to borough recreational facilities.The ...

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MADISON, NJ – After playing one of the best games of his brilliant boys lacrosse career for Chatham, All-American midfielder Shep Boyd summed up the sentiment for his team: “Public schools, family, private schools not so much.”No. 2-seeded Chatham struck a blow for public school teams in New Jersey ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — The township’s Arts Advisory Committee is collecting community feedback to help shape the future of arts and culture in Montclair, starting with a social meet-and-greet on Thursday, May 28 at Sankofa Cafe.The free public gathering is open to artists, arts organizations, creative ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Get ready to sing along as the Hasbrouck Heights High School Theater Department will present the musical “Mamma Mia!” at Kiefer Auditorium this week.The musical will be presented on Thursday, May 14, and Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. There is a matinée on Saturday, May 16 at 3 ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ -  Hasbrouck Heights jumped out to a 5-0 lead and then survived an error-aided comeback attempt by Weehawken, hanging on for an 8-6 victory over the Indians in a NJIC Meadowlands Division girls softball game on Monday at Hitchcock Field in Hasbrouck Heights.Weehawken scored ...

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POMPTON LAKES, NJ – Pompton Lakes defeated Hasbrouck Heights for the second straight day, this time 14-4 in a NJIC Colonial baseball game Tuesday afternoon in Pompton Lakes. The Cardinals improve to 15-5 overall, 6-3 in the Colonial. Hasbrouck Heights falls to 5-14 overall, 0-10 in the ...

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WAYNE, NJ — Two Democrats are seeking their party’s nomination for the Wayne Township Council Fifth Ward seat in the June 2 primary election, while one candidate is running unopposed in the Republican primary.The Democratic candidates are Jim Freeswick and Dennis Marnick, and the winner of this ...

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UNION, N.J. — The Township Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance that would prohibit artificial intelligence data centers in all zoning districts throughout Union.According to the ordinance, township officials determined that large-scale AI data centers and ...

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