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May 11, 2026

MORRIS COUNTY, NJ —Residents who have not yet registered to vote are running out of time. The deadline to register for the June 2, 2026 New Jersey primary election is Tuesday, May 12.How to Register Residents have several ways to get it done locally. Those who prefer to register in person can visit ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ —Residents who have not yet registered to vote are running out of time. The deadline to register for the June 2, 2026 New Jersey primary election is Tuesday, May 12.How to Register Residents have several ways to get it done locally. Those who prefer to register in person can visit ...

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ORANGE, NJ — Orange voters will head to the polls Tuesday, May 12, to cast ballots in the city’s non-partisan municipal election, with eight candidates seeking four seats on the Orange City Council.Three incumbent councilmembers are facing challengers, while one incumbent is running unopposed.

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is providing a delicious incentive for the Township’s kids to be safe on the roads this Spring and Summer.For the 8th year in a row, the MLPD is holding the “Slices 4 Safety” program, which began on May 4.“Slices 4 Safety” is an incentive ...

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MOORESTOWN, NJ — Burlington County officials recently came together to honor a remarkable milestone for one of New Jersey’s longest-living veterans.May Brill, the oldest living female veteran in New Jersey, celebrated her 102nd birthday with a special brunch at the Burlington County Agricultural ...

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ROSELLE, NJ – Last week three Roselle women received the 2026 Union County SHERO Award, given to county residents who have made significant contributions to their community.  Angela Calzone, Samantha Carpio, and Jariclia “Heidi” Recinos were honored with the SHERO award for their remarkable ...

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MORRISTOWN & SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 2026 — Atlantic Health recently became among the first in New Jersey to use the Phagenyx® System, a novel neuromodulation technology designed to improve swallowing safety and accelerate recovery for patients suffering from severe dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) ...

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SCHOHARIE – A juror took the stand in a hearing held in Schoharie County Court on Thursday, May 7, involving a case which was tried last year.In September 2025, Jenna Beretz-Fahrenkopf was found guilty in Schoharie County Court of manslaughter, tampering with evidence, and concealment of a ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Two members of the Summit Police Department began a several-hundred-mile bicycle ride to Washington, D.C. this weekend as part of the annual Police Unity Tour ahead of National Police Week.Officer Keith Kwiatek and Officer Sean Thompson departed Saturday alongside hundreds of law ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has announced the high school students who will compete in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 21 to July 2, 2026. Among them will be Berkeley Heights resident Tara ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) is pushing legislation to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company. The legislation, Senate Bill 1249 (S-1249), would require ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan officially proclaimed May as Mental Health Awareness Month during last week's Common Council meeting, highlighting Summit’s participation in the regional “Paint the Town Green” campaign led by the NJ Cross-Town Mental Health Coalition.In reading the proclamation ...

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 NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Fire Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash with entrapment on Route 22 during the early morning hours of Monday, May 11, 2026.According to fire officials, crews arrived at the scene and immediately worked to stabilize the heavily damaged ...

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 NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The North Plainfield Fire Department responded to a serious motor vehicle crash with entrapment on Route 22 during the early morning hours of Monday, May 11, 2026.According to fire officials, crews arrived at the scene and immediately worked to stabilize the heavily damaged ...

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A bicyclist from Edgewater who suffered a medical emergency on a Mother's Day morning ride was rescued by a passing couple from Westwood. The 49-year-old victim -- believed to be a doctor with New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan -- may have also suffered a fractured neck in the 9 a.m. May ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ --North Plainfield Police are asking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a dog found Monday on Grove Street near the CVS in North Plainfield.Police said the dog was safely located and is currently being cared for. Anyone who recognizes the dog or knows who the owner ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Florida Lottery player who bought a winning Fantasy 5 ticket at a Coral Springs Publix is walking around with an unclaimed prize worth $121,000, as of Monday afternoon. The prize winner purchased the ticket at the Publix store located at 1400 Coral Ridge Drive in Coral Springs ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Police Department is alerting residents of ongoing milling and paving throughout the city.Between Monday, May 11 and Monday, May 18, River Street will be closed.Officers are warning drivers to expect delays and plan an alternate route.

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COBLESKILL – The Cobleskill Richmondville Central School’s Board of Education called a “special meeting” on Wednesday, April 29, to discuss the Capital Region BOCES Administrative Budget and board candidates. School board president Bruce Tryon called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m., starting ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — With the sports season coming up this fall, a summer cross country camp has been curated for kids in grades 1–8.Participants will work to develop speed, high-volume mileage and strength training skills across varied terrain, program details note. The camp will run from Monday, June 29 ...

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BAYONNE, NJ – Patricia Longo, the head coach of the Bayonne High School boys volleyball team, won the 600th game of her career on Friday.Bayonne defeated McNair Academic, 2-0, in the second round of the Hudson County Tournament that day.Longo is the only head coach the Bayonne boys volleyball ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston softball team has quietly built one of the stronger résumés in Union County this spring, and a 17-0 run-rule victory over Rahway in the second round of the Union County Tournament Friday made clear the Highlanders are hitting their stride at the ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - The week will begin with mild, mostly cloudy weather before sunshine returns Tuesday and a round of showers moves into the area by midweek.Monday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 62 degrees and northeast winds of 6 to 9 mph. Monday night will remain mostly cloudy before ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Hundreds of people visited Westfield on Saturday to view four historic residences and enjoy live music performances as part of the Friends of the New Jersey Festival Orchestra’s 39th annual Tour of Notable Homes. The event, which enabled visitors to celebrate some of America’s 250 ...

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 BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Open Door Arts Center has scheduled their first “Stand Up Comedy Night,”  featuring live comedy showcasing local performers.The one-night-only event is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at the People Care Center Auditorium, 120 Finderne Ave. Parking in the rear of the ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – An early morning crash in North Plainfield has left two people critically injured, according to authorities.Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and North Plainfield Police Chief Alan ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – An early morning crash in North Plainfield has left two people critically injured, according to authorities.Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Acting Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay, and North Plainfield Police Chief Alan ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston baseball team has been one of the most dominant programs in Union County this spring, rolling to an 18-3 record and a 9-1 mark in the UCC Watchung Division heading into the quarterfinal round of the Union County Tournament.Dominant From the StartThe ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Four local businesses are featured on new greeting signs in Roselle Park.The two signs, which were recently installed at the eastern and western borders of the borough, welcome residents and visitors to Roselle Park.The businesses, Dowling's Irish Pub and Restaurant, Costa's ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will be bringing a Mobile Unit to the Village Hall parking lot.Taking place Thursday, May 28, appointments will run from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.Services include:License plate returnsRegistration transfersRegistration renewalsReplacement ...

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