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By JENNIFER DERICKS
May 10, 2026
SPARTA, NJ - Following tradition, Sparta High School seniors and some staff members too, wore shirts and sweatshirts and other gear representing the colleges, military and other organizations they will attend after graduating in June. May 1 is considered “decision day” the deadline for committing ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Motorists traveling through Piscataway Sunday evening are being urged to use caution and avoid a busy stretch of Stelton Road following a power outage that has disrupted several traffic signals, according to township police.The outage is affecting traffic lights along Stelton Road ...
ALBANY–State Senator Michelle Hinchey (D-41st) released a letter co-signed by 17 of her Senate colleagues, urging Governor Kathy Hochul to revive a plan to expand Metro-North service beyond Poughkeepsie, which was slated to begin in spring 2026. The lawmakers were joined by the Association of ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - For what is believed to be the first time in program history, the Montville boys golf team will compete in the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions on Monday.The team has had a successful 2026 season in which it has gone 11-3, and currently holds a 3-0 record in the NJAC-National ...
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ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury High School Athletic Director Stuart Mason will be honored next week as the Morris County Athletic Director of the Year, an award recognizing leadership and excellence in one of New Jersey’s most competitive high school sports landscapes.The award is presented annually by ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Bridgewater man was arrested early Saturday morning following a 34-hour standoff on Hill Lane, according to a report from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.Eric J. Thorogood, 25, was charged with second degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, third degree ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – At a time when concerns about emergency response resources and public services continue to grow, Hanover Township answers that challenge with its own Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), coordinated through the Township Office of Emergency Management and made up of ...
To the Editor:Alert to gardeners: The very clear photo accompanying “Earthworms for a Healthy Earth” in the April 23 edition does not show an earthworm at all, but rather an Asian jumping worm. Why am I bothering to point out such a (literally) small distinction? Because it matters. It matters ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Hills did not leave much room for drama in Friday’s Passaic County Tournament game against cross-town rival Wayne Valley. After winning one game against each other during the regular season, Friday's quarterfinal game was the rubber match and the Hills ran away with it. The ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team hosted Hackettstown on Saturday, May 9, in a morning game on Newton’s turf despite the rainy weather, and won 13-1. Reid Corino led Newton in scoring, netting, giving him the numbers, 54 and counting, to surpass the school record of goals scored in a ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – The annual Sussex County Sheriff’s Office held their annual awards dinner and fundraiser for Crime Stoppers tip line. Sheriff Michael Strada and Chief of Staff Hilary Manser emceed the event. The banquet room was filled with supporters, elected and appointed officials, business ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Advay Jain is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. Like most little brothers, he idolizes his big sister Avya and he is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, was published by ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Thursday, April 16, Joe Gibilisco and Jim Zwiebel, the owners of Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home, located at 275 W. Milton Ave. in Rahway, once again sponsored their "Employee Appreciation Pizza Day" for the doctors, nurses, and staff members of RWJ University Hospital ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A 34-hour standoff with an armed Bridgewater man ended on Saturday after Somerset County SWAT officers breached the suspect’s home to take him into custody.Arrested on Saturday, May 9th was 25-year-old Eric J. Thorogood, ending a standoff at a Hill Lane home that began on the ...
Saturday, May 2 brought the 29th annual Germantown River Sweep, conducted in cooperation with Riverkeeper. Volunteers gathered at the Lasher Memorial Park boat launch and walked down along the shoreline and railroad tracks to Cheviot Landing, picking up garbage along the way. The Germantown DPW ...
Bulldog’s Outdoor Track Team Takes Off at the Bang By Danielle Hughes, Times Journal Student Editorial Board COBLESKILL – On Saturday, May 2, the Cobleskill-Richmondville outdoor track team competed at the Cooperstown-Don Howard Invitational. The Bulldogs had an impressive turnout with the girls' ...
BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ – Circle of Friends has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to support employment opportunities and workforce training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The funding announcement was made in a May 6 letter ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Advay Jain is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. Like most little brothers, he idolizes his big sister Avya and he is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, was published by ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Summit High School Hilltoppers erased a late two-run deficit Friday and stunned New Providence High School Pioneers with a three-run fifth inning to secure a 5-4 road victory in the opening round of the Union County Tournament.Trailing 4-2 entering the fifth, Summit delivered ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak released a statement Saturday afternoon following the shelter in place incident that began around 8 p.m. May 7 and was resolved successfully May 9 at about 6 a.m.The area of Hill Lane was under a shelter in place for more than 24 ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health is monitoring two New Jersey residents following potential exposure to hantavirus connected to a passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius, state officials announced.According to the department, the possible exposure did not occur aboard the cruise ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak released a statement Saturday afternoon following the shelter in place incident that began around 8 p.m. May 7 and was resolved successfully May 9 at about 6 a.m.The area of Hill Lane was under a shelter in place for more than 24 ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health is monitoring two New Jersey residents following potential exposure to hantavirus connected to a passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius, state officials announced.According to the department, the possible exposure did not occur aboard the cruise ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health is monitoring two New Jersey residents following potential exposure to hantavirus connected to a passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius, state officials announced.According to the department, the possible exposure did not occur aboard the cruise ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health is monitoring two New Jersey residents following potential exposure to hantavirus connected to a passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius, state officials announced.According to the department, the possible exposure did not occur aboard the cruise ...
CLARK, NJ — On Sunday, May 3, students, friends, families, and staff from Carl H. Kumpf (CHK) Middle School joined the Special Olympics Lincoln Tunnel Challenge, where participants ran or walked through the Lincoln Tunnel to celebrate inclusion, friendship, and fun. The event supported the school’s ...
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Health is monitoring two New Jersey residents following potential exposure to hantavirus connected to a passenger from the cruise ship MV Hondius, state officials announced.According to the department, the possible exposure did not occur aboard the cruise ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The April 28 Montville Township Public Schools Board of Education meeting was an extremely busy evening, lasting well past ten o’clock. In the interest of time, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Gorman briefly mentioned that progress had been made on the district’s goals for the ...