News
By DAWN MILLER
April 30, 2026
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick teenager Jordan Cromedy has been located according to a Nixle advisory from the South Brunswick Police Department on Thursday morning. Cromedy was reported missing on Tuesday evening after last being seen in the area of East Garden Way. The South Brunswick ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway 7th and 8th Grade Academy hosted a dynamic and thought-provoking Black History Month Program on March 4, centered on the theme: “Affluent African American Cities That Vanished.” The program offered a meaningful exploration of historically prosperous Black communities—such as ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - For girls in grades kindergarten through eighth grade interested in trying lacrosse, Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse is hosting a free introductory clinic on Sunday, May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Heavenly Farms. This clinic is for girls new to lacrosse interested in seeing ...
WESTAMPTON, NJ – Burlington County has a library improvement project in the works that will be aided by $850,000 in federal funding secured by Congressman Herb Conaway.Rep. Conaway visited the Burlington County Library System’s Main Branch Library in Westampton on April 24 to present a ceremonial ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — The East Brunswick Board of Education formally recognized the district’s Parent Teacher Associations during their April 23rd meeting, approving a Resolution of Appreciation that highlighted the wide-ranging contributions of PTA volunteers across all 11 schools.In adopting the ...
SHAMONG, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) Board of Education adopted on Wednesday a $185.7 million General Fund budget for the 2026–2027 school year, reflecting a 4.11% increase over the previous year.The budget includes a $1.1 million increase in state aid — a 6% boost — ...
Friends of the Tracy present “Chatham in our own words,” personal interviews with community members that share history and stories of what Chatham was like over the past 100 years. Stop the clock and enjoy this journey celebrating the Village of Chatham. Free showing at the Crandell Theatre, 48 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — While pickle ballers were thrilled about the addition of pickleball courts at Patch Reef Park last year, staff received feedback from players about glare. The problem will soon be solved as the Greater Boca Raton Beach and Park District earlier this month unanimously approved ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will celebrate National Public Gardens Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the museum’s historic garden.The free event will include special presentations, nature scavenger hunts and art activities. The celebration will be held ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Boys Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Madison boys lacrosse team have secured the No. 4 seed in this year's tournament. Delbarton is the top seed.Seeds and Preliminary Match-Ups are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 ChathamNo. 3 seed ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Boys Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Morristown boys lacrosse team have secured the No. 13 seed in this year's tournament. Delbarton is the top seed.Seeds and Preliminary Match-Ups are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 ChathamNo. 3 ...
GHENT—High & Mighty Therapeutic Riding and Driving Center, 71 County Route 21C, announces the return of its beloved annual Pony Party, at the Center, Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.This family-friendly community celebration supports life-changing equine-assisted services.Pony Party is ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The Roxbury School District still expects full tax payments from the township even after a warehouse bought by the federal government for use as a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility was taken off the tax rolls, according to township officials.Roxbury ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Autism Caucus and author of five comprehensive autism laws, earlier this month, welcomed advocates from across the country to Capitol Hill as part of ongoing efforts to advance autism research and support ...
KINDERHOOK—The Ichabod Crane Board of Education approved a $51,936,861 proposed 2026-27 budget at a special meeting on April 21. This proposed budget stays within the state property tax cap but includes a reduction of 10 positions (6 teachers and 4 teaching assistants) and 4 ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Wednesday morning, shortly after 9am, masked ICE agents arrested a man in the heart of downtown Plainfield.Westward traffic was blocked on East Second Street between Watchung and Church Streets, and cars going east struggled to get by as 5 agents walked the man to a car before ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Military Affairs will host an event in Bordentown this weekend that will offer resources, information and more to military service members and their families.Military & Veteran Appreciation Day will be taking place on Saturday, May 2 from 9:30AM to ...
To the Editor:The poppy is one of the most widely recognized American Legion Auxiliary symbols. Each year, usually around Memorial Day, auxiliary volunteers distribute millions of bright red crepe poppies in exchange for contributions to assist disabled and hospitalized veterans. The poppies are ...
CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...
Linden Public Schools—Sensory Night was sponsored by the LEA, F.A.S.T., School No. 2, and the Special Education Department. The event was planned and organized by Jamie Pierson, Autism Teacher, and Debra Ardry, PSD Teacher. Sensory Night was created to provide students with disabilities, ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Paramus Public School District is celebrating its music educators and students after being recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME). Awarded by the NAMM Foundation, school leaders cheer that it is the District's 22nd consecutive year receiving the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack district leaders are making some major changes, including cutting positions, to make up for a $24 million budget deficit come the 2026-2027 school year.The Board of Education noted at the April 22 meeting that, on top of improper budgeting practices done by previous ...
MADISON, NJ - Residents may notice low-flying helicopters in the area on Tuesday, April 30, as part of routine transmission line inspections.JCP&L, in coordination with Chesapeake Bay Helicopters, is conducting aerial inspections of high-voltage transmission lines that supply power to Madison ...
MADISON, NJ- The Madison Borough Council formally adopted its 2026 municipal budget on April 29, approving a plan that maintains services while limiting the municipal tax increase to 2%.The adopted budget includes $15,275,411 for municipal purposes, $733,081 for the open space, recreation, farmland ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ – A quiet Wednesday evening in the Beach Haven West neighborhood was interrupted by a significant structure fire that drew a massive response from multiple local agencies.At approximately 8:10 P.M. on April 29, 2026, the Stafford Township Police Department received an ...
EDISON, NJ - The Board of Education recently approved their budget for the 2026 - 2027 school year, resulting in a 6% school tax increase. The budget passed after a presentation and public hearing on Tuesday with a five to three vote. The budget includes significant cuts compared to the preliminary ...
ROSELAND, NJ – Roseland police report that a black bear has been seen in the area of Fernwood Avenue on Thursday morning.Police caution residents to ensure that small animals are brought inside and protected and to be overly cautious if walking or traveling through this area.
BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA—Police in Buckingham Township have joined Bucks County’s Co-Responder Program in an effort to help individuals who have social or behavioral health needs avoid getting tangled up in the criminal justice system.Corrine Beck will serve as Buckingham’s co-responder. Beck also ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ: The 2026 Monmouth County Travel Guide is now available in both digital and print formats! TAPhere to request your free copy! “The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is excited to unveil the 2026 County Travel Guide,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, ...
WESTFIELD NJ — Westfield's town council approved parking restrictions near the end of Lawrence Avenue at its April 21 meeting, preceded by feedback from commuters.Council members voted unanimously to prevent parking on Barchester Way closer than 40 feet from the intersection of Lawrence Avenue, ...