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June 2, 2026

RAHWAY, NJ — Theatre pipe organist Ian Fraser will once again perform at the Rahway Senior Center, located at 1306 Esterbrook Ave., on Thursday, June 4, at 2 p.m. The concert will also double as a birthday party, celebrating Ian's 25th!The performance is sponsored by Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and the ...

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Give a Pet a Second Chance This Pet Appreciation Week  This first week of June, we celebrate the joy, comfort, and unconditional love that animals bring to our lives. We invite you to help us give more animals the chance to experience that same love in return. At the Rutland County Humane Society, ...

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The Southern Vermont Arts Center will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its newly expanded Yester House on Sunday, June 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.The expansion adds a two-floor, 12,000-square-foot addition to the SVAC campus, anchored by a ...

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BATON ROUGE, LA -- Anna Pera of Union was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Kean University.Pera is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County will spend $73.8 million to make county roads safer for motorists and pedestrians, and an additional $26.6 million to improve the streets in Elizabeth.The road improvements are part of Union County’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Action Plan and are being ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ - As controversy continues to surround federal immigration enforcement operations at Delaney Hall in Newark, Mercer County officials are standing by newly adopted restrictions on Immigration and Customs Enforcement access to county facilities. The measures, they say, are intended ...

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CHATHAM TOWNSHIP, NJ — Through a partnership between Chatham Township and the Madison Area YMCA, the historic Colony Pool Club is welcoming members for another summer of swimming, recreation and family fun.Organizers say the collaboration combines the Colony Pool Club's long-standing community ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – Temporary reverse angled parking has been implemented on Millburn Avenue between Lackawanna Place and Holmes Street, on the Oscar Deli side along the North curb only., beginning this week.This change continues the ongoing assessment to increase pedestrian safety and observe whether ...

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Stone Valley Arts will host two upcoming events in June, a free jazz night and an all-levels ballet class, as part of its ongoing arts programming.The Jazz Cafe returns Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m., featuring a piano/bass/drums trio of Vermont musicians. Gary Schmidt performs on piano, Ron White on ...

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ESPERANCE – “Matthew Deffer betrayed his position of trust as fire chief by allegedly stealing money meant to protect his neighbors and honor those who sacrificed themselves for their community,” said Thomas DiNapoli, New York State’s Comptroller. “Thanks to our partnership with the State Police, ...

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West Haven, VT-It was Kids’ Poster Night at Devil’s Bowl Speedway on Saturday evening, and the youngsters in attendance were treated to an exciting card of dirt track action. A pair of drivers earned their second wins of the season, and two others visited victory lane for the first time in their ...

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The Castleton Free Library is proud to be the recipient of the Check Out Forestry Grant for 2026. Beginning Tuesday, June 2nd the library grounds will be the beneficiary of at least 10 new trees. We are excited to have new shady outdoor reading areas and beautiful flowering trees to enhance the ...

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MILLTOWN,NJ - A knock at the door isn't always a welcome occurrence for some residents, especially with all the scam and fraud alerts circulating. That's why the Milltown Police Department is alerting residents to the fact that the department issued six solicitor permits on behalf of Power Home ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something to do this weekend? Head to Middlesex County 4-H's second annual Spring Fest on Sunday, June 7 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Middlesex County 4-H Center on Cranbury Road in East Brunswick. This family-friendly event features an animal petting zoo, dog ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Now that the calendar has turned to June, the countdown is on for summer. June has a lot happening at the South Brunswick Public Library for adults, kids and teens. There is a little something for everyone this month. So, if residents are in search of a new read, looking to ...

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NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...

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HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society will be hosting their final open house of the spring season before they take a summer hiatus from the route event.Participants will be able to step back in time to discover the rich history of Hightstown and East Windsor by touring the ...

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MOUNT HOLLY, NJ – Burlington County Commissioner Director Dr. Felicia Hopson and Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel announced nominations for the 2026 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards are now open.The Commissioners and the Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council will honor ...

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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Residents have a chance to get a sneak peek at a long-awaited amenity coming to Bordentown Township this summer.The Township last month released a video on its social media channels with simulated renderings of the Splash Park that is slated to be completed in June at ...

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The owner of an Argyle dog boarding facility where 21 dogs died last summer was sentenced May 27 to two years of probation after pleading guilty to animal neglect charges in Argyle Town Court.Anastasia Palulis, co-owner of Anastasia's Acres Dog Boarding, accepted full responsibility for the August ...

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MADISON, NJ - The Madison Public Library will host a free movie matinee on Thursday, June 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the Chase Room.The featured film is a 2025 movie starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal. Based on a 2020 novel, the film follows the life of a famous playwright after the death of his ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ — This immersive, multimedia program, hosted by the Hawthorne Library, takes audiences on a suspenseful journey through all 21 counties of the Garden State, uncovering cryptids, ghost stories and regional folklore from Sussex County's Big Red Eye to the phantom lights of Cape ...

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NEWTON, NJ -  At their May meeting, the Newton Board of Education approved a motion to accept an $80,000 High-Impact Tutoring grant. Superintendent Joseph S. Piccirillo thanked Supervisor of Personnel and Instruction Joe Bolen for securing the funding, which will support the continuation of ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Looking for a fun, yet relaxing hobby this summer? The Paramus Public Library has you covered!Starting next week on Friday, June 12, is the Adult Summer Reading Challenge! Running through Monday, Sept. 7, all participants need to do is read, log and win prizes.Readers can make note of ...

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PARKLAND, FL- A new State of Florida law that requires high school athletes (incoming 9th - 12 graders) to have an electrocardiogram (EKG) test prior to the season begins in 2026-27.The requirement is part of the "Second Chance Act" (Senate Bill 1070), which was signed into law by Governor Ron ...

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NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...

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CRANFORD, NJ — Cranford's vibrant downtown has earned another statewide accolade.The township was recently included on WorldAtlas' list of the "10 Prettiest Downtown Strips in New Jersey," with the publication highlighting Cranford's walkability, historic character and thriving business district.

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SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s boys lacrosse team continued its dominant postseason run Monday, rolling past Morris Knolls, 16-3, in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Group 3 quarterfinals.The second-seeded Hilltoppers (17-1) controlled the game from the opening whistle, using a balanced offensive attack and strong ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ-- With election day upon us in Bloomfield, the three hotly contested council seats in Bloomfield will be decided by this evening.   In a Facebook post by Mayor Jenny Mundell this morning, it appears the emotions of this election season have spilled over into the polling stations.  "A ...

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MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Graduation season often means more drivers, borrowed cars and extra time spent on the road, making it an ideal time for families to review their insurance coverage, says State Farm Agent Teri DiGrande.Whether recent graduates are sharing family vehicles, traveling to ...

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