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By JENNIFER DERICKS
April 16, 2026
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Township Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the woods between Fairway Trail and Golfview Terrace on Sunday around 1 p.m. Two firefighters had to be treated for heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation with one transported to the hospital where he was treated and released, ...
Princeton, NJ – Morven Museum & Garden and Sustainable Princeton are throwing their annual Earth Day bash this Sunday, April 19, from noon to 4 p.m., and the whole community is invited, free of charge.The afternoon includes music, yoga, garden tours, a “trashion” show with apparel made from ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Township Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the woods between Fairway Trail and Golfview Terrace on Sunday around 1 p.m. Two firefighters had to be treated for heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation with one transported to the hospital where he was treated and released, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – East Brunswick overcame an early four-run deficit for a 6-4 softball victory over Colonia on Thursday.Maria Rampolla hit a grand slam in the bottom of the first inning for East Brunswick after the Bears had fallen behind, 4-0, in the top of the first.Haylie Brenes and Madison ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Spartan girls lacrosse squad defeated Randolph on Wednesday 18-8. Moira Sweeney netted five and Joey Roque scored four with three assists, leading Sparta's effort. Kaitlyn Peters had three goals and an assist. Isabella Van Winkle and Reagan Cina each got two past the Rams keeper.
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
TOMS RIVER — The Barnegat High School girls golf team traveled to face Toms River South on Thursday, falling to the Indians by a score of 224-231.With the result, the Bengals move to 3-3 on the season, while Toms River South evens their record at 1-1.The match featured a standout performance from ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Dylan Chiera pounded out four hits to pace an 11-hit attack for Colonia in a 13-4 baseball victory over South Brunswick on Thursday.Chiera went 4-for-6 with three runs scored and two RBI for Colonia (7-1), which scored six runs in the fourth inning to take a 7-2 lead.Colin ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Chatham boys tennis team dropped a 4-1 decision to undefeated Delbarton on Thursday.Chatham (8-3) won its second doubles match with Chris Allen and Grayson Rivera defeating Delbarton's Chase Eagan and Alex Choi, 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 1-0 (10-6).
MANAHAWKIN — In a match that came down to the final scorecards, the Barnegat High School golf team secured a narrow 175-177 victory over Point Pleasant Beach on Wednesday.With the win, the Bengals improve to 5-2 on the season, while the Garnet Gulls move to 3-2.Barnegat’s David Padgett delivered ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A fast start and a balanced offensive attack powered the South Brunswick boys lacrosse team to a 12–5 road win over Sayreville on Thursday.South Brunswick (4-3) opened the game with a dominant 4–0 first quarter and never trailed, building leads of 6–1 at halftime and 9–1 after ...
COCONUT CREEK — A weekend crowd last Saturday of about 300 teenagers at Promenade at Coconut Creek pushed mall management to post new rules that bar minors from entering without an adult chaperon after certain hours. Starting this weekend, anyone under 18 must be with a person 21 or older after ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police were investigating a shooting on Thursday afternoon behind a shopping center next to a McDonald's on Sample Road that left an adult female with life-threatening injuries. Police responded to the shooting at around 3 p.m. at the 7600 block of Sample Road.The ...
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Township Fire Department responded to a brush fire in the woods between Fairway Trail and Golfview Terrace on Sunday around 1 p.m. Two firefighters had to be treated for heat exhaustion and smoke inhalation with one transported to the hospital where he was treated and released, ...
WALL — The Barnegat boys volleyball team continued its strong early-season run on Thursday, improving to 7-3 on the year with a decisive 2-0 sweep over Wall (2-6). The Bengals controlled the tempo from the opening serve, securing the victory with set scores of 25-12 and 25-20.Barnegat's offense was ...
MONROE, NJ – Shut out through six innings, Woodbridge scored a run in the seventh inning and one in the eighth to come away with a 2-1 baseball victory over Monroe on Thursday.In the top of the seventh, with Woodbridge (3-5) trailing, 1-0, Billy Mansfield hit a one-out single. He took second on ...
RUMSON — In a tightly contested matchup on Wednesday, April 15, the Southern Regional boys lacrosse team fell just short against Rumson-Fair Haven, losing by a final score of 12-11.The loss brings Southern’s impressive season record to 7-1, while Rumson-Fair Haven improves to 3-5.The contest was a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — The wait is almost over. Canal Day returns to Montville tomorrow, Saturday, April 18 (rain date: April 19), inviting residents and visitors to experience the township’s historic Morris Canal up close.The canal corridor along Macculloch Drive will become a living window into ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera, Chief Thomas Montagna of the Old Bridge Police Department, and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced Thursday that Kevin Coposky, 39, of Old Bridge, has been arrested as a result of an online child ...
RANDOLPH, NJ - Joe Hathaway has released the following statement:“I want to congratulate Analilia Mejia on her victory in this special election and wish her well as she prepares to represent New Jersey’s 11th District.We fought a spirited campaign, and I’m proud of the race we ran. From the very ...
WESTFIELD, NJ – The Chatham girls lacrosse team scored four goals in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough to erase a five-goal deficit as Westfield held off the Cougars for an 11-10 win on Thursday.Westfield (5-2), which won 17 draw controls in the game, moved to an 8-3 lead in the first half ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Dylan Chiera pounded out four hits to pace an 11-hit attack for Colonia in a 13-4 baseball victory over South Brunswick on Thursday.Chiera went 4-for-6 with three runs scored and two RBI for Colonia (7-1), which scored six runs in the fourth inning to take a 7-2 lead.Colin ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Nicholas Addis, the 36-year-old son of former Coral Springs Mayor Vincent Boccard, was killed early Saturday morning in a head-on crash involving a wrong-way driver on West Sample Road, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.According to BSO, Addis was driving a 2025 gray ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Miami man is suing the company that owns Boomers! Boca Raton, alleging negligence after he was injured in a go-kart crash at the amusement park.According to the lawsuit, filed April 6 in Palm Beach County Circuit Court, Valentin Tapanes Vera visited the park in April 2024 with ...
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 11, NJ — Analilia Mejia won Thursday's special election and will represent New Jersey's District 11 in Congress. Polls closed at 8 p.m. Thursday, following early voting from April 6 to April 14. Mejia, a Democrat, a former head of the Working Families Alliance, defeated ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton police say there are no new developments in the investigation into the shooting death of a Plantation man last week, but family and friends are remembering Arman Motiwalla fondly in the wake of his death.“He was more than just a colleague—he was a kind, hardworking, and ...