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By TOM MUGAVERO
April 16, 2026
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
Linden, NJ - Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred last night on Summit Terrace. On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at about 9:00 p.m. Linden Police Officers responded to the 1000 block of Summit Terrace on reports of a shooting. The officers arrived on the scene and were met by several ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Public Library will mark National Library Week with both a formal recognition from township officials and the return of a longtime community favorite: the Friends of the Library Used Book Sale in the Book Cellar.Mayor Kathleen Miller Prunty issued a proclamation ...
Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I'm Keith Harrington.Fort Ann Tops Flying Forts, Tyler Records 200th KFort Ann came away with the win, but it was a monumental day for a young Fort Edward pitcher. The Cardinals topped the Flying Forts 8-2 on Wednesday in an Adirondack League ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Roosevelt Elementary School students recently demonstrated incredible spirit and determination during their annual Booster Fundraiser, held from March 17 through the 27. The two-week event focused on character-building and community connection, culminating in a high-energy Fun Run on ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Officials are warning residents who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to take extra precautions following reports of increased EBT card theft across Morris County.According to the Morris County Department of Human Services, recent incidents have ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison softball marked Senior Night with an offensive outburst Wednesday, rolling to a 13-4 victory over Lenape Valley behind a 16-hit attack.The seniors celebrated include: Anna Bochner and Cameron Takafuji.Lenape Valley grabbed an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first, but ...
MADISON, NJ – The Madison boys golf team turned in a strong showing at the Green Knights Invitational on Wednesday, finishing tied for 12th place in a competitive 18-team field.Madison posted a team score of 324, matching Chatham for 12th at the tournament. The Dodgers entered the event at 4-1 on ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Several Morristown High School students have been recognized for their literary talent after earning top honors in the New Jersey Council of English Teachers’ 2025 Writing Contest.School officials announced that the student winners were recognized for their work in both short story ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown baseball came up just short in a wild offensive battle Wednesday, falling to Parsippany Hills, 16-15, in a game that featured 31 combined runs and 26 hits.Parsippany Hills built an early 7-0 lead after the first two innings, but Morristown responded with six runs in the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Voters are encouraged to go out and vote in Thursday's Special Election, being held to fill the vacant CD11 Congressional seat that was previously occupied by Governor Sherrill.Candidates are:Republican Joe HathawayDemocrat Analilia MejiaIndependent Alan BondVoters can vote in ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Voters are encouraged to go out and vote in Thursday's Special Election, being held to fill the vacant CD11 Congressional seat that was previously occupied by Governor Sherrill.Candidates are:Republican Joe HathawayDemocrat Analilia MejiaIndependent Alan BondVoters can vote in ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Rotary Club, in partnership with the Madison Area YMCA and the American Red Cross, is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and help save lives at an upcoming community blood drive.The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 16, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Madison ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The Spotswood Board of Education held its April meeting on Tuesday on the heels of the Spotswood Borough Council's 4-1 vote to pass a refunding ordinance to repay the Spotswood School District the money owed following the fall cyber thefts. “We will issue a special emergency note to ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The township is inviting residents to come out and celebrate its veterans with four street sign dedications this spring. South Brunswick's upcoming dedications are a part of the Veterans Recognition Street Naming Initiative as a way to honor township veterans for their ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – Hunterdon County and its largest union agreed to a three-year contract with a 4% wage hike.The memorandum of understanding with CWA Local 1036 that covers 2026 to 2028 was announced at the April 7 meeting of the county board of commissioners.The union local includes rank and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick Township Council formally recognized April 2026 as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month during its April 13 meeting, joined by members of the local Sikh community and representatives from New Jersey’s 18th Legislative District.The proclamation, read by ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack Middle School is inviting students and their families to its upcoming Literacy Night! Open to kids in grades 5–8, the event will celebrate the joy of reading and learning as a family. Event Information:Date: Thursday, April 23rdTime: 6:00–7:30 PMLocation: Hackensack ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Choir students from Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School, Eisenhower Intermediate School and Hillside Intermediate School have been honored with All-State recognition.A total of 24 students from the three schools in the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District were selected for ...
Linden, NJ — Mayor Derek Armstead, The City of Linden, and the Linden Health Department hosted a successful Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, April 11, 2026, during National Public Health Week at the Linden Public Library. Many residents came out to participate in the free services that were ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With the latest stage of referendum construction getting underway, the Westfield Public Schools Board of Education heard the updated information from the principal parties involved in construction.Mike Bieri, president of FKA Architects, was joined once again at the podium by ...
UNION, NJ — A statewide manhunt is underway for a gunman who shot up a Chick-Fil-A on Route 22 near Gelb Avenue in Union Township on Saturday night, April 11th, killing a 23-year-old customer and wounding six more patrons, authorities said.The only fatality in Saturday’s gun violence is Malek ...
PARKLAND, FL- Broward County Public Schools is moving forward with a three-year plan to eliminate approximately 1,000 non-teaching positions annually through 2029, for a total of around 3,000 positions total. The workforce reduction aims to address a long-term decline in student enrollment and ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — The Middlesex County Department of Community Services is seeking residents’ input regarding how its services and programs meet the needs of the community. Community input is vital for identifying community strengths, service gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring all ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County residents looking to reduce household waste and create nutrient-rich soil for their gardens can take part in a free educational seminar on backyard composting this weekend.The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, in partnership with the Middlesex ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ – After falling by an average of just eight strokes in its first five matches of the 2026 season, the Hunterdon Central Regional High School boys’ golf team achieved its first victory of the season on Tuesday evening.While Bridgewater-Raritan High School (0-4, 0-3) produced its best ...
BRANCHBURG, NJ – After falling by an average of just eight strokes in its first five matches of the 2026 season, the Hunterdon Central Regional High School boys’ golf team achieved its first victory of the season on Tuesday evening.While Bridgewater-Raritan High School (0-4, 0-3) produced its best ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - At the Wednesday, April 15, meeting of the South Brunswick Township Council, South Brunswick Township Manager Bryan Bidlack provided an update on the ongoing water main repair situation which caused a boil water advisory to be put into effect township-wide this week.“I'm happy ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — It’s time again for one of Hoboken’s favorite traditions: Hoboken Mutzfest! The celebration of the city’s best mutz takes place Sunday, April 26 under the Viaduct at 14th St. and Grand. In addition to signature dishes from M&P Biancamano, Vito’s, Dolce & Salato , Mad Mutz, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Dust off your capes and polish your shields! The signal has been lit over 1 Stateliner Blvd, and the message is clear: The 11th Annual Spring Phillipsburg Comic-Con is officially swooping into town!In an unprecedented team-up that would make even the Avengers jealous, the ...