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By DAWN MILLER
April 13, 2026
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's only April but the cauldron of ideas to expand the upcoming 2026 Milloween is bubbling over. The deadline to enter the first-ever T-shirt design contest is on April 26 at 6 p.m. Now, Milloween organizers are looking for Halloween-loving vendors for the inaugural Milloweentown ...
Brighten your home’s décor and elevate your mood by adding a few flowering plants to your indoor garden. You may be surprised to find a wide array of flowering plants that will bloom when they are grown indoors. Match the plant to the growing conditions and your maintenance style for ease of care ...
UNION, NJ — Authorities have identified the man killed in the shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the above flyer of events hosted by the Kenilworth Public Library the week of April 13 - April 18. Something for everyone this week at the library. Cursive writing, special story time, chess club and a Wrestlemania party! We have one time slot left for Read to A Dog ...
BELMAR, NJ – The shoreline at 18th Avenue and Ocean Avenue will once again turn into a scene of spirited community support as the 5th Annual Shillelagh Plunge takes place on Saturday, April 18, drawing participants into the Atlantic Ocean for a cause that continues to resonate across New Jersey.The ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Vintage Market is set to return to the lot at The Stone Pony Summer Stage on Saturday, April 25, bringing a full afternoon of retro shopping, music, and community energy to the city’s waterfront.Running from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., the open-air market will feature more ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Members of the Montville Memorial VFW Post 5481 gathered on April 8 to celebrate the 100th birthday of resident and Post Chaplain Tom Jones.The celebration, held following the Post’s regular meeting, drew local and state dignitaries who came to pay tribute to a man whose life has ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spotswood High School's boys tennis team won their first match of the 2025-26 season on Monday, defeating New Brunswick High School 4-1. The Chargers' victory improved the team's early-season record to 1-2. Senior Aidan Levy won his first singles match over New Brunswick's Aaron ...
This might be one of the most unpopular articles of all time, but as I sit here wanting to express from my heart, my private burdens are being exposed. I care about you (and me); it’s the only reason I would write about such a challenging subject. I believe it’s better to step forward and deal with ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The halls of Centenary University were buzzing with more than just academic energy this past Saturday, April 11, 2026. For the third annual CycloneCon, the university welcomed back one of its most celebrated former residents: BAFTA and Emmy-nominated actor Jimmi Simpson.Simpson, ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its dominant start to the season, improving to 6-0 with a high-scoring 20-12 victory over Villa Walsh on Monday. “Proud of the girls for a hard fought, earned win against a very good team,” said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “We need to continue to build on ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Township officials presented the 2026 municipal budget at Tuesday's council meeting, outlining a 2.1% tax increase driven by rising mandatory costs, long-term infrastructure needs and state-imposed spending limits that officials described as among the most challenging ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its dominant start to the season, improving to 6-0 with a high-scoring 20-12 victory over Villa Walsh on Monday. “Proud of the girls for a hard fought, earned win against a very good team,” said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “We need to continue to build on ...
CLARK, NJ — On Thursday, April 16, beginning at 7 p.m., Mother Seton Regional High School is holding a special Open House event.Join students and staff as you learn what a Catholic school education looks like and discover everything Mother Seton has to offer your daughter.Find out why “The Future ...
UNION, N.J. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - It's only April but the cauldron of ideas to expand the upcoming 2026 Milloween is bubbling over. The deadline to enter the first-ever T-shirt design contest is on April 26 at 6 p.m. Now, Milloween organizers are looking for Halloween-loving vendors for the inaugural Milloweentown ...
This might be one of the most unpopular articles of all time, but as I sit here wanting to express from my heart, my private burdens are being exposed. I care about you (and me); it’s the only reason I would write about such a challenging subject. I believe it’s better to step forward and deal with ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, April 13, around 6 a.m., the Rahway Fire Department and Rahway Police Department responded to 1453 Pinewood Street for a reported structure fire. The Clark Fire Department assisted with other mutual aid partners.The Fire Department arrived at 6:04 a.m. and found smoke ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Spring is here, and so is the return of community yard sales in the Doylestown area. Here are two sales that are coming up. The Hanusey Park Community Yard Sale will take place on April 18, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at 4757 Gordon Road in Doylestown. The sale is open to buyers and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, April 13, around 6 a.m., the Rahway Fire Department and Rahway Police Department responded to 1453 Pinewood Street for a reported structure fire.The Fire Department arrived at 6:04 a.m. and found smoke throughout a two-story commercial warehouse. A second alarm was ...
Lebanon Township, NJ – The stage will come alive this spring as students from the Voorhees High School Drama Club in Glen Gardner, NJ, proudly present the beloved musical Into the Woods, a captivating production that weaves together classic fairy tales with powerful lessons about choices, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A 45-year-old man has been arrested on a warrant in connection with an alleged child abuse incident, authorities said. Matthew Tanner Messa is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, and harassment involving physical contact. According to police, officers ...
MADISON, NJ — Finn Dwyer scored six goals and added two assists as Madison turned in a dominant performance Monday, defeating Livingston 15-3 in boys lacrosse action.Madison took control immediately, scoring seven goals in the first quarter while holding Livingston scoreless. The Dodgers added four ...
RAMONA, OK - East Brunswick High School alumnus Sam Mattis, competing at the Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational in the discus event on April 9, threw 237 feet, eight inches on his second attempt to set a 45-year-old United States Track and Field record.The previous mark was set by American ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison and Mendham were listed as finishing in a 0-0 draw Monday afternoonIn singles play, Mendham’s Kabir Kaushal defeated Madison’s Bryce Curey, 6-0, 6-0, at first singles. Kyle Murray topped Raphael Joiris, 6-2, 6-1, at second singles, and Johnny Gafaell earned a 6-1, 6-0 win over ...
WARRINGTON, PA—Warrington police say a series of thefts from a Home Depot netting nearly $7,500 in goods was an inside job coordinated by a store employee.On April 10, 2026, police charged 19-year-old Freddy Iban Madrid-Lopez of Philadelphia with working with two accomplices who gathered ...
EDISON - Hands of Hope for the Community’s fifth annual Tee Off Against Hunger conducted at TopGolf in Edison on April 12 generated a single-year record of more than $63,000 for the nonprofit. Middlesex County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro, who serves as Hands of Hope for the Community’s ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The university's men’s basketball program continued its offseason rebuild with another addition from the transfer portal, landing former Boston College guard Akbar Waheed III, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.Waheed, a former four-star prospect, redshirted this past season at ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Library continues to support early education through its One In Math program, a free math initiative for students in kindergarten through third grade.The One in Math program was started at the library about 3 years ago by Shaan Barai, Session Leader, and his mother, ...