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April 11, 2026

A petty criminal from South Jersey was arrested after Fair Lawn police said he tried using a fake ID to get money from a local bank.Christopher D. Raymore of Burlington ducked out of the bank and then ran when officers responded to a call from The Kearny Bank on Broadway at 4:09 p.m. Thursday (Apr.

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UNION, N.J. — The Union Police Department made an appearance in a newly released Netflix series, with scenes filmed at police headquarters last fall.The series, titled “Big Mistakes,” debuted Thursday and includes footage shot Sept. 19 and 20, 2025, at the Union Police station, which was ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Freshman Emma Vallone pitched a 5-inning no-hitter as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Wallington, 12-0, in a NJIC non-divisional softball game on Friday afternoon at Hitchcock Field in Hasbrouck Heights.  The Lady Aviators improved to 3-2 on the season, with Wallington now ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School baseball team hosted North Warren on Monday, April 6 and won 3-2 and then lost on the road 8-1 on  Wednesday, April 8.On Wednesday, Newton’s Brendan Akturk and Braxton Guerra went 1-for-3 at-bat, each with a single. Chase Wolfe scored the only Braves' run. Akturk ...

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SANDYSTON, NJ – Some people connected to the school district have expressed concern about a special board of education meeting recently scheduled for Monday, April 13 at 7 p.m. in the kindergarten room at Sandyston-Walpack Consolidated School.The single agenda item for board of education members to ...

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We can't wait for Indiana Shane & The Temple of Sound.If you like big classic rock cover bands, then slide down to The Oakley for this crew. It's happening on Saturday April 11 at 8 pm. 

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CHATHAM, NJ – Tyler Jacobs became the first Chatham baseball player to hit for the cycle during the 11-year tenure of head coach Todd Leathers on Friday, highlighting a 17-hit outburst by the Cougars in their 15-5, six-inning mercy win vs. West Essex at CHS.The left-handed-hitting junior first ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School boys tennis team hosted Lenape Valley on Thursday, April 9 and lost 3-2.The results of the matches are as follows:Singles: 1st: Jake Palermo (LV) won over Jack Boffa (N) 6-4, 6-42nd: Jacob Schnetzer (LV) won over Diego Pena (N) 6-4, 3-6, 1-03rd: Alejando Gali (N) ...

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SPARRTA, NJ - The Sparta Spartans spend one of the last days of spring break playing volleyball – not a bad way to spend time outside the classroom. After a slow start, Sparta was able to come from behind to take down the Vernon Vikings 2-1.  They went 19-25, 25-20 and 25-17. In the process, Sparta ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield’s Adopt-A-Spot program continues to make a visible impact across the borough, with dedicated volunteers and crews working year-round to keep local neighborhoods, parks, and roadways clean.The program operates on a quarterly schedule, with adopted locations ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Gov. Livingston softball powered through a busy week with three wins in four games, defeating Westfield, Cranford and Roselle Park to move to 4-2 in the early season.The Highlanders closed the week with back-to-back shutouts, including a 14-0 mercy-rule victory over Roselle ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Township Board of Education met on April 9 to discuss the latest update on the preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 school year.After sending an unbalanced budget to the Morris County Office of Education (MCOE), the Board of Education received news that the MCOE ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Aidan Wong and Ranvir Iyengar at first doubles and the tandem of Chris Allen and Grayson Rivera at second doubles won their matches in straight sets, boosting Chatham to a 3-2 boys tennis win vs. East Brunswick on Friday at the Colony Courts.Elias Bruu-Syversen won his singles match ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — Stop by St. Thomas the Apostle Byzantine Catholic Church in Rahway, located at 1407 St. Georges Ave., for a flea market and craft show on Saturday, April 11. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Stop by and do some shopping on April 11.For more information, see the attached flyer or ...

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BAYONNE, NJ – Yona Vargas drove in five runs to lead Bayonne to a 15-0 baseball victory over Ferris on Friday.Vargas went 2-for-3 with a home run for Bayonne (5-1), which scored eight runs in the first inning.Luke Eckert, who had four runs batted in, also hit a home run. Jayden Peguero had a hit ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick softball team let a two-run lead slip away in the last two innings of a 7-5 loss to South Plainfield on Thursday.Maria Rampolla drove in three runs for East Brunswick (3-4) with a pair of singles in three at-bats. The junior leads the Bears with a .571 ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – According to the City of Melbourne, a self-guided tour of private gardens across Brevard County will take place Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.The City of Melbourne, Brevard County, the City of West Melbourne and the Florida Native Plant Society partnered with Keep Brevard ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The South Brunswick boys lacrosse team defeated East Brunswick, 15-9, on Friday.Senior attack Cameron Gray finished with five goals and three assists for South Brunswick (3-2), which won its third game in a grow after starting the season 0-2.Senior Ian Taylor totaled three ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ — The Randolph high school softball team has had a three-year run of tremendous success, winning 20, 20 and 17 games, respectively, from the spring of 2023-2025. The Lady Rams also won back-to-back State sectional titles ( North 2 in 2024 and North 1 in 2025 ), while reaching the Group ...

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ISELIN, NJ – JFK-Iselin scored six runs in the first two innings and held on for a 9-6 baseball victory over Spotswood on Friday.Max Espejo went 3-for-4 with three runs scored and two RBI for JFK-Iselin (3-4), which scored two runs in the fourth inning to take an 8-4 lead.Grant Lorentzen went ...

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CAMDEN, NJ– Instructor Cornelius “Con” Duffy doesn’t miss a beat when asked how many of his carpentry students have never touched a power tool before showing up to his class.“Mostly all of them,” Duffy, a retired 43-year member of the carpenters union and the lead, full-time instructor at the ...

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CAMDEN, NJ– Instructor Cornelius “Con” Duffy doesn’t miss a beat when asked how many of his carpentry students have never touched a power tool before showing up to his class.“Mostly all of them,” Duffy, a retired 43-year member of the carpenters union and the lead, full-time instructor at the ...

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⚾️ INTRODUCING THE COOPERSTOWN RIBEYE ⚾️This one’s not just a sandwich… it’s a GRAND SLAM.Juicy shaved ribeye 🥩Slow caramelized onions 🧅Sliced hot cherry peppers 🌶️Finished with melted Cooper’s Sharp American 🧀All stacked on fresh bread and built like a legend.👉 If you know, you know… and if you ...

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BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 13-1 at Mirabito Stadium on Friday evening. Binghamton has now taken three of the first four to start the six-game series. LHP Xavier Rivas (2.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 2 K) made his first career Double-A start and second Double-A ...

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BINGHAMTON, NY - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Binghamton Rumble Ponies 13-1 at Mirabito Stadium on Friday evening. Binghamton has now taken three of the first four to start the six-game series. LHP Xavier Rivas (2.0 IP, 5 H, 5 R, 2 K) made his first career Double-A start and second Double-A ...

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Nutley Family Service Bureau thanks Eisai for sponsoring our upcoming event, Rock Hunger, with a $500 Smithereens Sponsorship.Please take a moment to visit their website at https://us.eisai.com/.Join us on Saturday, June 6th, at 2:00pm at Old Canal Inn, Nutley, NJ.Get your tickets on our website, ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see an important announcement from the Borough of Kenilworth that was recently posted on their social media page.  Kenilworth residents, it’s time to start planning your clean-ups!  Whether you’re tackling spring decluttering or prepping for fall, DPW has you covered with ...

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BOCA RATON FL — In Boca Raton, residents can celebrate their mothers, daughters and friends by mixing scents and leave with a personalized fragrance that they create at a pop-up, one-day Mother’s Day Scent Bar Experience at The Shops at Boca Center.The free event will take place on May 9 from 12 ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek sits at the top of a new list that tracks where people can live in retirement with steady costs and access to daily needs.The report, cited by Yahoo Finance, draws from a study by GOBankingRates that reviewed data on costs, home values, and population age. City ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A local manufacturer of CBD products has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, reporting more than $1 million in debt.Pure Science Lab, a wellness brand founded more than a decade ago, submitted the petition April 3 in Miami federal court. According to court documents, the ...

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