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April 10, 2026

MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Morris Township is reminding residents that the deadline to apply for inclusion in this year’s Hometown Heroes Program in time for the Memorial Day service is April 15, 2026.The township, in partnership with American Legion Post 59 and the Morristown Chapter of the Daughters ...

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The Granville baseball team is coming off an Adirondack League championship season. Last year’s Golden Horde nine also went toe to toe with Spa Catholic in the sectional championship game. The Saints went on to wear the state crown. Coach Cory Burton’s squad graduated six important seniors, but the ...

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SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – The City of South Amboy invites residents to a Meet and Greet with our Councilmembers Anthony Conrad,  Zusette Dato, Larry Lenahan, and Thomas Reilly.It's an opportunity to connect directly with local leaders, hear community updates, and exchange questions and ideas. Light ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Looking for something different to do this April? Check out an upcoming performance by the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, April 19 at 4 p.m. at the Trinity Presbyterian Church. Enjoy an uplifting afternoon of music with the East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra's ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The annual hydrant flushing process that started at the end of March is working its way around the township throughout April. The following developments will be impacted by hydrant flushing for the upcoming week of April ...

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To the Editor:Bob Seger's lyrics “I wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then” resonate with me when I reflect on the countless hours & years spent sorting, rinsing, and carefully disposing of plastic bottles and containers. Last year I learned from Beyond Plastics.org that those marked ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - After being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and later experiencing a life-altering stroke, Bridgewater resident Denise Pimentel found herself wrestling with more than just her physical health.“I found myself wrestling with identity, shame, faith and purpose,” she said.For years, ...

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ROSELLE, NJ — The weather is forecast to warm up over the next couple of weeks, just in time for a couple of special events in Roselle.April 25 will see the annual Roselle Cares Day and Spring Fling. Both events are open to the public.Roselle Cares Day is from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Amalfe Center ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood High School's varsity softball team continued to roll on Thursday, shutting out Monroe Township High School 8-0. Senior Makayla Ott earned the shutout on the mound, going the distance, pitching seven innings and giving up two hits and shutting out eight. Spotswood's ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ - The block gets a bit hotter every summer as climate change creeps its way into our backyards. Cities are the heartbeat of every state. Constituents and commuters rhythmically hustle through trains, streets, and sidewalks, while buildings and asphalt absorb the oncoming heat. As ...

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 WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its strong start to the season with a commanding 12-2 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan, improving to 4-1 on the year with a complete team performance on both sides of the ball. The Warriors wasted no time setting the tone, plating two runs in the first inning ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - Tiny residents across Cranford will look a lot older than their years on Friday, April 17, as preschoolers dress up like 100-year-olds to cap off a week-long celebration of early childhood education.The playful dress-up day is part of the National Association for the Education of ...

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Newark, N.J. – The Archdiocese of Newark observed Holy Week, the sacred period leading up to Easter, with several liturgies celebrated by Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, and parish priests across Bergen, Essex, Hudson and Union counties.Holy Week began on Palm Sunday, March ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison Rotary is offering six scholarships worth $1,500 each to graduating high school seniors who reflect the organization’s motto of “Service Above Self.”According to the announcement, the scholarships are open to students who live in Madison and have demonstrated a strong ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...

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ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...

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MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — The Morris Plains Board of Education is seeking a resident to fill an immediate vacancy on the board, with applications due by Monday, April 13.District officials said the Board of Education serves as the policy-making legislative branch of the school district and plays an ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison softball battled back early and got a pair of home runs from Meghan Harter, but Whippany Park’s powerful offense proved too much in a 20-9 softball win Thursday afternoon.Whippany Park scored in every inning except the second and finished with 20 runs on 22 hits. Madison ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison controlled the game from the opening quarter and rolled to a 13-3 boys lacrosse victory over Columbia on Thursday afternoon.The Dodgers improved to 6-1 with the win, while Columbia fell to 1-4.Madison set the tone early, building a 4-1 lead in the first quarter and never ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — After a slow start, Summit softball has quickly found its rhythm — and head coach Alyse Augustine says the turnaround reflects both resilience and expectation.“Our season did not start out as we had liked, going 0-2,” Augustine said.That early stumble, however, didn’t define the ...

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WARREN, NJ – The Bridgewater-Raritan boys volleyball team defeated Watchung Hills, 25-14, 26-24, on Thursday.Wesley Lin finished with 16 kills and nine digs for Bridgewater-Raritan (6-1).Ethan Romanak led the Panthers in digs with 12. Ian Tai topped B-R with 24 assists and also had one block and ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Kayla Hikade scored three goals to give her a team-high 15 after five games and Phillipsburg High School scored three fourth-quarter goals to break open a one score game after three quarters in an 11-7 victory over host Gill-St Bernard’s for the Stateliners second straight ...

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JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The Jersey City Municipal Council on Wednesday approved an ordinance updating salary ranges for top municipal officials, allowing for potential adjustments based on market analysis but not guaranteeing raises.The measure, introduced in prior meetings, was adopted during the ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ — A student-driven environmental project is coming to life in Jersey City after the Municipal Council approved the installation of a bat house in Enos Jones Park.The council approved the resolution authorizing the placement and installation of a single bat house through a ...

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Oldwick, NJ – Fancy a tour with Gen. George Washington?  On Sunday afternoon, May 17, Joel Farkas will take the Tewksbury Historical Society on a visual tour, "George Washington and Morristown: Perfect Together".   The free tour" from your seat takes place at the Christian Education Building of the ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message that was recently posted to the Kenilworth Police Department's social media page.“As the weather warms up, the Kenilworth Police Department reminds all residents to stay safe as more pedestrians, cyclists, e-bikes, and e-scooters take to our ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK ­­– Before celebrating his graduation this spring, Nico Cosereanu has one other life-changing experience he will check off his bucket list.On April 15, the School of Engineering student will appear in season 16 of “MasterChef,” Gordon Ramsay’s competition show featuring amateur cooks, ...

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Hackettstown, NJ As summer approaches, many parents are on the lookout for fun, safe, and engaging camps for their kids. I want to make it easier for families in the Hackettstown area by creating a comprehensive list of local camps—everything from sports and arts to STEM and day adventures.This is ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — A Sayreville War Memorial High School student has earned statewide recognition for her work behind the camera.Kate Burns, a student in Nicholas Taylor’s high school film-making class, was named the winner of the New Jersey School Boards Association Student Film Category for a New ...

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FAIRFIELD, NJ – The Fairfield Police Department announced the arrest of Yasmin Delarosa-Martinez, 35, of Paterson after a shoplifting incident on Tuesday.At approximately 9:13 pm on April 7, Fairfield officers were dispatched to the Target store on Route 46 on a report of a female shoplifter ...

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