News

April 26, 2026

MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne announced that Brightline will install safety improvements at rail crossings across the city from April 27 through May 1.Crews will conduct the work from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. The following crossings are slated to receive the improvements:Post RoadParkway DriveLake ...

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NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Hall of Fame has named 60 notable nominees for potential 2026 induction, and people across the Garden State are eligible to choose who will get in.The nominees represent six categories: Arts & Letters; Education, Research, Engineering & Science; Enterprise; ...

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CLARK, NJ — TAPinto Clark shares here with readers our latest recognition of a Clark Fallen Hero: Private Russell W. Green, age 18, U.S. Army, Service #42000833, Company C, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division. He was killed in action (KIA) on Anzio Beach, Italy, on April 26, 1944, ...

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Nutley Family Service Bureau thanks Hyssop Beauty Apothecary for sponsoring our upcoming event, Rock Hunger, with a $300 Southside Johnny Sponsorship. Please take a moment to visit their website at https://HyssopBeautyApothecary.com/.Join us on Saturday, June 6th, at 2:00pm at Old Canal Inn, ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Michael Altmann, a beloved Westfield Public Schools Teacher, will be retiring at the end of this school year.The announcement was made during the personnel portion of the April 14 Westfield Board of Education meeting, during which the board accepted the retirement of Altmann, the ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ — Students at Beatrice Gilmore School joined Borough officials to celebrate Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony on April 24. The event brought together students, educators, and borough officials to plant a new tree on school grounds, symbolizing a long-term investment in the ...

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SPRING LAKE, NJ - As Spring Lake and Belmar continue their legal battle with Verizon over wireless infrastructure, a controversial federal bill that could have further limited local control has been pulled from consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives—marking a temporary win for ...

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Linden, NJ — This Week at #lindenpubliclibrary | April 27th-May 2ndMon, 4/27 - Floyd's Double Dutch Elite Performance @ 4 PMMon, 4/27 - ** Soluna Teen Zine Program @ 4 PMTues, 4/28 - Chair Yoga @ 10 AMTues, 4/28 - Movie: #missionimpossible The Final Reckoning @ 1 PMWed, 4/29 - Project Healthy Bones ...

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Rural New Yorkers are facing a crisis, the likes of which we have never seen.  Solar industrial developers are descending upon us like the opportunistic carpetbaggers that headed South after the Civil War. Sixty percent of these companies are from out of state, and 20% are from out of the country.

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KENILWORTH, NJ - May is National Poppy Month to remember the fallen soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our freedom in all wars. On September 27, 1920, the poppy became the official flower of The American Legion family to memorialize all the soldiers who fought and passed ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Drivers in Summit should expect delays this week as utility work is scheduled across several neighborhoods from Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1.Crews working on behalf of PSEG will conduct road work daily between 8 a.m. and approximately 4 p.m., with road closures and detours ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The halls of Phillipsburg High School were filled with more than just school spirit last week; they were filled with a powerful sense of belonging for everyone as the high school wrapped up its annual Inclusion Week this past Friday with the always popular basketball game.Guided ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs police are raising a new safety concern involving juveniles riding e-bikes — fleeing from officers attempting to make lawful stops.In a message to residents, Police Chief Brad Mock said the department has encountered multiple incidents where young riders attempt to ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: Earth Day is a powerful reminder that while April 22 every year, is set aside to celebrate our planet, caring for the environment is something we can—and should—do every day. In Monmouth County, that message resonates strongly thanks to the area’s commitment to preserving open ...

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 Linden, NJ-We are proud to launch the Linden Public Schools Alumni Podcast, a dynamic new platform dedicated to celebrating the success stories of our alumni and showcasing how their experiences in Linden have shaped who they are today.  Watch Episode 1 here: https://youtu.be/yBQErr9oNd8 Hosted ...

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CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...

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ROXBURY, NJ — Federal officials say a proposed immigration detention center in Roxbury would house about 542 detainees, far below estimates cited by opponents, pushing back on claims of large-scale environmental and community impacts.In a legal brief filed April 23, attorneys for U.S. Immigration ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Paramus Board of Education leaders are meeting next week to vote on the 2026-2027 budget.The BOE recently shared its tentative $115,330,723 budget with the public, an increase of $7.6 million from the '25-26 final budget.The tax levy has increased nearly 5% from last year, totaling at ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — A brand-new Weeping Cherry Tree donated by Columbia Bank can now be seen near the Doris Beck Gazebo at the Livingston Memorial Oval after Mayor Shawn Klein, members of the Livingston Township Council and other township officials joined members of the Livingston Department of Public ...

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MILLTOWN, NJ - In the early morning hours on Friday, the Milltown Convenience Store was the victim of a smash-and-grab burglary, according to a press release from Milltown Police Chief Christopher Johnson. The entire theft took only a few minutes to remove the cash machine after breaking the front ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — The Johnson Public Library is almost ready to unveil its new teen space.The area will be located on the lower level and includes three study rooms, a meeting room, an expanded book collection, homework and project tables, as well as computer stations. Renovation began back in ...

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NEW LEBANON–The first item on the agenda for the April 14 Town Board meeting dealt with the budget approved last year for the New Lebanon Valley Seniors. Former councilmember Craig Skerkis asked the current board to explain what measurable services to seniors are provided by the funds, how much has ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Visitors flooded into Robbinsville High School (RHS) last week for a celebration set to deliver insight into different cultures and support the World Language Honors Society.The event began with performances from multiple school clubs, including dances from RAADA and a Tai Chi ...

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RICHMONDVILLE – While statistically girls’ wrestling is starting to take the cake for the fastest-growing high school sport, Cobleskill-Richmondville teacher and coach Marc Weiss is endlessly pushing to make his trap team the fastest-growing locally.  Three years ago, the C-R athletic director, ...

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NEW JERSEY – Two off-duty firefighters and the always-on-duty volunteers of Wayne's fire companies and first aid-squad, helped put out a structure fire and save an older man trapped within his burning home on Brookwood Drive this past Thursday evening, April 21, 2026.The call came in from dispatch ...

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NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...

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NEW JERSEY – Two off-duty firefighters and the always-on-duty volunteers of Wayne's fire companies and first aid-squad, helped put out a structure fire and save an older man trapped within his burning home on Brookwood Drive this past Thursday evening, April 21, 2026.The call came in from dispatch ...

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BAYONNE, NJ - Live music filled the air along Broadway between 16th and 17th streets in Bayonne earlier this month as motorcycles rolled in for the annual Elks Blessing of the Bikes, sponsored by Bayonne Elks 434.The blessing was more than just a celebration of motorcycle riding, it also served as ...

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