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April 8, 2026

EDISON, NJ — A student team from the Edison Academy Magnet School are New Jersey’s only finalists in the highly-prized MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge, among only nine US and international competing teams. The Edison Academy Magnet School students – Ashwath Ram, Vedaswaroop Kunamneni, Sreethan ...

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DORSET, Vt. — The Dorset Players will present Clue: On Stage at the Dorset Playhouse for two weekends, April 10–12 and April 17–19.Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin, with additional material by Hunter Foster and Eric Price, the production is inspired by the ...

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Flemington, NJ – At their meeting on Tuesday, April 7th, the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution and presented an official County Proclamation honoring the Woman's Club of Tewksbury Township (WCTT) on the occasion of their 50th anniversary. Longtime Tewksbury ...

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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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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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TRENTON — A state grand jury has indicted a Woodbridge police sergeant in a 2025 on-duty fatal shooting of a Carteret man, NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced in this statement. The grand jury formally charged Woodbridge police Sgt. Marco Bruno with aggravated manslaughter in ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, April 7, around 3:30 p.m., Governor Mikie Sherrill was found far from the chambers of state government in Trenton or the stately residence of Drumthwacket in Princeton. Instead, a few random (and surprised!) shoppers turned their heads to find Sherrill browsing right ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood scored two runs in the bottom of the first inning and that lead held up for a 2-0 softball victory over Dayton on Tuesday.Julianna Santangelo pitched a gem in a losing cause for Dayton (2-2). She spun a two-hitter with a career-high 15 strikeouts and two ...

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Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington.  SUNY Adirondack Baseball Defeats Nationally Ranked Team  I’m a little late to the party on this one, but a shoutout to the SUNY Adirondack baseball team. The Timberwolves defeated nationally ranked Cayuga 8-5 Saturday in ...

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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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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Senator Patrick Diegnan announced today that South Plainfield has been awarded a $1.99 million grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) FY26 Local Freight Impact Fund for improvement to the Borough’s Ryan Street industrial area.The funding will support ...

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TRENTON, NJ — A state grand jury has indicted a Woodbridge police sergeant in a 2025 on-duty fatal shooting of a Carteret man, NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced in this statement. The grand jury formally charged Woodbridge police Sgt. Marco Bruno with aggravated manslaughter in ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ – Will Davis scored four goals to lead Livingston to a 16-3 boys lacrosse victory over Newton on Monday.Sam Kanchik had two goals and one assist and was 7-for-7 on faceoffs for Livingston (3-1), which bolted out to a 9-1 lead after one quarter.Reid Snow totaled three goals and three ...

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STAFFORD – Backed by a strong showing from their senior core, the Central Regional softball team secured a 5-3 victory over Southern Regional on Tuesday. The win moves the Golden Eagles to 3-1 overall and 1-1 in divisional play, while the Rams fall to 1-4.The Golden Eagles' veterans provided the ...

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GRANVILLE, N.Y. — An evening of live music and community fellowship is planned for Friday, April 17, at the North Granville United Methodist Church.The concert will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the church, located at 10344 State Route 22, and will feature a performance by The Bluebillies.Organized by ...

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For the Renss LensDear Rusty: I was born on Jan. 1, 1958, so I believe Social Security considers me to be 70 as of December 2027. I’m planning on filing when I turn 70 to maximize the payment. I’m not sure if I should start in December, with the first payment in January 2028. Or should I start in ...

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UNION TOWNSHIP, NJ — NJ State Police troopers rescued a cute black bear cub from a roadside ditch off I-78 in this Hunterdon County town, triggering media attention throughout the Tri-State area.A driver called 911 on Wednesday, April 1st, after they saw a baby bear wandering the roadside. Troopers ...

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WHITEHALL — An evening of live music is planned at Joe's Pizza And More, 132 Broadway, on Friday, April 18, beginning at 4 p.m.Musician PJ Ferguson will perform an acoustic set alongside saxophonist Teddy Jones.Ferguson, a Whitehall native and singer-songwriter, has expanded his music career beyond ...

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MANASQUAN, NJ – A no-hitter with 15 strikeouts is rare. Add in a 2-for-3 day at the plate, and it becomes undeniable—Manasquan’s Chase Kaplan is this week’s TAPinto Athlete of the Week.Kaplan delivered a performance that will resonate all season, leading Manasquan to a 5-0 win over Central Regional ...

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The Branching Out Foundation is inviting the community to come together in celebration and support this Thursday as it marks Autism Month with a special event alongside local artist Jaime Sands. Organizers are keeping one element of the evening under wraps, promising attendees a surprise as part of ...

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For years, transit-dependent commuters in New Jersey have faced a stubborn problem: regional bus routes do the heavy lifting on the highway, but getting to the bus stop in the first place, especially in suburban neighborhoods, could mean a long walk, a hunt for parking, or simply giving up on ...

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PHILLIPSBURG,NJ - Somerville scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take its first lead of the game and held on for a 5-4 victory over Phillipsburg High School in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division baseball game on a chilly Tuesday afternoon at Torpey Field.Jordan Snow collected ...

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ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robotics students at Bridgewater-Raritan High School are proficient at spreading the good word about science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.Their mission has been accomplished – and noticed.The BRHS Robotics Team 303 was recognized for its commitment to ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - South Brunswick is a healthy town. Well, many residents may have already known that with all the parks, walking trails and bike paths along with recreational activities available, but now it's official and for the second year in a row. South Brunswick Township Public Affairs ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Recreation Department is offering a free Ultimate Frisbee clinic on Friday, April 10, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for kids in grades five through 12 at Bicentennial Park. Ultimate Frisbee coaches will be on hand to introduce kids, tweens and teens to the basics.

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — The owners of Club XXXV in Sayreville have filed a federal lawsuit against the State of New Jersey and the United States, alleging their constitutional rights are being violated after authorities refused to return legally owned firearms seized during a criminal investigation.The ...

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READINGTON, NJ – When the results of a statewide mathematics competition came in this winter, Readington Middle School (RMS) students discovered their hard work had paid off in a big way.Competing against middle schools from across New Jersey, the Readington team finished third overall in the ...

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MADISON, NJ -  The Madison Police Department Range will be in use for quarterly training today, Wednesday, April 8 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. This is routine training—there is no need for concern, said borough officials. 

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — With Tax Day approaching, a new report is highlighting where New Jersey stands when it comes to the overall tax load on residents. The good news is that the Garden State does not have the highest total tax burden. That distinction belongs to Hawaii. According to a 2026 analysis ...

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I was picking them off me, one-by-one. A good friend harvested the rest off my back and places my arms couldn’t reach. Then we moved on to the pets: foraging the stragglers from the visiting dog and the cabin cat, Momo (mind you, Momo doesn’t go outside). Fingernails cracked through the ...

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