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April 7, 2026

SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — On the same diamond where the program lost its last baseball game almost two years ago, Gov. Livingston broke the modern New Jersey record with its 39th consecutive victory, defeating Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 12-3, on Tuesday.The record-setting win, which improved the Highlanders' ...

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NEWARK - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The Passaic County Board of County Commissioners will host its third annual Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 25, at Rifle Camp Park, inviting residents to spend the day outdoors with nature-themed activities, environmental education and hands-on community events.The free ...

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NEWARK - A tenant lawsuit against the owner and property managers of the luxury Eleven80 apartment building in Downtown Newark alleges five years of "unconscionable” rent increases, numerous maintenance issues, and retaliatory behavior by the property manager. The suit also details significant ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials recognized a longtime public servant during a recent council meeting, marking the retirement of the borough’s Registrar of Vital Statistics after three decades of service.During an April 1 council meeting, Mayor John Lane announced the retirement of Phyllis ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - Dr. Fred Lubnow of Princeton Hydro gave a water quality presentation at the Lake Hopatcong commission meeting on April 6. Lubnow and Princeton Hydro are tasked with monitoring the Lakes “health” as well as study trends to attempt to create the best environment for the residents to ...

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EDISON, NJ – Jordan Rudolph pitched a two-hitter to lift East Brunswick to a 9-0 baseball victory over St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday.Rudolph, a junior right-hander, struck out 12 batters, walked one and threw a total of 88 pitches in seven innings.Julian Satterthwaite went 2-for-4 with a home run ...

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UNION, N.J. — Township officials are advising residents to expect traffic delays and possible road closures as emergency infrastructure work begins this week along Galloping Hill Road.Elizabethtown Gas crews will be working weekdays from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the area of Galloping Hill Road and Five ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School baseball team hosted Hopatcong on Wednesday, April 1 and won 7-4. They then hosted Sparta on Friday, April 3 and got shut out 7-0.Daniel Mountford was the only Brave to hit against Sparta’s pitcher Shane Hoover. He went 1-for-3 at-bat with a single.The Braves had ...

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Flemington, NJ – At the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners meeting held Tuesday night, April 7th, County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren presented an update on a confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) –- specifically the H5N1 strain -- found in local chickens in a ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – A manatee rescued from a stormwater pipe in Melbourne Beach was returned to the Indian River Lagoon on Tuesday morning at Ballard Park in Melbourne.Crowds gathered to watch SeaWorld Orlando staff release the manatee, known as Melby, back into the water after weeks of ...

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UNION, NJ – Union scored four runs in three different innings and went on to a 14-11 baseball victory over Elizabeth on Tuesday.Johnny Velez hit a home run and drove in two runs for Union (2-3), which took a 10-4 lead with four runs in the fourth inning.Mark Womack went 3-for-4 with three RBI for ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The new flag football squad played their inaugural game against Pope John on April 1.  The game was played to a tie.  Three innings of overtime play did not break the stalemate. Football coach Frank Marchiano is leading the team of girls, as they are learning the fundamentals of the ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — On the same diamond where the program lost its last baseball game almost two years ago, Gov. Livingston broke the modern New Jersey record with its 39th consecutive victory, defeating Scotch Plains-Fanwood on the road, 12-3, on Tuesday.The record-setting win, which improved the ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — On the same diamond where the program lost its last baseball game almost two years ago, Gov. Livingston broke the modern New Jersey record with its 39th consecutive victory, defeating Scotch Plains-Fanwood on the road, 12-3, on Tuesday.The record-setting win, which improved the ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Dog lovers across the community are invited to celebrate the sixth annual Love My Pup...Love My Park! event at Meadowland Park on Saturday, April 18, from 10 a.m. to noon at the base of Flood’s Hill.Held in honor of National Puppy Day, this popular event welcomes dogs of all ages ...

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At Columbia High School, the announcement of valedictorian and salutatorian carries a certain stillness. It is a moment that reflects not only achievement but the accumulation of years spent learning, questioning, and growing within a community that leaves a lasting imprint. This year, that ...

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April 7, 2026 — Madison Area YMCA Board of Directors Chair Michael Griffin has announced that President & CEO Diane Mann plans to retire after a new CEO is selected later this year.“We are extraordinarily grateful to Diane for her leadership and service over the last 16 years, a tenure that has ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Whippany Park baseball lost to Morristown-Beard on Monday afternoon 10-1.The Crimson of Morristown-Beard scored three runs in the first inning and added another in the second. A four-run fourth inning extended the lead, with additional runs in the fifth and sixth, putting the ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway Police Department is currently investigating multiple incidents of criminal mischief to motor vehicles that occurred overnight at the Rosegate Apartments complex, located at 555 East Hazelwood Avenue. At approximately 6:30 a.m., on Tuesday, April 7, officers responded to the ...

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STAFFORD  — As the spring air settles over the Jersey Shore, Stafford Township residents are being encouraged to clear out their attics and garages for one of the community’s most anticipated annual events. Stafford Recreation has officially announced the return of the Township-Wide Yard Sale, ...

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CASTLETON - Questar III BOCES recently hosted the 37th Annual Juried High School Art Exhibit at its main office in Castleton. The exhibit featured 27 pieces of art submitted by 25 students from seven districts and two Questar III BOCES programs. This year's art show juror was Daria Askari, Questar ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut City leaders are moving to change a local law to close a loophole targeting so-called “puppy mills” by clarifying the definition of hobby breeders. The city commission is set to consider a new ordinance that will limit a breeder to no more than one litter per adult ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A $5,000 reward is now being offered for information regarding the fatal shooting of a Pompano Beach man, who was found dead on North Dixie Highway early Sunday morning.Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) investigators previously identified the victim as 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez.

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A car accident involving a Coral Springs police officer last year has resulted in a lawsuit that could cost the city more than $100,000. A lawyer representing Louis Scinta filed a lawsuit on Friday, April 3, accusing the city of negligence, and it claims the city is liable since ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A public Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, as the community continues to mourn her death.Metayer’s family will host the service at 12:30 p.m. on April 17 at Church by the Glades, 400 Lakeview Drive, City of Coral Springs announced ...

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NEW JERSEY — NJ TRANSIT is pursuing “every available legal remedy” after two recent assaults on frontline employees, including one captured on video and another that led to criminal charges, according to a statement from President and CEO Kris Kolluri.In a message to customers, Kolluri said the ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Berkeley Heights Public School Elementary STEAM teacher Ms. Pamela Wilczynski recently completed an engaging STEAM unit with second-grade students at William Woodruff Elementary School and Mary Kay McMillin Early Childhood Center. This is the first opportunity Ms. Wilczynski ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a woman who was speeding on West Sample Road and had 7.35 grams of crack cocaine in her car that stopped in front of Coral Springs High School. They charged Danielle Jordanne Darras, 42, of Fort Lauderdale with cocaine possession with ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A $5,000 reward is now being offered for information regarding the fatal shooting of a Pompano Beach man, who was found dead on North Dixie Highway early Sunday morning.Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) investigators previously identified the victim as 40-year-old Rayon Sanchez.

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