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By JON "FERRIS" MEREDITH
April 7, 2026
WAYNE, NJ — For years, the restaurant along Packanack Lake had slowly deteriorated to the point where one man felt he needed to step up. His vision for what it could become is now a reality as Lake Drive Tavern is now open. What was once a busy local spot — known over the years by many names: ...
BYRAM, NJ – Beginning April 13 Lackawanna Drive a/k/a CR 607 from Route 206 to Old Wolf Lake Road will be closed daily through September for the installation of gas lines, according to township officials.Drivers will find alternating lanes of traffic around the construction areas from 8 p.m. to 6 ...
East Brunswick, NJ – A spirit of generosity and community came to life at Saint Bartholomew School as students, families, and faculty joined forces for a meaningful cause, collecting more than 1,100 cereal boxes to support local families facing food insecurity.Over several weeks, the school ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Municipal Court has now reopened at a new location in Robbinsville Township.The court location is part of a shared services agreement between Hightstown Borough and Robbinsville Township. The court was moved from the Route 130 location since the trailer which ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown baseball brought the tying run across in the seventh and put pressure on West Morris late, but the Colonials’ comeback came up short in a 4-3 loss on Monday afternoon.The teams traded early runs before West Morris took control in the middle innings. Morristown got on the ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — At the recent Manasquan Council meeting, officials outlined progress on a series of major projects advancing in 2026, reflecting a coordinated effort to upgrade infrastructure, enhance public spaces, and secure funding ahead of the busy summer season and beyond.Leading the list is ...
NEW JERSEY – Four popular Wawa-brand beverages have been pulled out of refrigerators sold at the convenience store due to possible containment of undeclared milk allergens, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).The company says that 16 oz bottle pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced ...
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 ...
CLARK, NJ — Disembarking in Naples by 9 a.m., the Clark teachers and students continued their spring break trip in Italy, headed directly to Pompeii, the famed city destroyed by Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD. Students marveled at the incredibly preserved city and how advanced it actually was. “They had ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison softball jumped out to an early lead Monday, but Bernards answered with a steady offensive push to hand the Dodgers an 8-6 loss.The setback dropped Madison to 1-3 on the season, while Bernards improved to 1-2.Madison came out swinging in the top of the first, scoring four runs ...
KENILWORTH, NJ — Recently the Kenilworth Police Department, in conjunction with David Brearley High School/Physical Education Staff, was proud to host a DUI Simulator prevention program for our students. This important program included a hands-on experience to give students a realistic look at how ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department has issued an announcement about a road construction site in town for Tuesday, April 7.“Be advised,” the announcement stated, “Madison Hill Road southbound lanes from Rainbow Drive to Amelia Drive are closed due to road construction.”[Don’t miss any TAPinto ...
Linden, NJ — Linden Police are investigating the fact that multiple cars were vandalized at Brookside Garden Apts. They have confirmed that 19 vehicles were vandalized at that location sometime between 3:30 – 4:00 a.m. Detectives believe that a single suspect is responsible for this damage, as well ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Two great weeks of Soccer Camp return to Nutley's Owns Field this Summer with Nutley High School Soccer Coach Mike DiPiano. For the past 16 years, DiPiano's coed soccer camp has become a township staple with many participants eventually going on to play soccer in high school and ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Monday, April 6, at approximately 5:20 p.m., the Rahway Fire Department and Rahway Police Department responded to the area of New Church and Church Streets for a report of odor and possible leak into the waterway.On arrival, Rahway firefighters located an odor and indications of a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Keira Van Zile scored four goals and added three assists as Morristown girls lacrosse surged past Montclair, 13-7, on Monday afternoon.The Colonials improved to 1-2 with the win, while Montclair fell to 1-2.Morristown came out fast, building a 7-0 lead in the first quarter and ...
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 ...
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 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The South Plainfield Police Department is proud to announce its participation in the John R. Elliott HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers as part of the statewide recognition of the 25th anniversary of New Jersey’s John’s Law, landmark legislation aimed at preventing impaired ...
TRENTON — Eight Middlesex County communities have been awarded $7,000 grants for a statewide April law enforcement crackdown campaign on “distracted driving.” New Jersey’s “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign will extend through April 30th during the national Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge High School Girls Lacrosse Team earned its first victory of the 2026 season on Thursday, April 2, defeating North Hunterdon 12–8 in its home opener.After falling in its season opener on the road, Ridge (1–1) rebounded with a strong all-around performance in front of ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Mateus Correia scored four goals to lead Dayton to a 10-3 boys lacrosse victory over Donovan Catholic on Monday.Austin Klein led the Bulldogs in assists with four and also scored a goal.Tyler Leyzerovich and Marcello Matute each scored two goals for Dayton. Kevin Lynch had one ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A Cranford High School librarian has been recognized on a national stage for her impact on students and the broader community. Christine Szeluga, who has served as the school’s librarian since 2019, has been named one of 10 recipients of the 2026 “I Love My Librarian Award” from the ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ — The South Amboy police department is reinforcing its commitment to transparency and accountability with the release of its March 2026 Monthly Report, offering residents a detailed look into crime trends, police activity, and overall department performance.Police Chief Patricia ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A dog was injured Tuesday morning when it was attacked by another dog in Tamaques Park, according to the injured dog’s owner, Daniel Caramagno.Caramagno was walking his dog, Charlie, a rescued pit bull mix, on a leash in a wooded area when a large white dog with long hair ran toward ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - It's almost time for the South Brunswick High School Chess Club's annual Chessathon. The Chessathon is free and open to South Brunswick School District students only. It takes over the South Brunswick High School Annex Cafeteria on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
FLEMINGTON – The impact of redevelopment activity in the borough is beginning to show up in the numbers that support the municipal budget.Tax assessor Ed Kerwin and borough chief financial officer and tax collector William Hance outlined changes in the borough’s fiscal landscape at the March 23 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - East Brunswick High School's varsity dance team is hosting its first-ever audition prep clinic on Saturday, May 16, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Center Stage Dance and Theater School. All interested East Brunswick School District dancers in grades seven through 12 are invited to ...
TINTON FALLS, NJ — Twenty-five years after a tragic crash claimed the life of a young Navy officer, more than 300 police chiefs from across New Jersey gathered Thursday to honor the legacy of John’s Law—a measure that continues to save lives on the state’s roads every day.The April 2 event marked ...
Linden, NJ - During the marking period, Linden High School students participated in an in-house volleyball tournament as part of the Physical Education program. Student captains drafted teams, each choosing college-inspired names to represent their group, and competed throughout the season leading ...