News
By DEIRDRE MASTANDREA
April 5, 2026
JEFFERSON, NJ - Marcello Rizzo was sworn in as the newest volunteer of Jefferson Township Fire Department Company 2 at the Jefferson Town Council meeting on March 25, with family and friends looking on.Fire Chief Kevin Richards introduced Rizzo.“He’s been very interested for the longest time in ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – There will be a special meeting of the Montville Township Board of Education on April 7, which was not on the original schedule set back in January.On the agenda is section L.3.1, (personnel), which states “Resolved, that the Montville Township Board of Education, upon the ...
PATERSON, NJ - A massive five-alarm fire tore through a vacant former chemical factory late Friday night in Paterson, drawing a large emergency response and prompting concerns over water pressure, a ruptured gas line and nearby exposure risks.Fire companies were dispatched at 11:30 p.m. to the area ...
NEWTON, NJ - The Newton Board of Education members focused on finalizing key components for the upcoming school year, including district goals, curriculum updates and budget planning at their March 31 meeting.The board members approved a continuation of the 2024-2027 district and superintendent ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday, April 16. This ...
TUCKERTON — The Southern Regional girls golf team continued their impressive season run last week, clinching a second-place finish at the highly competitive Wildcat Invitational.The Rams showcased both depth and individual brilliance, navigating the course with precision to secure their spot on ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown Township’s Environmental Advisory Council and Bird Town Committee will offer information on Eastern Bluebirds at a presentation and bird walk this weekend.The program, For the Love of Bluebirds, will be held on April 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon in the main meeting room ...
TINTON FALLS - More than 300 police chiefs from throughout the state gathered here Thursday, April 2, to recognize and honor the 25thanniversary of John’s Law, named in memory of a young Navy Ensign from Egg Harbor Township, who was killed in a crash with a drunken driver in July, ...
WARETOWN, NJ — Investigators have concluded their probe into the April 2 fire at the Lakeside Square Apartments, ruling the blaze that claimed the life of a 71-year-old woman an accidental tragedy.Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Ocean Township Police Chief Michal Rogalski released ...
BARNEGAT - The Barnegat School District reported this about the Ice Hockey accomplishments of goaltender DJ Swierk. Swierk concluded his high school ice hockey career in early March, leaving a lasting legacy in the crease with a remarkable 1,418 career saves.Swierk served as the defensive anchor ...
SPARTA, NJ – In their 6-1 win over Livingston on Saturday, Sparta High School senior Jacob Diaz hit two milestones for the Spartan baseball team. Not only did he pitch a no-hitter with 13 strikeouts, Diaz passed the century mark for career Ks, finishing with 102.In his three seasons as a varsity ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrest of a 41-year-old Nutley woman on a charge of cruelty and neglect of a child. The arrest of Jenna Junio was the result of an investigation conducted by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office under the direction of Chief Jeff ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Fire Rescue recently held a special training session that involved a few special guests — five snakes.The training session was for members of the Coconut Creek Community Emergency Response Team to learn about venomous snakes in South Florida, and the Miami-Dade ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton area residents will have an opportunity to learn about the role of coastal restoration in protecting local shorelines during an upcoming installment of a free lecture series at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.The event, part of the center’s EcoWatch lecture series, is ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Forget the grass — this egg hunt happens underwater.Boca Raton’s Spring Egg Dive is set for Sunday, April 12, at Meadows Park Pool, where children will dive in to collect eggs scattered across the bottom of the pool and trade them in for prizes.The event runs from 12 p.m. to 2 ...
POMPANO BEACH — Authorities closed a major stretch of Federal Highway Sunday afternoon after a minivan driver lost control and struck multiple utility poles and traffic equipment at the Federal Highway/SE 7th Street intersection.BSO investigators continue to work the scene of the accident, but the ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—For the tenth week in a row, PennDOT has released its schedule for repairing potholes in area roads. This round of repairs is scheduled to begin on April 6, 2026, and targets the following roads in Bucks County:U.S 13/Bristol Pike, Falls Township and Tullytown Borough.Route ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser, at a meeting last week gave the Coral Springs City Commission a look at the possible impacts on the city due to property tax reform proposals under consideration in Tallahassee. State lawmakers are considering changes to ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Fire Rescue recently held a special training session that involved a few special guests — five snakes.The training session was for members of the Coconut Creek Community Emergency Response Team to learn about venomous snakes in South Florida, and the Miami-Dade ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two new Indian restaurants have opened weeks apart on the same stretch of road in Coral Springs — both aiming higher than anything the local dining scene has seen before.It’s not the kind of thing you expect here.But it’s happening.Jalsa Indian Modern Kitchen and Harmony Indian ...
POMPANO BEACH — Authorities closed a major stretch of Federal Highway Sunday afternoon after a minivan driver lost control and struck multiple utility poles and traffic equipment at the Federal Highway/SE 7th Street intersection.BSO investigators continue to work the scene of the accident, but the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Marty Kiar, the Broward County Property Appraiser, at a meeting last week gave the Coral Springs City Commission a look at the possible impacts on the city due to property tax reform proposals under consideration in Tallahassee. State lawmakers are considering changes to ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Forget the grass — this egg hunt happens underwater.Boca Raton’s Spring Egg Dive is set for Sunday, April 12, at Meadows Park Pool, where children will dive in to collect eggs scattered across the bottom of the pool and trade them in for prizes.The event runs from 12 p.m. to 2 ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Two new Indian restaurants have opened weeks apart on the same stretch of road in Coral Springs — both aiming higher than anything the local dining scene has seen before.It’s not the kind of thing you expect here.But it’s happening.Jalsa Indian Modern Kitchen and Harmony Indian ...
POMPANO BEACH — Authorities closed a major stretch of Federal Highway Sunday afternoon after a minivan driver lost control and struck multiple utility poles and traffic equipment at the Federal Highway/SE 7th Street intersection.BSO investigators continue to work the scene of the accident, but the ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A popular community tradition is back as the City of Asbury Park rolls out another installment of its “Movies by the Sea” series, offering residents a free night at the movies with a screening of the animated hit Luca.The event is scheduled for Friday, April 10, at the Showroom ...
Princeton, NJ – If you are reading this, chances are good that you have health insurance, you make medical appointments in advance, and you get your test results online. Easy.But you may well know someone, or know someone who knows someone, for whom health care access is not so easy. It might even ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...
BELMAR, NJ – A beloved weekly tradition is continuing at the Belmar Public Library, where toddlers and preschoolers are invited to step into a world of imagination during Toddler Story Time with Ms. Sue.Held every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m., the program offers a welcoming and engaging ...