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April 2, 2026

SUMMIT, NJ — The final whistle from last June still lingers around after what was an amazing season.For Jim Davidson and his Summit boys lacrosse team, an 18-win season and a Group 3 state championship set the standard — and the expectation — heading into 2026.Last year, playing through heavy rain, ...

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MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Morris Township Police Department is accepting resumes from candidates interested in joining the department as a police officer.According to the hiring announcement, applicants must, at the time of appointment, hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license and meet the ...

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Due to weather and field conditions, the Flashlight Egg Hunt originally scheduled for tonight, Thursday, April 2, has been rescheduled. The event will now take place on Saturday, April 4, at its originally planned time and location.We appreciate the community’s understanding and flexibility, and we ...

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NUTLEY, NJ — Even though the Nutley Public Library remains closed, the Friends of the Nutley Public Library want the community to know that the Dolores Capalbo Book Sale will go on as planned.A special Preview Sale for Nutley Public Library cardholders will be held on Wednesday, April 22, from 4 to ...

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Interested in giving back to your community? Comfort Food Community is hosting a volunteer orientation and invites anyone curious about getting involved to attend.Comfort Food Community is a Washington County-based nonprofit focused on improving access to healthy food through community-driven ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Starting Sunday night, commuters will be able to purchase next-day passes for the Westfield train station beginning at 9 p.m., Mayor Jeremy Berman said in his weekly update on Thursday.“As we wrap up spring break week for many in the community, I have good news for commuters who ...

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SALEM, NY — Fort Salem Theater will bring romance to the stage this spring with its production of The Bridges of Madison County, running April 24 through May 3, 2026. Based on the beloved novel and film, the story follows Francesca, an Italian immigrant living a quiet, routine life on an Iowa farm.

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LONG BRANCH, NJ - A fourth-floor structure fire on Lower Broadway and Memorial Parkway broke out into flames on Thursday morning.A call came in at 9:41 a.m. about a fire at a Chinese restaurant, which turned out to be coming from the top of the Kushner apartment complex, which is currently under ...

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NEW JERSEY - Great Value fully cooked Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets have been recalled due to unsafe level of lead, announced The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). FSIS is concerned that some product may still be in consumers’ freezers. These items ...

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EVESHAM, NJ – The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has released the name of the victim who died in a police officer-involved incident that began with an attempted motor vehicle stop in the Marlton section of Evesham Township, Burlington County. The victim has been identified as Joseph J.

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WESTAMPTON, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff's Department will be hosting its annual Junior Police Academy for the County's youth, Sheriff James Kostoplis announced  The Junior Police Academy Class #80 is being held on Saturday, April 25 from 9AM to 2PM at the Burlington County Emergency Services ...

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EAST WINDSOR, NJ – A Pennsylvania man faces four criminal counts after allegedly attempting to make a fake financial transaction at an East Windsor Bank, according to the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.) At approximately 12:10 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, East Windsor police ...

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NEW JERSEY — In response to a growing number of serious and fatal accidents involving electric bicycles, the State of New Jersey has enacted a comprehensive new law regulating e-bikes. The new law, now in effect, applies to all classes of e-bikes, including pedal-assist, throttle-operated, and ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the Hackensack Council have made continuous efforts to revitalize city streets, and are now pushing forward with their next plan.Recently approved is the Spring Valley Avenue Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project, for which Hackensack was awarded a $279,978 ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Once again, Westfield residents went to police last week to report incidents of fraud, some to the tune of thousands of dollars, according to police.On March 22, a resident reported a fraudulent electric utility account opened using their personal information, police said. “The ...

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Good Morning! With the Border Country Sports Report, I’m Keith Harrington.  Tanagers Cruise Past GalwayThe Hartford baseball team continued to flex its early-season muscles as it cruised past Galway 20-1 in a non-league contest. The second and fifth innings were decisive as the Tanagers exploded ...

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WARREN, NJ – Woodland Elementary School hosts its first Neurodiversity Day, “A Day in Someone Else’s Shoes,” a meaningful initiative designed to promote empathy, understanding, and appreciation for the diverse ways students learn and experience the world.Planning for the event began at the start of ...

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GLADSTONE, NJ — Summit Baseball used a three-run seventh inning to pull out a thrilling 10-9 victory over Gill St. Bernard’s on Wednesday in Gladstone.After building a 7-2 lead with a six-run second inning, Summit saw the game swing in the sixth. Gill St. Bernard’s scored four times in the bottom ...

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PARAMUS, NJ — Summer is near, which means pool season is almost here! Registration has just opened for the Paramus Pool, with applications being accepted at:Borough Hall (1 West Jockish Square)The Recreation Department (475 North Farview Avenue)Via mail (Borough of Paramus, 1 Jockish Square, ...

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MONROE, NJ – Ben Faigin pitched five perfect innings and Monroe went on to a 5-2 baseball victory over East Brunswick on Thursday morning.Faigin, a junior left-hander, struck out 13 of the 15 batters he faced and threw just 62 pitches before being relieved by Hemansch Desai in the sixth. Faigin is ...

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HARRISBURG, PA—Pennsylvania is warning motorists with unpaid tolls to pay up or face a ticket—or worse. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and the Pennsylvania State Police have begun a toll-enforcement campaign to target aggressive drivers and motorists driving on suspended registrations from ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank families can kick off spring break with a week of high‑energy fun as the Spring Break Multi‑Sport Camp returns to Count Basie Park from April 6–10. The program, presented by Just Sports Training in partnership with Red Bank Parks & Recreation, runs daily from 9:00 AM to ...

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CLARK, NJ — It's that time again, friends! The spring sports season in the schools has officially commenced, and TAPinto Clark is beginning to cover the teams and attend games.But TAPinto Clark can't do it alone and get to everything, so if any of you, whether you're parents, students, or simply ...

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 NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The North Plainfield Board of Education has announced a vacancy following the resignation of Vice President Amnet Ramos-Hernandez and is seeking a qualified individual to fill the open seat.As required by New Jersey statute N.J.S.A. 18A:12-15, the board will appoint a ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek police recently arrested a 75-year-old woman who stands accused of forging a check about two years ago to clear out a bank account of more than $200,000 that belonged to her former elderly employer who had died. Police arrested Sandra White, formerly of North ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Little Falls parents told TAPinto Totowa that their children with learning disabilities in the district are not consistently receiving the academic support and services they need, raising concerns about literacy intervention, special education resources, nurse coverage, and ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park is adding an additional Assistant Chief position within the West Paterson Fire Department as borough officials look to strengthen the department’s command structure and ensure consistent leadership during emergencies.“The Borough has adopted ordinances establishing ...

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CAMDEN – Subaru of America Inc. is seeking city approval to turn two acres of empty lots off Admiral Wilson Boulevard into parking for its corporate vehicles.Finger One LLC, owned by Subaru, is scheduled to appear before the Planning Board next Thursday for preliminary and final site plan approval ...

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MILLBURN, NJ – April 1, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Michael Stotts, Executive Director), recipient of the Regional Theatre Tony Award, begins performances tonight for 1776. The Tony Award-winning musical opens this Sunday, April 5 at Paper Mill ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spring cleaning? Been meaning to clean out the basement? How about that shed? Well, now is the time because the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission is hosting its annual spring Freecycling Day on Saturday, April 18 at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center.

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