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By GREG FALLON
March 31, 2026
BOONTON, NJ - The Parsippany High School boys baseball team opened its 2026 season with a big win, defeating Boonton 8-3 on Monday afternoon. Parsippany wasted little time getting on the board, scoring twice in the first inning before breaking the game open with a six-run second inning. The early ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL — The Florida Department of Transportation has updated two traffic advisories to reflect that planned ramp closures on Interstate 95 may be adjusted in coordination with the upcoming Artemis II launch.According to the Florida Department of Transportation, “FDOT is coordinating ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — The Bloomfield Educational Foundation will host its annual awards gala on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, recognizing distinguished alumni, educators and community partners for their contributions to the local school district.The event is scheduled from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Nanina’s ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The remains of a World War II sailor from Plainfield who died in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp have been laid to rest in a grave with his mother at Hillside Cemetery in Scotch Plains more than 80 years after his death and 75 years after hers.John Judson Campbell, who served 17 ...
CAMDEN – Since 1943, the corner of East State Street and River Avenue held squat, nondescript two-story brick apartment buildings that went 15 deep on East State with another group of eight next door.The 306 units in Ablett Village, quickly built for workers moving to the city to fill World War II ...
TOTOWA, NJ - A $30.7 million school budget for the 2026–2027 school year has been approved by the Totowa Board of Education, with a tax levy of $18.8 million accounting for 61.47% of the overall spending plan.The approved budget is supported by $11.8 million in revenue and reflects a tax levy ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Residents may want to take note of the fertilizer/pesticide application that will be ongoing this week from Wednesday, April 1 through Friday, April 3 on the grass fields and areas at Churchill Junior High School. People and pets are advised to stay away from the treated areas ...
EAST WINDSOR/HIGHTSTOWN, NJ — While a new month is now ahead of us, let's look back at some of the top "feel good" stories to come out of East Windsor and Hightstown in March 2026! East Windsor Regional School District Officially Appoints Dr. Jonathan Dauber as New Hightstown High School ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The Bordentown community is invited to participate in a contest that aims to promote sustainability.The South Jersey Chapter of Sewa International is currently hosting a Recycled Arts and Crafts Contest to encourage creativity and eco-awareness by challenging participants to create ...
TRENTON, NJ – Mikie Sherrill has signed new legislation eliminating certain practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses (APNs) in New Jersey, marking a significant shift in how primary and behavioral health care services can be delivered across the state.The legislation makes permanent the ...
NEWARK - Community members – many sporting Ironbound Soccer sweatshirts and red soccer jerseys – nearly filled the soccer field at Eddie Moraes Stadium on Monday evening to mourn their friend, mentor and coach, Alberto “Al” Coutinho. Coutinho, 56, a former assemblyman representing the 29th ...
HARRISBURG, PA—PennDOT is warning Pennsylvanians to not fall for texting scams that threaten drivers with having their driving privileges and vehicle registration suspended unless they pay a fine or toll violation.People are receiving texts that urge them to click on a link to avoid late fees or ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Located at 505 North Michigan Avenue, Sculpt Fitness recently announced that Strength Wars, a Tag Team Competition that will take place on Saturday, April, 18, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.Please see the following message from Sculpt Fitness.Get ready, because something BIG is going ...
HILLSIDE, NJ - Union County’s Largest Easter Egg Hunt is coming to Conant Park on Saturday, snow, rain, or shine. The event is open to young residents ages 1 to 9. Over 35,000 easter eggs are available to be found. Participants must bring their own baskets. A raffle, live music, and food options ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — In the Cranford baseball program, little things mean a lot.Attention to detail, throwing strikes, avoiding mistakes while inducing mistakes in opponents all mean as much to the concept of winning as hitting for a high batting average does.The top five hitters combined for eight ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The City of Melbourne has launched a new emergency notification system to deliver time-sensitive alerts, particularly those related to water service, as it transitions from its previous provider.According to the City of Melbourne, “The City of Melbourne is now using the AlertBrevard ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 26-year-old man died after a drowning incident at a Coral Springs home Monday.Coral Springs Police and Fire Rescue responded to a residence on the 8300 block of Northwest 35th Court Monday evening in reference to a drowning in a swimming pool. When officers arrived, they found ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Public Library is hosting a presentation on the American Revolution on April 21, offering the opportunity for the public to step back in time and discover the story of the birth of the United States. Families, kids and the general public are invited to explore how the ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Summit’s baseball team dropped an 8-1 decision to Bernards on Monday, falling to 1-1 on the season.The Hilltoppers scored their only run in the second inning with Matt McKeever and Gavin Schnall recording Summit’s only hits. Charlie Rosoff struck out three batters but gave up four ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — In celebration of our local history and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, the America 250 New Providence committee is proud to announce the first annual Reverend Caldwell Day Charity Drive. The event is scheduled for April 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 ...
Wayne Z. King, of Guinea Road, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 in the loving care of his family.Wayne was born 74 years ago on June 29, 1951 on the family farm in Breakabeen, to Olive LaVerne (Cleveland) and Ralph King. He grew up on the family farm and later enlisted ...
100 Years AgoApril 1, 1926James E. Schuyler has purchased of Mrs. Melvina Kilts the 100-acre farm owned by the late W.H. Shafer and which contains the famed Barrach Zourie mountain, 1,801 feet above the tide water at the summit and known as the highest peak of the central-northern part of the ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison school district is preparing for a new New Jersey law that will change how annual Individualized Education Program, or IEP, review meetings are handled in an effort to increase transparency and strengthen parent involvement in the special education process.According to ...
EDISON, NJ - Albatross Entertainment has been awarded the Best New Tenpin Center in the U.S. in the 41st Annual Bowling Center Architecture and Design Awards. The bowling alley and entertainment venue, located at 991 US Route 1, earned the awards for its “standout innovation, immersive environment, ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Residents in Elizabeth are invited to take part in a festive spring celebration scheduled for Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.The event, which features a seasonal theme highlighted by colorful eggs and family-friendly visuals, is expected to bring the community together for an ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Spring got underway last week, with Sayreville teams opening play with strong performances on the course and the field.Boys GolfThe Sayreville boys golf team opened its season with back-to-back wins. The Bombers defeated Colonia, 166-214, on Wednesday behind a 40 from Ansh Patel ...
Senator Patrick Diegnan’s legislation requiring the Commissioner of Education to recommend uniform dates for spring break in school districts statewide aims to alleviate logistical challenges for families.Currently, each New Jersey school district determines when it will schedule spring break, ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Mikie Sherrill recently signed a new law as part of her administration's priority to promote energy affordability and reliability. Under the measure, there will be new requirements in place for transmission-scale energy storage procurement under the NJ Board of Public ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Four years ago, Toni Mullin, a pediatric occupational therapist and local mom, took what she describes as a "huge leap of faith." Recognizing a critical gap in childhood socialization following the pandemic, she launched Next Level Kidz NJ in March 2022. Today, the business ...
SCHOHARIE – The third Capital Region BOCES career fair of the 2025–26 school year connected businesses in search of workers with students looking to expand their options and help their finances.The Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus Career Fair was held ...