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By TAPINTOSPF STAFF
March 31, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys lacrosse team continued its strong start to the season with a commanding 15-4 victory over Manalapan on Monday morning.The Raiders (3-0) jumped out early and never looked back, building a 5-0 lead in the first quarter and extending their ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange Chamber of Commerce is shining a spotlight on one of the city’s beloved small businesses this March, honoring Momma’s Nan Treats Bakery as its “Spotlight on Business” selection for the month.Located at 44A 4th Avenue, Momma’s Nan Treats has become a go-to ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating two recent accidents in the township. The first occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, March 27, at around 6:45 a.m. along Route 130. This crash closed Route 130 for a lengthy portion of the morning on ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Bridge players meet and play in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hawthorne Library! Beginners through highly experienced players are welcome. Join by yourself or with a partner!The Bridge Club meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1-4 p.m. in Room A.For questions, contact Library staff Mary ...
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 ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — On an early and frigid opening day to the high school baseball season, Gov. Livingston was putting its 34-game winning streak on the line, and New Providence was looking to establish a strong foundation after going 7-16 last year.To that extent, both teams achieved their ...
BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP, PA—A local cancer-support group has opened registration for its 5K fundraiser to be held in early April in Buckingham.Kin Wellness & Support Center will hold its fourth annual Be Kind 5K and one-mile fun run on April 11, 2026, in Holicong Park. The event, which is part of ...
The RCS boys’ basketball team (8-3, 13-8) had their end of the season banquet at the high school on March 19. The players and families all enjoyed pizza and cookies before heading to the gymnasium. Modified Coach Bill Brozowski called his players up as he presented his end of the season awards.
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Legislature voted Monday on three bills aimed at regulating and monitoring the state’s growing number of data centers.The Senate passed S3379, which would require data center owners and operators to submit semi-annual reports on water and energy use to the Board of ...
Unity House Outreach Pantry – April 2 – 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Unity House is hosting a free food distribution event at the Berlin Food Closet at the United Methodist Church at 17 South Main Street.Hoosick Grange Pie Sale – April 3 – 9 a.m.-noon. Hoosick Grange, 20 Hill Road in Hoosick. Many variety of ...
The local car shows at Colonie Center and Rotterdam Mall, as well as the Syracuse show, are over and now it is time to get down and dirty. There was a huge turnout of fans at all three shows, along with some beautiful race cars representing all classes that will soon hit the three local speedways.
NORTH ARLINGTON – Know the site of the first steam engine used in the United States? How about the location of one of the largest dairy farms in the region, or the famous copper mines of the 1700s?Well, all that history is right here in North Arlington. And now, residents and visitors can learn all ...
You know what?I’m beginning to think that Carly Simon song is about me.A couple of Fridays ago, I got up early to go to Drive Your Tractor to School Day at Cobleskill-Richmondville High School. It happens once a year, during Ag Literacy Week, on the morning the C-RCS FFA puts on an ag breakfast for ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Rutgers University police arrested a Colonia man for allegedly brandishing a handgun at an illegal “car meet-up” at an on-campus parking lot and reportedly pointing it at people and vehicles.Police charged Sean Benedicks, 20, from Woodbridge's Colonia section, with possession of a ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park is seeking to bond to pay for a tax refund related to the Bank of New York site, officials said at a recent council meeting.The Woodland Park Borough Council introduced an ordinance that would provide for the payment of the tax refund by the borough, totaling ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Woodland Park is applying for a grant along with other North Jersey municipalities, including Little Falls, to help fund a shared services agreement for a sewer-cleaning truck. The Woodland Park Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the grant implementation at its ...
COBLESKILL – One year ago, on April 1, 2025, Schoharie County mother Jessica Weiler made a desperate plea to the community: Help make sure her children changed their underwear.She placed signs all over town; one at the intersection on 7 where you turn to get to I-88, near the high school; one at ...
COBLESKILL – The temperature was in the 20s on the morning of the Cobleskill-Richmondville varsity baseball’s 5K Run/Walk March 28, but the attitudes were 100. A group of excited folks came together to freeze—make that run/walk—for a new bullpen at the varsity baseball field, and the finishes, as ...
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 ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating two recent accidents in the township. The first occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, March 27, at around 6:45 a.m. along Route 130. This crash closed Route 130 for a lengthy portion of the morning on ...
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 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ —The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) will once again be holding its annual Junior Police Academy this summer for students who are currently in the 6th or 7th grade.Held at Harrington Middle School, this year's Junior Police Academy will take place from July 20 through July 24 ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation sponsored by Senator Troy Singleton and Senator Joe Vitale that would expand practice authority for advanced practice nurses (APNs) was signed into law by Governor Mike Sherrill on Monday.The measure eliminates certain practice restrictions for APNs, which allows ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Police Department is currently investigating two recent accidents in the township. The first occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, March 27, at around 6:45 a.m. along Route 130. This crash closed Route 130 for a lengthy portion of the morning on ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Characterizing his tenure as “the honor of a lifetime,” outgoing Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer took to social media on Monday, his final full day in office, to say farewell to residents, businesses, nonprofits, and the nearly 1,800 city employees.“I share my deepest thanks for the ...
COBLESKILL – MIDTEL President Jim Becker, the fourth generation owner of the independent phone company, will share highlights from the local firm’s nearly 130-year history at the April 6 meeting of the Town of Cobleskill Historical Society.The guest speaker’s topics will include the Becker Family’s ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, 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 ...
In keeping with the administration’s return to its own brand of 16th-century mercantilism, could the next colony they seek be Cuba? It appears to be a strong bet, but for what purpose?Given the actions and words of our government officials, the next country, or in this case, island nation, it seeks ...
Nancy Ann Diaz skipped into heaven on the evening of March 25,2026, after a lifetime of limitations she is finally Free.Nancy is the youngest daughter of Mariano and Milagros Diaz, whom she is now reunited with. Nancy's siblings are Carmelo Diaz, Mariana Maldonado, Milagros Piero, Frank Merced, ...
Recently, the BNL Athletics Department gathered to celebrate the 2026 Winter Sports Season in the Berlin Middle High School Auditorium. BNL's Berlin Athletic Director Mrs. Meghan Reynolds led the ceremony, speaking also on behalf of BNL's New Lebanon Athletic Director Corey Brown, who was unable to ...