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By PETE LINDEMANN, TIMES JOURNAL STAFF
March 29, 2026
MIDDLEBURGH – Middleburgh recognized its winter sports athletes at an awards night in the school auditorium on Tuesday, March 23.Following opening remarks by Athletic Director Gregg Johns, coaches took the stage with their respective teams: modified girls’ basketball, modified boys’ basketball, JV ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — What began as a campaign rooted in remembrance and generosity has taken a heartbreaking turn for a local law enforcement family, prompting an outpouring of community support.Captain Tom Rizzo of the Howell Police Department recently concluded a months-long effort to compete in a ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Jersey City Theater Center (JCTC) will bring its Spring 2026 Staged Reading Series to Fanwood on Sunday, April 19, offering an afternoon of new theatrical works in celebration of Earth Day.The event, scheduled from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., will feature staged readings of two original ...
HAMILTON, NJ - Residents seeking assistance with property tax relief programs will have an opportunity to get guidance at an upcoming seminar hosted by the 14th Legislative District in partnership with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury.The New Jersey Property Tax Relief Seminar is scheduled ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Coming off a 20-win season and a county title, the Scotch Plains-Fanwood softball team returns a lot of its power from last season on the quest to go back-to-back. The Raiders graduated four seniors in June: Olivia DiSalvo, Angelina Valente, Samantha Friscia, and ...
TETERBORO, NJ — The Teterboro Airport Noise Office announced the launch of the Teterboro Airport Open Forum. These sessions will be held in a virtual format on a quarterly basis, making them easily accessible to residents across all surrounding communities.The Open Forum series will offer ...
SEA GIRT, NJ — What began as a story of community generosity has ended in a stark reminder of accountability.Last fall, when a Florida sailor’s boat ran aground along the Sea Girt shoreline, residents didn’t hesitate. They showed up. They brought food, tools, and time. They opened their homes. What ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The often-challenging task of locating the right therapists and services for a child’s unique needs has been made easier thanks to the collaboration of two Westfield parents who’ve launched The Developedia, a free service helping parents connect with board-certified developmental ...
SAYREVILLE - A community open house was held this week to hear a proposal to construct a battery storage project on River Road.The 200-megawatt (MW) utility-scale project would be one of the largest in New Jersey, providing electricity during periods of peak electricity demand. The open house, held ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Caldwell boys lacrosse team opened its season with a 9-4 victory over Pope John on Saturday.Jordan Gruzas and Ryder Weintraub each scored two goals and passed for two assists for Caldwell, which led, 6-2, at halftime.Logan Mooney also scored two goals. Logan Galper, Riley ...
BAYONNE, NJ –John Armstrong has been appointed as Bayonne’s Acting City Engineer.Armstrong, an employee of the city since 2020, has an expertise in water structures and sewerage systems and played a role in upgrading the 63rd Street pumping station as well as a role in the city’s lead abatement ...
PATERSON, NJ - Legislation introduced by Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart (D-Passaic/Bergen) would expand access to free feminine hygiene products across New Jersey, aiming to ensure residents are not forced to choose between basic necessities and their health.The bill, introduced during Women’s ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - With state aid set to decrease by three percent, the expiration of ARP funding, and less cash reserves to pull from then in previous years, Jersey City taxpayers may see as much a 17 percent increase to their school taxes based on a budget currently being considered by the Jersey ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – For several days the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has been conducting “prescribed fire operations” at the perimeter of Whittingham State Wildlife Management Area and around the state.The Wittingham WMA is located near Fredon Township between Routes 94 and 206. According to New ...
TRENTON, NJ – How much do you know about New Jersey's historical and cultural roots? Under a proposal by New Jersey lawmakers, a new interactive statewide website would be developed to highlight New Jersey’s historic sites and historic districts, including historical and cultural roadside ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Board of Education (BOE) took a deep dive into two specific board goals at the Thursday, March 26 meeting. School Business Administrator James Testa and High School Principal Brian Henry gave a presentation on how to develop a fiscally responsible and sustainable school ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Phillipsburg was chili yesterday in more ways than one. The Phillipsburg Farmers Market, held indoors had their second Chili Cook off Saturday, March 28, 2026 inviting local businesses to submit their chili for entry and votes by the market goers. The first-ever Chili Chowdown at ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 55-year-old man identified by authorities as a 15-time convicted felon" was arrested Monday morning after allegedly attempting to sell crack cocaine to an undercover detective in a Pompano-area McDonald’s parking lot.Terry Lee Page, of Deerfield Beach, faces a battery of felony ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Families gathered at Dream Team Barbershop on Central Avenue on March 17 for a unique community-centered literacy event that transformed a familiar neighborhood space into a hub for early learning, storytelling, and connection.The “Story Time at Dream Team Barbershop” event, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — For Nessie Yara, her brush strokes across canvas as an artist turns small moments from daily life into scenes of color and form.Her work will be on display from April 1 to April 30 at the North Regional/Broward College Library at 1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard in Coconut ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs leaders decided at a Thursday workshop to issue a new request for proposals with a different focus to run the city’s soccer programs after a backlash from parents and coaches regarding their initial effort to find a single vendor to manage the youth program. This ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Pennsylvania woman was arrested after police say she attempted to conduct a wire transfer using a fake ID at a Boca Raton bank.Officers with the Boca Raton Police Department responded around 2 p.m. on March 24 to a Regions Bank branch at 2250 W. Glades Road after employees ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Jersey City’s Communication Center, the hub that handles the city's 911 emergency calls, non-emergency calls, and police and fire dispatch operations, will undergo a series of reforms, Mayor James Solomon announced on Friday."For too long, our 911 center was asked to do a critical ...
NEW PROVIDENCE — For 57 years, the crack of spring in New Providence has sounded a lot like the laughter of children tearing across a park in search of brightly colored eggs. Saturday, the New Providence Lions Club delivered that tradition once again, hosting its 57th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – For several days the New Jersey Forest Fire Service has been conducting “prescribed fire operations” at the perimeter of Whittingham State Wildlife Management Area and around the state.The Wittingham WMA is located near Fredon Township between Routes 94 and 206. According to New ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne voters will have a chance to cast their ballots early in the upcoming municipal election.While Election Day is Tuesday, Early Voting will take place May 8-May 10.Times and locations for Early Voting will be announced at a later date.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The sidewalk outside 403 South Main Street was buzzing this past Friday as the Phillipsburg community gathered for a sweet start to the spring season. The Phillipsburg Fresh Stop Market, a Norwescap initiative, hosted its “Ice Cream with the Cops” social, and the turnout was ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—Doylestown joined thousands of other cities on Saturday as the site of No Kings rallies protesting Trump administration policies on everything from immigration control to the war in Iran.National organizers estimated that up to eight million people attended No Kings rallies around ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison boy lacrosse stayed unbeaten Saturday morning, cruising to a 16-2 boys lacrosse victory over Glen Rock to improve to 3-0 on the season.The Dodgers took control early, building a 6-0 lead after the first quarter. Glen Rock scored twice in the second, but Madison still carried a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown fell to Randolph, 12-3, on Saturday morning in boys lacrosse action, dropping the Colonials to 0-3 on the season.The box score listed both teams as scoreless by quarter, despite a final score showing Randolph with 12 goals and Morristown with three.Morristown got two ...