News
By BOBBIE PEER
March 27, 2026
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Coach Erin Lanigan does not have to do much explaining this spring. After ten years building the Governor Livingston softball program into one of the most consistent in the region, her 2026 roster may be the most complete she has put on the field.The Highlanders return 10 ...
READINGTON, NJ – The Readington Township Board of Education introduced Policy 1552 and Regulation 1552 for first reading at its March 10 meeting, establishing a comprehensive new framework for addressing sexual harassment of staff in the district.The policy, developed by Strauss Esmay Associates ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - With the spring sports season beginning to kick off this week, East Brunswick High School Athletic Supervisor is reminding spectators and students to leave the bad behavior behind. Malta is reinforcing the high school's Athletic Department's commitment to sportsmanship and ...
UNION, N.J. — An elderly woman died Thursday after being struck by a cargo van while crossing a street in Union, police said.The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of Oakland Avenue and Vauxhall Road, according to authorities. Police said the woman was in the crosswalk ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Historical Society has announced a major step forward in plans for the borough’s future history museum with the appointment of Francine Stern as part-time executive director.Stern will help lead development of the new Madison History Museum, which is planned for the East ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — The Morris Plains Board of Health is encouraging residents to lace up their sneakers and take advantage of one of the simplest forms of exercise: walking.In a new public health message, the board highlights walking as an easy, accessible activity that requires no gym membership ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Passaic Valley High School Board of Education is reviewing a new state law that allows school districts to finance capital projects without relying on voter-approved referendums, a move aimed at improving educational facilities while limiting the impact on taxpayers.During ...
MADISON, N.J. — Families are invited to celebrate the arrival of spring at the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Easter Fun Fest, set for Saturday, March 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in downtown Madison.The popular community event, organized by the Chamber and its member businesses, ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Families in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains will have several chances to celebrate the Easter season later this month, with community egg hunts planned across the three municipalities.In Morristown, the town’s Recreation Department is sponsoring an Easter Egg Hunt ...
RAHWAY, NJ — While February may be the shortest month of the year, students in Ms. Christa Kukan’s class at Roosevelt Elementary School proved it has the biggest heart. To conclude their "Kindness Month" celebration, the class unveiled a vibrant Kindness Garden, a creative project designed to ...
BELMAR, NJ – Let’s try this again.After a powerful late-February snowstorm blanketed the Jersey Shore in more than two feet of snow—just days before the originally scheduled March 1 parade—the Belmar-Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially back on. The storm forced the first ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The beloved coming-of-age film Stand By Me is returning to theaters for its 40th anniversary, with local screenings now confirmed.While the anniversary release is not playing at theaters in Morristown, fans can catch the classic at AMC East Hanover 12, Rockaway, Wayne, Clifton, ...
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department has announced road construction and travel alerts for Friday, March 27.TRAVEL ALERT: Scheduled Road WorkThe locations listed below will be active road construction sites. Please avoid the area due to the possibility of road closures.Area of :Featherbed ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The beloved coming-of-age film Stand By Me is returning to theaters for its 40th anniversary, with local screenings now confirmed.While the anniversary release is not playing at theaters in Morristown, fans can catch the classic at AMC East Hanover 12, Rockaway, Wayne, Clifton, ...
MADISON, NJ – As the Dodgers get set to return several key athletes from last year’s successful season, they are looking to hit the ground running in 2026. Both the boys and girls teams boast strong groups of returning players that had decorated spring seasons a year ago. On the girls circuit, the ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown opened its boys tennis season with a 3-2 victory over West Morris on Thursday afternoon.The Colonials improved to 1-0 with the win, while West Morris moved to 1-1.Morristown picked up its three team points at third singles and both doubles flights. Simon Beyer earned a ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick Police are advising motorists to avoid Route 130 South for the next several hours following a serious motor vehicle crash early Friday morning.According to police, the crash occurred just before 7 a.m. near Route 130 and Melrich Road and involved multiple ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick Police are advising motorists to avoid Route 130 South for the next several hours following a serious motor vehicle crash early Friday morning.According to police, the crash occurred just before 7 a.m. near Route 130 and Melrich Road and involved multiple ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick Police are advising motorists to avoid Route 130 South for the next several hours following a serious motor vehicle crash early Friday morning.According to police, the crash occurred just before 7 a.m. near Route 130 and Melrich Road and involved multiple ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Residents visiting the Mercer Street playground this week may have noticed a new addition to the landscape on Tuesday: a brand-new sign and a brand-new Governor.In what local officials call a "vendor error" a recently erected sign at the park mistakenly identified New Jersey ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Bridgewater-Raritan Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Induction Ceremony was held March 21 at the Bridgewater Marriott.The evening honored a class of athletes, coaches, teams and contributors who helped define generations of Panther, Minutemen and Golden Falcon athletics.The ...
GHENT--The Chatham-Ghent-Hudson bus operation has been extended through May 2027, and it will still run two days a week, three times each of those days, a Columbia County press release announced March 16. The service operates Tuesday and Friday. On each of those days, the first bus leaves Chatham ...
COLUMBIA COUNTY—Village elections were held on Wednesday, March 18 this year due to St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Tuesday. In most villages incumbents ran unopposed for their seats. March elections are only for residents in one of the four villages in the county. Village budgets run from June to ...
MILLBURN, NJ – A new era begins on Saturday for the Millburn baseball program when Louie Nucci makes his head coaching debut after moving up from running the Millers' JV program.Nucci replaces iconic head coach Brian Chapman, who stepped down after last season's 14-16 campaign and subsequently ...
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin opened a window into the city’s finances during his annual State of the City address, revealing that the municipality has achieved 14 consecutive years of "no findings" - a clean financial bill of health - in independent audits of the city's ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Borough of Roselle Park has officially launched the “125 Trees for 125 Years” initiative, a community-driven effort aimed at planting new trees throughout the borough in celebration of its 125th anniversary.The program was introduced at the March 19 Borough Council meeting ...
VERONA, NJ — An upcoming community event at the Verona Community Center aims to create a welcoming and supportive space for neurodivergent young adults to connect and socialize.The event, scheduled for Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m., will introduce and help shape the development of the Inclusive ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Sunlit blue skies and a biting breeze will greet families hunting for Easter eggs on the Village Green Saturday afternoon — blending the promise of spring with the lingering feel of winter.The annual Village Green Easter Egg Hunt draws the community downtown with music, arts and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A protest rally organized by Somerset County Indivisible in opposition of President Trump will be held at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse Saturday, followed by a march through downtown Somerville.The “No Kings” event will be one of 50 in New Jersey, and 3,000 nationwide.The ...
ESSEX FELLS, NJ – Essex Fells police arrested a Newark man on drug charges after an incident that occurred on local roads last Saturday.On March 21, 2026, at approximately 10:35 a.m., Officer Rigas observed a vehicle traveling northbound on Roseland Avenue with a Georgia temporary registration ...