News
By PAT SHARKEY
March 26, 2026
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Local authorities are investigating a brazen evening shooting at the Ocean County Mall that left a teenager injured and sent shoppers ducking for cover on Wednesday night.At approximately 8:10 p.m. on March 25, 2026, Toms River Township Police responded to the mall on Hooper Avenue ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A $55 million municipal budget was introduced at Tuesday’s town council meeting, representing a slight increase over 2025 that would result in an $80 tax increase per year for the average homeowner. Town Administrator Jim Gildea, who presented the budget to the council, was quick to ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford Township Committee’s March 24 meeting opened with a pointed call for civility, as Mayor Kathleen Miller-Prunty addressed what she described as growing disruptions during public comment.In a lengthy statement, the mayor said township officials have received complaints ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — This was an exciting afternoon at the movie operation located at SOPAC South Orange.What made this an exciting day is the opening of Box Office Cinemas and the Ribbon Cutting ceremony marking the Day. In addition to the Ribbon Cutting, FREE popcorn and beverages, both Wednesday ...
Hoosick Falls CSD Drama Club is presenting the musical Mama Mia this weekend. See the attached flyer for details
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Middle School Competition Cheer Team captured first place in the All Music Division at the New Jersey Cheer and Dance Coaches Association (NJCDCA) State Championship, marking a standout achievement for the program.The state championship competition, one of the ...
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 ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Friends of the Rahway Public Library (FRPL) will hold its annual used book sale in April. Several dates and times were incorrect in an earlier publication. The correct, updated schedule appears below.The dates and times of the book sale are:Wednesday, April 22: 5 p.m. — 7:30 p.m.
OAKLAND PARK — For Jodie Weber, the foundation of a solid construction project isn't just poured concrete or steel beams; it’s a well-informed client. The firm counts numerous Pompano Beach homeowners, businesses, builders, and local municipalities among its many clients over its nearly three ...
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 ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Local authorities are investigating a brazen evening shooting at the Ocean County Mall that left a teenager injured and sent shoppers ducking for cover on Wednesday night.At approximately 8:10 p.m. on March 25, 2026, Toms River Township Police responded to the mall on Hooper Avenue ...
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 ...
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 ...
Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs. You can find ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Coach Russ Anderson has been here before. Graduations come, rosters turn over, and every spring the New Providence boys lacrosse program has to figure out who it is again. Eleven years into his tenure as head coach — with a 105-68 record and another conference championship in ...
NEW JERSEY - Elevated and raised bed gardens can expand your planting options and make planting and maintenance easier and more convenient. You’ll be able to plant, weed and harvest with minimal bending or even from the luxury of a chair or bench. Elevated gardens are basically containers on legs.
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Applications are open for the Spotswood PTA's annual Scholarship Program. The deadline to submit applications is 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7. To apply, seniors must have attended and graduated from the Spotswood School District's Memorial Middle School. Eligible applicants include ...
FANWOOD, NJ — Looking to declutter your garage while helping your neighbors gear up for their next season? The Fanwood Green Team is inviting residents to take part in a community-focused Sports Equipment Exchange in April.The event, centered around sustainability and community sharing, encourages ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Flemington-Raritan School District is beginning to explore a potential bond referendum and an energy savings program as part of a broader effort to address long-standing facility needs while limiting costs to taxpayers.Board president Ryan Birkenstock outlined the initiatives ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ— The Union County Board of Elections reminds voters who plan to change their party affiliation that they must do so by April 8th, in order to participate in their new party’s Primary Election on June 2nd.“Voters often do not realize that the deadline to change their affiliation is ...
WARREN, NJ — The Bob Beckert Memorial Fund Committee is inviting the community to take part in the 23rd Annual Bob Beckert Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Watchung Hills Regional High School.Race day registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Kids Dash at 9:30 ...
WARREN, NJ — The Bob Beckert Memorial Fund Committee is inviting the community to take part in the 23rd Annual Bob Beckert Memorial 5K Run/Walk and Kids Dash on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Watchung Hills Regional High School.Race day registration begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the Kids Dash at 9:30 ...
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Raritan Township Committee has created a recreation committee, which will, among other things, advise it about what it should do with its almost 8 square miles of preserved open space.About 21% of the 37.65 square-mile township in western New Jersey is open space, as ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Township Council met on Monday, March 23 for its final meeting of the month. On the agenda was resolution 26-117, which authorized the introduction of the township's 2026 municipal budget. East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen gave a brief overview of the budget, ...
RARITAN, N.J. – There was an audible gasp in the council room as the Raritan Borough Council rolled out a 12% tax increase as part of its $16.1 million 2026 budget – the largest ever, according to a member of council.Paige Elster, Raritan's chief financial officer, told council March 24 that the ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Grease is the word this spring for South Brunswick High School's Pirandello Players. This year's spring musical is Grease. The Vikings are bringing back Danny, Sandy, Rizzo, Frenchy, Kenickie and the gang for a four-run performance of this popular musical. So, be sure to mark ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The West Caldwell community is honoring the legacy of longtime Jefferson Elementary School crossing guard Frank Bolger, who passed away last week, by launching “Mr. Frank’s Closet,” an initiative providing clothing, school supplies and essentials to students in need. Known for ...
New York is the fifth-worst state for taxpayer return on investment in the nation, according to a report released Tuesday by the personal-finance website WalletHub.For the report, WalletHub evaluated all 50 states using 29 key metrics that measured the quality and efficiency of state government ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team got back to their winning ways this week, defeating Cardinal Gibbons 9-3 and improving their overall record to 15-4. Jake Rizzo had two hits, including a home run, and Gio Rojas and Nelson Velazquez had two hits each as well for Douglas. Stoneman ...