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By EJ CONZOLA II
March 17, 2026
DRESDEN – A special Town Board meeting called to interview candidates for – and hopefully choose a new – town supervisor ended before it began when two of the four board members resigned.Minutes before the March 16 meeting was scheduled to begin, board members Christine Diekel and Marc Brown ...
WARREN TWP, NJ — The Warren Township Police Department has announced multiple road closures affecting traffic in the area, including routes commonly used by students and staff traveling to Watchung Hills Regional High School (WHRHS). Stirling Road is currently closed at the intersection of Reinman ...
MADISON, NJ — Strong winds that swept through Morris County overnight left scattered power outages across the region Tuesday, though Madison appeared to avoid the widespread disruptions seen in some neighboring communities.According to outage figures provided Tuesday, Madison Borough reported 1 of ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford will once again host an afternoon of original theater when the winning plays from The Theater Project’s 2026 Young Playwrights Competition are brought to life by professional actors later this month. The performances and awards ceremony will take place at 2:00 p.m. on ...
When Michael B. Jordan stepped onto the Academy Awards stage Sunday night to accept the Oscar for Best Actor, it was not only a milestone in his celebrated acting career. For many in Newark, it was a hometown victory. The Newark native won his first Oscar for his performance portraying twin ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - Enrollment at Hunterdon Central Regional High School has dropped by more than one-third over the past decade, numbers from the state Department of Education show.Current enrollment, according to superintendent Jessica Cangelosi-Hade, is 2,150. Ten years ago, data from the DOC ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Another new phone scam is making its rounds. So, Middlesex County residents should beware of unsolicited telephone or smartphone calls with a caller claiming to be a representative of the Middlesex County Sheriff's Office. According to a warning posted by the Middlesex County ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Many came out to enjoy a fun night of basketball as Bridgewater took on the NFL PROS in a charity basketball game March 14.All the money raised will go toward senior scholarships.The community team was comprised of Bridgewater Recreation coaches, and the Raritan fire department.
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Families, community leaders, and residents from across the township gathered at the Hilton of East Brunswick for the 41st Annual Daisy Association Breakfast Fundraiser, an event that has become one of the community’s most anticipated traditions.The Daisy Association, a ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ – The route was once planned as the relief from an overcrowded Route 31.If new plans are finalized, what’s left of the Flemington Bypass, also called the South Branch Parkway, could become recreational land and pathways through a congested portion of the township.The plan was set in ...
Learn to make vegan kimchi – March 18 – 2 p.m. Brunswick Community Library. A fermented food rich in probiotics. A hands-on class with master gardener Crystal Tosi. Bring a small container to take some home.Beyond the Pines – March 18 – 6 p.m. Brunswick Community Library, NYS Route 2, The founding ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Thousands of Morris County residents were dealing with scattered power outages Tuesday morning after a powerful wind storm moved through the region overnight, with service disruptions reported in Morristown, Morris Township and Morris Plains, along with a number of other county ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Throughout the month of February, the hallways of Roosevelt Elementary were transformed into a vibrant gallery of culture and history. Students across all grade levels celebrated Black History Month by immersing themselves in the legacies of influential Black artists and the rich ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ — A 49-year-old Pohatcong man is facing a potential life sentence following an investigation into the sexual assault of an eight-year-old child, Warren County Prosecutor Jessica L. Cardone announced Monday.Peter Santiago was taken into custody on March 16, 2026, after a joint ...
POMPANO BEACH — Law enforcement officials in two states are searching for a Pompano Beach woman accused of stealing an 81-year-old Texan’s identity to go on a $170,000 vehicle buying spree.Debra Rodriquez, 54, is wanted on a Texas felony warrant after investigators linked her to a string of ...
First Some Fun Facts About Saint Patrick’s Day:The Shamrock: Saint Patrick is said to have used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Christian Trinity to the Irish, and it’s been an emblem of Ireland ever since.Green Rivers: In addition to the Chicago River, other places—such as the Forth and ...
Azaleas add welcome color to the spring garden and some, like Encore®, Perfecto Mundo® and ReBLOOM™ offer additional blooms in summer and fall. With beautiful flowers in an array of colors and sizes and a variety of growth habits it’s no wonder the National Garden Bureau has declared 2026 the Year ...
Azaleas add welcome color to the spring garden and some, like Encore®, Perfecto Mundo® and ReBLOOM™ offer additional blooms in summer and fall. With beautiful flowers in an array of colors and sizes and a variety of growth habits, it’s no wonder the National Garden Bureau has declared 2026 the Year ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Board of Education will hold its next meeting of the month on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at Crossroads North Middle School. Thursday's meeting agenda is not yet available on the South Brunswick School District website.All board of education meetings are ...
MILLBURN, NJ – After a recent op-ed in TAPinto Millburn/Short Hills raised concerns about renovations that could soon take place on athletic fields at Millburn High School.Alexander McDonald, the township's business administrator, released the following letter on Monday night in response to the ...
LINDEN , NJ — The sound of bagpipes and drumbeats echoed through the hallways of School No. 4 last Friday as students received an early preview of St. Patrick’s Day during a spirited celebration honoring the school’s Tigers of the Trimester for the second trimester.Led by bagpiper Joe Kowalski and ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge 6th grade girls basketball team has captured its second consecutive championship in the Jersey Basketball League (JBL), continuing an impressive streak for the Ridge Youth Sports program.The team secured the title after a strong playoff run against teams from ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School junior Addy Davis ran a 17:12.89 in a 5000-meter race to finish in fourth place at the Nike Indoor Nationals at the New York City Armory recently to earn All-American status.“It’s really crazy because I didn’t know what place I was in when I finished,” ...
Hoosick Falls Girls perform well at Indoor Track ChampionshipsThe Wildcats put forth a great effort at the NYS Indoor Track Championships last week. The girls 4x200, consisting of Ava Salvsevold, Lailie Frierson, Lilly Zwinge, and Emma Waugh, and alternates Abby Ackner and Teresa Kane, ran a ...
READINGTON, NJ - Downed trees and wires are causing road closures around Readington Township, according to reports from the county.A total of four road closures have been reported as of 7:30 a.m., although multiple reports are coming in around Hunterdon County after Monday's heavy winds and ...
ORANGE, NJ — The City of Orange Township gathered Saturday evening at Monte Irvin Orange Park to honor the women who show up when the calls come in. Police officers, firefighters, nurses, educators, and community leaders filled the room for what Director of Community Affairs Wendy Sykes called a ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's senior residents can learn how to better protect themselves on the internet at a special free program this weekend. The TechCare Foundation will be hosting a seminar on Online Safety for Seniors at the Mount Laurel Library on Sunday, March 22 from 2PM to 3PM. The ...
TRENTON, NJ – Sick of swerving to avoid those potholes that have popped up after the winter? The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)'s Acting Commissioner Priya Jain says that help is on the way to make driving a little smoother on New Jersey's roads after the start of the annual ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — Women in East Orange were celebrated with food, fellowship, and heartfelt appreciation on Sunday, March 8, as Just Motivated hosted a Women’s Appreciation Lunch at I&M Fish and Grill in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.Hosted by JUSMOTIVATED in ...
ESSEX FELLS, NJ – Starting on or about March 17, roadwork will begin on Beechtree Lane at the intersection of Fells Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.This roadwork will continue for several weeks. There will be no on-street parking. Detours will be in place. Drivers in Essex Fells should plan an ...