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March 17, 2026

CUBA, NY — Two candidates will appear on the ballot for two open seats on the Village of Cuba Board of Trustees in the upcoming village election.Democrats Donna Raub and Chris Dalton are running unopposed for the two-year terms. No incumbents are seeking reelection.Dalton, who moved to Cuba just ...

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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 ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Today is St. Paddy's Day. No matter how hard the mood strikes, it is not St.  Patty's Day. We did the research, with a little help from our friends at Merriam-Webster, and here's what we discovered. if you've ever spent any time with members of the Nutley Irish American Association, ...

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UNION, N.J. — The Union Police Department has added a new member to its ranks — one with four legs and a wagging tail.Georgiann, a 4-year-old black Labrador retriever, serves as the department’s comfort and community outreach dog, helping reduce stress among officers while also connecting with ...

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Sparta High School’s  2026 wrestling program was represented by Paige Weiss at the state championship tournament.Heading into the tournament as the number one seed at 120 lbs, Weiss finished third in the state, falling to River Dell in the semis and beating Roselle Park in the ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Charlie the Great Dane has been missing from his home on Hayward Road in Sparta since Feb 25.  His family owns a local farm and are part of the community. The large black dog is very friendly and may approach people, his owners said, concerned that he may have traveled far away from ...

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CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High students received many awards in the 2026 Scholastic Writing Awards regional competition, with Lara Paglinawan earning a gold key and two silvers and Ishar Swamy receiving a gold key in the poetry category.Eight CHS students were recognized for their writing, with Ecrin ...

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NEWTON, NJ—Spring Street once again ran green and gold, with leprechauns, their hats, pots of gold, dogs and even some frogs too, as Newton celebrated with its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 7.The 2026 Grand Marshall for the St. Patrick's Day Parade was long-time resident and ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ –Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School has named Shane Shanahan of Somerville, a senior enrolled in the Welding program, as a Somerset County “Unsung Hero” by the New Jersey School Boards Association . According to the NJSBA, “Unsung Heroes make outstanding ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The South Plainfield Public Library is excited to announce our upcoming Prime Time Family Reading series. Prime Time Family Reading is a nationally based program that centers on family bonding through storytelling, discussion and humanities-based learning. Over the course of ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Township Committee has introduced an ordinance that has the potential to permanently protect approximately 430 acres of land near Hamilton and Amwell Roads. The public is invited to attend the hearing and final consideration of Ordinance 2026-03 on March 24. All ordinance ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek City Manager Sheila Rose last week told the city’s elected leaders that MainStreet at Coconut Creek construction will first focus on the needed infrastructure. During Thursday’s city commission meeting, she said that city officials meant with the MainStreet project ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Berkeley Heights marked its annual St. Patrick's Day Irish flag raising under gray skies and steady rain — weather that, as Councilwoman Margaret Illis noted, the Irish would simply call "a nice, soft day."With the forecast making an outdoor ceremony impractical, the ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Helping Hands is offering food assistance to local Transportation Security Administration workers who may be struggling while going without pay during the federal government shutdown that began Feb. 15.Executive Director Andrew Hagen said the nonprofit wants to help TSA and ...

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Princeton, NJ – The day after the Princeton Community Democratic Organization held its endorsement meeting reviewing the four Democratic candidates competing for two open seats on Princeton Council, the endorsement process continued. On Monday, March 16, the Princeton Democratic Municipal Committee ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — A name with a long history of public service and deep roots in Montclair has been tapped for one of the most pivotal public safety roles in the nation’s largest city. Christina Lyndrup Farrell, a graduate of Montclair High School and former township resident, has been appointed ...

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The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a wind and winter weather advisories that include Allegany and Cattaraugus counties.West winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. The advisory was issued Monday afternoon and will remain in effect until 11 a.m. Tuesday.“Gusty winds ...

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SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – The South Amboy police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Artemio Vazquez-Alvarez, a 29-year-old resident who was last seen by his family on March 11, 2026.According to police, Vazquez-Alvarez was reported missing after failing to return home that evening. He is ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ — Authorities are investigating a fatal crash involving a New Jersey Transit bus that killed a Newark woman early Monday morning in East Orange, according to the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.Theodore N. Stephens II announced that the incident occurred on March 16 at ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents concerned about speeding in their neighborhoods heard directly from the Piscataway Police Department’s Traffic Safety Division on Monday, as officials outlined progress and next steps in the township’s ongoing “Piscataway Promotes Safe Streets” initiative.The community ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Democratic congressional candidate Analilia Mejia met with residents Sunday in Whippany during a small meet-and-greet hosted by the Hanover Township Democratic Committee.Credit: D. MurrayThe gathering brought together roughly 30 residents for a conversation with Mejia, who is ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Just days before St. Patrick’s Day, the sounds of traditional Irish music and rhythmic footwork filled the Hanover Township Community Center on Sunday, March 15, as young Irish step dancers took the stage during the township’s second annual Irish step ...

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Princeton, NJ – Even though we are already halfway through it, the time has come to take notice of Women’s History Month. An annual lecture in honor of a former Princeton Township mayor, the late Phyllis Marchand, celebrates Women’s History Month and reflects Marchand’s interest in inspiring women ...

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St. Patrick's Week! Lunch specials available Tuesday through Friday from March 17th to 20th at 105 Franklin Ave, Nutley N.J. 07110. Call (973) 944-2254. 

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TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Sampson (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Essex-Union) that would provide New Jersey workers with protected leave following the loss of a child or during pregnancy advanced Monday through the Assembly Labor Committee.Bill A2198 ...

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TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Sampson (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Essex-Union) that would provide New Jersey workers with protected leave following the loss of a child or during pregnancy advanced Monday through the Assembly Labor Committee.Bill A2198 ...

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TRENTON - Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman William Sampson (D-Hudson) and Assemblywoman Shanique Speight (D-Essex-Union) that would provide New Jersey workers with protected leave following the loss of a child or during pregnancy advanced Monday through the Assembly Labor Committee.Bill A2198 ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ — The New Jersey School Board’s Association (NJSBA) held a community input session at Jefferson High School on March 16 for residents to provide their view on the Jefferson School District's Superintendent search. Current Superintendent Jeanne Howe will retire at the end of this ...

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PALM SHORES, FL — Closed sales of single-family homes in Brevard County declined in February compared with a year earlier, while townhouse and condo sales increased, according to data released Monday by the Space Coast Association of Realtors.What Happened in the Single-Family Home Market?Closed ...

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Educators at Columbia High School gathered on March 12th to honor the life and legacy of Dr. JaneAnn Bean-Folkes, then the Supervisor of English Language Arts for the South Orange & Maplewood School District, remembering a scholar of literacy whose influence extended far beyond the curriculum ...

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