News
By REBECCA GREENE
March 16, 2026
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Police Chief Dean Ackermann is set to retire on March 31, 2026, after 10 years as chief. He will be succeeded by Captain Mike Trover. “It’s remarkable to reflect on the fact that I have served here for nearly 40 years, including most of the past decade as Chief,” Ackermann said.
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Last Friday's ‘swatting’ incident at the high school on Harristown Road has been deemed a hoax, according to Glen Rock officials. A routine internal review of the response is underway.On Monday morning, March 16, 2026, the borough and the Board of Education put out a joint statement ...
NEW JERSEY — Just check the menu of any Irish bar/restaurant in America on March 17, and you’ll be sure to find corned beef and cabbage among the specials offered for St. Patrick’s Day. After all, corned beef and cabbage is the quintessential Irish meal … or is it?The reality is that the Irish ...
Linden, NJ - On March 3, 2026, a raccoon was killed by a dog in the area of Fay Ave & E. Elizabeth Ave was killed by a dog, and that raccoon subsequently tested positive for rabies. This is the second racoon to test positive this year; another case was reported in January in the area of E.
KENILWORTH, NJ — Who needs to travel to the American Girl Café in New York City when you can have all the excitement and fun without the steep price at the Kenilworth Public Library.Recently held, the library hosted an American Girl Tea Party and the event was a hit! There was a great turnout of ...
SEA GIRT, NJ - At a recent Sea Girt Borough Council meeting, Councilwoman Anthony announced the return of the borough’s targeted goat grazing program after last summer’s pilot project proved effective in clearing invasive vegetation along the Wreck Pond watershed.Anthony presented a recap of the ...
According to a recent WalletHub report, millions of Americans celebrate St. Patrick’s Day each year, with consumers expected to spend about $7 billion on the holiday, and wearing green remaining one of the most common traditions. Overall, $4.6 billion will be spent on dining, flags, clothing, and, ...
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CRANFORD, NJ - Sofia Monroy has been named Cranford High School's Performing Artist of the Week, recognizing her contributions to the performing arts both on and off the field.For the past two years, Monroy has served as a captain of the school’s Color Guard and played a key role in the marching ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – Under cold and cloudy March weather, residents of South Amboy, Sayreville, and surrounding towns participated in an annual rite of (almost) Spring on Sunday, March 15, when the 2026 South Amboy St. Patrick's Day parade wound its way through the Pleasant Little City. The spectacle ...
An ex-con who admitted beating the son of the late reggae star Peter Tosh into a fatal coma at Bergen County’s jail could be released from state prison in a few months.Kyrie Charon Baum, 49, would have served a total of seven years and eight months if he’s granted parole on June 28, his first day ...
Princeton, NJ – Presentations on esoteric subjects are commonplace on the Princeton University calendar of public events. Many are held in spacious lecture halls with free public access offered by the university – last minute attendees are welcomed. Not so with events hosted by the Fund for Irish ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ — Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat (3.52 oz boxes) after discovering the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts, posing a potential risk to consumers with nut allergies.According to the company, the affected product ...
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 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Be sure to check out this week's Colonial Corner. This week's show includes highlight's from the Fiddler on the Roof Performance, the Tribolor Cover Contest, the Spanish Honor Society Taco in a Bag Fundraiser, SGO pickleball tournament, St. Hubert's Summer Camps and the NAHS Honor ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — St. Georges Crossing is now home to a dynamic live-action interactive facility that’s likely to bring avid game-players and more customers to this busy shopping center at 893 St. Georges Ave.Activate Games opened on Saturday, March 7th in a 14,600-square-foot facility at St.
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Avenue between Fox Run Road and Memory Lane, by J. Thomas Jewelers, is now open. It was closed earlier in the day because a car crashed into a pole, taking down power lines.
POMPANO BEACH — Federal and South Florida water management officials are proposing a massive overhaul of Pompano Beach’s flood control infrastructure - an effort that would require extensive digging to expand an existing underground culvert system that runs past City Hall and underneath two major ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Hightstown is getting ready to roll out the red carpet for film and television productions now that they have been deemed “Film Ready” by the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTVIC) within the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.As previously reported ...
NEWARK - Owners of Hotel Riviera, a historic structure at 169 Clinton Ave., got Newark Central Planning Board approval to convert the eight-story building into a mixed-use, multifamily residential space and homeless shelter on Monday night. The project, proposed by 169 Clinton Development Urban ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Pop culture fans of all ages are invited to gather for a full day of creativity, gaming, and fandom as CycloneCon returns to Hackettstown, New Jersey this spring.The 3rd Annual CycloneCon will take place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Centenary ...
Tornado Watch Issued for Warren County Until 7 p.m.WARREN COUNTY, NJ – The National Weather Service office in National Weather Service Mount Holly has issued a tornado watch for multiple counties across New Jersey, including Warren County.According to the Warren County Sheriff’s Office, the watch ...
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – Under cold and cloudy March weather, residents of South Amboy, Sayreville, and surrounding towns participated in an annual rite of almost spring on Sunday, March 15, when the 2026 South Amboy St. Patrick's Day parade wound its way through the Pleasant Little City. The spectacle ...
Members of the New Jersey State Legislature – Senator Bob Smith (D-Middlesex), Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Middlesex/Mercer) and Senator John McKeon (D-Essex/Passaic) – are pushing a pair of bills aimed at tackling the rising energy demand from data centers across the state. Specifically, the ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — Students at Hurden Looker Elementary School are preparing to take the stage for a sweet theatrical treat when the school presents its upcoming production of Willy Wonka Kids.The show will run for two performances only, on Thursday and Friday at 5:30 p.m. Hurden Looker Elementary ...
West Trenton, NJ – Joseph S. Colalillo, the president of ShopRite of Hunterdon County, has been elected to join the Board of Directors of NJM Insurance Group. Mr. Colalillo brings decades of experience in retail operations, business management, and community engagement. Through Colalillo's steady ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University has recognized its senior award winners for the 2025-26 academic year, honoring students for excellence across journalism, broadcast, strategic communication, sports media and photography.The awards highlight ...
ORANGE, NJ — Firefighters from the Orange Fire Department were among several mutual aid companies that responded Monday afternoon to assist the South Essex Fire Department in battling a three-alarm blaze that broke out in downtown South Orange.The fire was reported shortly after 3 p.m. at the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Victor Fair had no sooner arrived at work one recent morning than he arranged for a series of meetings with the senior members of the Department of Public Works.He and the streets services supervisor went over some messages from residents, prioritizing their requests.Then, he ...
EDISON, NJ - A local crossing guard is being credited for alerting residents while their house caught fire. Police say Lisa Lancia banged on the door and alerted the homeowners when she saw smoke billowing from the rear of the residence."Lisa’s actions were nothing more than heroic. Edison Township ...