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By MIA ELIZONDO, JONATHAN DAYTON HIGH SCHOOL
March 12, 2026
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Students from Jonathan Dayton High School have been taking action this winter with "Operation Warmth," a new community service project launched through the Union County Student Training and Enrichment Program (UC STEP). After a day-long leadership summit focused on civic growth, ...
HUDSON--Whether you're discovering your story for the first time or refining one you've been working on, Ancram Center and The Spark of Hudson Foundation are offering two storytelling workshops this spring. Both workshops are free, but registration is required.Level II Workshop: Refine Your Story, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The Bridgewater Township Planning Board has recommended a series of ordinances designed to help the township meet its state-mandated affordable housing obligations, part of a broader effort to comply with New Jersey’s Fair Housing Act and the municipality’s Housing Element and ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Flemington Raritan School District reported a decrease in overall student disciplinary incidents during the first reporting period of the 2025–2026 school year, even as certain categories – including violence and harassment allegations – saw increases.Clifford Burns, the ...
Image contributedFundraiser benefits Community Support Center ProgramsCHURCHTOWN—The Churchtown Volunteer Fire Company, 2219 County Route 27, hosts a St. Patrick's Day corned beef and cabbage fundraiser, Saturday, March 14, 3 to 7 p.m.In addition to corned beef and cabbage, the meal includes ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - There were 16 ordinances receiving a second reading at the March 9 meeting of the East Brunswick Township Council. The final one was an amendment to the township code chapter 150. This chapter is titled Nuisances, Public Health. Monday's addition now prohibits the intentional ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - Pull up a chair for May's upcoming Milltown Eats Week. It's the perfect opportunity for borough and Middlesex County residents, along with foodies from all over the Garden State to check out Milltown's diverse culinary delights. Milltown Eats Week runs from 6 a.m. on Monday, May 11 ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Pennies may no longer be minted for circulation, but donating them certainly can make a difference. Just ask Cambridge Elementary School's Cougar Council. The Kendall Park elementary school recently completed its fifth annual Pennies for Pets Competition. This school year's ...
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.
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford officials marked Women’s History Month, outlined progress on flood mitigation projects, and clarified the role of a new task force studying the future of the Centennial Pool property during the Township Committee’s March 10 meeting.Mayor Kathleen Miller-Prunty opened the ...
Morristown, NJ — Unity Charter School has been selected as one of only eight school districts across New Jersey to participate in the New Jersey Department of Education’s inaugural Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Innovation Network, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen inclusive ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A 55-year-old Piscataway man has been arrested and charged for possession of thousands of files of child sexual abuse found after police got a tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Police arrested Michael S. Bain at his home on Wednesday, March 11th, and ...
MADISON, NJ — Students at Madison Junior School will take the stage this weekend to perform Disney’s Frozen Jr. , bringing the beloved animated story to life through music, dance and theatrical performance.The production will feature two separate casts — the Snow Cast and the Ice Cast — giving more ...
Ringoes, NJ – Hunterdon County Commissioner Susan J. Soloway, the former mayor of Franklin Township, participated in the national 'Read Across America' program with her visit to local nonprofit NORWESCAP on Friday, March 6th. Commissioner Soloway spent some time reading to two classrooms of young ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – The Borough Council approved three resolutions and two ordinances relating to the Fourth Round of Affordable Housing obligations at the Tuesday, March 10 meeting. Borough Planner Susan Gruel of Heyer, Gruel & Associates attended the meeting to provide an overview of the ...
EDISON, NJ — A Scotch Plains resident is suing the Edison Animal Shelter and the Township for failing to restrain a dog. According to the lawsuit, the patron was attacked by a pit bull and suffered “severe and permanent injuries.” The lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of New Jersey — ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Officials from Roxbury met this week with a federal government representative and “expressed stern and direct opposition” to the proposed conversion of a Ledgewood warehouse into an immigrant processing center, said Roxbury Mayor Shawn Potillo.The virtual meeting took place Tuesday, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is looking for a creative part-time teaching artist to help lead hands-on art experiences for children and young adults in its historic gardens.The position is part of the museum’s “Make it! Grow it! Learn it!” program, which blends art, history, ...
TRENTON, NJ – The former director of Buildings and Grounds for the Hillsborough Township School District has been sentenced to one year's probation for his participation in a scheme between 2019-2022 inhich he received kickbacks in return for fraudulent overtime payments.Anthony DeLuca, 64, of ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Abbie Dooley, a senior at Bernards High School, was recognized by the school as the “Everyday Hero” for March!Nominees for the monthly Everyday Hero Program are students who have a positive influence on the student body through exemplary qualities. Selected students inspire ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn police made arrests in two separate cases of auto theft over the span of three days in February.On February 15, Millburn Police Department Officer Matos conducted a motor vehicle stop of a BMW X6 in the area of The Mall at Short Hills after observing fictitious temporary ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – As graduation season approaches, the City of Coral Springs Charter School is warning parents and students about the risks tied to the so-called “senior assassin” game, a trend that has gained popularity among high school seniors across the country.In a post shared on the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The sixth grade Bridgewater girls basketball team advanced to the JBL travel championship after defeating Randolph in the final four.The team will now play Hackettstown at Morristown Beard School at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in the title game.On the team are Charlotte Lemelle, Lily ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 48-year-old man was arrested after authorities say he attacked a teenage boy during an early-morning altercation at a West Boca Raton home.Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence around 4:45 a.m. on March 8 to investigate a reported ...
COPAKE—Taconic State Park staff present a Spring Amphibian Workshop in the Roeliff Jansen Library Community Room, 9091 Route 22, Saturday, March 14 a 2 p.m.March may come in like a lion and go out like a lamb, but this month is all about the amphibians. Learn about the ones that live in Taconic ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills Regional High School and all sending districts will have a two hour delayed opening on Thursday.For individual school information see below: Watchung Hills Regional High School will have a 2-hour delayed opening, Thursday, March 12, 2026, due to a power outage from last ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills Regional High School and all sending districts will have a two hour delayed opening on Thursday.For individual school information see below: Watchung Hills Regional High School will have a 2-hour delayed opening, Thursday, March 12, 2026, due to a power outage from last ...
BAYONNE, NJ - The Division of Recreation will welcome author Maureen Hurley Brown to the Bayonne Museum for a reading and book signing of her children’s book Will You Be My Friend, a story about friendship and inclusion.The event, set for Sunday, March 15, will begin at 12:00 p.m., and ...
Lebanon Township, NJ – At their meeting held last night, Wednesday March 11th, the Lebanon Township Committee approved Resolution 56-2026 for the formal introduction of the 2026 municipal budget, totaling $7,943,653.03. Mayor Jay Wojcik announced that the annual budget presentation, with CFO ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — A Hoboken High School senior is headed to the University of Virginia this fall with one of the country’s most competitive undergraduate scholarships.Natasha Anderson has been named a Jefferson Scholar, a prestigious award that covers full tuition, room and board, and provides funding ...