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March 11, 2026

Brought to you by: WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Valley senior Diana Sanson kept improving as the indoor track postseason progressed in February, culminating in the best performance of her career at the Group 3 State Championship and earning a spot among the state’s top female shot put throwers.That run has ...

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The 2026 Older Adults Resource Fair will be held on Wednesday, March 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. MONMOUTH COUNTY – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners will host its 2026 Older Adults Resource Fair on Wednesday, March ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...

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KINGSBURY — A West Pawlet, Vt., man was arrested on felony and misdemeanor drug charges following a traffic stop in the Town of Kingsbury, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Jeffrey J. Murphy said John G. Labas, 49, was taken into custody after deputies discovered a ...

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Vermont State PoliceFeb. 263:53 p.m. – Troopers responded to report of a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 7 in Pittsford. According to the investigation a southbound vehicle slowed to make a left turn and was struck by a following vehicle which attempted to pass. No injuries were reported. Law ...

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POULTNEY — The sweetness of spring will be on full display as Poultney hosts the 23rd Poultney MapleFest, a community celebration of Vermont’s maple season set for Saturday, March 21, with additional sugarhouse activities continuing Sunday, March 22.The annual festival will bring residents and ...

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The Barre Auditorium is a home away from home for the Fair Haven boys’ basketball team. It seems like every year, when the clocks spring ahead and the temperature begins to warm up, the Slaters hop on a bus and head to the legendary building that hosts the Vermont State Championships. This year ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced the February Brave Student is Rachel Yacuk.School officials took to Facebook to share what was said about Yacuk that earned her the spot.“Rachel Yacuk is a remarkably selfless and dedicated individual who consistently puts others before herself. A Newton ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced the February Brave Staff Member Kate Adam, one of the World Languages teachers at the high school. School officials took to Facebook to share some  of the statements made by her colleagues that earned Adam the spot.The month of February Brave Staff Member ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has reached a half-million-dollar settlement with an employee who said she was demoted and transferred to less desirable departments after working on a wiretap operation with the office’s Major Crimes Division.The Union County Board of ...

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NEWTON, NJ – Sparta Township prevailed on all counts in Superior Court in a suit brought by Awesome Acres, LLC, DDG OPS, LLC and WTTS Real Estate LLC, challenging the land use Ordinance 25-06.Owen Dykstra as DDG OPS, Eric Wilson as Awesome Acres and Edward Blevins and Gia Leo as WTTS Real Estate, ...

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NEW YORK – Chatham High senior Sarah Nacinovich closed out her indoor track season by competing in the 200-meter dash at the NJSIAA Meet of Champions over the weekend at Ocean Breeze on Staten Island.“Sarah earned a spot in the highly competitive 200-meter showcase event, where she finished 13th ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School has announced the 2026 Top 10 Students.  These ladies and gentlemen have earned the top grade point average throughout their educational career as a Spartan.“Sparta High School’s top academic students embody commitment, resilience, and leadership. They have set a ...

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OLEAN, NY — The Olean City School District’s annual board election and budget vote will be May 19 in  the Olean Intermediate Middle School Music Suite, 401 Wayne St., from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The election of members  of the board will be held to fill two at-large positions, each for a five-year ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has reached a half-million-dollar settlement with an employee who said she was demoted and transferred to less desirable departments after working on a wiretap operation with the office’s Major Crimes Division.The Union County Board of ...

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OLEAN, NY — The Cruisers, a classic rock band, will open the Olean summer concert series on May 21 in Lincoln Park, at the corner of State and Union streets.All but five of the concerts in the series will be on Thursdays through Sept. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., in Lincoln Park. One Lincoln Park concert ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Due to a significant increase in crashes involving electric bicycles, new legislation was adopted to address safety and enforcement concerns. The bill was approved on Dec, 4, 2025, and took full effect on Jan. 19, 2026.All e-bikes are now classified as motorized bicycles under New ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Eighteen local Girl Scouts were recognized for earning their Bronze, Silver, and Gold Awards during the South Plainfield Girl Scout High Awards Ceremony held on Sunday, March 1, 2026. These awards represent the highest honors Girl Scouts can achieve, and reflect the Girl ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Newark has Christopher Columbus, Martin Luther King, Jr. Albert Einstein, and Declaration signer John Witherspoon lives on in Princeton. In Morristown, you can find George Washington, and inHoboken, Frank Sinatra. Lou Costello, bat in hand, looks ready to begin his famous routine ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Residents and motorists in Little Falls should expect temporary road closures on Wednesday, March 11.According to the Little Falls Police Department, the area near Main Street and Stevens Avenue will be closed to traffic at times between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.Police officers will be ...

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ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Leadership Allegany and Leadership Cattaraugus will once again bring the region's professionals together for the 2026 Southern Tier Leadership Summit Aug. 20 at the university.The 2026 summit will focus on health and wellness in the workplace — an increasingly important focus ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ – West Orange received stellar performances from its dynamic duo, but Westfield flaunted more balance and came away with a 56-52 girls basketball victory over the Mountaineers in the NJSIAA Group 4 state semifinals on Tuesday night at the Dunn Center.Junior guard Rhyan Watt scored a ...

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LONG BRANCH, NJ — Residents are invited to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an evening of music and community spirit when the Monmouth Civic Chorus performs in Long Branch later this month.The City of Long Branch will host “Voices of a Nation: Celebrating 250 Years,” a special live ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Well before the game ever tipped off, the Caldwell girls basketball team had worked up a sweat.Unseasonable temperatures near 80 degrees outside combined with a long wait inside a packed gym where a boys' state tournament game went into double overtime to create a sweltering ...

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BLOOMFIELD, NJ — Well before the game ever tipped off, the Caldwell girls basketball team had worked up a sweat.Unseasonable temperatures near 80 degrees outside combined with a long wait inside a packed gym where a boys' state tournament game went into double overtime to create a sweltering ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...

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PARKLAND, FL- A van plunged into the water at the end of Loxahatchee Road in Parkland on Tuesday night. At around 9:30 p.m., rescue vehicles were sent to the end of Loxahatchee Road, where a white van was submerged in the water near the boat ramp on the north side of the parking lot.According to ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce has officially begun their search for a new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).As previously reported by TAPinto, current chamber president and CEO Hal English announced his retirement earlier this year and is stepping away ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill laid out a record $60.7 billion budget on Tuesday that would provide modest increases in a few key areas balanced by more than $2 billion in cuts to other programs, including property tax relief.“Today, I’m submitting to this legislature the most fiscally ...

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