News

March 10, 2026

COBLESKILL – This weekend, Cobleskill Partnership Inc. is hosting their annual Soup Stroll, a delectable taste of home up and down the streets of Cobleskill.CPI was first formed in 1997, and, until October of last year, focused solely on the Village of Cobleskill’s downtown Main Street. Now, the ...

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 SUGGESTED HEADLINE:  By Mike LambertiIt was quite a weekend for the Bloomfield High girls' wrestling team at the Region 2 championships, on March 8, at Union High.The Bengals, coached by Jason Galioto and Ryan Smircich, took three wrestlers to the regions, in Saharia Quamina, Adrienne Rodriguez ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Spend an afternoon at the Mount Laurel Library this week enjoying a classic musical.The Library will be showing the 1943 musical Stormy Weather on Thursday, March 12 from 1PM to 4PM.Released the same year as its MGM all-Black musical counterpart, “Cabin in the Sky,” this 20th ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Members of the Phillipsburg Rotary Club continued their service heading back to the classroom to celebrate Read Across America. The local service organization spent two days engaging with the community’s youngest learners, fostering a love for literacy and connection. A Week of ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday at noon, at least 300 people gathered in the Plainfield High School auditorium to celebrate the life of Connor Oldfield.The 19-year-old Plainfield man's late January disappearance energized a large search in our area, by both law enforcement and residents. On February ...

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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Bordentown Township Police Department (BTPD) will have a new leader following the appointment of the new Director of Police by the Bordentown Township Committee.The Committee appointed Frank Lombardo to serve in the position at its March 9 meeting. He will officially ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD/WATCHUNG-- Prepare for a cosmic journey through the Milky Way galaxy with STAR LAB: A Planetarium Experience. This exciting event invites participants to explore the wonders of the universe in an interactive setting that is both educational and enchanting.Discover the ...

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TRENTON - New Jersey law enforcement agencies will participate in the next “Goal: Zero High‑Visibility Enforcement” detail March 10. This month’s enforcement will focus on impaired and distracted driving, with agencies across the state conducting coordinated operations during this period. As Goal: ...

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TRENTON - New Jersey law enforcement agencies will participate in the next “Goal: Zero High‑Visibility Enforcement” detail March 10. This month’s enforcement will focus on impaired and distracted driving, with agencies across the state conducting coordinated operations during this period. As Goal: ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School  has selected Aleyzia Primus, a junior in the Cosmetology program, as Student of the Month for March 2026. Aleyzia is the daughter of Lynee Layne and Allen Primus of Montgomery. SCVTHS faculty and staff were asked to nominate ...

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SUMMIT, NJ — Lawton C. Johnson Middle School students are ready to dazzle audiences this weekend with their production of Matilda JR., the beloved musical based on Roald Dahl’s classic story.Performances will run March 13–14 in the school auditorium, showcasing the talents of student performers and ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Get ready, North Plainfield! The Harlem Wizards, known for their electrifying performances filled with jaw-dropping basketball skills and hilarious entertainment, are making their highly anticipated return to town! Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening of fun, ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School  has selected Aleyzia Primus, a junior in the Cosmetology program, as Student of the Month for March 2026. Aleyzia is the daughter of Lynee Layne and Allen Primus of Montgomery. SCVTHS faculty and staff were asked to nominate ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Hunterdon County Irish Festival returns to the historic Red Mill Museum Village in Clinton from March 13–15th, 2026, bringing a weekend of live music, dance, family activities and community fundraising hosted by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick. The festival transforms the ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — After a strong response to its inaugural Upstairs/Downstairs Tour last weekend, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum is bringing the experience back for a second round on Saturday, March 14.The Morristown museum announced the additional tours after what it described as overwhelming ...

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LONG HILL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Sumara and Imran Ahmad, owners of The Goddard School of Long Hill Township, have received the Circle of Excellence Award for the third time from Goddard Systems, Inc., the franchisor of The Goddard School network.The designation is awarded to schools that rank in the top 5% ...

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Join the Strategic Planning Forum: Your Schools, Your Voice!Strategic Planning Forum  ¡Tus Escuelas, Tu Voz!The community is invited to participate in an upcoming virtual forum dedicated to shaping the future of local schools. Scheduled for March 11 at 6:30 PM, this event ...

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No matter your garden style you are likely to find a place for this year’s Perennial Plant of the Year, Blackhawks big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks’). You’ll enjoy the beauty it adds to your gardens and low maintenance it requires to thrive.This cultivar of our native big bluestem ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, March 11.You are invited to donate between 12:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Clark Volunteer Emergency Squad House at 875 Raritan Road. The Squad makes donating easy with private, lighted, off-street ...

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Linden, NJ—The Linden Police will host an Informational Meeting regarding the Upcoming Law Enforcement Entry Exam on March 19, 2026, at 6:30 pm. in the Planning Board Room on the third floor of City Hall.Registration for the NJ Civil Service Law Enforcement Entry Exam is currently OPEN. Linden ...

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New Friends of Prospect Park Executive BoardTROY - The Friends of Prospect Park (FOPP), a nonprofit conservancy dedicated to the protection and revitalization of Troy’s historic Prospect Park, held its annual meeting this past  week and elected officers to lead the organization for the coming ...

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NEWARK, NJ - Everyone is invited to join the Essex County Board of Commissioners Salute to the Irish tonight  at the Cherry Blossom Center in Branch Brook Park.  Join the Nutley Irish American Association, and representatives from the Newark and West Orange parades. There will be a corned beef and ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A dump truck driver from Bergen County died on Monday, March 9th, when his vehicle plowed into two tractor-trailers stopped on the shoulder of the New Jersey Turnpike near the Grover Cleveland Service Area, authorities said.The 9:55 am collision claimed the life of 34-year-old ...

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East Orange, NJ - For Dr. Nastassia Harris, this work is not a trend, fleeting moment, or a grant cycle. It’s a mandate.As Founder and Executive Director of the Perinatal Health Equity Initiative, Dr. Harris has positioned East Orange at the center of a movement to confront one of New Jersey’s most ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - Film crews returned to Downtown Cranford today as production began on a new feature film starring Marisa Tomei and Rachel Zegler. The movie, She Gets It from Me, was first announced by Variety last year and officially began production on February 26. Portions of the comedy-drama are ...

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SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Recreation Department’s Egg Hunt & Kite Fest will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Chisholm Park (100 South Springfield Avenue).The activities will include make-your-own kites, a nine-hole mini-golf course and Candy Zone Inflatable, and there ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — A local appeal is underway to help Karen Zabriskie find a living kidney donor, as family and supporters ask the community to consider a potentially life-changing act of compassion.In a message shared with the community, Donna Tissot urged residents to think about what becoming a ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Three students from the Academy for Allied Health Sciences — Madeline Yong, Kelly Zheng and Mai Kim — returned to their childhood elementary school on Feb. 13, this time as educators with Project Save Our Skin’s New Jersey chapter. The lively sun safety assembly for fourth graders ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It will be almost a year since Second Lieutenant Robert Jack Oross tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in East Brunswick. He was 22. Oross was better known as RJ to his family and friends. His death on May 17, 2025, rocked the Spotswood, Helmetta and Milltown ...

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TRENTON - New Jersey law enforcement agencies will participate in the next “Goal: Zero High‑Visibility Enforcement” detail March 10. This month’s enforcement will focus on impaired and distracted driving, with agencies across the state conducting coordinated operations during this period. As Goal: ...

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