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By MATT DOHERTY
March 8, 2026
TRENTON, NJ – Support from within the ranks of the New Jersey State Police came swiftly after Governor Mikie Sherrill announced Jeanne Hengemuhle as her pick to serve as Acting Superintendent.Wayne Blanchard, President of the State Troopers Fraternal Association, led the chorus of union backing, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Drivers across New Jersey and the Northeast are seeing a quick run-up at the pump as crude oil prices surge and global supply concerns intensify amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to an update released by AAA Northeast.AAA Northeast reported that as of March ...
STIRLING, NJ - On Thursday, March 5, an evening filled with laughs, tears, and a spirited pitch for cricket, the Patriots' Path Council of Scouting America held its 14th annual New Providence Good Scout Award reception at Primavera Regency — honoring eight community members whose decades of service ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs officials will host an E-Bike Safety Town Hall later this month following a fatal crash and a series of accidents involving electric bicycles, scooters, and similar devices.The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A new proton therapy center — a specialized facility that treats cancer using highly targeted proton radiation — is set to open this summer at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute at the Harvey & Phyllis Sandler Pavilion at Boca Raton Regional Hospital, part ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Did you miss this past week's top stories? Catch up on what you missed in the links below. The top ten are posted by the page views of the week, according to Google Analytics.Borough of Kenilworth Announces Road Closure NoticeColleen Hannon of Kenilworth Named to Fall 2025 Dean's ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Unexpected underground discoveries, including an old railroad structure, deteriorated water mains, and unmapped utility lines, are delaying construction of floodgates at Bloomfield Street and Marin Boulevard as part of the Rebuild by Design Hudson River Project.Officials from the New ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The popularity of the apprenticeship programs at Atlantic Technical College in Coconut Creek has the Broward County Public Schools Board considering increasing its funding by $800,000.On March 10, the board is scheduled to consider an $800,000 addition to the existing budget for ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Police Department will participate in the upcoming 2026 Law Enforcement Recruitment Fair, offering jobseekers and students an opportunity to explore careers in policing and the broader criminal justice field.The event, hosted by Kean University in partnership with ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs woman recently reported to police that she was defrauded out of $78,0000, according to a police bulletin. The 31-year-old told police that the fraud happened between Dec. 26 and Jan. 12. She reported it to police on Feb. 25. It was unclear when she discovered the ...
MANASQUAN, NJ - Having split the season series with the RFH Bulldogs going into the championship match, with Bulldog center Luke Cruz out the first game, it was Blake Ahmaan who dominated the game, hitting for 31 points in a 65-47 win, only to have the Warriors push back in game 2 by winning 43-32.
EDISON, NJ — A 77-year-old Metuchen woman died in a six-vehicle accident on Monday, March 2nd at New Durham and Talmadge roads, township Police Chief Thomas Bryan said.Police did not release the woman’s name. The initial investigation indicates she may have suffered a medical problem that caused ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - They are not creepy or kooky, but they are hardworking and having fun.These are the students who make up the Eisenhower Intermediate School Drama Club.They are practicing hard and enjoying their after-school rehearsals as they prepare to put on their best creepy, kooky act.The ...
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Borough Council on Monday adopted ordinances for compliance with the New Jersey’s fourth round of affordable housing requirements. Municipalities are required to pass the revised ordinances by March 15.Since late 2024, the Borough has worked on compliance with the 4th ...
READINGTON, NJ - Readington Middle School has released the names of students on the distinguished and honor roll.On the honor roll for the second marking period were:Grade 6: Jack Bakerman, Ashley Barton, Ryan Beardsley, Addison Blumenberg, Nadia Brenycz, Diem Breslin, Dasha Brown, Daniel ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The talented Kai Gibson Quintet filled the Herb Eckert Auditorium in the South Brunswick Senior Center with melodious music for the March addition of the Jazz Café. Sponsored by the South Brunswick Arts Commission, the Jazz Café features monthly Friday night musical events ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - March Madness is almost here, and it's not the one most residents may be thinking about because Duke (mens) and UConn (women's) aren't in it. Those games will be streaming live soon enough. This March Madness is kicking off at the Immaculate Conception Gymnasium on Friday, March 20 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Winter is almost over, but don't put away that desire to learn to skate on the back burner. The fun thing about the new East Brunswick Ice Arena officially opening on Sunday, March 22, is that anyone can lace up the skates all year round. So, future CBR players from East ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – The United Ice Hockey team has taken the NJSIAA North 1 Public Co-Op Title. The top-ranked Sparta, Kinnelon and Jefferson high school team shut out 10th-ranked Mount Olive 5-0 on Thursday at Codey Arena. Braydon Sisco led the United effort with two goals and an assist. Eddie ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Making lemonade from lemons, the Westfield Regional Health Department is vying for a federal grant to help replace some of the same federal funds lost during the steep budget cuts of 2025.Health Department Director Megan Avallone said at Monday's Westfield Board of Health Meeting ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Making lemonade from lemons, the Westfield Regional Health Department is vying for a federal grant to help replace some of the same federal funds lost during the steep budget cuts of 2025.Health Department Director Megan Avallone said at Monday's Westfield Board of Health Meeting ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Winter is almost over, but don't put away that desire to learn to skate on the back burner. The fun thing about the new East Brunswick Ice Arena officially opening on Sunday, March 22, is that anyone can lace up the skates all year round. So, future CBR players from East ...
PATERSON, NJ - Mayor Andre Sayegh joined volunteers, community organizations and members of the New York Cosmos on Saturday for a citywide community cleanup around Hinchliffe Stadium, marking the city’s first cleanup initiative of 2026.About 50 people volunteered to clean up the area. The effort, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School junior Owen Garriques won his first region wrestling title and along with senior Gavin Geleta will each make their third trip to the state finals next week at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City after competition in the Region 1 tournament on Saturday at West ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - At an evening banquet on March 2, 2026, thirteen students across the county were recipients of the Unsung Hero Award on behalf of the Somerset County School Boards Association. They were celebrated by parents, guardians, family, friends, and members of their school community. Of ...
PATERSON, NJ - The City of Paterson Division of Health is inviting residents to share their input at an upcoming community forum aimed at improving public health across the city.The forum is part of the city’s effort to develop a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and a Community Health ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ — Family and friends of late volunteer fire department 2nd Lt. Robert “RJ” Oross is honoring his legacy to others, and hope RJ’s story inspires others to register as organ and tissue donors.“My son dedicated his life to saving others,” his mother, Heidi Oross, said in a prepared ...
HUDSON—A Hillsdale man, who faced multiple counts of alleged sexual assault against minors, was found guilty in Columbia County Court before Judge Brian Herman March 2 on all eight counts related to the illegal possession of weapons and ammunition found in his home as part of last year’s ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Darby Road (450 Park Ave., Scotch Plains) will return in 2026 with five days of festivities, live entertainment and family-friendly activities leading up to St. Patrick’s Day.The 2026 festival is scheduled to run from Friday, March 13, ...
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General (AG) Jennifer Davenport announced on Tuesday that 15 alleged members of a violent street gang based in Trenton, Mercer County have been indicted. The AG said that the alleged gang, which was led by Justice Chambers, 25, of Trenton, is responsible for ...