News
By LANCE WHEELER
March 4, 2026
HUDSON--Parishioners of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church gave their interim pastor a heartfelt send off on Sunday, March 1.ย Fr. Vasile Godenciu served as the temporary pastor of 10 months. Church members served the departing priest with a home-cooked brunch after Sunday's Divine Liturgy. ย He ...
A Paramus police car collided with an SUV, knocking it over, as the officer was responding to a call, Police Chief Robert Guidetti said.Both the officer and the other driver -- a 62-year-old woman from Washington Township -- were taken to The Valley Hospital with injuries that the chief said ...
POMPANO BEACH โ A former tow yard employee was arrested Friday after authorities say he stole credit cards from a vehicle in his companyโs custody and used them for a days-long spending spree across South Florida.Livingson Oleus, 27, faces multiple felony charges including identity theft and credit ...
READINGTON, NJ - Readington Middle School students performed โSeussical, Jr.โ at the end of February.Performing were Abigail Bergeron, Vincenza Galdo, Charles Kaufman, Remy Knoll, Brianna Bailey, Noelle Pajumbo, Samantha DiStefano, Patrick Ost, Mikaela Ramos, Angel Casiano, Jordan D'Antuono, Aria ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Located at 505 North Michigan Avenue, Sculpt Fitness recently announced for the entire month of March it's โBring A Friend Friday.โ Please see the following message that was posted on Sculpt's social media page.โYouโre just in luck. We heard you loud and clear. Bring A Friend ...
CRANFORD, NJ - The Cranford First Aid Squad logged 104 emergency calls in February, while also completing advanced training designed to strengthen its response to large-scale incidents.One of the monthโs most demanding nights came during the major snowstorm on February 22. The overnight crew ...
WESTFIELD, NJ โ The Westfield Police Department, in partnership with the Westfield Optimist Club, will host the town's annual community Easter Egg Hunt on March 22 from noon until 2 p.m. in Mindowaskin Park, Westfield Police announced on social media.The childrenโs egg hunt will begin promptly at ...
FLEMINGTON โ In another effort to help Flemington complete its new police building, the Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners approved by resolution on Feb. 17 a $99,031 Community Development Block Grant.The grant specifies the funds must be used to complete construction several ADA compliant ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School held its annual Broadway Night event Feb. 25 and Feb. 26, with students performing their own takes on Broadway classics and hits.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Starting to make those summer plans for the kiddos? Then, mark the calendar for Monday, March 23. Online registration opens for the South Brunswick Recreation Department's Summer Parks 2026 camp at the Community Center in Woodlot Park at 10 a.m. Registration can be completed ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick School District is asking school community members interested in possibly participating in a School Funding Advocacy Stakeholder Group to complete a brief online interest form by Monday, March 9. Completing the form does not guarantee selection to the group.
ย SOMERVILLE, NJ - Absent the usual fanfare, hoopla and bouquets of multi-colored balloons, the borough's first-ever cannabis dispensary opened for business this week at the corner of Route 22 and Gaston Avenue the former site of a Sunoco gas station and convenience store.The low-key, soft opening ...
CLARK, NJ โ The Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School cafeteria was transformed into Italy on Thursday, January 29 for the districtโs Italian Night. ย Organized by Italian teachers Ms. Alessandra Savarese and Ms. Christa Pellicciotta, student work that highlighted Italian culture was on display. ย In ...
BREVARD COUNTY, FL โ A 68-year-old Cocoa man died late Tuesday after a truck struck him on State Road 520, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.The crash occurred at 11:50 p.m. on State Road 520, also known as King Street, east of Clearlake Road in Brevard County.According to a Florida Highway ...
MADISON, N.J. โ The Madison Area YMCA is partnering with the New York Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Friday, March 6.The drive will take place from 1:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Madison Area YMCA Family Center, providing residents an opportunity to donate blood and help support ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ โ The snow days used in February left the Scotch Plains-Fanwood SPFK12 school district with difficult choices for making up the days.ย One option was to take back the Monday of Spring Break, which was unpopular because many families in the district had already scheduled ...
MANASQUAN, NJ โ At this week's Manasquan Council meeting, the Borough approved an ordinance amending its water and sewer utility regulations to include new infrastructure and conservation fees, updating how residential and nonresidential users are billed.Ordinance No. 2585-26 amends Chapter 22 ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ โ Families will have the opportunity to meet and interact with law enforcement officers and first responders during Law Enforcement Night 2026, scheduled for Friday, March 6 at Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown.The annual event, presented in partnership with the NJ Coalition for ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ โ Families will have the opportunity to meet and interact with law enforcement officers and first responders during Law Enforcement Night 2026, scheduled for Friday, March 6 at Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown.The annual event, presented in partnership with the NJ Coalition for ...
ELIZABETH, NJ โ Isaias J. Rivera has officially announced his candidacy for Elizabeth City Council in the Second Ward, launching a campaign he says is rooted in service, community, and giving back to the city that shaped his life.Rivera, who was born in Ecuador and raised on Bayway Avenue, said ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ โ A filmmaker from Springfield will have his work featured at the Garden State Film Festival later this month.โMcIntosh,โย from filmmakerย Steven Hayet, a resident of Springfield, tells the story ofย when the cast list is posted and two students discuss their new parts in the Wizard of ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Township officials and community members gathered to celebrate the official ribbon cutting ceremony for Shah & Lee Associates, LLC, a new firm located at 27 E Main Street, Suite 4 in Little Falls.ย Mayor James Damiano along with members of the Township Council were in ...
LINDEN, NJ โ Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins, who not only believes the mission is possible โ she proves it every day. Her leadership is not confined to conference rooms or podiums. She meets students where they are. For Dr. Perkins, leadership lives where learning ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - The Bernards Township School District has announced revisions to its academic calendar following the most recent snow day.To maintain the state-required 180 instructional days, June 17 will now be a full day of school. The district has also moved the final two early dismissal ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL โย Coral Springs signed on to be part of the Solid Waste Authority of Broward County in 2023, and at a Wednesday workshop city leaders will get a chance to see what that may entail and potential costs.ย Coral Springs has contributed $163,000 to the authority in the current and ...
VERONA, NJ โ With spring just around the corner, the Township of Verona is preparing to launch its Spring Recreation Registration for programs serving children ages 2 through eighth grade.Registration for Verona residents opens on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. through CommunityPass. Officials ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ โ The Union County Board of County Commissioners on Monday announced the appointment of Cpt. John da Silva as the 12th Chief of the Union County Police Department, effective immediately.The announcement marks the permanent filling of the role following the retirement of former ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - After the Feb. 21 fire district elections, incumbents have been re-elected, and budgets have passed, according to results, which were finalized as of March 3.In fire district one, which is the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Company, incumbents James Kalafsky and Tammy Pinchiaroli ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - The Bernards Township Republican Municipal Committee has formally endorsed Paul Humbert and Vanathi Raghupathy as its candidates for Township Committee in the November election, setting the stage for the local race this fall.Humbert, a Basking Ridge resident since 1980, has long ...