News

March 3, 2026

CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ – Official results from the Feb. 21 special election for Hanover Township Fire District #3 in Cedar Knolls were certified over the weekend.Credit, CKFDOn the ballot were three items: one commissioner seat for a three-year term, the proposed 2026 Fire District budget, and a separate ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ – Joel Aguirre & Olivia Levy have been named this week’s Athletes of the Week.Joel is a senior at David Brearley and has played football since the eighth grade and wrestled for one-year. “I never knew I was going to make it so far at wrestling, and I wish I had done it all four ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - Three Roxbury High School students were recently accepted into prestigious New Jersey Music Educators Association (NJMEA) ensembles, and one of them received the coveted Governor's Award for Band, said the Roxbury school district.The students, Alexander Fullam (trombone, wind ...

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MILLBURN, NJ — The kind of run that South Plainfield endured, when Millburn reeled off 15 points in a row in the first half, might well have buried the Tigers about seven weeks ago.But sixth-seeded South Plainfield rallied from a nine-point second-quarter deficit, matched the brilliance of ...

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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 alleged gang, which was led by Justice Chambers, 25, of Trenton, is responsible for murders, ...

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SUMMIT — Summit Public Schools Superintendent Scott Hough on Thursday presented a draft Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget to the Board of Education, outlining early spending projections and financial assumptions as the district prepares for the next budget cycle. District officials advised the ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY — In a landmark collaboration designed to expand healthcare access while strengthening workforce development, Brookdale Community College and Parker Family Health Center have formalized an agreement to establish what organizers say will be New Jersey’s first free dental clinic. The ...

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BUTLER, NJ - The Butler Girls Basketball Team continued its winning ways in the playoffs on Monday, defeating Indian Hills 50-45. Alexa Sinopoli had an 18-point, 11-rebound double-double for the Bulldogs. Erin Croker had 15 points and five steals. Allison Dieckmann had seven rebounds and two ...

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EDISON, NJ - Fujipoly America, a manufacturer and supplier of thermal interface materials, has purchased a warehouse in Edison Township to serve as their corporate headquarters. The company purchased the property at 80 Executive Avenue for approximately $18.2 million from Menlo Executive ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield High School Athletic Department hosted both the Boys and Girls District Wrestling Tournaments this weekend, drawing hundreds of athletes and spectators for two days of high-level competition.The Boys District 14 Tournament was held Saturday, Feb. 28, ...

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Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The difference often comes down to one simple but powerful factor: early detection.When caught in its earliest stages, colorectal cancer is highly ...

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Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The difference often comes down to one simple but powerful factor: early detection.When caught in its earliest stages, colorectal cancer is highly ...

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VERONA, NJ - The Verona Boys Basketball Team was defeated by Arts on Monday, ending their playoff run. Shawn McElroy led the Hillbillies with 11 points. Richard Camacho had six points. Ben Herman and RJ Mack scored five points.Verona ends their season with a 16-11 record.  

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Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The difference often comes down to one simple but powerful factor: early detection.When caught in its earliest stages, colorectal cancer is highly ...

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TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents should be aware of a new phone scam that makes victims believe that the call is coming from an official government office.According to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), a phone scam is currently circulating in which the callers claim to be NJDOH ...

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TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents should be aware of a new phone scam that makes victims believe that the call is coming from an official government office.According to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH), a phone scam is currently circulating in which the callers claim to be NJDOH ...

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PARKLAND, FL- Parkland Flag Football closed out their Friday Night Lights NFL Flag season on February 27, 2026, with teams winning Super Bowl Championships in Boys and Girls divisions from 8 to 14 years old and over 1,000 players participating. The season was record-breaking, with more kids, and ...

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Bergen County prosecutor’s detectives charged the former controller of a local corporation with embezzling $878,675.80 from his employer by giving himself raises and bonuses, among other wrongdoing.Steven C. Berger, 65, of North Haledon also misused a company-issued credit card for personal ...

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EDISON, NJ - A Metuchen woman was killed in a major motor vehicle crash, involving six vehicles, in the area of New Durham Road and Talmadge Road, according to Edison Police. The 77-year-old woman has not been identified at this time. Police say the next of kin has been notified.On Monday, police ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ -Children in Woodland Park will be able to enjoy a full summer of activities at the 2026 Woodland Park Summer Camp, running from June 29 through August 14.The camp offers both full-day and half-day options. Full-day sessions run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for seven weeks at $750, ...

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TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Water Department began conducting emergency hydrant flushing this morning after 9 a.m. in the Echo Glen neighborhood due to water discoloration caused by sediment disturbance within the system. During flushing operations, residents may experience temporary water ...

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Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The difference often comes down to one simple but powerful factor: early detection.When caught in its earliest stages, colorectal cancer is highly ...

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Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. The difference often comes down to one simple but powerful factor: early detection.When caught in its earliest stages, colorectal cancer is highly ...

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Get ready!A new sport is coming to Bloomfield High this spring.Flag football for young ladies will now include the Bengals, who will play against teams from Essex and Hudson counties in 2026.Head coach Deborah Schulze couldn't be more enthused with her players and the chance for the Bengals to ...

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Delbarton wrestling delivered a complete performance on Sunday to capture the 2026 NJSIAA Non-Public A State Championship, defeating Christian Brothers Academy 34–20 in the state final and adding another championship moment to the program's proud tradition.The dual opened at 132 pounds, where CBA ...

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The Madison Area YMCA has been awarded Praesidium Accreditation® by Praesidium, the leader in abuse risk management. Praesidium Accreditation® is a prestigious honor that publicly demonstrates that the organization has achieved the highest industry standards in child safety and abuse ...

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CAMDEN – Angel Serrano recalls the candid comment from a corporate manager after conducting a mock interview at a Hopeworks HOPE Summit, which offers career guidance for young people.“Wow, that was impressive,” the manager said of the young person just encountered.Serrano, senior director of ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ - The Roselle Park Girls Basketball Team emerged victorious in Monday’s Central Jersey Group 1 Quarterfinal bout against Keansburg, winning 72-27. Sidney Smith continued her stretch of excellent play, scoring a team-high 40 points, along with seven steals and six assists. Madison ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — Developers interested in building Sayreville’s proposed riverfront restaurant and tiki bar still have time to submit plans, but the deadline is fast approaching.The Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Agency (SERA) has set April 24, 2026, at 3 p.m. as the official deadline for ...

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STAFFORD – It has been a banner week for the Southern Regional Rams as the community celebrates a hard-fought girls' basketball season and the next chapter for two standouts from the football program.Hardwood Success; Girls Basketball Wraps UP 17-10 season. The Southern Regional High School girls' ...

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