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By NOLA STORMS, TIMES JOURNAL STAFF
April 23, 2026
CAROGA LAKE – “This place started with 12 musicians bringing potato salad and sleeping at grandma’s house, and turned into a festival with over 50 musicians in a year from even international corners of the world.” These are the words of Martha Price, who watched the creation of the Caroga Lake ...
In a market where a lot of flowers start to feel the same, certain brands still manage to separate themselves.Victory Natural Farms is one of them.And right now, The Frosted Nug at Red Bank has just made it a lot easier to see why — with 30% off all Victory Natural Farms flower and pre-rolls.And ...
CRANFORD, NJ - A Cranford teenager behind a growing youth sports program is now in the running for a national honor, with voting set to close tomorrow.Cody DeCoons, 14, founder of Sports Sitters, has been named a finalist for the Entrepreneur of Impact Award, a national competition recognizing ...
To the Editor:Happy National Library Week (April 19-25)! Our theme this year is “Find Your Library Joy!” to highlight how libraries strengthen communities and support lifelong learning.When I think about how I find my “Library Joy,” I just have to read a member library newsletter or scan their ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — As the U.S. continues to reckon with the long-term effects of a “college-first” culture—one that has contributed to a growing shortage in skilled trades—some school districts are beginning to rethink how students are prepared for life after graduation.In Manasquan, that shift is not ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – At Monday’s Township Council meeting, the body honored one of the most familiar faces in Bloomfield. Donald Densel was recognized for his service with the United States Postal Service with a proclamation after nearly three decades as a letter carrier, delivering for Bloomfield ...
NUTLEY, NJ — A new 77-seat Panera Bread will be built on Prism's On3 campus near Route 3 East. Panera is joining the upcoming Chase Bank and Chipotle locations. Starbucks is already on the Clifton side of the ON3 campus. These businesses will front Rt. 3 east, and will be accessible for those ...
The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey's (CIANJ) Earth Day Community Clean-Up & Team Building Exercise on April 22 brought together members, partners, and volunteers for a morning dedicated to environmental stewardship and community engagement.Held at Overpeck County Park, the ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Morris Township Mayor Donna Guariglia said the township will stand by and defend its all-electric building ordinance following a federal lawsuit filed by the United States Department of Justice.“Let me be clear, we stand by this ordinance; and, as such, we intend to defend ...
VERNON, NJ – Chloe Souza and Annabel Faust each carded a 50 in leading the Chatham girls golf team to a 218 to 235 win vs. Vernon on Wednesday at the Great Gorge Golf Club.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - It's tournament time! The Hanover Park softball team will be the No. 5 seed in the upcoming 2026 Morris County Softball Tournament. The brackets and seeds are as follows: No. 1 seed Morris KnollsNo. 2 seed Morris CatholicNo. 3 seed RandolphNo. 4 seed MontvilleNo. 5 seed Hanover ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains has announced its summer road repaving schedule for 2026:NorthsideBeryllium RoadFarley Ave (E. 2nd St. to Fanwood)Hidden HollowHetfield Ave (North Ave to South Ave)Marlboro RoadPearl PlaceRhoda PlaceRolling Peaks WaySims AvenueSouthsideJacobs LaneJudy LaneMohawk ...
The Essex County Football Coaches Hall of Fame will open its doors to a new class this coming June.The 2026 class features Charlie Cocuzza, Ronly C. London, Pete Pascarella and Gary J. Mobley.The class will receive induction at the annual Robeson Football Classic, on June 9, at Paul Robeson ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Stories don't just shape the world; they affect how we see each other and our communities. This idea guided St. Bonaventure's “Communities Telling Their Own Stories," the second of three panels held during Representation Day: Media Bylines and Sidelines in the Doyle Conference ...
Greenville student Sydney Ahrberg was named to the dean’s list at Wilkes University for the fall 2025 semester.The following local students earned inclusion on the fall dean’s list at Hudson Valley Community College: Jerome Byrne of East Durham, Joseph Davis of Freehold, Cody DeRose of Earlton, ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park will hold its annual Arbor Day Celebration Friday.The event, which is being held at Michael Mauri Gazebo Park starting at 11 a.m., is part of Mayor Joseph Signorello Jr.'s “125 Trees for 125 Years Initiative.”The plan focuses on bringing 125 new trees to areas all ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — By the time Chris Hoalcraft reached his senior year at St. Bonaventure, the message had not changed much. When Jason Rathbun took over the program, Hoalcraft was an incoming freshman trying to figure out what college baseball demanded from him. After a Zoom call with the new ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The wallet of a Target shopper was stolen and then used to make fraudulent purchases, according to a report by the East Windsor Township Police Department (EWTPD.)At approximately 5:02 p.m. on Monday, April 20, the EWTPD received a report from a woman that she had left her wallet ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - What began as a way to honor a father’s memory has grown into a lasting tradition of giving—one that continues to impact young lives year after year.On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the Boyle Memorial Foundation will host its 30th Annual James and Doris Boyle Memorial Golf ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel Township's annual Independence Day Celebration event will have a special twist this year to celebrate America's historic milestone. Promising to be an “evening of community, patriotism and entertainment”, the annual First Responders Night and Fireworks Celebration is ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Those who plan on scoring a treasure, or making some extra dough, will be in luck next month. Bordentown City's Annual Citywide Yard Sale is taking place on Saturday, May 9 from 9AM to 3PM.The town-wide event, which promotes reducing, reusing and recycling, is sponsored by the ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton company that makes software for doctor's offices bought an AI startup that books appointments and reaches out to patients.ModMed announced the deal this week. Terms were not disclosed.The company acquired Bonsai Health, a platform that sends texts and emails to ...
ALBANY—State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. highlighted the efforts of students, faculty, and staff to promote sustainability as part of Earth Day observance at campuses throughout the SUNY system. The SUNY campus Earth Day actions are part of SUNY’s ongoing efforts to support ...
WAYNE, NJ - It's time for this month's Wayne History Challenge! How well do you know your town's history? Get this question right, and you get a chance to win $100 from…Conan Ward — Your Wayne Kingsview Partners Wealth Manager. Here's your March 2026 Wayne History Challenge question: Prior to ...
Linden, NJ—Think you have to be 18 right now to vote? You don’t.If you’re 17 and turning 18 by General Election Day, you can vote in the June 2 Primary — make sure you’re registered.BE SURE TO REGISTER BY TUESDAY, MAY 12!The Union County Board of Elections is eager to engage 17-year-old citizens in ...
COXSACKIE – It is a fact of life: those that do the most for their communities often go unrecognized. For the past four years, Capital Region Independent Media (CRIM) has been out to change that. Once again, CRIM, which publishes the Ravena News-Herald, gathered 25 of those changemakers together ...
CAMDEN – Hoods went up and umbrellas came out on Wednesday, but the rain did not deter more than 100 volunteers from kicking off Mayor Victor Carstarphen's sixth annual series of Camden Cleanup programs at Pyne Poynt Park.Leaves were raked, brush was collected and litter was tossed into trash bags ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - It was an afternoon filled with fun, community spirit, and pizza as Pizza Kindness and Kenilworth's UNICO teamed up to host their annual Pizza Palooza Fundraiser.Coinciding with Autism Awareness Month, the event was held on April 19, at Kenilworth's Veteran's of Foreign Wars Post ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A local veteran of Broadway will headline a Mother’s Day concert held by the Oscar Hammerstein Museum and Theatre Education.In a nod to the spirit of the holiday, the May 10 show will feature Jenny Lee Stern and her three daughters performing songs from the Great American Songbook.
Timing is everything! Welcoming a new animal into your life is one of the most joyful decisions a family can make. A wagging tail, a soft purr, or the curious twitch of a bunny nose can bring warmth and companionship that becomes part of the rhythm of daily life. But while choosing the right animal ...