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By ROMAN USCHAK
March 3, 2026
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – February’s sole meeting of the Bridgewater-Raritan board of education took a look at student opportunities for enrichment and acceleration, along with some coming changes, especially to the AI program, which drew the ire of residents unaware that the change was planned.Concerning ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - J.P. Case students performed “The Sound of Music, Youth Edition” Feb. 27 and Feb. 28.
For most of his life, 82-year-old Michael Thorz had been extremely active. An avid skier, hiker and lifelong fitness enthusiast, you could always find him outdoors—from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to long days on the racquetball court. But over time, subtle leg pain grew more ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — The Morristown Bureau of Police is accepting applications for Class II Special Police Officers, a part-time position aimed at enhancing safety, visibility, and community engagement in Morristown’s downtown and surrounding areas.According to the department, the officers will ...
MADISON, N.J. — Residents looking to support the 2026 Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade can pick up official parade pins at several Madison businesses, helping fund the annual celebration while shopping local.Parade organizers have announced that pins are available at the following Madison ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — 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 ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Organizers of the 2026 Morris County St. Patrick’s Day Parade have published a full list of local businesses where supporters can purchase the official parade pin — a way for residents and visitors to show support for the annual celebration while helping underwrite parade ...
MADISON, NJ (02/25/2026)-- Jonathan Genao, of Union, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.To qualify for the Dean's List, a student must carry a 3.2 or better grade point average out of a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Police recently arrested a man for allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from customer bank deposits at Fifth Third Bank in Coral Springs where he worked as a teller. Police charged Lincoln Garfield Lettman, 33, of Tamarac with grand theft of more than $10,000, according to a ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — 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 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Sea turtle nesting season began March 1 along Florida’s east coast, and in Boca Raton the city’s Sea Turtle Conservation Team marked its first nest a day early after spotting a leatherback nest on Feb. 28.Nesting season runs from March 1 through Oct. 31. Three species of sea turtle ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ - Spotswood High School's Valerie Cicero finished fourth in the NJSIAA District Seven Tournament at Old Bridge High School on Sunday to advance to the Central Region Tournament on March 8. Cicero was the fifth seed in the 114-pound weight class at the District Seven Tournament. The ...
TRENTON, NJ — Acting NJ Transportation Commissioner Priya Jain has appointed 19th Legislative District political operative Juan Carlos Nordelo as her Chief-of-Staff, according to a state agency’s press release.Nordelo, 36, a Cranford resident, made his mark in Middlesex County as the chief policy ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - The Bernards Township Police Department responded to 23 motor vehicle crashes during February, six of which involved reported injuries. Officers also issued 10 motor vehicle summonses during the month.Several notable incidents were reported throughout the township.On Feb. 1, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The son of a Wynmoor resident in Coconut Creek, who last year was put into an assisted-living facility, recently reported $6,300 in cash and watches missing from his father’s apartment, according to police. The son told police that he was in the condominium on Feb. 12, preparing ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Morris County from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, as a round of snow, sleet, and freezing rain moves through North Jersey before changing to plain rain.Forecasters say the main hazard will be slippery road conditions, particularly ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Morris County from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, as a round of snow, sleet, and freezing rain moves through North Jersey before changing to plain rain.Forecasters say the main hazard will be slippery road conditions, particularly ...
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. —A Special General Election will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, to fill the vacancy in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.Voters will choose among three candidates seeking to succeed Rep. Mikie Sherrill: Democrat Analilia Mejia, Republican Joe Hathaway, and Alan B.
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. —A Special General Election will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, to fill the vacancy in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.Voters will choose among three candidates seeking to succeed Rep. Mikie Sherrill: Democrat Analilia Mejia, Republican Joe Hathaway, and Alan B.
MEDFORD, NJ — Enjoy an afternoon or night at the theater without going into the City!Lenape High School students will be presenting The Addams Family Musical for several performances beginning this weekend. Showtimes are:Friday, March 6 at 7PMSaturday, March 7 at 1PMSaturday, March 7 at 7PMOther ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Interested in getting involved more in Bordentown City? Learn about the different ways you can make a difference in the community at a special event happening this weekend.The Community Engagement Event is taking place on Saturday, March 7 from 1PM to 4PM at Old City Hall, ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – The Springfield Free Public Library will be offering these programs for kids in March. Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00PMTeen Advisory BoardAges 13+. Meet with your peers to create and lead your own library programs, earn volunteer hours, build your leadership skills, and add it to your ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Beating the same team three times in one season is difficult enough.Now try doing so for a fourth time in the regular venue of your arch-rival with their state championship banners draped behind your bench.With a trip to the state sectional finals on the line on top of this, leave ...
MILLBURN, NJ – The Millburn girls basketball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament with a 42-36 victory over North Hunterdon on Monday.Ayaana Vinayak scored 12 points for Millburn (19-9), which overcame a 10-point deficit after one quarter.Nola Lewis ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – East Windsor Township is making free gun locks available to local residents to to safety secure them. The program is part of the Township's pro-active safety initiative in a partnership with Project Child Safe, a national firearms safety program sponsored by the U.S. Department ...
Dear Rusty: My girlfriend is 65 and she just enrolled in Medicare. She is still working full-time as a nurse, but they are still deducting Medicare taxes from her paycheck.I thought as soon as you started Medicare, that they would no longer take any Medicare taxes from her paychecks. Is that not ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Max Schachter, a Coral Springs resident and advocate for safer schools after losing his son in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, is among South Florida residents stranded in Israel as the United States and Israel attack Iran. Schachter posted several videos on ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville resident Armaan Balani was honored by the Township Council at their recent meeting for his efforts to increase health awareness and improve access to reliable medical information in the community.Balani founded UnityLinks, a healthcare initiative designed to connect ...
TAMPA, FL — University of Tampa named four students from Scotch Plains and Fanwood to the school's Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be eligible for the Dean's List.Noel Jeskulski of Fanwood is a sophomore majoring in Allied Health ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Twenty-six (26) Sayreville War Memorial HS seniors have earned the prestigious New Jersey Dept. of Education (NJDOE) Seal of Biliteracy Endorsement, which will be prominently displayed on their high school diplomas. High school students can earn it by passing a language (other than ...