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March 1, 2026

SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) will honor five distinguished alumni at its annual Hall of Fame Banquet on Saturday, April 25. These exceptional graduates have made significant contributions in their respective professions, communities, and beyond—continuing to reflect ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Several students from Scotch Plains and Fanwood have been recognized for their academic accomplishments at Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU), earning placement on the Honors Lists and Dean’s List for the Fall 2025 semester.Evan Doyle of Fanwood, a student at the ...

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FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Residents gathered in front of the township municipal building Sunday for a peace vigil organized by local activist Michael Steinbruck on the anniversary of his father’s death, an event he said continues to drive his public advocacy.Steinbruck said his father devoted his life to ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – Kicking off Women’s History Month, this article launches Women Who Shaped Montville Township, a March TAPinto series highlighting the contributions of local women who left a lasting mark on the community. This week, we spotlight Dr. Marietta Huntoon Crane Woodruff (1837–1912), a ...

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The following article originally appeared on the Jersey High School Sports Blog (www.jerseyhighschoolsports.com) which is run by Plainfield resident and high school sports enthusiast Noel Pyne. Pyne's site is one to bookmark, and he has been covering virtually all boys basketball games this season, ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – In the biggest protest to take place so far in Roxbury against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), about 1,500 people gathered on Feb. 28 at Roxbury Town Hall, a site very close to the warehouse ICE plans to use to process detainees.So many anti-ICE activists showed up for ...

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Allegany’s Shawn Dubin made his spring training debut Thursday and was the winning pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their 13-10 victory over the Kansas City Royals.Dubin pitched one inning and gave up two earned runs.Dubin, who played for the Olean Oilers and the Allegany-Limesone Gators, ...

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Two Jefferson Township High School wrestlers took home first place honors at the NJSIAA District 2 tournament on Feb. 28. Senior Christopher Frank (138) and Junior Frank Figel (113) earned gold medals at the event. Junior Braedan Cummings placed third in the 157 pound bracket.Frank FigelWhen Frank ...

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NEW YORK – It was a special honor for both Chatham seniors Sarah Nacinovich and Marcus Valenzuela to be invited by the USATF to run in the same meet with many of the top US athletes and Olympians over the weekend. at Ocean Breeze on Staten Island. On Saturday, Valenzuela won the High School Elite ...

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TRENTON / FREEHOLD, NJ — A new state law will allow certain 17-year-olds to vote in New Jersey’s primary elections for the first time, marking a significant expansion of youth voting rights and placing the Garden State among a growing number of states nationwide that permit early ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — Five students from Quibbletown Middle School were recognized for their leadership, resilience and academic dedication during the school’s annual Veteran Frank Rivers Black History Month Over Achievers Award Ceremony.The program, co-sponsored by the Plainfield Area NAACP, celebrates ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Middle School has announced the 2025-2026 second marking period honor rolls. According to the guidance department, the following is the grading scale for sixth through eighth grade students:A+ = 98-100,  A = 93-97, A- =90-92B+ = 87-89, B = 83-86, B- = 80-82C+ = 77-79, C = 73-76, ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Shrimp Teriyaki over Rice $15.50Chicken Wings, choice of Chipotle Asian, Teriyaki, Buffalo or Naked, served w/Tots $15.50Crunchy Chicken Garden Salad topped w/Shredded Cheddar & Honey ...

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NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School girls basketball team started the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 1, Group 2 tournament as the eight-seeded team.  They lost a nail biter 446-44 in the first round at home nine-see Ramsey on Thursday, February 26. Newton was dominating in the first half, scoring eight ...

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Princeton, NJ -- Eric Garcetti, the former U.S. Ambassador to India (from 2023 to 2025), and the youngest ever mayor of Los Angeles when he was inaugurated in 2013 at the age of 42, rejoices in his multicultural background. His father, Gil Garcetti, is Mexican-American with Spanish, American ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Kindergarten registration for the school year of 2026 – 2027 will be available by appointment only beginning Monday, March 2, through Tuesday, March 31.To register, please go to Kindergarten 26-27 Registration Flyer.pdf Please stay tuned for Pre-K information coming soon. Related ...

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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Village Council opened its regular meeting Monday night with announcements celebrating cultural programming, community partnerships, and public safety efforts following a major winter storm.Mayor Sheena Collum called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m., confirming ...

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The following article originally appeared on the Jersey High School Sports Blog (www.jerseyhighschoolsports.com) which is run by Plainfield resident and high school sports enthusiast Noel Pyne. Pyne's site is one to bookmark, and he has been covering virtually all boys basketball games this season, ...

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LIVINGSSTON, NJ — Livingston High School senior Kayla Fang’s research project, "Gender Inequalities in Pain Research: Implications in Pain Perception and Treatment," was recently published in the “International Journal of High School Research.”Fang’s work explores the critical disparities in how ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs residents tired of the trash that floats along the edge of the water can volunteer next weekend as the city takes part in Broward County Waterway Cleanup.The countywide cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 7. Volunteers will work at 35 ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton residents will decide the future of the city’s civic infrastructure and its downtown landscape on March 10, as two high-stakes referendums totaling hundreds of millions of dollars in potential development and debt head to the municipal ballot.The election, which occurs ...

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SOMERVILLE, N.J. — A state appellate court has ruled that David C. Shroitman of Somerville is not competent to stand trial in the fatal stabbing of Maryrose Fealey, an anti-drug activist and the 27-year-old daughter of Cranford High School teacher James Fealey.The Appellate Division affirmed ...

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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 Honors Lillian FalcetanoKenilworth Public Schools Announces Delayed Opening ...

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EAST WINDSOR, NJ – Metuchen, seeded 13th, advanced past 12th-seeded Robbinsville in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 2 girls basketball tournament by a score of 37-34 on Saturday.Metuchen outscored Robbinsville, 7-2, in the fourth quarter after the Ravens led, 32-30, after ...

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DOYLESTOWN, PA—Nearly 300 people walked the streets of Doylestown Borough on Saturday evening to raise money for—and awareness about—homelessness in Bucks County.The event known as Coldest Night of the Year took place on an unseasonably warm night. As the group made its way up State Street, people ...

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When your head hits the pillow at bedtime, does it race anxiously about unfinished business or tomorrow’s to-dos? You’re not alone—anxiety and sleep have a complicated relationship. That’s because an anxious brain makes it hard to fall and stay asleep, and a lack of sleep heightens anxiety.  So how ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - Led by a dominant championship performance from 175-pounder Nolan Monaghan, the Roxbury wrestling team punched five tickets to the next round during a hard-fought District 6 tournament this past weekend.Monaghan, the tournament's top seed at 175 pounds, left no doubt about his ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Sean Fealey scored a season-high 22 points, Dom Bok added 19 points, and Tim Gordon had 13 points as the 14th-seeded Raiders came up just short in absorbing a 76-72 loss to third-seeded Millburn in the opening round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 tournament on Friday ...

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TRENTON — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, who lives in Monroe Township, retired from the NJ State ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – Shelter-related requests from Melbourne residents increased 56% in February 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier, according to data from 211counts.org.Residents submitted 148 shelter-related requests in February 2026, up from 95 in February 2025, based on figures ...

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