News
By JANEL“JAYCEE" MILLER
April 23, 2026
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – The East Windsor Council passed a resolution at its April 14, 2026 meeting that approved an agreement with a developer, KFRT, that would create the so-called “Americana Place” on Route 130. The multi-faceted development, which has been in the works since 2023, would include a ...
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 ...
News Herald –April 16, 1926 - F.E. Bleezarde, PublisherCoeymans:The water in the river has been quite high for the past few days.Mr. and Mrs. Philip Boehm entertained a party of friends at cards Tuesday evening.Mr. and Mrs. August Hartman have returned to their home in this village after five weeks ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison Rotary is offering six scholarships worth $1,500 each to graduating high school seniors who reflect the organization’s motto of “Service Above Self.”According to the announcement, the scholarships are open to students who live in Madison and have demonstrated a strong ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains is marking National Autism Acceptance Month, joining communities nationwide in promoting awareness and inclusion for individuals on the autism spectrum.The proclamation notes the growing prevalence of autism diagnoses — 1 in 31 children nationally and 1 in 29 in ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Area residents are invited to attend an upcoming Human Trafficking Awareness Event aimed at educating the community and promoting prevention efforts.The event, hosted by the Township in partnership with Mayor Gallagher and the Mayor's Wellness Campaign, will take place on ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have alerted the public that the missing juvenile, reported yesterday, has been found.Original alert from the Parsippany Police:Twelve-year-old Ryan Kitsuta was last seen in the area of Volunteer's Park around 5:30pm on Wednesday, Aprill 22nd. He is 5ft 3in ...
MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Families in the Morristown area joined communities across the country in marking Take Your Child to Work Day, giving children a firsthand look at their parents’ jobs and the many ways people contribute to their workplaces and communities.Observed annually on the fourth Thursday ...
NEW JERSEY - As families across the country continue to shoulder rising health care costs—paying an average of $6,850 annually toward employer-sponsored family coverage—a new report is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to children’s care.Personal finance company WalletHub has ...
MADISON, N.J. — Families in Madison joined communities across the country in marking Take Your Child to Work Day, giving children a firsthand look at their parents’ jobs and the many ways people contribute to their workplaces and communities.Observed annually on the fourth Thursday in April, Take ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — The Borough of New Providence will host its annual Senior Health Fair on Wednesday, May 13, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the DeCorso Community Center, 15 East Fourth St. The event is free and open to all New Providence residents ages 55 and older.The health fair will bring ...
CRARYVILLE—As of today, Thursday, April 23, State Route 23 will be closed to traffic between State Route 22 in Hillsdale and the County Route 7/Craryville Road intersection in Craryville, a hamlet in the Town of Copake, until further notice, according to a travel advisory issued by the State ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – The Morristown Shade Tree Commission is seeking volunteers for its Adopt-A-Tree Youth Program, inviting students and scout troops to help monitor tree growth while supporting the town’s environmental efforts.According to the program announcement, volunteers will be asked to check ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents, Spring is in full swing here in Monmouth County, and with the warmer weather finally upon us, there is a renewed sense of energy and excitement throughout our communities. From outdoor events and community gatherings to important discussions about our future, this is ...
NEW JERSEY — Most New Jerseyans apparently think Gov. Mikie Sherrill has done a good job during her first few months in office, according to two independent university polls.A Fairleigh Dickinson University poll gives Sherrill a 58% approval rating, while a Rutgers-Eagleton survey puts her job ...
Screen unwanted views, buffer traffic and other noise, create privacy and add year-round beauty to the landscape with evergreens. Combine them with deciduous trees and shrubs, perennials and annuals for multiple seasons of beauty. Plus, enjoy the seasonal changes as well as visiting pollinators and ...
POMPANO BEACH — A shoplifter learned that it's a losing venture after she and an accomplice were caught running a "tag-team" theft operation at a Ross store in Pompano in recent days. Jomaisha Irish Samuel, 47, was arrested and charged with felony coordinated retail theft, use of an ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Newark man was arrested on Tuesday evening after an hours-long standoff with police that began with a domestic incident at a Sandra Circle residence, Westfield Police said in a statement on Wednesday.No one was injured, police said.According to Westfield Police Chief Christopher ...
PARAMUS, NJ — All lanes of traffic on Route 17 North were blocked for some time Wednesday afternoon as the result of a motor vehicle collision, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti announced.The crash occurred near Sears Drive, and involved a dump truck full of dirt, which overturned. Officers ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne residents will have the opportunity rid their homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs this Saturday. On Saturday, April 25, recognized nationally as Take-Back Day, residents are encouraged to bring their medications for disposal to the ...
Every day, unused or expired prescription medications—especially opioids—pose a serious risk in our homes and communities. Far too often, these medications become sources of misuse, and/or accidental poisoning. According to the DEA, most misused prescription drugs are obtained from family and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The theft of an SUV from a driveway and missing scaffolding from a construction site were among the incidents reported to police last week, according to the Westfield Police Department.On April 13, a resident reported multiple unauthorized purchases on their credit cards, police ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — People and families can clean out medicine cabinets of expired or unwanted prescription drugs on Saturday so they can be safely destroyed.From 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, there will be a specially-marked container in the Woodbridge Municipal Complex parking lot at One Main Street ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ -Robbinsville business owners are being invited to a Bagels & Business Breakfast hosted by the Robbinsville Township Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC).Described to TAPinto Robbinsville as “a morning designed to foster connections, provide valuable resources, and ...
READINGTON, NJ – The debate over what students should be allowed to read in Readington Township schools continued at the board of education’s April 14 meeting with two of Policy and Regulation 2535’s most vocal critics – Kathryn Czarniak and Catherine DeLuca – again expressing their opposition ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - With the fourth marking period underway, now is the time to start making those summer plans for the kids. Spotswood Recreation Department's popular summer Arts and Crafts Camp is running from July 6 through August 7 at the Appleby School. Camp is from 9 a.m. until noon Monday ...
PHILLIPSBURG — Get your hats ready and your imaginations primed! The Saints Philip and James School Drama Club is preparing to turn the town upside down (in the best way possible) with their upcoming production of Seussical Kids.Whether you’re a Who from Whoville or a citizen of the Jungle of Nool, ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - At the Wednesday, April 15 regular meeting of the South Brunswick Township Council, resolution 15698 on the consent agenda pertained to the introduction of the 2026 municipal budget for the township. The resolution passed along with 21 other resolutions. During the public ...