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March 1, 2026

CHATHAM--Chatham Middle School announces its honor roll for the second quarter of the 2025-26 school year. After each marking period, special recognition is given to those students who meet the criteria for the honor roll. Scholarship is determined by averaging academic grades received in each ...

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NOTICE that the Millburn Township Committee will hold a Special Meeting on March 9, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. at the Millburn Town Hall conference room, 22 East Willow Street, Millburn, NJ.  A quorum of the Millburn Township Committee is expected to be present at this special meeting for the purpose of ...

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OLEAN, NY — The Olean Elks Lodge will offer fresh haddock dinner options on Wednesday. Meals will be $15.Haddock choices are fried with beer batter or breading, or baked/broiled with a choice of lemon pepper, Cajun seasoning or hollandaise sauce. Each dinner includes a choice of smashed garlic ...

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 During the execution of a search warrant, troopers seized crack cocaine, fentanyl, and a mixture of the two drugs.  State Police photoHUDSON—Troop K Violent Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) arrested a Bronx man twice, according to a February 19 press release from State Police.Members of the ...

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CLARK, NJ - The Gov. Livingston Girls Basketball season came to an end on Saturday afternoon with a 41-31 loss on the road to No. 3 seeded Johnson in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Central Group 2 Tournament.Gov. Livingston (11-15) seeded No. 11, kept the game tight early, trailing just 14-11 ...

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Brandon Schrenkeisen of New Lebanon pulled out a nice rainbow trout. Photo by David LeeJames Meade Jr. and James Meade, III hold a 23" pickerel which was not entered in the contest. Photo by David LeeCANAAN—The Canaan Conservation Club annual Hard Water Fishing Derby February 14 was a huge success! ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - The February meeting of the Spotswood Borough Council was held on Thursday because of the snowstorm that hit the area early this week. Thursday's meeting was originally scheduled for Monday and was held in-person as well as via Zoom. The caucus meeting was held first with proposed ...

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Nutley Little Theatre presents the cast of TRUE WEST, written by Sam Shepard and directed by John Fraissinet. This American classic explores alternatives that might spring from the demented terrain of the California landscape. Sons of a desert-dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer clash over a ...

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The Nutley High boys wrestling team asserted itself masterfully throughout the NJSIAA District 10 Tournament, boasting seven finalists and six individual champions en route to a second place team finish on Saturday noon in Nutley. The Raiders placed second among 10 competing teams with Ridge, which ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS — Hasbrouck Heights Middle School announced the Honor Roll students for the second marking period of the 2025-26 school year.High Honor Roll 2025-26 Marking Period 2Eighth ...

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SECAUCUS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights placed four bowlers on the All NJIC Meadowlands Bowling team, with Wood-Ridge adding one. Hasbrouck Heights’ Will Munoz and Cyril DeGuzman were each named to the First Team.  Munoz, a senior, led the league in average and finished second in the Bergen County ...

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WAYNE, NJ — When Benway School students uncovered the partially buried footstone of 2nd Lt. Harold Edwin “H.E.” Bodei nearly ten years ago, they didn’t just place a flag and move on.They went back to school and started digging deeper. What they discovered helped to fill the gap in a special World ...

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HACKENSACK, NJ – With many of the Bergen Tech bowlers competing for the third time in three days, the season came to an end in a lower stress environment, as they competed in the 2026 Wallers Scotch Doubles Tournament at Bowler City in Hackensack.The tournament pairs one male and one female bowler ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – A new economic impact report confirms what many residents already know: Brookdale Community College is more than a campus — it is a cornerstone of the county’s economy and identity. True to its middle name, Community, Brookdale continues to serve as an engine of opportunity, ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – A new economic impact report confirms what many residents already know: Brookdale Community College is more than a campus — it is a cornerstone of the county’s economy and identity. True to its middle name, Community, Brookdale continues to serve as an engine of opportunity, ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood wrestling program turned in an impressive performance at the NJSIAA District 16 Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 28, as five Raiders recorded top‑three finishes and advanced to Regions. Chief among them was senior Paul Boyle, who claimed the 215 lb.

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WEST ORANGE, NJ – Mayor Susan McCartney presided over a swearing in ceremony for two West Orange Fire Department promotions at Town Hall on February 24th. West Orange Fire Chief Anthony Vecchio made brief remarks and offered high praise as he introduced the promotees.  Captain Gary Braus Jr. was ...

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SOMERSET, NJ - Fraud-related incidents and retail thefts highlighted police activity across Franklin Township between January 25 and January 31, according to the Franklin Township Police Department’s latest blotter.The week opened on Jan. 25 with a reported case of theft by deception involving a ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ: Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day at Middletown Township Library, with a special Storytime and craft cosponsored by Middletown Parks and Recreation! Photo opportunity with a Leprechaun at the end of the program! Children of all ages welcome to this free community event. Registration ...

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KEYPORT, NJ – If your favorite color is green, and you appreciate the sounds of bagpipes, mark your calendars: The Keyport St. Patrick’s Day Parade is officially returning on Saturday, March 21, 2026.The parade is scheduled to step off at 1:00 PM, rain or shine (though local organizers are likely ...

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HAZLET, NJ: Hazlet will turn up the volume this month as ShamRock Fest returns with a night of live music, high energy and Irish-themed rock.The event is scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026, at the West Keansburg Fire Company. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the first performance beginning at 8 p.m.The ...

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HAZLET, NJ — Fire truck introductions may never be the same. Hazlet Fire District No. 1 has taken delivery of a new custom pumper manufactured by Toyne, Inc. and there is a fast paced video to go along with it. You can see the unique video below: The acquisition was finalized following the Board of ...

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LONG BRANCH, NJ — The Long Branch Board of Education announced a new wave of retirements and resignations at its February board meeting.The following will be retiring from their positions on their assigned dates:Middle school teacher Monica Avaria will retire on June 30 after 29 years and six ...

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HAZLET, NJ: The Hazlet Business Owners Association (HBOA), is inviting its members to take part in an upcoming Spring Fling Networking Event designed to spotlight local businesses and strengthen community connections. If you are a business in the Bayshore area and are not a member of the HBOA, now ...

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LINDEN, NJ — In the world of tournament basketball, the second upset is often infinitely more difficult to pull off than the first one.Not only are you playing against an even better team than the one you just got past, but you usually only have a day to prepare for that foe, rather than almost a ...

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HAZLET, NJ: Save the Date: 2026 Older Adults Resource Fair!Are you or a loved one looking to navigate the many resources available to seniors in our community? This event is presented by the Monmouth County Division on Aging, Disabilities & Veterans Services and hosted by the Monmouth County ...

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PISCATAWAY, NJ — The postseason push rolled on for the Piscataway boys basketball team Saturday, while the girls saw their season come to a tough end, as both squads competed in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 quarterfinal round.Behind a dominant fourth quarter, the Chiefs boys surged ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Police arrested three teenagers on Thursday after they set off firecrackers in a hallway during Coconut Creek High School dismissal, according to authorities.The incident happened around 1:35 p.m.“The sound obviously created panic throughout the school and resulted in a large ...

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UPDATE: The train crossing has reopened to traffic in both directions.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A disabled freight train brought late-night traffic to a halt Saturday, prompting police to urge motorists to avoid a busy railroad crossing in Piscataway.According to an alert issued about 10:30 p.m. by the ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — As Coconut Creek’s city leaders brace for changes in state property tax law that target a main source of income for the city, Broward County Property Appraiser Marty Kiar presented possible scenarios at Thursday’s city commission meeting based on bills currently under ...

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