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By DAVID RUTHERFORD
February 28, 2026
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday, at least 150 people gathered on the Roosevelt Avenue bridge on the Plainfield-North Plainfield border to hold a candlelight vigil for Connor Oldfield. The 19-year-old Plainfield man's late January disappearance energized a large search in our area, by both law ...
GALLOWAY, NJ — The Southern Regional wrestling juggernaut continued its postseason march today, putting on a clinic at the NJSIAA District 30 Tournament. Coming off their recent Group 5 State Championship, the Rams proved why they are the gold standard of South Jersey wrestling, advancing 13 ...
GALLOWAY, NJ — The Southern Regional wrestling juggernaut continued its postseason march today, putting on a clinic at the NJSIAA District 30 Tournament. Coming off their recent Group 5 State Championship, the Rams proved why they are the gold standard of South Jersey wrestling, advancing 13 ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Sophia Burgo scored 18 points and Aileen McEnroe contributed nine points as Chatham defeated Randolph, 54-38, to win the 2026 Morris County JV Tournament on Saturday at CHS.Chatham broke open a tie game by scoring the first 10 points in the second quarter to grab a 20-10 lead. McEnroe ...
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 today, 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 ...
The Jefferson Town Council took steps to revise regulations surrounding cannabis retailer operations at its meeting on Feb. 25. Greenlight Apothecary and Gas and Grass are the two cannabis businesses currently operating in Jefferson Township. Two more dispensaries are approaching the final stages ...
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 today (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 ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison led from start to finish on Saturday, defeating Hackettstown, 54-32, to advance to the North 2, Group 2 sectional semifinals. The Dodgers got off to a hot start on both ends of the floor, outscoring the Tigers 23-2 in the opening eight minutes. Madison wanted to make a ...
SPARTA, NJ - The 3-seed Sparta girls basketball team hosted the 14-seed Morris Knolls Golden Eagles in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 tournament Friday evening.After Sparta took an early double-digit lead, Morris Knolls clawed back and engaged in a back-and-forth ...
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 today, 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 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - While it was 52 degrees today, winter is still giving it a go with snow forecasted for tomorrow; no worries, less than an inch.These iris and daffodils are very determined to end winter!
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior 175-pounder Gavin Geleta won his 100th career bout and along with junior Owen Garriques at 150 each won their third consecutive district title to highlight host Phillipsburg High School’s participation in the District 3 wrestling tournament on Saturday.Phillipsburg took ...
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 today (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 ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Authorities officially identified two young women who perished in separate highway accidents here, and their families, friends and classmates are now mourning their tragic loss.Visiting hours will be held today, on Thursday, Feb. 26th, for 22-year-old Amber Torres from Colonia, who ...
WESTFIELD, NJ – In a challenging quarterfinal matchup of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 4 Tournament, 10th-seeded Watchung Hills fell to second-seeded Westfield with a score of 58-27.“It was a tough way to wrap up the season for sure,” said WHRHS head coach Jeff Dealaman. “When you’re playing a ...
WESTFIELD, NJ – In a challenging quarterfinal matchup of the North Jersey Section 2, Group 4 Tournament, 10th-seeded Watchung Hills fell to second-seeded Westfield with a score of 58-27.“It was a tough way to wrap up the season for sure,” said WHRHS head coach Jeff Dealaman. “When you’re playing a ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – The East Brunswick girls basketball team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 tournament with a 60-48 victory over Marlboro on Saturday.Sophomore guard Ava Catanho scored 28 points and came down with five rebounds for second-seeded East ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Clinton Elementary School Principal Melissa Butler formally recognized Dr. Antoinette Gelin at a recent Board of Education meeting, praising the multilingual teacher for her exceptional dedication supporting families across the school community.Butler described Dr. Gelin as an ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The New Brunswick Community Arts Council, Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, Highland Park Arts Commission, and ASquared in Rahway, announce the eighth annual Windows of Understanding season, running now through March 31, in various communities throughout Middlesex ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a Clark Township Council meeting on Monday, March 2, beginning at 7:30 p.m.The meeting will be held in the Clark Council Chambers, located at 315 Westfield Ave.The meeting agenda can be found here.[Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Sometimes the best conversations happen over a slice of pizza. On Friday, March 27, residents will have the chance to sit down, grab a free slice, and talk face-to-face with the officers who patrol their neighborhoods as the Asbury Park Police Department hosts “Pizza With ...
TOMS RIVER, NJ – On Friday, March 6, the spotlight at the Clarion Hotel in Toms River won’t just shine on neon outfits and 80s throwbacks — it will shine squarely on Daniel “Gotts” Gottschalk, a Belmar resident whose commitment to helping local families has become a powerful symbol of community ...
New York's elected officials on Saturday reacted to the bombing of Iran with concern, criticism, praise and actions to keep the state's residents safe.U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D):When I talked to Secretary Rubio, I implored him to be straight with Congress and the American people about the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A fantastic Bridgewater-Raritan High School girls’ basketball season came to an end on Thursday evening against a familiar foe.Even though shots did not fall early for the shorthanded Panthers, they made up for it in crunch time and grabbed all of the momentum late from Watchung ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A fantastic Bridgewater-Raritan High School girls’ basketball season came to an end on Thursday evening against a familiar foe.Even though shots did not fall early for the shorthanded Panthers, they made up for it in crunch time and grabbed all of the momentum late from Watchung ...
FAIRFAX, Va. — The St. Bonaventure men's basketball team never found its rhythm Saturday afternoon.George Mason University drilled 12 3-pointers, shot 50 percent in the first half and pulled away for a 71-58 win at the EagleBank Arena, handing the Bonnies their fourth loss in five games.“We just ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — Aaliyah Parker and Laycee Drake, the duo of St. Bonaventure University women’s basketball players honored during Saturday’s Senior Day, combined for 49 points in the Bonnies’ 77-69 win over Fordham University. The Bonnies got off to a slow start, scoring just 4 points after a ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents are advised that the March curbside recycling schedule has been released, with township officials reminding households that single-stream recycling rules remain in effect.Curbside recycling in Piscataway is handled by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Because March is recognized as National Nutrition Month, the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center on South Branch Road is hosting a range of programs that educate seniors about nutrition and offer easy-to-follow tips for maintaining a balanced diet that will support their ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)is urging consumers to immediately stop using and dispose of certain Gourmia digital pressure cookers after multiple reports of hot contents being expelled under pressure, including cases involving severe second-degree ...