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By JENNIFER DERICKS
April 22, 2026
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta girls golf team beat Jefferson 229 - 268 on Monday on their home course Lake Mohawk Golf Club. Sparta’s results:1st Jocelyn Beach shot 522nd Hannuri Lee shot 573rd Brooke Segar tied at 595th Rebecca Johnson tied at 617th Julianna Bednarz shot a 64Sparta girls’ record moves ...
SPARTA, NJ – The boys golf team beat Parsippany Hills 172-181 on Monday on their home course, Lake Mohawk Golf Club. Sparta results:1st Bennet Coleman shot a 402nd Calvin Kirchner tied with 434th Cody Sutton tied with 446th Sean Collins shot 457th Ryan Grycuk tied with 487th Matt Stittes tied with ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Somerset County has launched its Community Outreach Program, sending trained canvassers door-to-door to connect residents with free services and support.Canvassers can provide information and referrals for:Behavioral health servicesFree food resourcesAging and disability ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Despite a chilly breeze, the atmosphere at the Columbia Inn was electric, as residents and industry professionals gathered for the inaugural xPizza Day on April 20. The event, organized by former resident Anthony Pizzi and the NJ Pizza Alliance, transformed the local landmark into a ...
POMPANO BEACH — Residents of Palm Aire are seeking additional support for a class action lawsuit against a developer’s proposal to increase housing density in their neighborhood.Affidavits for Class Action SuitAt a meeting Tuesday night, a number of property owners gathered to sign and notarize ...
OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – MJ Parulis went 3-for-3 and scored three runs as Middletown North rolled to a 15-5 baseball victory over Ocean Township on Tuesday.Danny Sigler and Ryan Clark each had two hits and three runs batted in for the Lions (5-4).Derek Thomas had a double and a single with two RBI.
MONTVILLE, NJ - Donning tiaras, ties and tuxes, sixty pampered pooches gathered for an enchanted puppy prom to support the collection of formal dresses and accessories for girls in need. On Friday, April 17, Morris Animal Inn at Montville, the luxury spa and resort for pets, was transformed into an ...
DENVILLE, NJ – Roger Rice posted the top score, a one-over-par 37, but it wasn't enough to lift the Chatham boys golf team in its 166 to 167 loss to Mountain Lakes on Tuesday at the par-36 Rockaway River Country Club.Alexander Golio and Brady O'Reilly each shot a 43 for Chatham (4-3). Aayra ...
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ — Sussex County Commissioners had to move their April 8 meeting to Sussex County Community College because of the overflow crowd. Once in their alternate location, they introduced a proposed 2026 budget that emphasizes affordability, infrastructure investment, and maintaining ...
Flemington, NJ – On Tuesday, April 21st the Hunterdon County Board of County Commissioners approved a Proclamation honoring the success of Mary and Mario Passalacqua, partners and owners of the iconic Woolverton Inn in Stockton Borough. In the 10 years that the couple have owned the property, ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - The village announced six of its 12 planned PFAS treatment facilities “are now fully operational,” so TAPinto had a chat with Ridgewood Water's director, Rich Calbi. Once complete, the $150 million system-wide project of PFAS treatment plants will bring Ridgewood Water into full ...
NEWTON, NJ — Newton High School hosted a college fair for juniors and seniors, giving students an opportunity to explore career paths and connect with professionals from various educational institutions. Representatives from colleges and universities gathered in the school gymnasium to share ...
NEWTON, NJ – After three consecutive wins the Newton softball team fell to High Point 10-2. Joslyn Anderson and Carrigan Walsh put up the Braves’ runs, each off a single.Grace Lippe was in the circle for Newton. She went all seven innings earning four strikeouts giving up two walks and 12 hits.The ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – Erika Riggio scored five goals and passed for two assists in East Brunswick's 16–3 girls lacrosse victory over Edison on Tuesday.Riggio, a senior attack, now has 100 points in her career (81 goals, 19 assists).East Brunswick (5-4) built a double‑digit lead before halftime. The ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Jefferson Township Intermediate School students spent this week preparing for their production of Annie Jr. Performances will be on April 24 at 7 PM and April 25 at 2 PM. The cast will also be performing for the Township senior citizens on April 23.The show is directed by Alyssa ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It was a clean sweep at the polls Tuesday for the three incumbents on the New Brunswick Board of Education.Ashley Caldwell (569 votes), Maria Alvarez (546) and Patricia Varela (529) have captured three three-year seats on the board, according to results published by the Middlesex ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — A volunteer-organized May Day concert is scheduled for Friday, May 1, in Franklin Township as part of a broader day of action tied to International Workers’ Day.The event, titled “May Day Concert in Solidarity with International Workers!”, will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 ...
NEWARK - The “Moving Newark Schools Forward” candidates – a slate historically backed by the local Democratic politicians – have swept the Board of Education election again, according to unofficial tallies from the Essex County Clerk’s Office posted Tuesday night. Nine candidates ran for the four ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines announced a special proclamation at Tuesday's City Council Meeting.The administration recognized April as Autism Acceptance Month, which is observed to raise awareness about autism, honor individuals' strengths and promote inclusivity.“Autism is a vibrant ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - Most of us walk around Jersey City and take our urban surroundings for granted.Sure, you might notice unsightly cracks in the sidewalks or mangy sewage drains in passing, but Jersey City resident and contemporary watercolor artist Ekaterina Zaznova’s eyes capture the true texture, ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — On a day when Dom Massaro set a new school record for base hits in a career, teammate Aiden McCarthy stole his thunder.Or, perhaps, it was the other way around.McCarthy pitched a no-hitter and Massaro went 3-for-4 with a run scored to reach 127 career hits as they led South ...
COLONIA, NJ – Colonia scored three runs in the first inning and went on to a 5-2 softball victory over Spotswood on Tuesday.Mariella Spina hit a home run and went 2-for-3 with three runs batted in for Colonia (5-7), which scored a run in the bottom of the third to take a 4-2 lead.Anabel Shubick ...
Private mortgage insurance, or PMI, is an added cost on a conventional loan when a buyer puts less than 20% down on a conventional loan. Because it increases the monthly payment without protecting the buyer, many buyers want to know whether they can avoid it, reduce it, or remove it later.Key ...
EDISON, NJ – Woodbridge erased a two-run deficit after three innings to pull away late for a 10-3 softball victory over Edison on Tuesday.Aubrey Petrucelli-Dunn went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in for Woodbridge (9-2), which scored three runs in the sixth inning and five more runs ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — Residents are invited to step back in time with an evening of traditional American music as Squirrel Stew takes the stage for a free community concert on Tuesday, April 28.Set for 6 p.m. at the Long Branch Senior Center, the event—hosted by the City of Long Branch—promises a ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton grandmother is facing charges of robbery by sudden snatching and criminal mischief after an altercation at Mizner Park involving her grandson, who accidentally hit a golf ball that struck a girl in the head.According to a Boca Raton police report, a family was dining ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The parents of a 6-year-old girl killed in a 2024 car crash caused by a man fleeing police are suing the City of Coral Springs for wrongful death, alleging that one of its police officers, by pursuing the driver, “created or substantially contributed to a foreseeable zone of ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Sophomore outside hitter Scott Simonfay led the way with five kills, two blocks, eight digs and a service ace in Chatham's 2-0 boys volleyball win vs. Montville on Tuesday.Sophomore setter Nico Mannino contributed 15 assists, along with two kills, a block and three digs for Chatham ...
NEPTUNE, NJ – Keyport scored a run in the top of the seventh to break a tie and went on to a 4-3 baseball victory over Neptune on Monday.Jacob Pinto hit a solo home run for undefeated Keyport (8-0) and Casey McCarthy hit a triple and drove in a run.Winning pitcher Paxton Douglass allowed three hits ...
HAZLET, NJ – Dylan Hernandez pitched a six-inning one-hitter to lift Raritan to a 10-0 baseball victory over Freehold Borough on Monday.Hernandez struck out four batters and walked one in his 73-pitch effort.Will Meehan went 3-for-4 with a triple and four runs batted in. Tyler Benedict was 2-for-3 ...