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April 21, 2026

BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Robbinsville scored five runs in the first inning and went on to a 12-6 softball victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Monday.Caroline Kapferer drove in five runs with a home run and a single for Robbinsville (6-3). Juliana Amoroso had two hits and four RBI in the win.Amanda Ciser ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — Livingston snapped a three‑game skid on Monday with a 10–8 win over West Essex, using a fast start and a strong finish to overcome a late Knights surge.Livingston (6-4) controlled the first half, building a 5–2 lead, then extended the margin coming out of halftime before West Essex ...

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — Local families have a delicious reason to skip dessert at home this Wednesday. The Learning Experience is partnering with Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard for a "Let’s Grant Wishes" fundraiser to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.The event, which aims to turn frozen ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Housing Authority (HHA) will host a community meeting on Phase 1 of the HHA Redevelopment Plan on Wednesday, May 13, at 6 p.m. at 123 Jefferson St.Adopted by the Hoboken City Council in 2023 following extensive public input, the plan calls for the ...

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — Local families have a delicious reason to skip dessert at home this Wednesday. The Learning Experience is partnering with Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard for a "Let’s Grant Wishes" fundraiser to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation.The event, which aims to turn frozen ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ – Hoboken scored in every inning on its way to a 10-0 baseball victory in five innings over McNair Academic on Monday.William Herrera went 3-for-4 with two runs batted in and two runs scored for Hoboken, which pounded out a total of 14 hits.Jason Dale had three hits and scored three ...

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FAIRFIELD, NJ — A traffic stop in Fairfield earlier this month led to the arrest of a New York man and the seizure of drugs and nearly a quarter-million dollars in cash, according to a release from the Fairfield Police Department.Police said the arrest occurred on April 9, 2026, when officers ...

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COPAKE–The Roeliff Jansen Community Library, 9091 Route 22, invites the public to a special musical lecture with Jack Brown as he discusses Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion,” on Sunday, April 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. This free program offers a rare opportunity to explore one of the most profound works in the ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Author and family therapist Maria Sikoutris-Di Iorio, MA, Ed.S., MFT, LPC, announced the release of her inspiring new children’s book, “Jayce Never Gives Up,” available in hardcover now.Inspired by real-life moments with her granddaughter, Jayce, Sikoutris-Di Iorio’s story ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to come together for this weekend's Team Vivian Walk, an event celebrating the life and legacy of a Bordentown Township resident while raising awareness about the importance of organ donation.The Inaugural Team Vivian Walk will be held on Saturday, April 25 ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is inviting young residents to spend an afternoon of creativity and connection at its upcoming “Coloring with the Cops” event.The event will take place at Target, located at 4 Centerton Road, on Saturday, April 25, from 12PM to ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Here is your Monday Sports Wrap-Up:Whippany Park Baseball Walks Off Madison in SeventhMonday, Whippany Park baseball scored three runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to beat Madison, 4-3.After four scoreless innings, Madison scored three runs in the fourth to take the ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy has been selected as an Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) National Demonstration School in an announcement made during a validation event at the school and on the Elizabeth Public Schools website.AVID is a nonprofit educational ...

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SHORT HILLS, NJ – Community Congregational Church will host its annual Boutique & Rummage  Sale on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26, transforming its space into a curated shopping  experience filled with designer labels, vintage clothing, unique finds, new and gently ...

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MADISON, NJ — The Madison Farmers and Artisan Market will kick off its 2026 season on Saturday, May 23, bringing fresh produce, locally made goods, and community spirit back to the borough.A staple of the Madison community, the market offers residents access to a wide variety of farm-fresh fruits ...

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 NEW BRUNSWICK – New Brunswick residents go to the polls today as three incumbents and one challenger are vying for three seats on the New Brunswick Board of Education.Polls will be open until 8 p.m.To find your assigned polling location, click here. The three seats up for election this year come ...

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CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Guild of Clinton is hosting the 2026 Cruising Clinton Car cruise, which is scheduled for this Sunday April 26th from 11 to 4pm. Aside from the beautiful display of vehicles, this month is Autism Awareness Month and the Guild is again raising funds for the local Unified ...

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NEWARK - A century-old North Ward park anchored by a historic water tower is set for beautification and green infrastructure improvements, as city officials move forward with a plan to modernize Salvatore Bontempo Memorial Park while preserving its legacy.The Newark Central Planning Board heard the ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, N.J. — Senior Night unfolded the way the Gov. Livingston softball program has long hoped its traditions would — with family, emotion and a statement win on the field.Before first pitch Monday night at Deerfield School, the Gov. Livingston softball program honored its seven seniors — ...

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CAMDEN – George E. Norcross III on Tuesday reflected on Camden's advances over the last few years, but also teased with hints at more big gains in the near future.Norcross, board chairman of the Cooper Health System, said that Cooper – in the midst of a $3 billion expansion – is in discussions with ...

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Califon, NJ – All-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfasts for the entire community returned to the Califon Fire Hall on Sunday, April 12th, one week after Easter Sunday. There, the Califon Fire Co. and many more volunteers welcomed several hundred locals for fresh pancakes, eggs, sausage and other breakfast ...

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BUTLER, NJ - The Butler Softball Team improved to 6-2 on Monday, defeating Park Ridge 8-7 in extras. Brooke Demmers went 3-5 at the plate with a home run and two runs scored. Kyli Morgan went 2-3 with a home run and two RBI. Kara Morgan had three hits. Mikayla Eutermarks was credited with the win ...

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NEW JERSEY– New Jerseyans now have the chance to vote for their heroes, as the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) unveils 60 nominees for the Class of 2026. These nominees span six prestigious categories: Arts & Letters; Education, Research, Engineering & Science; Enterprise; Performing Arts ...

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EDISON, NJ - Two students at John P. Stevens High School are the recipients of a Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship. Abhinav Senthilkumar and Pranav Vemulapalli are two of the 37 students in New Jersey to be awarded with a corporate-sponsored scholarship this year.Abhinav Senthilkumar ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — A Rahway student was among those selected as Union County finalists in the 2026 “Fun Things to Do Instead of Drugs” Fourth Grade Contest, organized by the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey (PDFNJ). The annual statewide contest highlights students’ artistic creativity and inspiring ...

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MILLTOWN/SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spelling bees have been around for ages and the competition that revolves around correctly spelling words of various degrees of difficulties is an American thing. They were incorporated into classrooms during colonial times and were pretty popular by the 1800s. Their ...

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Sixteen dogs rescued from a suspected animal cruelty situation in Hebron are receiving care after being discovered during an eviction last week, with nine transferred to the Susquehanna SPCA in Cooperstown and others placed with individuals in Washington County.Dog control officers secured ...

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VERONA, NJ - Residents of Verona are invited to celebrate the environment and literacy at the upcoming “Rooted in Reading” Earth Day & Arbor Day event.The family-friendly program will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Verona Public Library.Hosted in partnership ...

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WEST BOCA RATON, FL – A former Boca West Country Club employee used artificial intelligence to create explicit images of a teenage coworker and sent them to her, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.Thomas Christopher Ball, 49, was arrested for altering sexual depictions of an ...

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ROCKAWAY, NJ – Chatham High senior Kevin Grundy broke his own school record in winning the triple jump and also placed first in the long jump at the Morris Hills Track & Field Relays held Saturday.Grundy bettered his own record in the triple jump with a distance of 46 feet, 10.25 inches. He won ...

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