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May 21, 2026

HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Cliffside Park defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 9-1 on Wednesday afternoon in an independent baseball game on Wednesday afternoon at Depken Field in Hasbrouck Heights. Hasbrouck Heights finishes their season with a 7-17 record.Cliffside Park’s Kayden Moeller had four singles and ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The community is invited! Middletown Township will celebrate one of its own today as it honors Rick Lovato, a two-time Super Bowl champion, with the ceremonial naming of “Rick Lovato Way” on Swimming River Road.The dedication ceremony will take place today, Thursday, May 21 at ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — The voices speaking on behalf of developers will soon be on the record in Boca Raton.The city council is scheduled to consider a new ordinance or local law at its meeting Tuesday, May 26 that would require developers to identify anyone authorized to communicate with city officials ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs man was arrested after police said he drove away from a traffic stop and later resisted officers outside his home.Police said an officer conducting speed enforcement on May 12 near the 9900 block of Westview Drive clocked a 2021 Mazda sedan traveling 54 mph in a ...

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Most school budget proposals in Rensco were easily approved, however, two failed, one of those by a mere three votes.Sad news regarding Sarge the turtleThe county legislature battles over whether to support a bottle deposit hikeWe also have some news and notes form around the county.Happy Thursday ...

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Renss LensRENSSELAER COUNTY – Voters in the Berlin and Hoosic Valley school districts said no to their perspective budget proposals. In Berlin, the spending plan failed by a mere three votes. In Schaghticoke’s Hoosic Valley district, the margin of defeat was more definitive, with 319 yeas to 522 ...

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RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens baseball team (12-3-1) celebrated their final home game of the regular season May 14, with a nice ceremony for their four seniors. Coach Justin Bullis read aloud the highlights and future plans of each senior as they walked from the dugout to meet friends ...

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RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens baseball team (11-3-1) swept the season series from the Ichabod Crane Riders (1-9, 4-13). The Riders came into the contest on a two-game losing streak, most recently dropping a game to Voorheesville. RCS was riding a three-game winning streak, most recently ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys volleyball team closed out its regular season on a high note, sweeping North Hunterdon in straight sets while senior standout Dan Ennis reached a major career milestone with his 1,000th kill.The Raiders earned the three-set victory (25-8, ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Somerset County business community will have an opportunity to promote their businesses to a wide array of suppliers, consultants, and residents while making new connections at the upcoming 2026 BizFest Expo @ TD Bank Ballpark.  More than 150+ vendors are expected to ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Somerset County business community will have an opportunity to promote their businesses to a wide array of suppliers, consultants, and residents while making new connections at the upcoming 2026 BizFest Expo @ TD Bank Ballpark.  More than 150+ vendors are expected to ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - For the fifth consecutive year, Franklin Elementary School’s students and staff are turning South Plainfield’s district-wide Day of Service into a fundraiser that simultaneously heightens awareness about a local nonprofit.Franklin Elementary School will host a Mile for Marisa ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ — At the end of each school year, the Livingston Board of Education hosts a ceremony to recognize one teacher from each school as the Governor’s Educators of the Year, as well as the Educational Service Professional of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year. This ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The traffic light at Route 22 and Glenside Avenue is currently not working, and the jughandles are blocked for safety reasons, according to a Scotch Plains First Alert notification. The NJ State DOT is actively working on it.The alert also advises that there may be partial ...

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AVERILL PARK - The nearly 30-pound snapping turtle, found severely injured on an Averill Park roadway and transported by Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Deputies to the Berkshire County Turtle Rescue in Massachusetts for treatment, has sadly succumbed to his injuries.The rescue organization issued the ...

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MONTCLAIR, NJ — The Montclair Art Museum was bursting with color, creativity, and celebration on Thursday afternoon as guests gathered in Leir Hall for “An Artful Lunch.” The elegant afternoon event — the Museum’s biennial spring fundraiser — is held during its beloved Art in Bloom exhibition and ...

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NEWTON, NJ—Reid Corino has now broken two Newton High School lacrosse records this season; the most goals scored in a single season and the most goals scored in a single game.Corino scored 10 goals in the away game against Kinnelon on Tuesday, May 19, including the final winning goal during the ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Sparta softball had a 15-5 win in a shortened game against Newton on Wednesday, ending a six game slide.  Alyssa Curtain-Bratcher got the win on 2.2 innings work.  She earned a strike out and gave up two walks and four hits.Sofia Manjorin had 2.1 innings in the circle with three ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or other memory and neurological conditions is an act of deep love, but it can also become overwhelming over time. At Peaceful Pines Senior & Memory Care, families are often reminded that they do not have to ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Brady Kernan drove in three runs to lead Middletown North to a 9-2 baseball victory over Red Bank on Wednesday.Kernan went 2-for-2 for Middletown North (13-10), which won its third game in a row.Ryan Clark went 2-for-4 with a double for the Lions. Derek Thoms had a hit and two RBI ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Quinnlynn Heaney hit a home run and scored three runs in Middletown South's 8-1 softball victory over Edison on Wednesday.Three pitchers combined on a two-hitter for Middletown South (15-7), which scored five runs in the first inning. Riley Smith and Reagan Heaney each pitched two ...

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Renss LensEAST GREENBUSH – Before debating a resolution supporting efforts raising bottle deposits to 10 cents, the County Legislature took time at their most recent meeting to honor a deceased public servant and two championship youth teams, one in hockey and one in football.Grafton’s Pierce Hoyt ...

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JEFFERSON, NJ - Jefferson School District Superintendent Jeanne Howe was awarded Morris County Superintendent of the Year by the Morris County Association of School Administrators. Howe is also the President of the Association.Jefferson Board of Education President Chris Brown read the recognition ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...

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Paint, perform, create & make new friends Middletown Arts CenterSummer Arts Camps!REGISTER TODAY!Doodle Dude CampsMiss Fish's Summer AdventuresPrincess Party CampsAfternoon ArtstravaganzaKidzArtMini Broadway Mash-UpLEARN MORE ABOUT THE MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER HERE. 

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Woodbridge rallied from a three-run deficit to win its third game in a row, 8-4, over Sayreville in a contest shortened to five innings because of thunderstorms.Senior shortstop Gavin Slicner went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI for Woodbridge (15-9), which scored four runs in ...

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Paint, perform, create & make new friends Middletown Arts CenterSummer Arts Camps!REGISTER TODAY!Doodle Dude CampsMiss Fish's Summer AdventuresPrincess Party CampsAfternoon ArtstravaganzaKidzArtMini Broadway Mash-UpLEARN MORE ABOUT THE MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER HERE. 

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