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May 20, 2026

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SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Scotch Plains-Fanwood ended its regular season on a high note, as the Raiders defeated Colonia, 9-2, on Wednesday. Ronnie Germinder pitched a complete game and Lucas Bolton went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Scotch Plains-Fanwood's final regular season ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Preparations are underway across Hanover Township for upcoming Memorial Day observances and parade activities, with Township volunteers, community organizations and local groups already coordinating plans behind the scenes.Members of the Hanover Township Community Emergency ...

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MANAHAWKIN — Top-seeded Southern Regional outlasted third-seeded Barnegat in a four-set thriller on Wednesday, punches its ticket to the Shore Conference Tournament championship game with a gritty 3-1 victory.The Rams (20-6) took care of business on their home court, bouncing back from a third-set ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - Havana Alvarez won gold in the long jump with an effort of 18-5 and Jalyn Caraballo placed third in the javelin with a throw of 153-6 to lead the Nutley High girls and boys outdoor track teams at the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 championships on Friday-Saturday, May 15-16 at ...

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MANAHAWKIN — Second-seeded Southern Regional outlasted third-seeded Barnegat in a four-set thriller on Wednesday, punches its ticket to the Shore Conference Tournament championship game with a gritty 3-1 victory.The Rams (20-6) took care of business on their home court, bouncing back from a ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Morris County until 8 p.m. Wednesday as hot temperatures and high humidity continue to impact the region, with forecasters warning residents to prepare for potentially dangerous conditions before storms move in later this evening.According ...

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Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals.  Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially good flavor and ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — While Scotch Plains-Fanwood ended its regular season on a high note, Colonia is limping towards the state tournament just hoping nobody else gets hurt.Ronnie Germinder pitched a complete game and Lucas Bolton went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Scotch ...

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WAYNE, NJ — The first time the Wayne Hills flag football team played Wayne Valley this season, the Patriots lost by 17 points. In Tuesday night’s football playoff rematch, Hills fell behind early again, then flipped the game with a second-half push that ended Valley’s season and sent the Patriots ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police are reporting multiple trees and wires down around the township as of 6:50 p.m. Wednesday.A strong storm came through Bridgewater with pouring rain, wind and thunder around 6 p.m.Police are advising residents to avoid unnecessary travel.

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WARRINGTON, PA—A stop of a stolen car led to Warrington police arresting two people at a popular cheesesteak shop on drug charges.On April 11, 2026, Warrington police received an alert about a stolen car going northbound from Horsham on Easton Road. At about 9 p.m., officers spotted a car that ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ — Mayor Ted R. Green, the East Orange City Council and the East Orange Department of Recreation & Cultural Affairs joined Congresswoman LaMonica McIver on May 7 for a ceremonial presentation recognizing $250,000 in federal funding for renovations at the Fellowship Civic ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - CAIR-NJ is demanding the release of a local resident who was detained by Israeli forces while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.   The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) demands the immediate release of New Jersey resident and ...

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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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MADISON, NJ - The Madison Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, June 11, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Bad Ass Coffee, 14 Lincoln Place.The event gives residents an opportunity to meet local officers in a relaxed setting, ask questions, share concerns and get to know the people ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: A severe wind and thunderstorm warning has been issued for Monmouth County with winds as high as 60mph and penny-sized hail. There are reports of trees down already in the area and some homes are without power. Please try to stay indoors during the storm, and if possible, secure ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Opening June 19, 2026, Merrily We Roll Along offers audiences not only a powerful story of friendship, but a rich, nostalgic musical experience that echoes the golden age of Broadway. Drawing inspiration from the Great American Songbook, as well as the 1960s & 1970s, Stephen ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Opening June 19, 2026, Merrily We Roll Along offers audiences not only a powerful story of friendship, but a rich, nostalgic musical experience that echoes the golden age of Broadway. Drawing inspiration from the Great American Songbook, as well as the 1960s & 1970s, Stephen ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: A severe wind and thunderstorm warning has been issued for Monmouth County with winds as high as 60mph and penny-sized hail. There are reports of trees down already in the area and some homes are without power. Please try to stay indoors during the storm, and if possible, secure ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown softball rolled to a 10-0 win over Parsippany Hills on Wednesday, May 20, behind a 15-hit performance and a one-hit shutout from Erin Murphy.Murphy earned the win in the circle, allowing just one hit over six innings. She struck out five, walked none and did not allow a ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY: A severe wind and thunderstorm warning has been issued for Monmouth County with winds as high as 60mph and penny-sized hail. There are reports of trees down already in the area and some homes are without power. Please try to stay indoors during the storm, and if possible, secure ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Seventh-seeded Morristown boys tennis team opened the NJSIAA Boys Tennis Tournament with a 5-0 victory over 10th-seeded Passaic on Wednesday, May 20, in the first round of the North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 bracket.The Colonials improved to 12-5 with the win, while Passaic fell ...

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Nutley Family Service Bureau thanks Winick Brothers for sponsoring our upcoming event, Rock Hunger, with a $300 Southside Johnny Sponsorship. Please take a moment to visit their website at https://www.winickbrothers.com/. Join us on Saturday, June 6th, at 2:00pm at Old Canal Inn, Nutley, NJ. Get ...

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Franklin Township, NJ — Carol Kuehn, a retired teacher, lives in a trim house on the edge of Route 27, about two miles north of Princeton and the village of Kingston. Her Franklin Township property is narrow but deep, stretching almost nine acres back into a hardwood forest. Part unofficial art ...

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WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – Natalie Nieves stroked three hits and drove in four runs as Wood-Ridge defeated Mahwah, 18-3, in an independent softball game on Tuesday afternoon in Wood-Ridge. Wood-Ridge is now 20-6 while Mahwah falls to 8-15.Mahwah actually jumped out to a 1-0 lead in the top of the first ...

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Nutley Little Theatre announces auditions for A DOLL'S HOUSE PART 2, written by Lucas Hnath and directed by Wanda Maragni.About the show:Fifteen years after Nora Helmer slammed the door on her stifling domestic life, she is knocking at that same door, having returned with an urgent request for her ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect from 6:07 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday, the National Weather Service announced.Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-size hail are possible, the weather service said.“Expect damage to trees and power lines,” it warned.To report service ...

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Editor's note: The concert scheduled for May 21, 2026, has been postponed due to rain.DOYLESTOWN, PA—The third show in Doylestown Borough’s 2026 spring concert series returns on Thursday, May 21, with two bands that celebrate traditional American music with contemporary influences.The Concerts at ...

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Memorial Day – Monday, May 25 – Municipal Offices Closed and No Garbage or Vegetative Waste Collection - In observance of Memorial Day, please be advised that the Montville Township Municipal Offices will be closed on Monday, May 25.  There will be no garbage or vegetative waste collection on ...

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