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May 15, 2026

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Recreation Department is inviting residents to come out to the special grand opening of the new inclusive playground at Lenape Park on Friday, May 15 at 6 p.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will officially open the play space which was designed for children of ...

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Clinton, NJ - The Town of Clinton and its surrounding area celebrated the success of Thursday evening's Revolutionary Pub Crawl, which was a sellout ticketed event featuring historical re-enactors of Gen. George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Anna Strong of the Culper Spy Ring and other figures ...

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HELMETTA/SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Yard sale lovers will want to put Spotswood and Helmetta on the list for the upcoming weekend. Both Helmetta and Spotswood are holding their annual spring borough-wide yard sale weekends on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following are the ...

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WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 62-year-old resident of the Lotus community in West Boca Raton is facing criminal charges following an altercation with a 13-year-old e-bike rider who was doing wheelies in the neighborhood.At the time of the April 3 incident, Mitchell Schuman was arrested on a single charge ...

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WEST BOCA RATON, FL — One hundred golfers recently gathered in West Boca Raton to compete in a tournament that raised funds for youth education programs.The Phyllis and Leonard Attman Yiddishe Cup tournament took place on April 23 at Boca West Country Club. B'nai Torah Congregation hosted the ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Emily Jackson needed a place to work with glass, and Kim Ferguson had a vision for a maker space. A pottery class brought them together, and what started as a conversation became Crafted Art Club & Studio in Coconut Creek.The idea had been in the works for about two years, ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Community members gathered at the Firth Youth Center this week for the Phillipsburg Police Department’s “Meet the Blue Crew” event, an evening centered on building trust, creating connections, and giving local youth the opportunity to interact with officers in a relaxed and ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ —Reno Rabinowitz, 13, of Scotch Plains is a finalist in the Jersey Talent contest held at State Theatre New Jersey on Saturday, May 16, at 7 p.m. Jersey Talent, a talent show for ages 8–25. Ten finalists, including singers, dancers, and instrumentalists, will perform live at the ...

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ROXBURY, NJ — Roxbury officials this week said residents may soon see fencing, lighting and other security measures installed at the controversial proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility on Route 46 — precautions they said are being permitted because of vandalism ...

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Kids invited for balloon blowout fun at museumHUDSON—Join staff at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue, for a free event: Maker May Balloon Blowout, May 16 from 10:30 a.m. until noon.Step up to the balloon bar, pick your colors and make a bodacious balloon creation. Choose ...

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I am Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, May 15th.There is a Bike Rodeo for kids at 5 pm today at the Community Center, where kids can learn bike safety trips.Anchors Tiki Bar has “Seven Stone” performing at 6 pm tonight with food by Curbside Cravings; “Hollow Molly” performs at 6 pm tomorrow with ...

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BELMAR, NJ – There are few people in Belmar residents interact with more at Borough Hall than Municipal Clerk April Claudio, and now her dedication to the community has earned statewide recognition.Claudio has been named the 2025–2026 Municipal Clerk of the Year by the Municipal Clerks’ Association ...

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ASBURY PARK, NJ – More than 200 people packed into The Stone Pony this past Monday evening for the sold-out 2026 Vin Gopal Civic Association Awards Reception, an annual gathering celebrating community leaders, public servants, nonprofit organizations and rising stars from throughout Monmouth County ...

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NEW JERSEY - Blackstone Products is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning because of possible Salmonella contamination.The company said the recall is tied to a California Dairies, Inc. recall of dry milk powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The ...

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NEW JERSEY - Blackstone Products is voluntarily recalling certain lots of its Blackstone Parmesan Ranch seasoning because of possible Salmonella contamination.The company said the recall is tied to a California Dairies, Inc. recall of dry milk powder due to potential Salmonella contamination. The ...

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Bulldogs Earn Second Straight League ChampionshipBy Ashtyn Barr, Times Journal Student Editorial BoardRICHMONDVILLE – The Cobleskill-Richmondville varsity baseball team finished out league play by going undefeated and earning their second straight Western Athletic Conference Championship. On ...

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TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the New Jersey State Police, and the Division of Criminal Justice announced on Friday, May 15 criminal charges filed against 13 individuals accused of operating a human trafficking ring in Central and South Jersey. “The physical and ...

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“The simplest pleasures in life brought Angel and Daniela great joy.  They would often explore local hiking trails finding beauty in nature. They made time to have gatherings in their home and to visit family and friends no matter how near or far. Anyone who knew Angel and Daniela were touched by ...

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“The simplest pleasures in life brought Angel and Daniela great joy.  They would often explore local hiking trails finding beauty in nature. They made time to have gatherings in their home and to visit family and friends no matter how near or far. Anyone who knew Angel and Daniela were touched by ...

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LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Passaic Valley Summer Theatre 2026 will hold auditions later this month for upcoming productions of Disney’s The Little Mermaid and Beetlejuice Jr. Auditions for “The Little Mermaid” are scheduled for May 27 at 4 p.m. at Passaic Valley High School on East Main Street in Little ...

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TRENTON, NJ – Senator Linda Greenstein (D-Mercer/Middlesex) is pushing legislation to protect rideshare users by requiring potential drivers to disclose any past sexual misconduct investigations when applying to work for such a company. The legislation, Senate Bill 1249 (S-1249), would require ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ - The Elizabeth Baseball Team snapped its eight-game win streak on Wednesday, defeating Ferris 4-2. Derek Guzman, Albert Maldonado, Jacob Bonito, and Yoanderson Regalado each scored a run for the Minutemen. Giovanni Garcia had an RBI. On the mound, Izayah Perez was credited with the ...

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CLARK, NJ — Mother Seton Regional High School was filled with energy, laughter, and excitement as the school welcomed the incoming Class of 2030 for a special evening designed to introduce the newest Seton sisters to the spirit, joy, and community that make MSR such a special place.The incoming ...

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LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, NJ — Laughter echoed through the Linden High School gymnasium Thursday afternoon as students, staff, families, and community members packed the bleachers for the Chick-fil-A Leader Academy’s 3rd Annual Students vs. Staff Charity Basketball Game — an energetic tradition where ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - A 23-year-old Jersey City man was arrested on Thursday and charged in connection with a hit-and-run collision in Jersey City that injured a pedestrian on Saturday, May 9.According to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, Jayden Medina is charged with Endangering an Injured ...

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A 32-year-old Indian national living in River Edge was charged with trying to sexually assault a minor at a business in Hackensack. Veera Manikanta Bommireddy endangered the girl through unspecified sexual contact during the attempted assault, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said this morning ...

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CAMDEN – Holtec International, the nuclear energy technology company based in Camden, wants to expand its 7.7-acre headquarters and manufacturing campus on the Delaware River waterfront.Holtec is scheduled to seek approval from the city Planning Board in June for a 71,680-square-foot warehouse ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 team has earned national recognition after placing first in a major police canine competition.Sheriff James M. Gannon announced that Detective Brian McCormack of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Canine Section and K-9 Abbi placed first in ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...

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