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May 15, 2026

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Charges in connection with two crashes in South Brunswick Township that resulted in fatalities have been announced this week. The first involved an early morning accident on Route One North on April 19. Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — The Child Health Clinic is offered to uninsured kids ages infant through 18 years old, and takes place on the fourth Tuesday of every month.The next program will take place on May 26 from 2-4:30 p.m. in the Village Hall Senior Lounge, located at 131 N Maple Avenue in Ridgewood.Free ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — The Osborn Cannonball House Museum will open its doors for two special public events this June as Scotch Plains commemorates the nation’s 250th anniversary through its “Revolution 250” celebration.Located at 1840 Front Street, the historic museum will welcome visitors on Sunday, ...

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A Vermont resident who authorities said got an underage boy from Paramus to expose himself online and send him nude pics pleaded guilty this week to child endangerment, The DeMarco Report has learned.In exchange, Jacob L. Gorton, 28, of Salisbury, VT, will be sentenced to five years in state prison ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Berkeley Heights Mayor's Wellness Committee will host Rainworks Day on Monday, May 18, beginning at 4 p.m. at Town Hall. The free, hands-on, family-friendly event invites residents of all ages to help create eco-friendly street art that appears only when it rains — ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the hybrid (online and in-person), council meeting last night with members in attendance. ProclamationsMayor Billy Portman opened the meeting by reading the following proclamations.1. Proclamation - Apraxia Awareness Day – May 14, 20262. Proclamation - EMS ...

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CLARK, NJ — Last Tuesday was an exciting day for the kindergarten classes at Valley Road School! Mrs. Kimberly Nacht, Mrs. Kimberly Belverio, and Mrs. Valerie LaManna’s students were thrilled to welcome a special visitor—Farmer Wu from Quiver Farm in Pennsburg, PA—who arrived with everything we ...

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The Granville Unified basketball team fell to Queensbury 44-36 on Thursday in a Unified Basketball Tournament semifinal game. However, the Golden Horde will still have the opportunity to play a tournament game on Monday at the MVP Arena in Albany.It was the third time Queensbury has topped the ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ: County College of Morris (CCM) proudly announces that its President, Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, has been named the #1 Community College Leader in New Jersey by Business in New Jersey...everyday (BINJE) as part of BINJE’s first Best: Higher Education Leaders 2026. BINJE, a print and ...

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NEW JERSEY - Flags are being flown at half-staff today, Thursday May 15  in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.The observance is held under NJSA 36:2-50, which calls for flags to be lowered in recognition ...

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MADISON, NJ - Borough flags are being flown at half-staff today, Thursday May 15  in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, honoring law enforcement officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty.The observance is being held in accordance with NJSA 36:2-50, which directs flags to ...

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NEW JERSEY — Communities across the country have joined together this week to recognize and thank their local police departments during National Police Week 2026, honoring the men and women who serve and protect neighborhoods every day. From small towns to large cities, local law enforcement ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Avenues in Motion will host a free Kids Learn to Ride program on Sunday, May 17, at Mennen Sports Arena. The program is open to children ages 5 to 13 and teaches participants the balance-first method of bike riding.Three sessions will be offered: 10 to 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. to ...

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SPOTSWOOD, NJ - This year's annual Spotswood High School spring musical was Disney's Frozen. The four-run performance was a huge hit and has garnered accolades for the Spotswood Troupers at the upcoming fourth annual Carteret Marquee Awards on Monday, May 18. Now, two members of the Spotswood ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ – The 2026 municipal budget for Bridgewater Township is done, having been approved unanimously by the town council May 7.The budget came in at $54.9 million, a net increase of $3.375 million over 2025.Required cost drivers that drove up the budget from last year included increases ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ — A Roselle Park resident is sharing his personal story in a new book, hoping that his experience will help others.Alfred Vitale wrote “Resilient: Leading and Growing Through Crisis.”“I never set out to write a book or even ‘sell a book,’ I just wanted our story to help other ...

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FLEMINGTON – The borough council approved, May 11, a 2026 municipal budget that absorbed significant health care cost increases, but made key steps to reduce the borough’s overall debt.The result was a tax rate decrease, but one coupled with a jump in the value of an average home that created a ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Charges in connection with two crashes in South Brunswick Township that resulted in fatalities have been announced this week. The first involved an early morning accident on Route One North on April 19. Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - The East Brunswick Township Council adopted the township’s amended 2026 municipal budget on Monday, May 11, 2026, night, approving an $89,410,071.66 spending plan after a budget amendment that changed several revenue and appropriation lines but kept the total budget amount ...

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NEW JERSEY — Communities across the country have joined together this week to recognize and thank their local police departments during National Police Week 2026, honoring the men and women who serve and protect neighborhoods every day. From small towns to large cities, local law enforcement ...

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MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Middlesex College held its 59th Commencement ceremony on Monday, May 11th, at Jersey Mike’s Arena on the Rutgers University campus in Piscataway. Graduates from the Middlesex College Class of 2026 are diverse in age, background, accomplishments, and goals. The 1,616 students ...

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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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Editor's Note: This article is part one of a series.HACKENSACK, NJ — Myrna Gotrell has proudly served the Hackensack community for over 20 years.Immigrating to Hackensack from her birthplace of Jamaica at 13-years-old, she has been a resident for more than 30 years. Starting as a PTA volunteer at ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The classic lines of William Shakespeare leapt off the page and onto the stage this week as 130 students from Rahway Academy’s 7th and 8th grades embarked on a cultural journey to the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC). The trip provided a vibrant, live-action encounter with ...

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FRANKLIN TWP., N.J. — The St. Matthias School community came together May 12 for its annual Celebration of the Arts, an evening dedicated to showcasing the creativity and artistic talents of students throughout the school.Families and guests toured the school building to view student artwork ...

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EDISON, NJ — The family-owned Stelton Restaurant – a long-time Plainfield Avenue landmark – is to end five decades of service to its diner customers after Memorial Day weekend.Owners of this popular eatery at 433 Plainfield Ave. will reportedly lease the building to become a QuickChek convenience ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – The varsity jacket draped over the back of a chair in New Brunswick High School athletic director Garret Conger’s office had some scuff marks on the sleeves and some bits of straw wedged into its fibers.It didn’t look too bad, though, considering it had been lying on a patch of ...

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BAYONNE, NJ — The Bayonne Police Department has arrested a Paterson man in connection with a fraudulent “grandparent scam” that targeted an elderly Bayonne resident, authorities announced.According to police, officers responded to the victim’s home after receiving a report of fraud. During the ...

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