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May 9, 2026

 BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Bridgewater man was arrested early Saturday morning following a 34-hour standoff on Hill Lane, according to a report from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.Eric J. Thorogood, 25, was charged with second degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, third degree ...

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 BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Bridgewater man was arrested early Saturday morning following a 34-hour standoff on Hill Lane, according to a report from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.Eric J. Thorogood, 25, was charged with second degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, third degree ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ - A Bridgewater man was arrested following the 34-hour standoff on Hill Lane, according to a report from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.Eric J. Thorogood, 25, was charged with second degree possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, third degree possession of a ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after being shot in the leg in a Pompano Beach neighborhood.According to reports, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue units responded to reports of gunfire shortly after 2:15 p.m. near the ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Just two days after being arrested for attempting to break into a vehicle, a Coral Springs man returned to the same parking lot and tried the same crime again. This time, a victim's Tesla security camera caught him on video.David Jaheim Williams, 20, was the same man arrested on ...

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POMPANO BEACH — Most drivers who get into a fender bender reach for their insurance card; Joseph James Dellapi reportedly reached for the exit.  Dellapi, 21, was hauled off to the Broward County Main Jail Tuesday after a high-speed game of "abandon the Tesla" ended in a felony-heavy arrest.

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DEERFIELD BEACH — Community leaders and medical staff gathered Friday, May 8, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Holy Cross' new $41 million combined freestanding emergency department and multispecialty healthcare hub. Located at 340 South Federal Highway, and set to open its doors to the public May ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A months-long fight over who will coach the next generation of Coral Springs travel soccer players ended Wednesday night with a city commission vote, a handshake offer from a runner-up, and a promise that no child would be priced out of the game.The City Commission voted 4-0 on ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Just two days after being arrested for attempting to break into a vehicle, a Coral Springs man returned to the same parking lot and tried the same crime again. This time, a victim's Tesla security camera caught him on video.David Jaheim Williams, 20, was the same man arrested on ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — An Orlando man is in jail for recently attacking a fellow patient at a Boca Raton addiction treatment center, breaking his jaw and fracturing the bones around his eye, according to a Boca Raton police report.Lavon Daryl Sheffield Jr., 30, told police he got into a verbal ...

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POMPANO BEACH — Most drivers who get into a fender bender reach for their insurance card; Joseph James Dellapi reportedly reached for the exit.  Dellapi, 21, was hauled off to the Broward County Main Jail Tuesday after a high-speed game of "abandon the Tesla" ended in a felony-heavy arrest.

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Children in Coconut Creek will have a new place to get health care this summer.Bluebird Kids Health announced this week it will open a location at 4801 Coconut Creek Parkway in the Coconut Creek Plaza at the corner of Lyons Road and Coconut Creek Parkway, its second office in ...

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POMPANO BEACH — Most drivers who get into a fender bender reach for their insurance card; Joseph James Dellapi reportedly reached for the exit.  Dellapi, 21, was hauled off to the Broward County Main Jail Tuesday after a high-speed game of "abandon the Tesla" ended in a felony-heavy arrest.

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BOCA RATON, FL — An Orlando man is in jail for recently attacking a fellow patient at a Boca Raton addiction treatment center, breaking his jaw and fracturing the bones around his eye, according to a Boca Raton police report.Lavon Daryl Sheffield Jr., 30, told police he got into a verbal ...

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Investigators have arrested the driver who they said struck and killed a 74-year-old Hackensack man at a city intersection and kept going, according to a published report.Terrence J. Hedden, 38, most recently of Elmwood Park, was driving a 2021 Honda SUV that investigators say struck the victim at ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — The Tamaques Park redesign concept plans are out, and the town council wants your feedback.The Westfield Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday,  swearing in two new members and one returning member, as well as selecting the board’s president and vice ...

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MADISON, NJ — Third-seeded Morristown captured the Morris County Girls Lacrosse Tournament championship with an 8-7 win over top-seeded Chatham on Saturday, May 9, at Drew University.Morristown built a 3-1 lead after the first quarter and held a 5-3 advantage at halftime. Chatham pushed back in the ...

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MIDDLETOWN — Freshman starter Evan Mazzolla tossed five dominant innings and Ryan Clark provided the knockout blow with a bases-clearing double as Middletown North cruised to a 9-0 victory over Barnegat on Saturday.The win moves the Lions to 10-8 on the season and solidifies their standing as they ...

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Middle Township Edges Southern in Tight Non-Conference BattleCAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — In a back-and-forth defensive struggle that came down to the final frame, Middle Township managed to hold off a late-inning surge from Southern Regional, securing a 6-5 victory on Saturday afternoon.The loss drops ...

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — The spotlight is turning toward the next generation of performers this summer as the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) officially opens registration for its Young Playmakers Summer Theatre Program.Designed for students ranging from Kindergarten through 8th Grade, the program ...

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STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — The spotlight is turning toward the next generation of performers this summer as the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) officially opens registration for its Young Playmakers Summer Theatre Program.Designed for students ranging from Kindergarten through 8th Grade, the program ...

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SOMERSET, NJ - Township officials issued an alert Saturday night after a bear was spotted in the Summerfield Complex area.Residents are being advised to use caution and avoid leaving children, pets or food unattended outdoors while the animal remains in the area.Officials are urging residents to ...

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Join the community for a special event in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month presented by Nutley Family Service Bureau! Date: May 11 Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Nutley Family Service Bureau's Parking Lot, 169 Chestnut St. Nutley Sponsored by NFSB's Client Advisory Board (CAB) this event ...

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HUDSON–Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC) unveiled its new mascot, the Guardian, before students, faculty, and staff on April 29.The Guardian, a black bear adorned with armor, is the result of a deliberate process that was student-first, representing the spirit of both Columbia and Greene ...

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OLEAN, NY — “A historic corner of the city is about to become its most inclusive destination,” Mayor Amy B. Sherburne stated in a press release inviting the community to the grand opening and official ribbon cutting of the revitalized Marcus Park on Friday at 2 p.m.The park, located at West ...

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ASUNCION lands on Nutley Little Theatre’s doorstep on June 12. Tickets are available now. Jesse Eisenberg’s play (pictured here in rehearsals) will leave you looking at your assumptions. What will you see?https://cur8.com/projects/22421

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SOMERSET, NJ - The St. Matthias School community celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday with its eighth-grade students, marking an important milestone in their faith journey as they became more fully initiated into the Catholic Church and strengthened by the gifts of the Holy ...

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OLEAN, NY — Former Mayor William J. Aiello will receive a Champion Award from the National Academy of Public Administration and Local Gov 250 on Tuesday.Aiello is one of 250 public servants who are being honored for contributions to their communities. The ceremony, which will take place at the ...

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Despite battling a fever, junior righthander Sean Fealey of Nutley came through with the best performance of his career as he pitched a one-hitter to lift seventh-seeded Nutley to a 2-1 victory over third-seeded West Essex in the semifinal round of the 93rd Greater Newark Tournament on Saturday ...

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Princeton, NJ — Yes, I can — most of the time. I cannot claim to be an expert in pop music, because I never saw — or more egregiously never heard -- rapper Will.I.AM perform “Yes, I Can,” the song with the lyrics reflecting the theme and speeches of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.Yes, I can, ...

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