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May 5, 2026

SPOTSWOOD, NJ -  Spotswood High School Technology teacher Gary Hull offers seniors taking his Honors Special Topics in Computer Science class a unique experience. Students have the opportunity to work on a project of their own choosing for the academic year. Many students typically gravitate toward ...

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NEWARK, NJ - Environmental advocates are marching 50 miles from Newark to the Statehouse in Trenton – stopping in Jersey City, New Brunswick and Princeton along the way to rally behind the “Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act,” which would hold major fossil fuel companies ...

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DORSET, Vt. — The Dorset Players will present "Something Rotten!" at the Dorset Playhouse, 104 Cheney Rd., with performances on May 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 7:30 p.m. and May 17 and 24 at 2 p.m.Set in the 1590s, the musical comedy follows brothers Nick Bottom (Michael Giordano) and Nigel Bottom (John ...

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Leland & Gray Tops Poultney Leland & Gray made the long haul up Route 30 worthwhile as they topped Poultney 12-5 at Legion Field on Thursday. McKinley Bertram was dominant in the circle for the Rebels, spinning a one-hitter and striking out 12. McKinley Bertram led Leland & Gray at the ...

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TRENTON, NJ – State Senator Troy Singleton has reintroduced legislation that would provide tax credits to businesses that employ workers under 18, which he says will expand job opportunities for young people in New Jersey by helping to offset the cost of minimum wage increases. Singleton's bill ...

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TABERNACLE, NJ — The Lenape Regional High School District (LRHSD) will be honoring students who will be entering into the military, as well as alumni veterans, during an event this week. The 14th Annual Armed Services Ceremony will be taking place on Thursday, May 7 at 7PM at the Seneca High School ...

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EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange City Council meeting on April 27 combined municipal business with a recognition of the city’s cultural legacy, as council members advanced key legislation, addressed resident concerns, and honored the founders of Movin' Records, a Central Avenue institution that ...

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April 24Vermont State Police arrested a 27-year-old driver on a DUI charge after her Jeep Wrangler left the road on Mountain Top Road in Chittenden, drove into a ditch and came to rest after crossing a driveway. Troopers observed signs of impairment during the investigation. The driver was released ...

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MOUNT TABOR, Vt. — Vermont State Police are investigating the discovery of human remains in the Green Mountain National Forest following a search of the area this week.The investigation began around 4 p.m. April 25, when hikers in the town of Mt. Tabor found a pair of aged, partly buried hiking ...

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MELBOURNE, FL – Florida’s 38th annual All Veterans Reunion is scheduled to take place at Wickham Park from May 7 to May 10.The event features the “Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall and Some Gave All – The Moving Tribute.” The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall is a replica of the Vietnam Veterans ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Eddie O’Neil, a senior and four-year varsity golfer, is ripping up area courses again this season after placing fifth among 81 participants with a 2-over-par 74 on Thursday in the Skyland Conference championships at Heron Glen Colf Course in Flemington to lead the Stateliners to ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Columbia Middle School is proud to present Meredith Willson's The Music Man JR., with performances on May 14 and 15 at 7 p.m. and May 16 at 1 p.m. The show will be performed at Columbia Middle School, 345 Plainfield Avenue, Berkeley Heights.The Music Man JR. is the beloved ...

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NEWARK - Environmental advocates are marching 50 miles from Newark to the Statehouse in Trenton – stopping in Jersey City, New Brunswick and Princeton along the way – to rally behind the “Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act,” which would hold major fossil fuel companies accountable ...

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DUNELLEN, NJ - Spotswood High School's boys tennis team was back on the court on Monday to take on Dunellen High School at Columbia Park. Monday's match was a makeup for a match originally scheduled for April 24. The Chargers won their second straight, defeating the Destroyers 3-2. Spotswood ended ...

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OCEAN TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Ocean Township Police Department is proud to announce the graduation of Sgt. Kevin McKnight from the prestigious West Point Command & Leadership Academy. This intensive program, hosted by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), is widely ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek was awarded more than $1.1 million in federal funding toward a fiber optic ring project that will keep emergency services connected during disasters, city officials announced on Monday. The money comes from U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz of the 23rd Congressional ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — A women’s philanthropic group awarded $865,000 in grants last month during a Boca Raton event marking 15 years of funding nonprofits serving southern Palm Beach County.The awards were distributed by Impact 100 Palm Beach County during its annual Grand Awards Celebration on April 30 ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Seniors played a big part for the Phillipsburg High School’s softball team in one of its biggest victories in decades on Monday afternoon.Addison Fallon and Alexis Forder combined to go 6-for-8 in the middle of the Stateliners batting order and P’burg rallied twice from deficits ...

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NEWARK - Environmental advocates are marching 50 miles from Newark to the Statehouse in Trenton – stopping in Jersey City, New Brunswick and Princeton along the way – to rally behind the “Polluters Pay to Make New Jersey More Affordable Act,” which would hold major fossil fuel companies accountable ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Ryan Ford won his match at No. 3 singles 6-0 and 6-0 and Matt Romero breezed at No. 1 singles 6-0 and 6-1 to lead Phillipsburg High School to a 5-0 victory over Warren Hills in a Skyland Conference boy’s tennis match on Monday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Ford defeated ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents across Morris County are being encouraged to stay informed about evolving laws surrounding e-bikes, as state officials roll out new resources to help riders remain compliant.The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has created an email update system for both current ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Residents across Morris County are being encouraged to stay informed about evolving laws surrounding e-bikes, as state officials roll out new resources to help riders remain compliant.The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission has created an email update system for both current ...

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Update: Nearly an hour after the announcement of his disappearance, the Plainfield Public Schools announced that Wayland Mayfield was located.PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Public Schools shared on social media on Tuesday that they are working with the Plainfield Police Department to located a ...

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Oh no, it happened again. I just had one of the most unforgettable meals of my lifetime, and it happened at The Morris Proper Dinner Series in Morristown. The private dining experience was hosted by David C. Felton, Culinary Director of the Chelsea Hospitality Group, and guest Chef Katie ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - An 80-year-old crossing guard was killed Monday afternoon after being struck by a vehicle while assisting two juveniles across an intersection, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Woodland Park Police Department Chief Luigi DeLuca said.According to a statement, the ...

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Oh no, it happened again. I just had one of the most unforgettable meals of my lifetime, and it happened at The Morris Proper Dinner Series in Morristown. The private dining experience was hosted by David C. Felton, Culinary Director of the Chelsea Hospitality Group, and guest Chef Katie ...

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HAWTHORNE, NJ - More than 80 years after he and two dozen fellow U.S. Army infantrymen were killed in a D-Day mine explosion off the coast of Normandy, the remains of Orie Krieger have returned home.A group of descendants from New Jersey left yesterday (Mon., May 4th) for Omaha National Cemetery in ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — Teens in Sayreville will have a chance to light up the night at a vibrant outdoor celebration as the Teen Night Glow Party comes to town on Friday, May 8, from 7 to 10 p.m.Sponsored by the Sayreville Cultural Arts Commission, the event will take place at the Mickey Sedlak ...

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In this age that we live in, we are never far away from entertainment. We have the ability to entertain ourselves on our television, computer or even our phone. Through these and other ways, we have an unlimited supply of options to find entertainment.However, this has not always been the ...

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