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By LINDEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
April 29, 2026
Dear Linden Families,We are excited to invite you to participate in the L.I.N.C.S. Food Pantry Walk-A-Thon on Friday, May 8th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Wilson Park (Summit Terrace). This community event supports the L.I.N.C.S. Food Pantry and helps provide essential resources to families in need ...
PARAMUS, NJ — The Bergen County Mosquito Control Division began countywide mosquito spraying operations Monday and will continue through Oct. 31.Crews will work to reduce adult mosquito populations and prevent the spread of insect-borne diseases. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and take ...
MIDDLEBURGH – The Joshua Project is going for county-wide flour power this Saturday, May 2.The faith-based, all-volunteer group will have baked goods from each of Schoharie County’s 16 towns at the organization’s craft fair at Our Lady of the Valley Church in Middleburgh, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Intended ...
CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...
EAST BRUNSWICK - Motorists will want to take note of a Middlesex County paving project along River Road between Millman Drive and Charter Drive from Tuesday, April 28, through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. River Road will be open in both directions, but with intermittent detours in ...
EAST BRUNSWICK - Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse is hosting a free introductory clinic on Sunday, May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Heavenly Farms for girls in kindergarten through eighth grade . This clinic is for girls new to lacrosse who are interested learning the sport. The clinic will be on ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Mayor Caseen Gaines and the City Council met last week to discuss old and new business.One agenda item discussed the hours of city parks. Currently, the public recreational spaces are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.As the result of increased usage of parks and to allow safe outdoor ...
CAMDEN – Jewell Antoine-Johnson got several helping hands in the construction industry as she grew her small Camden-based general contracting business.She said she hopes that now she can be helpful to similar firms just starting out."I look to open doors for others who may not necessarily have the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A local church is hosting a workshop to give parents pointers on raising children in the city.On Saturday, May 2, Hope Jersey City will welcome guests for Raising Kinds in the City: A Parenting Workshop. The event, scheduled to begin at 3:00 p.m. and run for two hours, will take ...
Proponent Federal Credit Union is excited to host Member Appreciation Day! Stop by to enjoy light refreshments, enter our raffle, and pick up a free gift.* Bring a family member to join Proponent and you both could get $150!** Not a Member yet? Stop in to find out why and how you can ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Over one dozen students from an area school joined the Hasbrouck Heights DPW to help clean up a little corner of the borough on Earth Day.The 16 students and five staffers from the Felician School met with borough officials on the grassy patch near the Route 46 East exit ...
WAYNE, NJ — The race has tightened for Wayne fifth grader Ava Moakley, as she seeks the title of “America's Favorite Student,” the $20,000 prize and a chance to meet Bill Nye the Science Guy at the Planetary Society in Pasadena, California.RELATED STORY: Wayne Fifth Grader Reaches Top 10 in ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Park Lacrosse stayed perfect on the season with a commanding 16–5 win over Cranford, fueled by explosive scoring, dominant draw work, and a smothering defensive effort.Samantha Fehir and Patricia Shallis led the offensive surge, each posting 5 points. Fehir buried 5 goals, while ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Hillside Intermediate School held its annual STEAM fair April 23, for students to show off their knowledge of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - As April draws to a close, it's once again time to highlight Spotswood High School's Student of the Month. Chargers senior Sarah Sullivan has been named as Spotswood High School's April Student of the Month. Sullivan joins fellow members of the Chargers Class of 2026, Peter Yarus ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School senior Eddie O’Neil tied for match medalist honors with Watchung Hills’ Brandon Apilado with 1-over par 36s and the Warriors took the next two places in a 152-158 defeat of the Stateliners in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division boy’s golf match on ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ - The Hunterdon Central Regional High School Thespian Troupe 3035 held its Competition Showcase April 24.The evening featured performances of a number of pieces that have won awards in the past year.“The Curious Save” won best comedic ensemble at the Bucks County Playhouse, best ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - For girls in grades kindergarten through eighth grade interested in trying lacrosse, Blackhawks Girls Lacrosse is hosting a free introductory clinic on Sunday, May 3, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Heavenly Farms. This clinic is for girls new to lacrosse interested in seeing ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Union County says it hit its goal for the 2025-2026 deer management program, which resulted in providing more than 11,000 meals for families in need with the venison that resulted.One hundred and eighty-five deer were killed during the 2025-2026 deer management program, according to ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — This is Part 1 of a three-part series examining how the long-standing “college-first” mindset in the United States has shaped education pathways—and contributed to a growing gap in the skilled trades workforce.For decades, the message to American students has been consistent: ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday evening that would increase the number of yard sale permits allowed for residents each year. Ordinance 2026-13, introduced at the council’s April 28 regular meeting, proposes amending Chapter 470 of ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ — Students in Little Falls were recognized this month for demonstrating empathy, the district’s character education focus word across its schools.On Tuesday, the “Hornets of the Month” were honored at the Little Falls Board of Education meeting. The program recognizes students who ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Rainy weather did not stop shoppers from coming out Saturday as the Cedar Hill Preparatory School Parent Teacher Organization hosted its Spring Handmade & Handcrafted Showcase, bringing together local artisans, handcrafted goods and community support in Franklin ...
MADISON, NJ — Residents will have an opportunity to securely dispose of sensitive documents during Madison Rotary’s Shred-It Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon.The event will take place at the corner of Kings Road and Maple Avenue in Madison, with entry from Maple ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison High School senior Dylan Staar has been selected to play in the 32nd Paul Robeson All-Star Classic.Staar, a member of the Dodgers football team, was named to the West team for the annual all-star game. The game will be played Tuesday, June 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Paul Robeson ...
READINGTON, NJ – The Readington Township Board of Education has approved an agreement with the River Crossing YMCA to provide before- and after-school programs for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years.The motion to approve the YMCA School ...
GRANVILLE – The boards of education in northern Washington County school districts will see new faces in the coming academic year as at least one incumbent in each of the four districts opted to not seek re-election.Granville: Three seats are up for grabs this cycle in Granville, as John Troy, ...
Linden, NJ— Linden resident Rose Werner turned 100 years old on April 28, 2026. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 28, 1926. She marked this milestone surrounded by her family, friends, and neighbors. She and her late husband, Bill Werner, were married for 50 years and raised four children, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater-Raritan managed only one hit all day against Ridge.But Bridgewater-Raritan also got hit by five pitches and generated enough baserunners to come away with a 4-3 baseball victory over the Red Devils on Tuesday.Kevin Kelly got the save, stranding Ridge runners on first ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Torrance Drulis allowed three hits in six innings of strong pitching to lift Hunterdon Central to a 5-1 softball victory over Immaculata on Tuesday.Drulis walked two batters and struck out one before Alexia Yukniewicz pitched a scoreless seventh with two strikeouts.Josephine ...