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April 28, 2026

BASKING RIDGE, NJ — The Bridgewater‑Raritan boys volleyball team defeated Ridge, 25-21, 19-25, 25-17, on Monday.Senior outside hitter Wesley Lin powered the Panthers’ attack with 12 kills and seven digs for the Panthers (10-5).Fisayo Ogunsulire added nine kills and two blocks, while Daksh Bansal ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — One of New Providence's most beloved annual traditions is just around the corner. The 2026 Our Lady of Peace Fair returns to 111 South Street for four nights of rides, games, food, raffles, and crafts — and organizers are giving fairgoers a reason to plan ahead.Save 50% on ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — One of New Providence's most beloved annual traditions is just around the corner. The 2026 Our Lady of Peace Fair returns to 111 South Street for four nights of rides, games, food, raffles, and crafts — and organizers are giving fairgoers a reason to plan ahead.Save 50% on ...

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WESTFIELD NJ — No one was hurt when firefighters extinguished a house fire on Kirkview Circle early Tuesday morning, April 28, Westfield Fire Chief Michael Duelks said. The fire department got the call at about 3 a.m., and the first units arrived on scene at 3:05 a.m. to find a 2 ½ story ...

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Garbage HeadlineI have been a longtime subscriber. I usually enjoy your paper. Until now.Your headline article today about Conesville’s Town Justice using the new courtroom prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy is absolute garbage. I’d love to know who the upstanding citizen is who found it ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A 66-year-old Pompano Beach man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a silver handgun at a woman and asking her, "Do you want to die?" during a road rage confrontation last month.Michael Beasley, of NE 12th Street, was taken into custody at 3:00 p.m. on April 20 by BSO ...

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CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford’s coffee scene continues to grow with the recent opening of Aura Coffee Roasters at 109 Walnut Avenue, bringing a focus on small-batch roasting and house-made ingredients to the downtown.Owner Argjend Berisha and his wife, Fjolla, opened the second Aura location after seeing ...

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Basking Ridge, NJ  - The Bernards Township Municipal Alliance and the Bernards Township Health Department have launched “Mind Matters: Exploring Mental Health, Connection, and Conversation Through Film,” a community series featuring documentary screenings and facilitated discussions aimed at ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — The Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority announced that it is upgrading to a new billing system and payment processor designed to provide customers with a more efficient, secure and user-friendly experience.As part of the transition, SMCMUA’s Customer Service ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown baseball erupted for eight runs in the fifth inning to rally past Whippany Park, 8-6, on Monday afternoon.Trailing 6-0 after four innings, Morristown (6-10) flipped the game with a decisive offensive surge in the fifth, capitalizing on timely hitting and control issues ...

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MONMOUTH COUNTY– Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon is advising voters that mail-in ballots for the 2026 Democratic and Republican Primary Elections are available.NOTE: The deadline for completed applications submitted by regular mail is seven days before the election, which is ...

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MADISON, NJ — Madison’s boys golf team came up just short on Monday, April 27, falling to Roxbury 164-156 in a tightly contested nine-hole match.Competing in a stroke-play format on a par-36 course, Madison entered the matchup with a strong 9-1 record but was unable to overcome Roxbury’s balanced ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — This week, Tuesday through Thursday, April 28–30, students at Rahway High School (RHS) will take the New Jersey Student Learning Assessments (NJSLA), statewide assessments in mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), and science. Administrators, teachers, and students prepared an ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ – Madison pulled off a come-from-behind win Monday afternoon against Montville to improve to 7-6-1 on the season.  The Dodgers trailed 2-1 in the bottom of the 4th as the Mustangs were looking to add to their advantage. Montville loaded the bases with only one out and had a prime ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Clark Police Department has issued an announcement about road construction sites in town for Tuesday, April 27.“The locations listed below will be active construction sites. When driving through these locations, please be sure to use caution and drive safely. To be noted: There ...

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JERSEY CITY, NJ - It has been 100 days since Mayor James Solomon took office, and on Friday, he was joined by City officials and members of his Transition Policy and Co-Governance Committees to highlight the progress they have made. “The first 100 days set up the next 100 days, and the next 100 ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — Sayreville War Memorial High School inducted five new members into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony held Saturday evening. Honored this year were Justin Iacouzzi, Matt McIvor, Ashish Moholkar, Kim Molteg, and Eric Morrell.Justin Lacouzzi, Class of 2000: Decorated U.S. Navy ...

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BORDENTOWN, NJ — Rock out for a good cause this weekend in support of Bordentown Regional High School's marching band and local musicians.The Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) “Battle of the Bands” is taking place on Friday, May 1 at the Bordentown Performing Arts Center, located at BRHS at ...

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MERCER COUNTY, NJ – With thousands of New Jersey senior citizens experiencing isolation as they live alone, CONTACT of Mercer County is working to create a line of communication for them through their Reassurance Program. Tony Ciavolella, Executive Director of CONTACT, says the program is critical ...

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HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The tradition of excellence in student journalism continues at Willow Grove. This year, the 4th-grade after-school club is once again hard at work on The Paw Post, a student-run publication that captures the heart of the school community.Advised by Ms. Lisa Perone and Ms. Robin ...

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MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ — For many people, clutter can feel overwhelming—but knowing where to begin is often the hardest part.The Mountainside Public Library is offering residents a chance to tackle that challenge with confidence through an upcoming workshop designed to help simplify spaces and create ...

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BOCA RATON — On summer Friday nights, the stage at Mizner Park Amphitheater comes to life.The city of Boca Raton will host its Summer in the City concert series beginning June 12 at Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the shows begin at 8 p.m.The lineup features ...

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MILLBURN, NJ — The proposed Woodfield Historic District drew criticism from residents during the April 21 Millburn Township Committee meeting.The ordinance would formally create the Woodfield Short Hills Estates Historic District. During the public comment period, residents urged the committee to ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Township Council honored a special group of student-athletes for their championship season at its meeting on April 20. The Council presented a proclamation to the Lenape High School girls basketball team to celebrate the team winning the Group IV State ...

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 WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School community gathered on Thursday to honor the lasting legacy of beloved educator and administrator Dr. Thomas F. DiGanci with a special dedication ceremony at the school.Held at five pm, with a sunbeam shining into the atrium, the event recognized ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — The New Providence softball team has become a dangerous offensive force this season, and senior Carys Lee has been at the forefront of the team's hitting exploits.Lee, a senior who plays left field and third base, has 11 runs batted in seven games dating back to April 14.New ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The city of Coral Springs on Monday announced the opening of a community center at Kiwanis Park, converting a former fire station into a space for recreation and programs, according to a city press release.City officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place Saturday at 500 ...

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 WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School community gathered on Thursday to honor the lasting legacy of beloved educator and administrator Dr. Thomas F. DiGanci with a special dedication ceremony at the school.Held at five pm, with a sunbeam shining into the atrium, the event recognized ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – A Morris County resident is set to begin reading his recently released children’s book at local elementary schools in May, bringing a years-in-the-making project into the community.Beck, who leads a neuroscience service line for Atlantic Health System, published “Happy Birthday ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – As the head of Saint Peter’s Children’s Hospital’s new Division of Pediatric Cardiology-Fetal and Adult Congenital Heart Center, Dr. Rajiv Verma will care for patients at all stages of their lives who have placed their lives in his hands.For the parents of newborns – with their ...

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