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May 29, 2026

RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys lacrosse team took down Wayne Valley in the NJSIAA North Jersey Group 3 state sectional playoffs by the score of 17-7 on Thursday, May 28.  ( Link to photos at end of story )The No. 5 seed Rams and the No. 12 seed Indians played a close first quarter that ended with ...

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Six-run Seventh Inning Energizes Somerset’s Comeback Win over New Hampshire The Somerset Patriots overcame a six-run deficit to beat the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 12-11 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night in Bridgewater, NJ. Entering the seventh inning trailing 10-6, Somerset used a six-run seventh ...

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Six-run Seventh Inning Energizes Somerset’s Comeback Win over New Hampshire The Somerset Patriots overcame a six-run deficit to beat the New Hampshire Fisher Cats 12-11 at TD Bank Ballpark on Friday night in Bridgewater, NJ. Entering the seventh inning trailing 10-6, Somerset used a six-run seventh ...

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JAMESTOWN, NY — The Olean Oilers suffered a 13-3 defeat Friday in their debut in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League, falling to the Jamestown Tarp Skunks before a crowd of 1,939 at Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park.Jamestown jumped to a 4-0 run lead in the bottom of the first inning and led ...

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Princeton, NJ – If you want to tear down a house in a historic district in Princeton, you better have a good reason when you appear before the Historic Preservation Commission. Its middle name is not “Demolition.” In addition, you had better not propose to tear down a house on a street where a ...

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MIDLAND PARK, NJ – Alexis Reyes struck out 17 Hasbrouck Heights batters as Midland Park defeated Hasbrouck Heights, 2-0, in the second round of the NJSIAA North 1, Group 1 softball tournament in Midland Park on Thursday. Midland Park, which is now 24-3 on the season, will host the winner of the ...

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What about your background makes you an ideal candidate?"I've lived in Jefferson for 41 years. In 1985, I chose to move here. I worked in the legal field for over 20 years, so I'm a private sector person. I got pregnant in 1998 and I had twins. It was like, do you put them in daycare, which we ...

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What about your background makes you an ideal candidate?"I started out on the Board of Education, which I think is a big asset when you're going into another position that has ethics, and OPRA, and a lot of rules and regulations that you have to have. So I had the structure of how things would be ...

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WASHINGTON DC - In a show of pride and dedication, four Newton Police Officers took part in the 2026 Police Unity Tour. This year, the Newton Police Department was represented in the ride by Sergeant Garrett Armstrong and Patrolman Justin Bellis, along with retired Chief Robert Osborn and retired ...

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WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Junior right-hander Daniel Vybihal struck out 13 batters and pitched into the seventh inning to lead top-seeded Caldwell to a 6-2 victory over eighth-seeded Hackettstown in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 2 baseball tournament on Friday night.Vybihal allowed ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Sparta High School will have new leadership this fall. Ed Lazzara has announced he is retiring from his principal position as of July 31 and it was acted on in the May 28 board of education agenda.  Jamie Barker will be stepping into the position, according to the Sparta Board of ...

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SPARTA, NJ -  Wednesday afternoon, 7-seed Sparta hosted 10-seed Hillside in the NJSIAA North Group 2 boys volleyball tournament. The Spartans took down the Comets in a 3-0 sweep (25-23, 25-22, 25-18).Serving was the name of the game as Sparta served the Comets off the floor. Senior outside hitter ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — By the time Reid Bazydlo issued his first walk in the top of the seventh inning, he'd not only pitched six solid innings, but he had also hit a pair of two-run home runs.The senior right-hander's efforts on the mound and at the plate helped boost second-seeded Gov. Livingston ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A busy late-May weekend is bringing a full slate of activities to the Morristown, Madison and Morris County area, with community events, live music, art exhibits, local sports, family programs and seasonal festivals planned from Friday, May 29th through Sunday, May ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A busy late-May weekend is bringing a full slate of activities to the Morristown, Madison and Morris County area, with community events, live music, art exhibits, local sports, family programs and seasonal festivals planned from Friday, May 29th through Sunday, May ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ — A wide-ranging capital improvement ordinance, an upcoming drone light show, and a successfully resolved commercial tax appeal took center stage during the May 26th meeting of the Montville Township Committee. $3 Million Infrastructure Ordinance IntroducedThe Township Committee ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A multimillion-dollar federal timber trafficking scheme that defrauded U.S. taxpayers and undercut domestic markets was centered right out of a Pompano Beach distribution facility, federal prosecutors announced.The Boise Cascade Company was sentenced to pay a $6,382,000 criminal ...

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BARRINGTON, R.I. — A new dog park in Barrington is being created to honor the memory of Christine Conrad Lane, a former Cranford resident and devoted animal rescue volunteer who died alongside her son, Spencer, in the January 2025 mid-air collision near Washington, D.C.The Christine Conrad Lane ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A partnership between Broward County Public Schools and Space Florida is expected to bring aerospace career training to Coral Glades and Coral Springs high schools, according to district documents. The school board is scheduled to vote on the agreement at its June 9 meeting with ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL — Starting next week, motorists will see construction crews and equipment along Lyons Road in Coconut Creek as the city begins installation of lighting poles spanning from south of the Sawgrass Expressway to just north of Atlantic Boulevard.Shoulder and lane closures on the ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ – The party may be over, but the memories are just beginning! Looking sharp and glamorous, Kenilworth residents participated in this year's prom festivities at David Brearley High School, UCVTS, and some even went to both!Please enjoy the 2026 online prom gallery that bursts with ...

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NEW JERSEY — While communities across the Garden State honored fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation Month, ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton-based regenerative medicine company recently announced that it has secured $2.5 million from its first institutional investor, adding to the money it received last year from city leaders.In November, the company said it planned to relocate its international ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — For the second time in a week, a healthcare worker at Boca Raton Regional Hospital has been attacked by a patient.On May 24, Boca Raton Police responded to the hospital after Oleksandr Nazarenko allegedly attacked a worker who was administering an IV, according to a police ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Square Mall recently announced that eight of its restaurants plan to offer free meals to children on Tuesdays starting next week in a special deal that runs through most of the summer. The promotion runs on Tuesdays beginning June 2nd and extending through July 28th, mall ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A multimillion-dollar federal timber trafficking scheme that defrauded U.S. taxpayers and undercut domestic markets was centered right out of a Pompano Beach distribution facility, federal prosecutors announced.The Boise Cascade Company was sentenced to pay a $6,382,000 criminal ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — When workers at a Boca Raton resale shop found a cardboard box sitting outside the store, they had no idea it contained what may be decades-old Japanese ceremonial garments with possible historical significance.No note was attached. No donor came forward. And no one knows exactly ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton-based regenerative medicine company recently announced that it has secured $2.5 million from its first institutional investor, adding to the money it received last year from city leaders.In November, the company said it planned to relocate its international ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — For the second time in a week, a healthcare worker at Boca Raton Regional Hospital has been attacked by a patient.On May 24, Boca Raton Police responded to the hospital after Oleksandr Nazarenko allegedly attacked a worker who was administering an IV, according to a police ...

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POMPANO BEACH — A divided Pompano Beach Planning and Zoning Board narrowly approved initial plans Wednesday night for a new, modern City Hall and a freestanding public parking garage, marking a pivotal step forward for the city's downtown redevelopment efforts.In a 4-3 vote, board members greenlit ...

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