PLAINFIELD, NJ - Prince fans in the area can enjoy classic hits from the late icon with a highly-regarded tribute act. The “Purple Madness” tribute band featuring Bobby Miller will bring forth the “Prince Experience” at a drive-in concert on Saturday, October 10 at Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield.

FLAVUH will open the show, which is scheduled to begin at 7:00 ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Musician/songwriter/vocalist John Busse has adopted Somerville as his hometown, and it's been a good fit for him and his guitar, performing frequently at cozy coffee shop venues along Main Street in between venturing off to other locales in New Jersey.

On Saturday night, Oct. 3, he'll perform on the Summer Stage for the fourth year in a row, from 6-9 p.m.

He'll ...

WASHINGTON — Victims of Hurricane Sally that began on Sept. 14 now have until Jan. 15, 2021 to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the Internal Revenue Service announced on September 24, 2020.

The IRS is offering this relief to any area designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as qualifying for individual assistance. Currently, this ...

For Fiscal Year 2020 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making federal funds available through the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program to local communities to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program. It would be in the best interest of those towns in our area who are faced ...

WASHINGTON — During Small Business Week, Sept. 22-24, the Internal Revenue Service wants individuals to consider taking the home office deduction if they qualify. The benefit may allow taxpayers working from home to deduct certain expenses on their tax return.  

The home office deduction is available to qualifying self-employed taxpayers, independent contractors and those working in ...

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) has launched the Supportive Assistance for Education (S.A.F.E.) Families initiative in order to support students, parents, caregivers, and educators navigate the educational shift brought about due to the COVID-19 outbreak and safety guidelines in New Jersey. Many school districts ...

UPDATE: Finn was found safe by his family at 5:15 a.m. Monday.

WARREN, NJ - Have you seen Finn? His family posted:

PLEASE HELP!!  Our dog is missing.   He is scared, was just in car accident.  Ran off after car door was open.   If you find him, please call me—732-266-7832.  He has a collar and tag with my number on it.   He is friendly!! ...

TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy began his COVID-19 press briefing in Trenton on Wednesday, Sept. 30, by reporting on the successful reopening of schools overall in the state, despite 11 "outbreaks" of schools with two or more cases. 

“Our overarching aim remains ensuring that our schools do not become the epicenter of new outbreaks,” Murphy added. “We have ...

NEW JERSEY — The front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in New Jersey appears to now be in Ocean County, which has made up 28% of the state's 3,660 new cases over the last six days. 

Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said Monday that a “hotspot team” will soon increase testing capacity in the Jersey Shore county and the state will deploy 20 contact ...

TRENTON, NJ – During his COVID-19 press briefing today, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that he has extended the public health emergency in New Jersey for an additional 30 days. These declarations, unless extended, expire after 30 days.

“As we enter the Fall season, it is important to continue to take all steps necessary to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19 in our ...

NEW JERSEY -- Governor Phil Murphy was joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, Thursday morning for a live virtual conversation on COVID-19 (coronavirus) in New Jersey. The national expert in infectious disease said that he often points to New Jersey, which was among the first states to be “hit badly as cases ...

TRENTON, NJ – The state is piloting a mobile app that will notify residents if they have been in close, prolonged contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said state employees as well as students from Montclair State University, Stockton University and Passaic County Community College have been testing the app.

“You ...

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) has launched the Supportive Assistance for Education (S.A.F.E.) Families initiative in order to support students, parents, caregivers, and educators navigate the educational shift brought about due to the COVID-19 outbreak and safety guidelines in New Jersey. Many school districts ...

TRENTON NJ: Although COVID-19 has reshaped the election landscape in 2020, as in the past, motivated young Americans are leading the efforts to mobilize their communities this fall, even with minimal face-to-face interaction on campus. On National Voter Registration Day (Tuesday, Sept. 22), college student leaders with NJPIRGs’ New Voters Project launched their fall campaign efforts to ...

WARREN, NJ - It's here! 

A Vote-by-Mail Ballot Drop Box has been installed at the Warren Township Municipal Complex at 46 Mountain Boulevard on the WEST SIDE of Town Hall (near the side parking lot).

The box is under 24-hour video surveillance and will be available 24-hours a day until 8:00 PM on Election Day.

Only the ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ — Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter has released online video and photo tutorials to assist voters participating in the 2020 General Election being held on Nov. 3. (See video attached to this story).

The election will be conducted primarily through Vote by Mail ballots, which are being delivered to every active voter in Somerset County; the clerk's office is ...

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS BACK IN ACTION IN WATCHUNG 

Community Fundraiser To Support Schools With
Food trucks will be parked again for carry out orders this Friday, October 2 at Bayberry School in Watchung for the PTO’s Food Truck Fridays from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The elementary school is conveniently located at 113 Bayberry Lane in Watchung and open to all to attend.  On hand will ...

NEWTON, NJ - Superior Court Judge Michael C. Gaus approved of Chatham Township's amended plan to put 62 affordable housing units at 522 Southern Boulevard, the site of the now-closed Charlie Brown's, in the completion of a fairness hearing held Thursday morning.

The virtual meeting was conducted from the courthouse in Newton.

Judge Gaus also ruled that Chatham Township would retain ...

Watchung, NJ - September 22, 2020 -- The success of the Watchung PTO’s Food Truck Fridays this summer fuels the return of its family-friendly food extravaganza with activities resuming on September 25th, October 2nd, and October 10th Four food trucks will be parked this week rain or shine for the Dine-To-Donate community fundraiser held at Bayberry School, 113 Bayberry Lane in Watchung, NJ, ...

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS BACK IN ACTION IN WATCHUNG 

Community Fundraiser To Support Schools With
Food trucks will be parked again for carry out orders this Friday, October 2 at Bayberry School in Watchung for the PTO’s Food Truck Fridays from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The elementary school is conveniently located at 113 Bayberry Lane in Watchung and open to all to attend.  On hand will ...

Watchung, NJ - September 22, 2020 -- The success of the Watchung PTO’s Food Truck Fridays this summer fuels the return of its family-friendly food extravaganza with activities resuming on September 25th, October 2nd, and October 10th Four food trucks will be parked this week rain or shine for the Dine-To-Donate community fundraiser held at Bayberry School, 113 Bayberry Lane in Watchung, NJ, ...

TRENTON – Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday signed the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 2021) Appropriations Act into law. The governor said the revised spending plan manages to protect core priorities and deliver middle-class tax relief during the historic fiscal crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The budget plan also fully reestablishes the millionaires tax that expired in 2010, instituting ...

TRENTON, NJ – Gov. Phil Murphy began his COVID-19 press briefing in Trenton on Wednesday, Sept. 30, by reporting on the successful reopening of schools overall in the state, despite 11 "outbreaks" of schools with two or more cases. 

“Our overarching aim remains ensuring that our schools do not become the epicenter of new outbreaks,” Murphy added. “We have ...

NEW JERSEY -- Governor Phil Murphy was joined by Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, Thursday morning for a live virtual conversation on COVID-19 (coronavirus) in New Jersey. The national expert in infectious disease said that he often points to New Jersey, which was among the first states to be “hit badly as cases ...

TRENTON, NJ – The state is piloting a mobile app that will notify residents if they have been in close, prolonged contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.

State Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli said state employees as well as students from Montclair State University, Stockton University and Passaic County Community College have been testing the app.

“You ...

For Fiscal Year 2020 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is making federal funds available through the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grant program to local communities to reduce or eliminate the risk of repetitive flood damage to buildings and structures insured under the National Flood Insurance Program. It would be in the best interest of those towns in our area who are faced ...

WARREN, NJ — A Warren man, owner of several retail pharmacies, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for conspiring to defraud the IRS as part of a cash-skimming scheme, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

The man, Rao Desu, 53, of Warren, was previously convicted on all counts of the indictment against him: two counts of conspiracy to defraud the IRS and four counts of ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – With an assist from the US Postal Inspection Service, detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office arrested two men on a variety of drug offenses and seized cocaine with an estimated value of $50,000, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

The two suspects, Jorge Diaz, 32, and Grethel Guevara, 29 of Hillcrest Avenue, ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Police are seeking the public's help in locating a man who drove away from them following an attempted motor vehicle stop, according to a news release. 

Saul Weaver III, 48, of Hampton has been charged with second degree eluding and a warrant has been issued for his arrest, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

The ...

WARREN, NJ - Warren is now showing support for its police department with lawn signs popping up throughout the Township thanks to the Warren Township Honorary PBA.

“During a time of turmoil and unrest in our country where many police departments and officers are being vilified because of the actions of a few the HPBA was looking for a way to express our support and admiration ...

WATCHUNG, NJ - Hillcrest Road is closed between Ridge Road and Crestwood, Watchung police advised on Monday night.  Please follow the marked detour, they advised.

NEWTON, NJ - Superior Court Judge Michael C. Gaus approved of Chatham Township's amended plan to put 62 affordable housing units at 522 Southern Boulevard, the site of the now-closed Charlie Brown's, in the completion of a fairness hearing held Thursday morning.

The virtual meeting was conducted from the courthouse in Newton.

Judge Gaus also ruled that Chatham Township would retain ...

UPDATE: The WARREN TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT, in conjunction with applicant MADDY REALTY, LLC, have made the decision that Case No BA 19-07, regarding Block 212 Lot 20.01 also known as 50 Stirling Road case will not be heard Monday September 21, 2020. This case will carry to the next meeting on October 5, 2020. 

All Board of Adjustment meetings are ...

WARREN, NJ - A public hearing is scheduled at the regular meeting of the Warren Township Board of Adjustment to discuss plans to build a 48 room hotel with underground parking on the grounds of the Stone House Restaurant on Stirling Road.

Maddy Realty LLC has filed for two zoning variances, for use of the land, and the height of the building. The plans show a three story building plus an ...

Beginning October 4, Mass will now be celebrated on Sunday mornings at 7:30 and 11:15 am.  Mass will continue to be celebrated on Saturday at 4 pm, but will no longer be celebrated on Sunday at 10 am.  The gap of time between the two Sunday Masses is necessary in order for the church to be professionally cleaned after the first Mass and before the ...

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills Regional High School boys soccer team will open the season at home against Montgomery on Saturday, Oct. 3. The game starts at 3 p.m. on the turf at Tozier Field with a ceremony honoring the seniors prior to the game.

”To be a competitive attacking team that competes for a conference championship,” said WHRHS head coach ...

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills football season will NOT start this Friday. The football season is suspended until Oct. 10.

A member of the football team has tested positive for COVID-19, Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Jewett said on Wednesday. She said:

Dear Watchung Hills Regional High School Community,

I am writing this afternoon to ...

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills Regional High School girls soccer team will open the season at Montgomery on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Warriors will play an 11-game season coming off a 12-10 season last year.

“After a slow start last year, we finished the season strong and we’re hoping to build off of that this year,” said WHRHS head coach Brian Figuerido.  “We have a ...

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ) has launched the Supportive Assistance for Education (S.A.F.E.) Families initiative in order to support students, parents, caregivers, and educators navigate the educational shift brought about due to the COVID-19 outbreak and safety guidelines in New Jersey. Many school districts ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Musician/songwriter/vocalist John Busse has adopted Somerville as his hometown, and it's been a good fit for him and his guitar, performing frequently at cozy coffee shop venues along Main Street in between venturing off to other locales in New Jersey.

On Saturday night, Oct. 3, he'll perform on the Summer Stage for the fourth year in a row, from 6-9 p.m.

He'll ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Saturday's protest rally at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse was a family-friendly event, with young children clutching the hands of their parents as they mixed in with the crowd. 

Organizer Jade McQueen reminded the gathering of a few dozen people that they had come together to seek justice for Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old black woman killed by ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ - Central New Jersey activists will participate in a Saturday afternoon protest at the Historic Somerset County Courthouse while on Sunday evening, Our Revolution of Hillsborough will host a candlelight vigil in the aftermath of a Grand Jury decision in Louisville, Ky earlier this week to not indict three police officers in the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old black ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - Police are seeking the public's help in locating a man who drove away from them following an attempted motor vehicle stop, according to a news release. 

Saul Weaver III, 48, of Hampton has been charged with second degree eluding and a warrant has been issued for his arrest, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

The ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. – With an assist from the US Postal Inspection Service, detectives from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office arrested two men on a variety of drug offenses and seized cocaine with an estimated value of $50,000, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

The two suspects, Jorge Diaz, 32, and Grethel Guevara, 29 of Hillcrest Avenue, ...

WARREN, NJ - The Warren Township  Board of Education at Monday’s meeting accepted the resignation of Board of Education member Mrs. Susie Chu, with gratitude for her service to the Warren Township students, effective September 22, 2020.

Warren Township Board of Education President Christian Bellman read a resolution thanking Chu for her service.

See video ...

WARREN, NJ - The Warren Township  Board of Education at Monday’s meeting accepted the resignation of Board of Education member Mrs. Susie Chu, with gratitude for her service to the Warren Township students, effective September 22, 2020.

Warren Township Board of Education President Christian Bellman read a resolution thanking Chu for her service.

See video ...

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills Regional High School boys soccer team will open the season at home against Montgomery on Saturday, Oct. 3. The game starts at 3 p.m. on the turf at Tozier Field with a ceremony honoring the seniors prior to the game.

”To be a competitive attacking team that competes for a conference championship,” said WHRHS head coach ...

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills football season will NOT start this Friday. The football season is suspended until Oct. 10.

A member of the football team has tested positive for COVID-19, Superintendent Dr. Elizabeth Jewett said on Wednesday. She said:

Dear Watchung Hills Regional High School Community,

I am writing this afternoon to ...

WARREN, NJ - The Watchung Hills Regional High School girls soccer team will open the season at Montgomery on Saturday, Oct. 3. The Warriors will play an 11-game season coming off a 12-10 season last year.

“After a slow start last year, we finished the season strong and we’re hoping to build off of that this year,” said WHRHS head coach Brian Figuerido.  “We have a ...