News

April 27, 2024

MONMOUTH COUNTY: On behalf of Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone and the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, the Division of Economic Development has announced that the next Made in Monmouth event will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Brookdale Community College Main Campus in ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: Make sure to save the date for a very special event in Holmdel! Holmdel's Earth Day Festival and Greenway Walk will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at beautiful historic Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel, 07733. The event will be held from 12PM-5PM. Admission, shows, ...

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COLTS NECK, NJ -- Colts Neck scored a run in the bottom of the seventh for a 2-1 softball victory over Manalapan on Friday. Samantha Sponder pitched a four-hitter with nine strikeouts and two walks to earn the win. Emma Jordon singled and had the only run batted in for Colts Neck (8-4) as a ...

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HAZLET, NJ: Good news!  The Hazlet Township Committee has introduced a $24.2 million spending plan for this year that calls for no increase in the tax rate for the average Hazlet Township homeowner for the second year in a row.   What does that mean for property taxes? The amount to be raised ...

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MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown Twp. Police Department will once again be participating in the “National Take Back Initiative” in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New Jersey Division, and other state and local law enforcement agencies. The program will occur on Saturday, ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - Lincoln Elementary School will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the official opening of its new outdoor classroom on Sunday, April 28. The event runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The day will begin with the ribbon cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m., followed by a slew ...

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Hasbrouck Heights girls relay team competed Thursday at the Penn Relays, the most prestigious open track invitational on the East Coast. The girls 4 x 100 meter relay team (Lexy Samperi, Morgan Gagliano, Gina Minichiello, Ellie Shkreli) finished 15th in the small schools ...

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TINTON FALLS, NJ -- Emma Sigrist scored three goals and assisted on one to lead Middletown North to a 6-5 girls lacrosse victory over Monmouth Regional on Thursday. Isabelle Bracchi scored one goal and assisted on two for Middletown North (6-4), which erased a 5-4 deficit with a pair of ...

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PARAMUS, NJ - A upcoming course presented by Bergen New Bridge Medical Center can assist those who advocate for veterans. When: Wednesday, May 1, or Saturday, May 11 • 9:00am–5:00pm Where: Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Auditorium Breakfast and lunch provided • 6 NJOEMS CEU ...

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HOLMDEL, NJ: Earlier this month, Holmdel students in grades K-12 enjoyed a variety of classroom and outdoor lessons surrounding the eclipse!  The students were immersed in various interactive and fun learning experiences. On Friday, April 5th, Village School Elementary students were treated to ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Lunch Break, a non-profit community resource center located at 121 Drs. James Parker Blvd., has created a vibrant transformation on its exterior. Engaging an artist to paint the mural, the organization aims to infuse its new facility with a message of hope and love while adding to ...

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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights came back from an early 3-0 deficit, rallying to defeat Secaucus, 6-5 in a NJIC non-divisional baseball game Friday afternoon at Depken Field. Hasbrouck Heights rallied, scoring runs in the second through fourth innings to take the lead, and then hung on ...

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UNION, NJ - Natalynn Molina of Union competed over the past two weekends with her Baton Twirling & Dance Team, The Diamondettes, at both the Batons in Bloom Open NJ State Contest held in Rahway and the NJTA (NJ Twirling Association) NJ State Championship  Contest held in ...

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WAYNE, NJ – Wayne’s bravest was up-and-at-‘em early on Friday with a call that came in before 8:30am. Smoke was coming from somewhere and the smell of fire had residents on Birch Court in Wayne calling for help. The volunteers of Wayne’s Fire Department responded, saw smoke, but couldn’t find the ...

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NUTLEY, NJ - It's a jazzy weekend at Nutley's Live Music Destination, The Oakley Kitchen and Cocktails, with Hailey Duo and Yvonnick Prene performing Saturday and Sunday. Come for dinner, then stay for cocktails and live music. On Saturday, Hailey Duo hosts a Jazz Night from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham Milton Avenue School kindergartners celebrated Arbor Day by helping plant a Kentucky Yellowwood tree in front of their school on Friday. The plant was provided by the Chatham Borough Shade Tree Commission, headed by Colleen Truppo and transported to the school by ...

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PHILADELPHIA -- The Cougar girls track 4x400 relay team of Maddie O'Donnell, Sarah Nacinovich, Lauren Tracy, and Katelyn Hoffelder represented Chatham at the Penn Relays on Friday and turned in a time of 4:04.83.

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Remember to put your bags out! The Scouts will pick them up on Saturday.   Place your bag on your doorstep and the Scouts will pick it up.   The food will help feed your hungry neighbors.   Thanks to all who take part in the Townwide event.   Please reach ...

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POMPTON PLAINS, NJ -- Sophomore first baseman Maddie Huth provided the highlight by belting the first home run of the season for Chatham in its 10-4 softball loss to Pequannock in a Morris County Tournament preliminary game on Friday at Pequannock High. Huth doubled across a run in the top of ...

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — A group of six Plainfield residents has announced what they are calling the first-ever Plainfield LGBT Pride Party, to take place at the duCret School of Art on June 1 from 2-7pm. DuCret is located at 1030 Central Avenue in Plainfield. The day's events will include performances ...

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BRANCHBURG, NJ – In recognition of the first Youth Apprenticeship Week sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board will host a free YAW Career Event where businesses, agencies and jobseekers will gather to provide apprenticeship opportunities, career ...

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BRANCHBURG, NJ – In recognition of the first Youth Apprenticeship Week sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board will host a free YAW Career Event where businesses, agencies and jobseekers will gather to provide apprenticeship opportunities, career ...

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  SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County Clerk Steve Peter began mailing primary 2024 ballots to eligible voters who requested them on April 20 and will complete the initial mailing of 29,860 ballots early next week. Eligible voters for the June 4, 2024, Democratic and Republican primaries may ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – At a recent board of education meeting, 16 South Plainfield High School students were recognized for earning the State of New Jersey Department of Education's Seal of Biliteracy. To achieve the 'Seal' a student must prove, through a comprehensive exam, that they are able ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - "Ranked: a Musical," performed by a cast of Hillsborough High School students, is a captivating exploration of the ups and downs of high school life bursting with energy, emotion, and unforgettable tunes. "Ranked" follows the journey of a group of high school students ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Senior righthander Jared Diefenbach picked up his second victory of the season and junior Felix Matos collected two hits, including a double, and drove in a pair of runs to lead Phillipsburg High School to a 5-3 victory over host Voorhees in a Skyland Conference ...

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ROSELLE PARK, NJ — If you are a Roselle Park resident looking to attend a vocational school, you are in luck. The 2024 U.S. News Best High Schools Rankings have been released, and it puts three vocational schools from Union County among the state's best.  The study arrives at its conclusion by ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - The Montville Baseball and Softball Association held its opening day parade and ceremony on Saturday, April 20. Baseball and softball players of all ages, along with their coaches, walked from Lazar Middle School to the Municipal Fields. The parade was led by a police motorcyclist, ...

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RIDGEWOOD, NJ — A big fight feeling hung in the air when the Ridgewood boys lacrosse team locked horns with their division rivals, the Mountain Lakes Lakers. Ultimately, the Maroons overcame the outside pressure and the raucous Mountain Lake crowd to out duel their foes, 12-7.  “It is Mountain ...

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MILLBURN, NJ -- The Millburn Boys Spring Track team beat Barringer and Newark Westside on April 25, bringing their record to 5-0. See video and pictures above. The track team will be competing in the Paul Beck Relays this Saturday, April 27, in Millburn. The Paul Beck Relays include 20 teams ...

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