News
By NJ DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, DIVISION OF AGING SERVICES
April 25, 2024
TRENTON, NJ – More older adults and individuals with disabilities in New Jersey are now eligible to save on prescription drug prices, Medicaid premiums, hearing aids, utilities and other household expenses using the NJSave application, thanks to an increase in income eligibility ...
THE PLAINFIELDS, NJ - The Rotary Club of the Plainfields recognized one of its members at the recent Service Above Self Awards dinner at the Spain Inn. Shannon Jefferys, manager of the local Columbia Bank on Oak Tree Avenue, received the surprise award from Michael Townley, Rotary Club ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ – Jaclyn Squillace was commemorated at a Memorial Tree Presentation organized by Sayreville Cares in Kennedy Park on Saturday, April 20. Jaclyn was diagnosed at age 26 with stage 3 breast cancer while she was pregnant with her son, Nicholas. She fought her battle against cancer ...
CHATHAM, NJ -- Senior outside hitter Connor McRae knocked down 17 kills and senior setter Shaan Iqbal registered 30 assists as the Chatham boys volleyball team scored a 2-1 NJAC win vs. Jefferson on Wednesday at CHS. Iqbal also was credited with 13 digs and a service ace for Chatham (6-3, 5-3 ...
The path toward homeownership can be a long and winding road. By thoroughly understanding each step of the process, homebuyers can avoid obstacles, eliminate uncertainty, and experience the excitement of finding a house to call home. You can break the home-buying process into eight essential ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ __ Creators of all types and ages are invited to Columbia High School this Saturday for Maker Madness. The Achieve Foundation’s annual event this year will feature over 25 “maker stations” - interactive STEAM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math), ranging from ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Carrots are a great source of Vitamin A. Did you know that Vitamin A deficiencies can result in poor eyesight and other ocular conditions. However, eating more carrots and taking vitamin A supplements does not improve vision or reverse conditions. The rumor about carrots improving ...
CLARK, NJ — There will be a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza, located at 1255 Raritan Road in Clark, this Thursday, April 25, 5-9 p.m. Blaze Pizza will donate 25% of the proceeds to First Congregational Church of Westfield. Use the attached flyer or QR code when ordering to support the ...
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Chatham boys tennis team scored a 3-2 win that handed Summit it's first loss on Wednesday at Memorial Park. Chatham (6-2) received a straight-set win from Davis Zhang at third singles and two-set wins from the first doubles team of Riley Becker and Garrett Feher, and the second ...
SPARTA, NJ – Spartan girls lacrosse had an easy time with New Providence on Tuesday with a 15-4 win. Sama Elhamouly shared time in net with Keara Hynes. Sparta’s defense held New Providence to seven shots on goal; Elhamouly made four saves, Hynes had three. Uma Kowalski had six points with an ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Ranked No. 9 in all of New Jersey, the reigning Skyland Cup and state sectional champion Bridgewater-Raritan High School boys volleyball team has continued to build on its depth and experience in 2024. All of that was on display again versus Piscataway High School, which made ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta boys volleyball shut out Dover 2-0 for their third win of the season. The Spartans took both games with a score of 25-16. George Tsamadias put up 10 service points including four aces, with 16 assists and three kills. Roberto Vasquez added seven points with an ace, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Judge Barnett Hoffman presided over more than 325 criminal trials, including more than 50 first-degree murder cases, and he somehow managed to do it with dignity, compassion and a touch of humor. Many times over his 19 years as a judge in the Middlesex County Superior Court’s ...
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., who represented New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, died on Wednesday at 65. Rep. Payne Jr. had been hospitalized for weeks with cardiac issues related to diabetes. He represented parts of Essex, Hudson and Union counties, including Roselle Park, and was only ...
U.S. Rep. Donald Payne Jr., who represented New Jersey's 10th Congressional District, died on Wednesday at 65. Rep. Payne Jr. had been hospitalized for weeks with cardiac issues related to diabetes. He represented parts of Essex, Hudson and Union counties, including Roselle Park, and was only ...
BLOOMINGDALE, NJ - On April 23rd, Samuel R. Donald school was put into a precautionary lockdown at approximately 3:25 PM after a single round of ammunition was found on the property. According to the joint letter released by Bloomingdale Police Department and Bloomingdale Public Schools, the ...
TRENTON, NJ – More older adults and individuals with disabilities in New Jersey are now eligible to save on prescription drug prices, Medicaid premiums, hearing aids, utilities and other household expenses using the NJSave application, thanks to an increase in income eligibility ...
BOONTON, NJ -- Freshman Roger Rice tied for the top round, but his 37 wasn't enough to lift Chatham in its 154 to 164 boys golf loss to Montville on Wednesday at the Knoll East Golf Course. Senior Eli Kaufman and sophomore Dylan Kaufman each carded a 37 to lead Montville (7-1) on the par-35 ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Residents in need can look forward to a 'Community Resource Event', designed to offer essential support and assistance. The event will be hosted at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 300 Union Ave., Somerville, NJ 08876 on May 3, from 4pm to 8pm and May 4, from 10am to 2pm, ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta girls golf team got past Vernon on Tuesday 242-250 at the Lake Mohawk Golf Club. Spartan results: 2 Sayler Salvigsen with 57 3 Erin Duthaler with 58 5 Catelyn Sehnert with 63 6 Claire Sehnert with 64 The girls’ record is 4-2. They will host Wallkill ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Katie Haza and Adelaide Minnella scored four goals apiece and each passed for one assist to pace West Essex to a 13-9 girls lacrosse victory over Verona on Wednesday. Ali Simmons and Alivia Lugo each collected two goals and one assist for West Essex (2-7), which led, 9-4, ...
NORTH CALDWELL, NJ -- Katie Haza and Adelaide Minnella scored four goals apiece and each passed for one assist to pace West Essex to a 13-9 girls lacrosse victory over Verona on Wednesday. Ali Simmons and Alivia Lugo each collected two goals and one assist for West Essex (2-7), which led, 9-4, ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Judge Barnett Hoffman presided over more than 325 criminal trials, including more than 50 first-degree murder cases, and he somehow managed to do it with dignity, compassion and a touch of humor. Many times over his 19 years as a judge in the Middlesex County Superior ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School Lacrosse team lost to Roxbury on Tuesday. The final score was 13-6. Roxbury came out strong, putting four in the net in the first quarter. Newton tried to come back in the second with two goals, but Roxbury added five more. Newton would not score again until ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School boys tennis team won 4-1 over Vernon when they hosted them on Merriam Avenue’s courts on Tuesday, April 23. The results of the matches are as follows: Singles: 1st: Michael Onysko-Koch (V) won over Asher Haiduc-Dale (N), 6-2, 7-6 2nd: Frank Boffa (N) ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School softball team lost 12-2 in a six inning game when they hosted Morris Hills on Monday, April 22. Jordyn Young went 2-for-3 at bat with two doubles, an RBI and one run scored. Jaida Long went 1-for-3 at bat with a single and an RBI. Melissa Fehr scored Newton’s ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School baseball team edged out Hackettstown 8-7 on Monday, April 22. Hackettstown got on the board first, scoring four runs in the third inning. It took four innings for the Braves to get hot, scoring two runs and added another four in the fifth. Newton added two more ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In its first game since receiving the No. 1 seed in the upcoming Greater Newark Tournament (GNT), the Livingston baseball team faced a stern test from last year's GNT champion in a regular-season game at the Livingston Memorial Oval on Wednesday afternoon. Millburn rallied from ...
METUCHEN, NJ — JFK-Iselin scored eight runs in the first two innings and held on for a 9-7 baseball victory over Metuchen on Wednesday. Luis Pimentel-Amaro, Ronny Arnaud and Angel Peralta each delivered doubles and drove in two runs apiece for the Mustangs (7-2), who led, 8-0, before Metuchen ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Last weekend was a busy one for the Rahway High School (RHS) track team, as the Indians hosted their second Rahway Rising Stars Invitational on Friday, April 19, in Rahway River Park, followed the next day by the team's participation in the Blue Devil Classic in Westfield. Friday's ...