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April 7, 2024

SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Playhouse presents “Is He Dead?” by Mark Twain. The show runs April 26 8 p.m., April 27 8 p.m., April 28 2 p.m., May 3 8 p.m., May 4 8 p.m., May 5 2 p.m. May 10 8 p.m., May 11 8 p.m. Set in 1846 Paris, a young painter of genius is in love but very much in debt. To ...

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CENTRAL NEW JERSEY — A Manhattan-based investment giant is negotiating to buy Jersey Mike’s 2,700 sandwich shops across the U.S., including many in our area, now valued at $8 billion or more, according to media reports. Jersey Mike’s has popular sandwich shops in East Brunswick, Metuchen, New ...

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CENTRAL NEW JERSEY — Try not to miss Monday’s total solar eclipse. Why? Our next chance to see this celestial sensation is two decades away. If our weather cooperates on Monday, April 8th, we should get a heavenly show. Only one Central Jersey town – the Borough of Carteret – plans to host ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – The Summit Boys Lacrosse team used a balanced offensive effort with 12 different players finding the back of the net, leading to a 17-5 win against Cranford on Saturday.  Leading the scoring were seniors Cade Gilbert, who tallied three goals and three assists, Daniel Flaim, with a ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – With a win on Saturday against Union Catholic, 14-9, the Summit High School Varsity Team continued to use its heavy offensive power to move its record to 3-0. Summit jumped in front early and had a strong 6-2 lead after five frames. They added another nine runs as the team ...

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Strong hitting and pitching helped Summit win its home opener, 16-0, against Union County opponent Roselle Catholic on Friday.  Enzo D'Agostino got the win on the mound, going three strong innings, striking out four.  Alex Schwark and Luke Jacobson each homered for Summit. Ryan Barber, Shane Walsh, ...

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ELIZABETH, NJ — A new indoor ice rink being built at county-owned Warinanco Sports Center is estimated to open to the public in three years. The Board of County Commissioners approved an $800,000 contract with USA Architects for “professional architectural services” related to the Warinanco ...

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SUMMIT, NJ --The Boys and Girls Summit High Track and Field programs kick off their season by hosting the 39th edition of the Summit Relays on Saturday at Tatlock Field. The meet is one of the oldest running invitationals in the state, dating back to 1976 and will host nearly 1500 athletes from ...

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WAYNE, NJ – The call came in just after 8:00pm on Thursday evening for a working structure fire on Van Duyne Avenue in Wayne and volunteer Companies #1 and #2 responded. Wayne Police arrived on scene first and confirmed a working fire and that all occupants had escaped the home. Chief Paul Gleba ...

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Essex County’s Branch Brook Park boasts 5,300 cherry blossom trees - more than the nation’s capital - and starting Saturday, April 6, it will celebrate with its 48th annual Cherry Blossom Festival. For the record, East Potomac Park, in Washington, D.C., has just 3,800 trees, according to the ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- On Tuesday, April 2, the Christ Child Society of Summit (CCS) joined forces with members of the Summit Elks Club to tie the fringe ends on fleece baby blankets, remove tags from clothes, and organize baby supplies.  More than 60 volunteers assembled and finished 275 blankets. The ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ — A GoFundMe page for the family of slain 9-year-old Christian Naszier Rivera has raised more than $57,000 as of today, with over 950 people and organizations pledging donations, according to the online website. The crowdfunding page, called The Christian Naszier Rivera Memorial ...

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Ten families comprising 25 adults and three children in Newark were displaced due to structural damage resulting from the 4.8 magnitude earthquake that was felt across the region on Friday morning, the city's public safety director said. Firefighters responded to 313, 315, 317 7th Avenue on a ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- A powerful offense combined with strong pitching paved the way for an 8-0 Summit Varsity Baseball Team win against Al Johnson on Thursday.  Summit’s Ryan Barber and Matt Kurek collected two hits each while Chris Moglia and Luke Jacobson drove in two runs apiece for the ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- In a game featuring tough defense played by both teams, the Westfield Boys Lacrosse Team fought off a resurgent Summit team, outlasting the Hilltoppers 5-3 on Thursday.  Summit got off to a good start as Midfielder Sean McCeney drove through his defender to score, putting the ...

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Residents throughout the Tri-State region felt tremors as the Summit Police Department advised residents of a 4.8 magnitude earthquake that occurred earlier this morning.  According to the United States Geological Survey, the earthquake’s epicenter, which was near Whitehouse Station in Hunterdon ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit announced that the Office of Health & Vital Statistics has launched a new online portal for animal license registrations. The deadline to renew dog and cat licenses is May 31, 2024. Applications can be submitted online using the portals for dog ...

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In its opening win on Monday against Glen Ridge, the Summit Boys Lacrosse team showed its offensive prowess, recording a 13-4 win. On Thursday, the team faced rival Westfield and, after a competitive first half tied at one apiece, lost 5-3.  As the team moves into its season, Head Coach Jim ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Police officers here are stepping up efforts to curb drivers who text or talk on cellphones while behind the wheel of their vehicles. Until April 30th, Woodbridge police officers – like those from many New Jersey law enforcement agencies – are participating in the national and ...

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Summit High School Volleyball Coach John Ross said he was looking to build off last year’s success as the team got ready for action this spring.  Well, he got what he wanted Wednesday night as Summit defeated Union in a two-set sweep. The team stands undefeated at 2-0. After last year’s surge ...

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WOODBRIDGE, NJ — New Jersey’s third-largest shopping mall – Woodbridge Center – sold for $70.4 million in February. A Manhattan bond-rating agency now says its investors lost a whopping $155 million in that discount deal. Woodbridge Center’s new, yet-to-be identified, buyer took ownership on ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – As the new season kicks off, Summit High School Tennis Coach Vinnie Turturiello looks for a total team effort to achieve its goals.  Name: Vinnie Turturiello Sport: Varsity Tennis Summit HS 2023 record: 15-6 First match – April 2 Last match – June 4 Playoffs begin – ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – Morris Habitat for Humanity is now accepting applications for a lottery in which the winner will become the owner of an affordably priced home in Roxbury, the second one being built by Roxbury High School students for the organization. The house, described by Morris Habitat as a ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- During Tuesday Night’s Common Council meeting, City Administrator Michael Rogers presented a detailed look at the 2024 Municipal Operating Budget, projecting an increase in the General Fund to $61,225,741, a rise of 7.3 percent from last year.  Rogers noted that when you add in the ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- On Saturday, April 6, Summit High School will host the Summit Relays Track & Field event at Tatlock Park with teams from approximately 25 other schools. Teams will begin arriving at 7 a.m. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at approximately 3 p.m. Summit police will be ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - For the last 25 years, Hoboken residents looking to get a tattoo were left wondering where to do so legally within the Mile Square. But to quote Bob Dylan, ‘The Times They Are a-Changin’ — and they have been for a while — with the opening last month of Hachiko Tattoo Studio ...

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SPARTA, NJ – In what could have implications beyond Sparta, Hon. Stuart Minkowitz has ruled that people who have joined a Facebook page can be removed from the planning board.  Mega warehouse developer Diamond Chip Realty sued the Sparta Township Planning Board claiming eight members should be ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – A Wind Advisory is in effect from Wednesday at 11 a.m. through Thursday at 6 a.m. as high winds blowing 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are forecasted to move through the area. Excessive rainfall from two to three inches will begin Wednesday morning and may cause flooding later in ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Mayor Elizabeth Fagan invited the community to an open house on Sunday, April 7, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Summit Community Center located at 100 Morris Avenue. Residents are invited to meet department staff, learn about the programs and projects, and provide feedback. “This is ...

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SUMMIT, NJ -- Construction on Division Avenue is expected to begin on or about Thursday, April 4. Project work will include upgrades to drains and crosswalks, sewer and curbing repairs, and milling and paving of the roadway. Work will be done Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 ...

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