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April 25, 2024

STAFFORD - Southern's tennis team won easily on Wednesday, defeating Toms River South 5--0. Southern's record improved to 7-4.    Toms River South (3-2) 0 Southern (7-4) 5 Singles 1st Singles: Sean Kahl, Southern, def. Luca Monaco ...

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BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP, NJ - Cotton Cattle Company, purveyors of grass-fed and pasture raised meats, has announced the Kash Valley Farm Store will be opening Friday, April 26th, from 3 PM - 6 PM in Asbury. They will have a select offering of grass fed and grass finished beef, pasture raised chicken, ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County residents are invited to attend the "Bring Health Home Resource Fair" that will provide information on improving health and remaining housing secure.  The event, which is organized by the Burlington County Commissioners, Burlington County Department of ...

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BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County residents are invited to attend the "Bring Health Home Resource Fair" that will provide information on improving health and remaining housing secure.  The event, which is organized by the Burlington County Commissioners, Burlington County Department of ...

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BUTLER, NJ - Butler High School's Marching Band has released their May schedule.  May 27th join the band in their Memorial Day Parade appearance at 9 AM.  The march will begin from Butler Park and end at Sloan Park.  Practices will take place on May 1st, 8th, and 21st. 

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PARAMUS, NJ — As the ambulance pulls into the emergency driveway, it waits a moment for the neighboring town’s rescue squad to pull out. Once inside, the EMT is unsure where to park the stretcher with all the rooms filled and patients overflowing into the hallways. This has been the scene at local ...

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U.S. Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., a former Newark city councilman who died on Wednesday, April 24, led a political life from the cradle to the grave. The son of late Congressman Donald M. Payne, who left a legendary legacy in county and national politics, Don Jr. worked hard to establish his own ...

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WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ - Brian Gallagher, the 60-year-old mayor of Somerville, NJ made history early Tuesday morning as the only mayor of the Somerset County borough to ever jump from an airplane over the bright blue skies of southern New Jersey. "Awesome, what a rush, it was exhilarating," Gallagher ...

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CAMDEN — Some Camden City School District students are likely still reminiscing about spring break or looking ahead to summer vacation. Dyannis Rosario, a 10th grader at Creative Arts High School, told TAPinto Camden she has something even more thrilling to think about: her upcoming trip to Puerto ...

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CAMDEN – The website for the nonprofit Camden Community Partnership has a new look. CCP, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, reported the new site was developed and created by Hopeworks of Camden with input from the CCP staff. “With our recent expansion into neighborhood revitalization ...

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FAIR LAWN, NJ - Thoughts about memory loss for a teen is scary and confusing. Healthy teens, afterall, really have no basis in what it's like not to remember short-term, nor long-term memories. But Christina "Emi" Southgate did. Her grandmother, Mitsuko Matusuda, was diagnosed in 2023 with ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – A 24-year-old New Brunswick man has been charged in connection with last week’s break-in and robbery of the Center for Islamic Life at Rutgers. Jacob Beacher, who is not affiliated with Rutgers, has been arrested in an investigation led by the FBI, according to a statement from ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - She has had to keep it a secret - until now. Maricel, the owner and head chef of East Brunswick's newest foodie hotspot Maricel's Kitchen will appear on the Season 6 premiere of the Food Network’s hit show, "Supermarket Stakeout," hosted by the renowned chef Alex ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — A lifelong love of games and a rare experience of having appeared on multiple game shows paid off recently when Westfield resident Scott Menke reached the final round of “Wheel of Fortune,” and had to solve the final phrase. Hostess Vanna White lit up the board with a few ...

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CRANFORD, NJ – If you grew up in Cranford, someone in your family went to the Cranford Barber Shop. A fixture in the downtown since 1912, the shop hasn’t changed much since Amasio Marsiglia arrived from Italy in 1955 to take over the shop from his uncle, Fred Casoni. Generations passed through ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new café will open in the former location of Lady and the Mug, which closed last week in Coral Springs. Juan Carlos “JC” Fernandez, owner of the Peruvian fusion restaurant Embarcadero 41 in Coral Springs, said this week he expects to open Downtown Expresso at 3111 ...

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WEST TRENTON, NEW JERSEY – Paddlers of all ages and experience levels are invited to register for the 29th Delaware River Sojourn taking place June 15-22. Locally, you can join the fun June 19th. The Delaware River Sojourn combines guided paddling excursions, educational programs and camping.  ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- The South Brunswick softball team celebrated Senior Day with a 9-6 victory over North Brunswick on Wednesday. North Brunswick (9-2) lost for just the second time this season. Amanda Buttitta drove in five runs with a home run and a double for South Brunswick (5-8), ...

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NEW JERSEY - U.S. News & World Report has announced its 2023-24 Best Public High Schools, which evaluated nearly 18,000 U.S. public high schools. The top-ranked schools are those whose students 1) earned outstanding scores in math, reading, and science state assessments; 2) took and earned a ...

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SUMMIT, NJ – Summit Baseball continues to roll this week with wins over Westfield on Tuesday, and New Providence on Wednesday. Down 2-1 against Westfield through the fourth inning, the Hilltoppers exploded for five runs in the bottom of the fifth and went on to score another five runs in the ...

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SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ -- Ethan Fantel and Aaron Perna, both members of the South Brunswick baseball team and the Class of 2024, this week signed letters of intent to attend colleges where they will continue their athletic careers. Fantel will be attending Ithaca College. A left-handed pitcher and ...

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RED BANK, NJ: Welcome, everyone! We're excited to announce the launch of our new Zumba and Tai Chi classes here at the Red Bank Senior Citizen Center, proudly sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department. These classes are tailor-made for our vibrant community of seniors looking to ...

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CRANFORD, NJ — If you are a Cranford 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 gauging a ...

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RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway High School (RHS) Marching Band is holding a car wash fundraiser this Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the parking lot of RHS. Cars are $10. Vans and SUVs are $15. The band appreciates your support. So stop by on Saturday and leave with a clean car for a ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL - A Wynmoor security guard caught a robbery suspect this week after he allegedly snatched a phone on a bus and fled into the community, according to Coconut Creek police. The guard held Gregory Jacques, 39, of Lauderdale Lakes, until police arrived and arrested him, police ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL - Poke Bros, a fast-casual chain from Columbus, OH, recently opened a new outlet on Wiles Road in Coral Springs. This latest venture by the owners of Red Pepper Chinese Takeout offers fast, nutritious meals with an authentic Hawaiian taste. At the heart of their menu is the ...

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CAMDEN — Some Camden City School District students are likely still reminiscing about spring break or looking ahead to summer vacation. Dyannis Rosario, a 10th grader at Creative Arts High School, told TAPinto Camden she has something even more thrilling to think about: her upcoming trip to Puerto ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ - The Borough of Sayreville is asking senior citizens, disabled residents, and caretakers to fill out the 2024 Needs Assessment Survey from the Middlesex County Office of Aging and Disabled Services. The purpose of the needs assessment survey is to gather valuable data on the ...

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** All Current Licenses Expire on April 30, 2024 ** The Municipal Clerk’s Office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and will have extended hours of operation for  LATE NIGHT REGISTRATION ON: TUESDAY APRIL 30, 2024 From 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. We are able to accept ...

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SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ -- Families who live on the Scotch Plains postal route of mail carrier Mickey Casey are expressing an outpouring of love for their longtime mailman. He not only knows the addresses along the route, but also the first names of family members, and even their pets. To many, he has ...

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