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March 28, 2024

Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago and Neptune City Chief Matthew J. Quagliato continue to seek the public's assistance on an unsolved murder that occurred nearly 30 years ago.   On Friday, March 22, 1996, 35-year-old Smita Amin Patel was murdered inside her business, the Little Brown ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Apologize and resign. That was the message from many individuals who said they were offended by Councilwoman Paula Gilligan's meme she recently posted on Instagram. The meme: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship. Happy ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following message regarding the upcoming solar eclipse from Kenilworth's Superintendent of Public Schools, Kyle C. Arlington. Dear School Community,   Our teachers actively work to connect instruction to students’ daily lives with lessons in physical, ...

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Orange, NJ - Concerns have arisen regarding the Orange Mayoral election process, leading to a decision by the Superior Court to redo the ballot draw. Allegations focus on City Clerk Joyce Lanier's handling of the drawing, with claims of improper oversight in violation of state law. Quantavia ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Apologize and resign. That was the message from many individuals who said they were offended by Councilwoman Paula Gilligan's meme she recently posted on Instagram. The meme: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship. Happy ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Apologize and resign. That was the message from many individuals who said they were offended by Councilwoman Paula Gilligan's meme she recently posted on Instagram. The meme: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship. Happy ...

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Fisher-Price is recalling about 204,000 Little People Mickey and Friends Figures due to a choking hazard, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The heads of the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children, said the ...

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GALLOWAY TWP, NJ — New Jersey is trying to give Vermont a run for its money as our nation’s largest maple syrup-maker. Stockton State University is leading the Garden State’s charge with 300 acres planted with hundreds of native South Jersey red maple trees on its sprawling Atlantic County ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The state Legislature’s Democrat and Republican leaders say they would consider reforms to New Jersey’s eight-decade-long practice of allowing county political organizations to decide election ballot line positions for candidates. In a rare joint statement, Assembly Speaker ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Board of Education unanimously voted to approve the district’s base budget and the inclusion of the additional spending proposal, which is a ballot question that will be voted on by residents at the board’s election on April 16, at its meeting Tuesday. For the past ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - A Hoboken man was arrested and charged with murder following a triple shooting earlier this month in which one was killed, and two others were injured, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office (HCPO) has announced. The HCPO’s Homicide Unit arrested 36-year-old Joseph Del Valle, at an ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - The Hoboken Public Library (HPL) is teaming up with the non-profit Hoboken Community Center to organize a food drive to assist local families in need.  The food drive will be taking place throughout the first week of April with residents being asked to donate unexpired canned fruit ...

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Please be advised that due to the inclement weather, the Great Flashlight Egg Hunt has been rescheduled for Saturday, March, 30. Commissioner Mauro G. Tucci and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite Nutley youngsters in grades 2 through 6 to bring your flashlight along and get ready for ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - A 23.35 percent increase to the tax levy has been proposed in the Hoboken Public School District’s (HPSD) preliminary budget for the 2024/2025 school year which was introduced at this month’s Board of Education meeting.   The proposed budget, which currently totals $88.3 million ...

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LAKE COMO, NJ - In a display of community solidarity, the Friends of Belmar Skate Park organized their inaugural fundraiser at Salty’s in Lake Como on Saturday, March 23rd. Despite adverse weather conditions, the event saw an overwhelming turnout, marking it as a resounding success. The fundraiser ...

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KENILWORTH, NJ - The UNICO National Kenilworth Chapter held its regular meeting on Friday, March 23, 2024. The meeting was hosted by Mary Ann Gasper and her family at their home. The evening was marked by official business and an opportunity to celebrate the induction of Telina Cuppari as a new ...

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COCONUT CREEK, FL – A 58-year-old man was arrested for alleged drunken driving after causing a car crash on Sample Road in Coconut Creek, a police report said. Darrawn Wilson, of Margate, was charged with four DUI-related charges in the two-car crash in the 4700 block of Sample Road on March 17, ...

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CLARK, NJ — The Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School Counseling Department is sponsoring a college panel discussion followed by a mini-college fair on April 16. The panel starts at 6 p.m. in Room 33. Representatives from Savannah School of Art and Design, Moravian University, University of ...

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HOBOKEN, NJ - A Hoboken man was arrested and charged with murder following a triple shooting earlier this month in which one was killed, and two others were injured, the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office (HCPO) has announced. The HCPO’s Homicide Unit arrested 36-year-old Joseph Del Valle, at an ...

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SAYREVILLE, NJ - The Sayreville War Memorial softball team enters the 2024 season looking for their first winning season since 2017 after finishing 2023 with a 9-10 record. Head coach Amanda Moken only noted two key losses to this year's roster in Dylan Arena and Megan McKay, who both graduated ...

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MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Fire Department (MLFD) is highlighting the importance of mutual aid, after the Department was recently busy providing assistance to partners during four significant structure fires in Willingboro, Lumberton, Mount Holly and Florence. Mutual aid is a ...

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BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Hop on over to Bordentown Township's Easter Egg Hunt this weekend! The 10th annual event will take place on Saturday, March 30 starting at 10AM sharp at Northern Community Park, located on Groveville Road.  The free event is for children ages 2 through 9, and will be ...

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EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - At the March 14, 2024, meeting of the Township Council, the township had the opportunity to listen to a presentation from Ed Russo, the principal developer for the Route 18 Redevelopment project that extends from Ruth Street to Lake Avenue along Route 18 South. This project ...

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Fisher-Price is recalling about 204,000 Little People Mickey and Friends Figures due to a choking hazard, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The heads of the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children, said the ...

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Fisher-Price is recalling about 204,000 Little People Mickey and Friends Figures due to a choking hazard, announced the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission. The heads of the Donald Duck and Daisy Duck figures can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children, said the ...

Read more »

GLEN ROCK, NJ - Apologize and resign. That was the message from many individuals who said they were offended by Councilwoman Paula Gilligan's meme she recently posted on Instagram. The meme: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship. Happy ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Apologize and resign. That was the message from many individuals who said they were offended by Councilwoman Paula Gilligan's meme she recently posted on Instagram. The meme: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship. Happy ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL - A 21-year-old Coral Springs man was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly smoked a “THC vape pen,” took off his clothing, and then stabbed his mother and father, a police report said. It happened Saturday night after Alexander Figueroa and his cousin smoked ...

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GLEN ROCK, NJ - Apologize and resign. That was the message from many individuals who said they were offended by Councilwoman Paula Gilligan's meme she recently posted on Instagram. The meme: "Easter eggs are aborted chicken babies that are painted in drag for small children to worship. Happy ...

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ROXBURY, NJ – Ledgewood resident James Kennedy was presented this week with a bronze AmeriCorps President’s Volunteer Service Award recognizing his 100 hours of assistance to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The award was given to Kennedy at the March 26 meeting of the Roxbury ...

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