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March 27, 2024

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Following a thorough investigation into the serious motor vehicle accident that occurred on March 10, 2024 on Park Avenue near Winsor Way, the findings have revealed that the primary cause of the accident was driver inattention. The driver, a 49-year-old township resident ...

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Morristown, NJ– Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center announced the treatment of its first patient using the new Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System – a breakthrough technology that uses pulsed electric fields to treat patients with persistent atrial fibrillation ...

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NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Yesterday's Mega Millions $1.13 billion jackpot was won by a single ticket sold in New Jersey, and it confirmed by NJ Lottery that the lucky winner bought it here in Neptune Township.  At today's press conference at ShopRite Liquor #781 (2200 Rt 66, Neptune Township) New Jersey ...

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WARREN, NJ — The Warren Township Planning Board at its last meeting held a robust discussion of a planned resident survey leading to the creation of a new master plan. Two residents had provided input with many points embraced by the board. Some VIDEO Warren Township Planner John Chadwick was ...

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WARREN, NJ -- Our Lady of the Mount is hosting the 16th Annual Good Friday Dinner this Friday. You can make your reservation and pay here: https://olmwarren.org/knights-of-columbus

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OCEAN GROVE, NJ — The recently rebuilt Ocean Grove Pier, which cost $1.3 million was only operational for less than nine months and will continue to remain closed for safety reasons after suffering damages in October and December 2023.  The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, the group that ...

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WARREN, NJ — A man who was taking out the garbage in Warren Township on Sunday night was hit by a car and hospitalized, Warren Police said. On March 24 at 7:41 p.m., a caller reported they hit a pedestrian who was putting his garbage out on the side of the road, according to Warren Police. The ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — Route 22 westbound is expected to have overnight lane closures over the next several weeks from Mountain Road/CR 634 in Westfield to Wilson Avenue in North Plainfield as a pavement preservation project begins, the New Jersey Department of Transportation announced. Beginning at 8 ...

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WARREN, NJ -- Warren Township’s Volunteers of the Year were recognized at the Recreation Department's annual Sports Recognition Dinner where Deputy Mayor Lisa Lontai welcomed all in attendance.  Each sport organization had the opportunity to honor their volunteer of the year. Volunteers of ...

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Add a warm, cozy feel to this year’s gardens with the 2024 Pantone Color of the Year, Peach Fuzz. It was selected for generating a feeling of kindness and tenderness and encouraging sharing, community, and collaboration. Consider including this color in your garden to convey these emotions or as a ...

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WARREN, NJ—At the last meeting of the Warren Township Board of Education, the board approved the tentative 2024-2025 Warren Township School District Budget and approved the tentative budget for submission to the Executive County Superintendent of Schools for Somerset County for review. The ...

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GREEN BROOK, NJ —Green Brook officially cut the ribbon to open FYZICAL Therapy & Balance Centers Green Brook at 215 US Highway 22, on Friday.  SEE VIDEO “When we learned about the unmet need in the community around balance therapy and fall prevention, we knew we needed to be part of the ...

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CAMDEN – The Battleship New Jersey was quietly pushed into a 180-degree turn on the Delaware River just after noon on Thursday as it began a journey south to spend a couple of months for bow maintenance in dry dock at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. “Is it moving? Is it moving?” one spectator, ...

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WARREN, NJ —The Warren PBA Local #235 will host an Easter Egg Hunt for township residents on March 24 at 10 am. for ages 3-10. This year the hunt will be held at the new Warren Pavilion.    

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NEW JERSEY -- Despite research from the American Psychiatric Association (APA) that finds that 87% of Americans feel “anxious” or “very anxious" about inflation, New Jerseyans seem to be among the least impacted, according to a new study by WalletHub.   In its analysis of 2022’s Happiest ...

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WARREN, NJ --The Regular Meeting of the Watchung Hills Board of Education on the 2024/2025 school budget scheduled for Tuesday, April 23, 2024, has been moved to Thursday, April 25, 2024, beginning at 7:00 pm, the board announced at Tuesday's meeting. The meeting will go immediately into ...

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WARREN, NJ -- Watchung Hills Regional High School has soared to success in this year's CyberStart America competition with 19 winners. “Huge congratulations to all our winners for their dedication and exceptional performance!” Dan Bertelli WHRHS Supervisor of Arts and Co-Curricular Activities ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey State Assembly passed a resolution Monday to “reaffirm freedom of access and protection of reproductive health care services,” including in vitro fertilization (IVF), in New Jersey. The resolution was a direct response to an Alabama Supreme Court ruling earlier this ...

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WATCHUNG, NJ -- Hillcrest Road south bound, just south of the Warren border,  from High Oaks Drive to Valley Road will be closed until 5pm Wednesday, Watchung Police advised. Plan an alternate route.

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CAMDEN – The Battleship New Jersey on Thursday will leave behind an empty dock as it begins its downriver journey to the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, and you can be a witness as the ship leaves the city for the first time in nearly 23 years. Gates open at 100 Clinton Street at 10 a.m., with the ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ -- Important Dates for the June 4, 2024 Primary Election are: March 25  4 PM Petitions due April 4  3 PM Ballot position drawing April 20 commencement of mailing of Vote By Mail ballots  May 28 last day to apply for a Vote By Mail ballot by mail May 29 - June 2 ...

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TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey Senate unanimously passed a resolution Monday calling on Congress and President Biden to raise the threshold for the federal poverty level in states like New Jersey. The resolution, SCR-93, is an official expression of state support for a proposal introduced by Rep.

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Great Value Honey Roasted Cashews, sold at Walmart have been recalled because it may contain undeclared coconut and milk, announced the FDA. The recalled product was distributed in Walmart Stores in the the following states: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MO, MS, NC, NE, ...

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Happy Saint Patrick's Day! Whether you plan to celebrate or not, here are some fun facts to expand your knowledge. March 17 is not St. Patrick's birthday; it's the day he died. He was born in 385 AD on an unknown date. After spending most of his adult life converting the pagans of Ireland to ...

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WARREN, NJ —Warren Township hosted its second annual Ramadan crescent lighting ceremony at the Warren pavilion on Friday, March 8.  Neighbors gathered to witness a celebration  beginning the holy month, and also to show strength and unity. The Warren Middle School Chorus, led by Amy Jensen, ...

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Spring cleaning, indoors and out, is a long-standing tradition for many households. But as we learn more about the important pollinators, insect-eating toads, songbirds, and beneficial insects, the more we realize we need to adjust some of our timing and methods. It is safe to remove winter ...

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At a state Senate budget hearing earlier this week, advocates for the media and transparency voiced their concerns about proposed changes to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act, and by Friday, March 15, the measure had been put on hold. Bill A-4045 was to be heard in committee on Thursday, ...

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As you scour the seed catalogs and websites for new and favorite flower and vegetable seeds, take time to inventory the seeds you have saved from previous years. You’ll save money by not buying more of the seeds you already have so you’ll have more to spend on something new. Starting with fresh ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – Soon after Rutgers student Agny Valle was assigned to the New Brunswick Free Public Library for her senior internship, she realized that many of the patrons were asking about housing. So, she created a bilingual workshop on affordable housing that offered information on ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Downtown Somerville Alliance has opened the books for bands to sign up to perform as a part of the popular Summer Stage Concert Series lineup on the Division Street pedestrian mall for the 2024 season. The series runs every Saturday evening, weather permitting, from 6-9 p.m.

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