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April 5, 2024

WARREN, NJ —The U.S. Geological Survey confirmed that a 4.8 magnitude earthquake occurred across the Tri-State area and New York City on Friday morning, with smaller aftershocks continuing all afternoon and at 6 pm locals felt another one, this time measuring 4.0.  According to the USGS, the ...

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WARREN, NJ -- A Minor earthquake shook the area on Friday morning, Watchung Police said. There is no need to contact local police departments unless in an emergency, they said. The earthquake, measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale, was felt across parts of New Jersey around 10:22 a.m. on ...

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Train Update: New Jersey Transit's Gladstone Branch rail service is suspended in both directions between Gladstone and Basking Ridge due to overhead wire issues. Substitute bus service is being provided between Basking Ridge and Stirling, with limited rail service between Basking Ridge and ...

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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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WARREN, NJ -- Warren Township's Library will be closed on Tuesday, April 9 for necessary repairs (weather permitting).  "The town has arranged for the Library to be fitted with new roofing and we are so grateful for the care Warren Township takes in maintaining the building,” said Darryl ...

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WARREN, NJ -- Once a month at the Warren Township Library, storyteller Han Ou (and her son) host a Mandarin-language themed storytime. Previously read books included, "A Rainbow-Colored Flower" or 彩虹色的花 and "Mr. Rabbit and a Lovely Present" or 兔子先生和美好的礼物. "Whether expanding Mandarin skills, or ...

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WARREN, NJ -- Warren Township Library offers a variety of programs for all ages – both in branch and virtual programs to #ExploreAtHome. Visit the library website and click on Programs and Events for more information. Youth Programming Crafting for the Community (grades 6-12) Thursday, ...

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WARREN, NJ -- All Warren Seniors are Welcome! (55 years & older) Meetings are the first Wednesday of the month at 10:30am at Our Lady of the Mount at 170 Mount Bethel Road in Shepards Hall. Annual $20 dues Guest speakers at monthly meetings which are educational and entertaining- plus ...

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WARREN, NJ -- Do you play? Adult Pickleball Doubles Play FREE Program for Warren Residents ages 18 years and older. Pre-registration required When: Wednesdays, April 17, 24 and May 8, 15 Location: Angelo L. Tomaso (ALT) Gym at 46 Washington Valley Road, Warren The program will take ...

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NEW JERSEY – While the recent frigid temperatures and frost-covered lawns may indicate otherwise, spring, according to the calendar, is upon us and HVAC experts state it is the best time to ensure that one’s home air distribution systems is running properly.  “When we hear spring cleaning we ...

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WARREN, NJ -- Summer Fun 2024 is right around the corner!   Summer Fun Principal Jessica Decelle said, "I’m excited to return to Summer Fun this year, not only after a 1 year hiatus to welcome my son, but as the new principal of our Summer Fun program.    For those of you who do not ...

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WARREN, NJ -- April 8th Solar Eclipse: The solar eclipse will occur soon. Although NJ is not in the path of totality, we will absolutely notice that the eclipse is occurring! Warren's teachers will discuss the eclipse in class in a developmentally appropriate manner. All students will receive a ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Students enrolled in a yoga teaching training program at Lifetime Fitness in Berkeley Heights raised more than $4,100 for the New Jersey chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The students raised the funds as part of their training program that ...

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WARREN, NJ - It's time for the Easter Bunny and the local weather forecast for Sunday is 60 degrees and partly sunny. However, for many people, Easter is more than the Easter Bunny.  Easter is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, described in the New ...

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TRENTON, NJ -- A court decision issued by U.S. District Judge Zahid Quraishi on Friday has effectively upended the decades-long system under which candidates for office compete to receive the "county line" for their respective party's support in a primary election.  The court case was initiated ...

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BRIDGEWATER, NJ – A groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of construction on the $23 million expansion of Career and Technical Education facilities and a new auxiliary gymnasium was held March 27th at Somerset County Vocational & Technical Schools.  The expansion of facilities and ...

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Valairco Heating and Cooling reaffirms their commitment to community welfare with the ongoing Valairco Cares program. Every three months, they donate $500 to a charity or nonprofit organization nominated by their valued friends, customers, and the general public. The deadline for the upcoming round ...

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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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