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82-year-old killed in Route 287 crash in Bernards Twp.
BERNARDS TWP. - State Police say an 82-year-old Middlesex man was killed Wednesday, July 17 when the car he was driving veered off Route 287 and crashed into a tree in the township. According to State Police, troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 1:46 p.m. where they found...
Long Hill still intends to hire police chief, despite removal of chief terms
LONG HILL TWP. – Township officials have proposed the deletion of the “chief of police” section in a police department organization chart ordinance, as the position is currently vacant, but that does not mean Long Hill doesn’t intend on making a police chief hire in the future.
Sanitary Sewer Collapse on Grant Ave. Slows Roselle Park Commuters
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The Borough of Roselle Park has announced that there was a sanitary sewer collapse at the intersection of East Grant Avenue last Wednesday. Consequently, traffic west of Galloping Hill Road was shut down while crews began emergency repairs. While the road surface was stable, the...
Bring a Flashlight to Bee Meadow Pool for Nightime Hike on July 24h
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Recreation is hosting a pop-up summer program on Wednesday July 2rth called 'Park in the Dark'. Participants should bring a flashlight to go on a nighttime hike on the Bee Meadow Pool Nature Trail.
Lambertville Police Release Late June Police Blotter
LAMBERTVILLE, NJ - Lambertville Police released a blotter for mid June through early July. Officers responded to a business on Bridge Street at about 9:41 a.m. June 19 for a female refusing to leave. The situation was de-escalated and the woman left without incident. Sgt. Gramlich was the investigating officer.
Short Hills Resident Suggests Adding Wording About Survivors to 9/11 Memorial
MILLBURN, NJ — Jean Pasternak spoke to township committee members about adding wording about survivors to the Millburn 9/11 memorial. She stated, “I have written to each of you about the 9/11 Memorial aspect of adding this survivor wording on the different plaques, and I did get a reply, and I appreciate those replies.”
National Night Out Set for August 6th in Morris Plains
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Police will be hosting National Night Out on August 6th at Morris Plains Community Park. The event will take place from 5pm - 8:30pm. There will be emergency services apparatus to view, fun activities including a dunk tank and blow-up obstacle courses, give aways, and refreshments provided!
West Orange Basketball Champion Elliot Cadeau Creates AAU Basketball Organization
WEST ORANGE, NJ —West Orange basketball champion Elliot Cadeau matriculated at the University of North Carolina last fall, played on their basketball team as a starting point guard and led the team to the NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association) tournament. He also created his own AAU (Amateur Athletic Union)...
‘Still’ Captures the Underground Railroad and Fight for Freedom
UNION, NJ - “Still,” the drama that opened at Premiere Stages in Union last week, is a thoughtful, dramatic tale of the determination to escape slavery in the 1850s. Carl Hendrick Louis is Willliam Still, a black man who lives in Philadelphia and is instrumental in the Underground Railroad movement and the desperate journeys from south to north. One day, an older man, Peter Friedman, (Brin D. Coats) walks into his office. He is downtrodden, but defiant, with his determination to find his relatives in the north. He has traveled from Alabama, leaving his wife and children behind. Still, by contrast, is well-dressed and refers to the visitor as “Sir.” That is so unlike Fiedman’s treatment in the south that Friedman becomes suspicious.
1 pedestrian killed, 1 hurt in Michigan when trailer hauling boat breaks free and strikes them
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — One person was killed and another was hurt in western Michigan when a trailer hauling a pontoon boat disconnected from the vehicle towing it and struck them. The victims were walking along a bike path Sunday afternoon in Holland Township when they were struck...
Milltown Police Departments Hiring Crossing Guards for Upcoming School Year
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Police Department is hiring school crossing guards for the 2024-25 Milltown School District academic year. "As a school crossing guard, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our children as they travel to and from school," Milltown Chief of Police Christopher Johnson said. "Your presence will provide peace of mind for parents and create a safer environment for everyone. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to give back to your community, safeguard our children, and be a positive role model."
‘A Season to Remember’ for Summit Boys Lacrosse Team
SUMMIT, NJ -- As the Summit Boys Lacrosse team entered its spring season, the Hilltoppers knew they had plenty to live up to given their previous season. After all, the team had a tremendous year in winning multiple championships. Plus, with key players graduating, expectations for the new year could have been reasonably lowered as a younger group took the reins.
Maplewood to Present Designs to Improve Storm Drainage on Maple Terrace July 30
A multi-year process to create a long-term, permanent fix to a dangerous drainage situation on Maplewood Terrace is nearing the construction phase, with the Township of Maplewood hosting a public meeting on July 30 to share designs. After the death of a resident during Tropical Storm Ida in 2021, the...
Chatham Township Committee to Hold Special Virtual Meeting 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on Colony Pool Repair Design & Sending Out Bids
CHATHAM, NJ -- The Chatham Township Committee has scheduled a special virtual meeting to discuss the design plans for the crumbling walls at the Colony Pool and approve the solicitation of bids for the repair work at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday night. To view the agenda and join the virtual...
National Moth Week returns to Giant City State Park, and your own backyard
MAKANDA, IL — National Moth Week is finally here, and both moths and hearts are aflutter. Started in 2012 by the Friends of the East Brunswick Environmental Commission, National Moth Week is an annual event that encourages communities across the globe to host mothing events in their area.
I-78 Crash Slows Traffic In Lehigh Valley: PennDOT
All lanes of Interstate 78 are closed in Williams Township after a crash near the New Jersey border, according to transportation officials. The wreck happened in the westbound lanes near Exit 71 (PA 33) around 2:35 p.m., said PennDOT on the 511pa website. The closures were still in effect as...
Catherine Grace Hanlon
Catherine Grace Hanlon, 97 of Wall Twp. and formerly of Roselle passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune after a brief illness. Catherine was born in Elizabeth to the late Thomas J. and Mary A. (née Duffy) Hanlon and had resided in Roselle for many years before.
Rutgers football: 5 burning questions for the 2024 Big Ten Media Days
Steam those suits and bust out the cue cards: It’s time to bring on the cameras. And, if you’re taking the podium, maybe rehearse those lines, too. Rutgers heads out for to Indianapolis for the unofficial start to its season this week at the Big Ten Conference’s media day event at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Scarlet Knights will be represented by coach Greg Schiano, running back Kyle Monangai and linebackers Tyreem Powell and Mohamed Toure. All three will be asked several important questions about the upcoming season so lets turn up the heat.
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