Middlesex County students win top honors in statewide drug-free art contest
MILLBURN, N.J. — Two Middlesex County fourth graders have been named statewide winners in the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s 2025 “Fun Things to Do Instead of Doing Drugs” contest, the…
Strut Your Mutt Returns to Brookdale Park with Canine Costume Contest
MONTCLAIR, NJ – This Saturday, October 26, Brookdale Park Dog Park will once again host the annual Strut Your Mutt: Canine Halloween Costume Contest, bringing local dog owners together for a morning…
Toms River holds Halloween house decorating contest with community voting
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township announced its Halloween House Decorating Contest, inviting residents to participate by voting for their favorite decorated homes. The event, organized by Mayor Dan Rodrick and…
Toms River to Host “Howl-ween” Pet Costume Contest and Parade This Weekend
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Township announced a Halloween Pet Costume Contest scheduled for Saturday, October 26, at Silverton Park. The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., will…
Toms River to Host Halloween Pet Costume Contest at Silverton Park
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – The Toms River Township will host a Halloween Pet Costume Contest later this month at Silverton Park, inviting local pet owners to showcase their costumed companions. The event,…
Toms River announces Halloween house decorating contest
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the Toms River Recreation Department have announced the start of the town’s annual Halloween House Decorating Contest. Residents are invited to participate…
Montclair to Host Strut Your Mutt Canine Halloween Costume Contest
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Dog lovers are in for a treat as the annual Strut Your Mutt: Canine Halloween Costume Contest takes over Brookdale Park Dog Park on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at…
Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest Set to Furr Up Keyport
KEYPORT, NJ – Get ready for an afternoon of paws and claws as the highly anticipated Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest and Parade takes over the streets of Keyport on October 5, 2024.…
Here Are the Final Four in New York City’s Best Bagel Bragging Contest
New Yorkers take their bagels seriously. It’s basically a personality trait. There’s something about the perfect combo of chewy, doughy, crusty goodness that sparks fierce loyalty—and some heated debates. The question that…
Record Turnout at Wildwoods’ Baby Waddle Contest
THE WILDWOODS, NJ – The Wildwoods Loves Waddlers Baby Waddle Contest held on July 30, 2024, witnessed its highest participation yet, with over 50 infants 24 months and younger showcasing their crawling…
Ocean County Poster Contest Winners Showcased at Commissioner’s Meeting
TOMS RIVER, NJ—In recognition of National County Government Month, Ocean County students participated in a poster contest, showcasing their views on the best qualities of their county, home to over 650,000 residents.…
Lancaster Woman Pleads No Contest in Fatal DUI Crash That Killed Son and Unborn Child
LANCASTER, PA — Jennifer Johnson, a 38-year-old resident of Lancaster city, entered a no contest plea on Wednesday to 22 charges related to a deadly DUI crash in February 2021. The crash,…
Essex County Students Win Statewide Anti-Drug Art Contest
MILLBURN, NJ — Adam Idrovo from Good Shepherd Academy in Nutley and Emily Ortiz from Lafayette Street School in Newark have been declared winners of the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey’s…
NCVRW Virtual Youth and Young Adults Poster Contest
In partnership with the United States Attorney’s Offices for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina, the Victim Services Interagency Council of North Carolina and the Ship Outreach and Community…
Trump steps up attacks on Haley, courts her donors ahead of New Hampshire contest
By Alexandra Ulmer, Helen Coster and James Oliphant CONCORD, New Hampshire (Reuters) – Donald Trump and his allies are going all out to deal Republican rival Nikki Haley a back-breaking blow in…
Here are the Winners of Somerset County’s ‘Inspirational Women’ Essay Contest
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The Somerset County Commission on the Status of Women (SCCSW) has proudly announced the winners of its “Inspirational Women” essay contest, celebrating the achievements of six exceptional students.…
Trump holds wide lead in Republican 2024 nominating contest – Reuters/Ipsos poll
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Donald Trump maintains his dominant position in the 2024 Republican presidential nominating contest, drawing the support of more than half of the party’s voters, according to…
Toms River Host to Nature-Themed Gingerbread House Contest
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Cattus Island County Park invites residents to participate in its annual Gingerbread House Contest with this year’s theme “Out in Nature”. The Cooper Environmental Center will accept entries…
Robert Kennedy Jr to run as independent, could complicate Trump, Biden 2024 contest
By Heather Timmons (Reuters) – U.S. presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will announce he is running as an independent instead of pursuing his long-shot bid to oust President Joe Biden as…
Spring Lake Italian Festival Celebrates Culture and Community, Spaghetti Eating Contest
SPRING LAKE, NJ – The Greater Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Spring Lake Italian Festival, a day-long event on Morris Avenue filled with Italian food, live music, and family-friendly…
New Jersey Woman Wins Public Speaking Contest
In a victory for the power of perseverance and motivational storytelling, Jocelyn Tyson, a 42-year-old pharmacist from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, emerged as the winner of the Toastmasters World Championship of Public…
Franklin Park fifth grader wins National Missing Children’s Poster Contest
FRANKLIN PARK, NJ – New Jersey State Police recently concluded the 40th Annual National Missing Children’s Day Poster Contest with the theme “Bringing Our Missing Children Home.” The contest is aimed at…
Biden endorses placing South Carolina first in party presidential contest -sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden asked Democratic leaders to let South Carolina host the first nominating contest for the party’s presidential nomination, in a shake-up that could displace Iowa’s caucus,…
Toms River Downtown Halloween art contest winners announced
TOMS RIVER – The winners of Toms River High School South’s 2022 Downtown Halloween Art contest have been announced. Each year, students from the school paint the storefront windows downtown, transforming Main…
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to speak today, won’t contest election result -minister
BRASILIA (Reuters) – Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is set to make an official statement on his election defeat later on Tuesday, a minister said, adding that the far-right leader will not contest…
Cheba Hut Celebrates Winner of National Flippy Bird Contest With Free Food for All Guests at Chicago Location on Wednesday, May 12
Wicker Park resident John Bozek wins $5000 and free Cheba Hut for a year. Fort Collins, CO (RestaurantNews.com) John Bozek flipped the bird — and won. Cannabis-themed sandwich restaurant Cheba Hut officially…
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