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A closer look at Marlboro County’s school budget troubles

June 2, 2026

Marlboro County’s school system has hit rough financial waters for years, and now state leaders want complete control. A recent state review uncovered serious money mismanagement in the Bennettsville-based district, including possible misuse of public funds. Earlier this year, the state stepped in b

sports

Softball teams mix it up: Public vs. Private games are thriving in NJ

May 18, 2026

New Jersey’s softball scene is doing something rare: mixing public and private schools in real competition. At recent tournaments, public schools like Steinert, Columbia, and Marlboro have beaten top private teams including Mount St. Dominic and Immaculate Heart. In one event, five out of six public

education

Massachusetts Adds 2, 500 New Spots in Hands‑On School Programs

May 1, 2026

The state has just given a boost of $70 million to career‑technical schools, opening up about 2, 500 new places for students who want practical training. The money will spread across 28 schools and will allow many of them to grow existing courses or start fresh ones. In total, the capital gran

business

New buildings and changes coming to Central Massachusetts

April 20, 2026

A big car dealership is on the way in Westborough. Workers are building a huge metal structure on Route 9 that looks like a parking garage. This isn’t just for cars—the upper floors will hold shiny new cars ready for sale. The spot used to have small offices, but they were torn down to make room. Th

education

School Board Drama: Meeting Cancelled Amid Controversial Text Scandal

October 25, 2025

In Marlboro, New Jersey, the school board has decided to postpone its upcoming meeting. The reason? Safety concerns, according to Brian Cohen, the board president. This decision has sparked quite a bit of debate among other board members and parents. Parents have been organizing peaceful protests o

business

Big Money Moves: Blackstone's Latest Healthcare Bet

October 22, 2025

Blackstone, a major private equity firm, just made a huge move in the healthcare industry. They're buying Hologic, a company that makes medical devices for women's health, for a whopping $18 billion. This deal is one of the biggest of the year. Blackstone has been investing in healthcare and life s

crime

When Weapons Get Weaponized Argument over Civil Forfeiture Due An Argument Over

February 5, 2025

Two key residents of New Lenox are making large claims. "It's not okay that cash leads to raids", Keranen said. She is especially upset about why gun sales cause raids. The main boss that controls a lot of the area is Will County sheriff, who is said to have strict during COVID-19 But

education

Cell Phones in Schools: Should Massachusetts Ban Them?

January 24, 2025

Imagine going to school and not having your phone by your side. That's what Attorney General Andrea Campbell is proposing with the new STUDY Act. The act aims to get phones out of classrooms from start to finish, or "bell-to-bell, " as she calls it. This isn't just about creating a good habit; it's