News
By ALLEY SHUBERT
April 29, 2026
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council approved the first reading of an ordinance Tuesday evening that would increase the number of yard sale permits allowed for residents each year. Ordinance 2026-13, introduced at the council’s April 28 regular meeting, proposes amending Chapter 470 of ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ — Students in Little Falls were recognized this month for demonstrating empathy, the district’s character education focus word across its schools.On Tuesday, the “Hornets of the Month” were honored at the Little Falls Board of Education meeting. The program recognizes students who ...
SOMERSET, NJ — Rainy weather did not stop shoppers from coming out Saturday as the Cedar Hill Preparatory School Parent Teacher Organization hosted its Spring Handmade & Handcrafted Showcase, bringing together local artisans, handcrafted goods and community support in Franklin ...
MADISON, NJ — Residents will have an opportunity to securely dispose of sensitive documents during Madison Rotary’s Shred-It Day, scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon.The event will take place at the corner of Kings Road and Maple Avenue in Madison, with entry from Maple ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison High School senior Dylan Staar has been selected to play in the 32nd Paul Robeson All-Star Classic.Staar, a member of the Dodgers football team, was named to the West team for the annual all-star game. The game will be played Tuesday, June 9, at 7:00 p.m. at Paul Robeson ...
GRANVILLE – The boards of education in northern Washington County school districts will see new faces in the coming academic year as at least one incumbent in each of the four districts opted to not seek re-election.Granville: Three seats are up for grabs this cycle in Granville, as John Troy, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Torrance Drulis allowed three hits in six innings of strong pitching to lift Hunterdon Central to a 5-1 softball victory over Immaculata on Tuesday.Drulis walked two batters and struck out one before Alexia Yukniewicz pitched a scoreless seventh with two strikeouts.Josephine ...
READINGTON, NJ – The Readington Township Board of Education has approved an agreement with the River Crossing YMCA to provide before- and after-school programs for students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years.The motion to approve the YMCA School ...
Linden, NJ— Linden resident Rose Werner turned 100 years old on April 28, 2026. She was born in Elizabeth, NJ on April 28, 1926. She marked this milestone surrounded by her family, friends, and neighbors. She and her late husband, Bill Werner, were married for 50 years and raised four children, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Bridgewater-Raritan managed only one hit all day against Ridge.But Bridgewater-Raritan also got hit by five pitches and generated enough baserunners to come away with a 4-3 baseball victory over the Red Devils on Tuesday.Kevin Kelly got the save, stranding Ridge runners on first ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — The Morris Plains Zoning Board of Adjustment reviewed a residential application for completeness and discussed efforts to streamline the development application process during its recent meeting.The board considered an application for 37 Hawthorne Avenue, submitted by the estate ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown Beautiful will host its fifth annual Mother’s Day teacup plant sale on Saturday, May 9, at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum.The sale will run from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and will feature teacup planters available for $20 each. Payments can be made by cash, check or ...
MADISON, NJ — Motorists should expect significant traffic disruptions on Wednesday, April 29, as PSEG conducts paving operations on Garfield Avenue and Park Lane.Work is scheduled to begin at 7:00 a.m. and continue through approximately 5:00 p.m. During that time, access to Garfield Avenue will be ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Morristown Town Council introduced three ordinances and adopted several others during its recent meeting, while also pausing to recognize the passing of former Councilman Timothy A. Jackson.Jackson, who died April 27, served three terms on the council from 1996 to 2007. Mayor ...
TRENTON, NJ —Gov. Mikie Sherrill has signed an executive order to address New Jersey’s housing crisis, and her effort got support from ‘Jeopardy!’ champ Jamie Ding, who appeared with the governor and notable lawmakers on Monday.Sherrill’s executive order – her 17th since she took office on Jan.
MADISON, NJ — Madison boys tennis earned a 3-2 win over Mountain Lakes on Tuesday, April 28.Madison picked up wins at first and second singles. Bryce Curey battled to a three-set victory over William Berei, 6-3, 3-6, 10-5, while Raphael Joiris defeated Arthur Chen, 6-4, 7-5.Mountain Lakes answered ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison baseball picked up a 10-6 win over New Providence on Tuesday, April 28.Madison (8-6-1) jumped out early with two runs in the first inning and added another in the second before New Providence rallied with four runs in the third. The Dodgers responded with runs in the fifth, ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The mayor and Borough Council have honored longtime resident and U.S. Navy veteran Ed Jacobs for his service to the nation during one of the most critical moments in modern history, the Cuban Missile Crisis.Jacobs, 83, was escorted into the Township Council meeting on Monday, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown girls lacrosse held off a late push from Pingry to earn a 12-11 win on Tuesday, April 28.The Colonials (7-4) built a 7-4 halftime lead after scoring three goals in the first quarter and four in the second. Pingry (11-2) rallied with five goals in the fourth quarter, but ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown boys tennis earned a tight 3-2 victory over Parsippany Hills on Tuesday, April 28.Parsippany Hills took the first singles point, with Anant Singh defeating Alper Kumlu, 6-2, 6-3. Morristown answered at second singles, where Charlie Beyer defeated Dev Krishna, 6-2, 6-3.
CLARK, NJ — Clark resident Gianna M. Assuncao was among the University of Scranton students inducted into Nu Rho Psi, the national honor society for neuroscience students. Induction into Nu Rho Psi is open to students who have demonstrated interest in neuroscience, have an overall minimum grade ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Township residents and drivers will want to take note of a Middlesex County paving project taking place along River Road between Millman Drive and Charter Drive from Tuesday, April 28 through Friday, May 1. Work hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. River Road will be open in both ...
PATERSON, NJ - A longtime family-owned business in the heart of the city was honored Tuesday as Mayor Andre Sayegh presented the ceremonial key to the city to Brothers Produce of NJ, recognizing more than three decades of service, community impact and entrepreneurship.The honor, presented as part ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Friday, February 20, and Thursday, February 26, the Rahway7th and 8th Grade Academy proudly honored and celebrated its 7th and 8th-grade students, respectively, for their outstanding academic achievement during Marking Period 2. Their dedication to their studies reflects both their ...
HOBOKEN, N.J. — The Hoboken City Council has approved updates to its film permitting rules, tightening regulations on production companies while aiming to reduce disruptions for residents.The ordinance introduces stricter permitting requirements, updated fees, and new operational guidelines for ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Mercer County Prosecutor's Office (MCPO) recently commemorated National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) to underscore the resilience of survivors. The agency also used the week to renew its promise to support victims’ rights every day, and recognize the professionals and ...
WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education on Tuesday night approved the appointment of longtime assistant Joe Ascolese as the new head football coach, ushering in a new era built on continuity and recent success.Ascolese, a longtime assistant and offensive coordinator, ...
LINDEN, NJ – Jackson Babiarz pitched a four-hitter to lead Dayton to a 4-0 baseball victory over Linden on Tuesday.Babiarz struck out 13 batters in seven innings. He walked two batters and threw 107 pitches.It was a 1-0 game until Dayton (5-9) scored one run in the sixth inning and then added two ...
WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education on Tuesday night approved the appointment of longtime assistant Joe Ascolese as the new head football coach, ushering in a new era built on continuity and recent success.Ascolese, a longtime assistant and offensive coordinator, ...
WHIPPANY, NJ - Whippany Park baseball defeated Newton High School 7-1 on Tuesday behind a dominant pitching performance from Aayush Karlekar.Karlekar struck out 10 over five innings, allowing just one hit, before Connor Clarke closed out the final two frames. The Wildcats combined for 11 strikeouts ...