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By PAT SHARKEY
May 16, 2026
STAFFORD — Sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Sininsky recorded four goals and four assists to power third-seeded Southern to a 13-4 victory over sixth-seeded Middletown South in the Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday.With the win, the Rams improved to 13-3 on the season and advanced ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Nicole Johnstone scored five goals, freshman Khloe Khiabani tallied four times, and junior Ainsley Kelly and senior Nora Herko collected three goals apiece to lead Watchung Hills past Phillipsburg High School,18-2, in a Skyland Conference Valley Division girls’ lacrosse ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Nicole Johnstone scored five goals, freshman Khloe Khiabani tallied four times, and junior Ainsley Kelly and senior Nora Herko collected three goals apiece to lead Watchung Hills past Phillipsburg High School,18-2, in a Skyland Conference Valley Division girls’ lacrosse ...
On Monday, 5/18/2026, our drive through will be closed due to road construction. Our Kingsland Branch will be operating on regular hours.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Hanover Township officials discussed the future of the township’s historical archives during Wednesday night’s Township Committee conference meeting following an update from volunteer archivist Jane Schrader on efforts to catalog and preserve the growing collection.Deputy ...
This Sunday, May 17, we will be holding the Mayor's Annual Community Walk for Wellness from 1pm to 3:30pm at the high school field; we will begin with a warm-up conducted by Retro Fitness, and then walk through Goffle Brook Park up to the pond and back. At the high school field event area, there ...
UNION, NJ — Fourth-seeded A.L. Johnson scored a run in the top of the eighth inning and hung on for a 3-2 baseball victory over top-seeded Gov. Livingston, in the semifinal round of the Union County Tournament on Saturday at Kean University.The Highlanders had won the last two county championships, ...
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Nicole Johnstone scored five goals, freshman Khloe Khiabani tallied four times, and junior Ainsley Kelly and senior Nora Herko collected three goals apiece to lead Watchung Hills past Phillipsburg High School,18-2, in a Skyland Conference Valley Division girls’ lacrosse ...
Clinton Township, NJ – Early on Saturday morning, May 16th, High Bridge Mayor Michele Lee, Town of Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach and Clinton Township Mayor Brian Mullay were gathered at 1802 Route 31 North in Grayrock Plaza – to celebrate the new location of Open Cupboard Food Pantry & Thrift ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Car thefts, home break-ins, electric bikes and traffic enforcement were top of mind at a public safety forum hosted by State Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy on Tuesday at the Westfield Town Hall. Macurdy was joined by Westfield Mayor Jeremy Berman, Westfield Police Chief Christopher ...
METUCHEN, NJ – The South Brunswick boys lacrosse team advanced in the semifinal round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament with an 8-5 victory over Monroe on Saturday.Cameron Gray scored three goals and passed for one assist for third-seeded South Brunswick (9-7), which held second-seeded ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Against a pitcher as good as Monroe's Rutgers University commit Ben Faigin, South Plainfield knew there was no margin for error.And for 6 2/3 innings, Tigers' senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy matched Faigin zero for zero, if not strikeout for strikeout.But ninth-seeded Monroe ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Berkeley Heights fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the Watchung Reservation Saturday after a hiker on the History Trail reported a medical emergency, requiring a coordinated rescue operation in a remote area of the trail system.Berkeley Heights Fire ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Woodbridge broke a tie with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning and held on for a 4-3 baseball victory over Madison on Saturday.Billy Mansfield went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in for Woodbridge (13-9), which had an early 3-0 lead before Madison (13-9-1) scored single runs in ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is continuing preparations for the return of AsburyFest this June, with organizers announcing that vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the popular downtown festival.Scheduled for June 12, 13 and 14, AsburyFest ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Public Library is once again turning books into community action with a food and supply drive aimed at helping local families and individuals facing hardship.Running now through Friday, May 22, the library is collecting essential pantry staples, toiletries, baby supplies, ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The South Orange Village Council held its regular meeting Monday evening, covering a packed agenda that included a police promotion, two ordinance adoptions, a pair of new grants, and a lively discussion about historic preservation and community outreach. The council opened with ...
WEST NEW YORK, NJ – St. Peter's Prep scored the tiebreaking run in the top of the seventh inning and held on for a 2-1 baseball victory over Bayonne in the Hudson County Tournament championship game on Saturday at Miller Stadium.David Tallarida's RBI double with none out in the top of the seventh ...
UNION, NJ — Fourth-seeded A.L. Johnson scored a run in the top of the eighth inning and hung on for a 3-2 baseball victory over top-seeded Gov. Livingston, in the semifinal round of the Union County Tournament on Saturday at Kean University.The Highlanders had won the last two county championships, ...
The seventh-seeded Nutley High baseball team finally had its impressive run in the Greater Newark Tournament halted on Saturday afternoon as it fell to top-seeded Seton Hall Prep, 6-0, in the championship game of the 93rd annual event at Doc Goeltz Field in Verona. Seton Hall Prep (20-4), ranked ...
KEAN UNIVERSITY – In a tight, two-set victory (25-20, 26-24), the Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys JV volleyball team defeated Elizabeth for the county title. The win brought a bit of revenge for the Raiders, who were upset by Elizabeth on the varsity level earlier in the week. Congratulations, ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Commissioner Dr. Joseph P. Scarpelli and the Township of Nutley Department of Public Works hosted the annual “Big Truck Day” Saturday, May 16 to the delight of kids of all ages. A part of “DPW Week,” Franklin Ave. was closed between Church and Chestnut St. for the event. Street ...
UNION, NJ — It was a historic day for the Westfield High School boys volleyball team on Friday.Second-seeded Westfield, No. 9 in the latest NJ.com Top 20 rankings, upended fourth-seeded Elizabeth for the third time this season with a 2-1 (25-22, 25-27, 25-15) home victory at the Union County ...
“The simplest pleasures in life brought Angel and Daniela great joy. They would often explore local hiking trails finding beauty in nature. They made time to have gatherings in their home and to visit family and friends no matter how near or far. Anyone who knew Angel and Daniela were touched by ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is continuing preparations for the return of AsburyFest this June, with organizers announcing that vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the popular downtown festival.Scheduled for June 12, 13 and 14, AsburyFest ...
HOLMDEL, N.J. — Senior pitcher Madison McDougall threw a four-inning perfect game, striking out seven batters to lead top-seeded St. John Vianney to a dominant 15-0 victory over ninth-seeded Southern on Saturday.With the win, the undefeated Lancers improved to 23-0 on the season, while the Rams ...
Linden, NJ - TAPinto Linden gave all the candidates running in Linden as part of the June 2nd Primary Election an opportunity to introduce themselves and share their responses to three questions.All candidates were asked the same three questions. TAPinto Linden is publishing the responses ...
MOUNTAIN LAKES, NJ – Senior midfielder Peyton Furst scored four goals and was credited with four assists and her sister, sophomore attack, Riley, netted four goals in Chatham's 16-5 girls lacrosse win vs. Mountain Lakes on Saturday.Senior midfielder Annie Irish turned in four goals, three assists, ...
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Senior Caroline Kopp launched a two-out, two-run home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to lift top-seeded Donovan Catholic to a 3-1 victory over Barnegat on Saturday in the quarterfinal round of the Shore Conference Tournament.Kopp’s clutch blast shattered a 1-1 tie, ...