News
By DAWN MILLER
May 15, 2026
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Charges in connection with two crashes in South Brunswick Township that resulted in fatalities have been announced this week. The first involved an early morning accident on Route One North on April 19. Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and South Brunswick Police ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Madison Monkowski scored four goals and passed for one assist to lead South Brunswick to a 13-8 girls lacrosse victory over Sayreville on Thursday.Gianna Borges finished with three goals and Dulcinea Solomons and Nayla Mincey had two goals apiece for South Brunswick ...
Recently, a lull occurred in my usually hectic schedule. All items on The Queen’s Royal Request List had been completed, I’d already gotten the mail and made my daily run to the grocery store. I was looking at the possibility of almost a half hour of free time. Not being one to squander this rare ...
BARNEGAT — Barnegat Townhship Det. Sgt. Vincent Damiano and Lt. Jeffery Ryan completed the 13-week New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Command & Leadership Academy. The rigorous program was developed in partnership with the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.Chief Carroll, who ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Rahway High School PTO is working hard to bring back Project Graduation for the Class of 2026! You can help make this possible.As the PTO puts it, Project Graduation is a “safe, drug-free, and adult-supervised alternative that celebrates our students' achievements while keeping ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ—Mike Policastro has been around the sport of baseball for, literally, a lifetime.He was an excellent player himself, both at Bloomfield High and later, Fairleigh Dickinson University, where he is now a member of that school's Hall of Fame.Policastro would later sign with the Chicago ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Friends of the Little Falls Public Library are preparing for the return of Open Mic Night later this month, bringing live entertainment, raffles, and community fundraising together for a second year.The 2nd Annual Open Mic Night is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, from 3 to 7 ...
MADISON, NJ - Seniors, families, caregivers and community members are invited to attend “Aging Well: A Community Day for Seniors” on Friday, May 29, at the Madison Community House.The free event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 25 Cook Avenue. Walk-ins are welcome, and attendees may stop by ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Teri DiGrande Insurance Agency is using May’s Small Business Insurance Month as a reminder for residents and business owners to review their coverage, including pet medical insurance, business insurance and personal policies.The Morris Plains-based agency, located at 442 ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Seniors were invited to attend an informational session at the South Plainfield Senior Center this week hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the ongoing environmental remediation efforts along the Bound Brook area behind the senior center.The ...
A.B. Shaw commemorates a century of community serviceCLAVERACK—The A.B. Shaw Fire Company celebrates 100 years of serving the community (1926 – 2026) at an open house at the firehouse, 67 Route 23, Saturday, May 16 from 2 to 4 p.m.The event includes: historical displays, firematic demonstrations, ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Emily Jackson needed a place to work with glass, and Kim Ferguson had a vision for a maker space. A pottery class brought them together, and what started as a conversation became Crafted Art Club & Studio in Coconut Creek.The idea had been in the works for about two years, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – The Randolph Township Council held a non-controversial meeting last Thursday as the body convened for their first of two meetings in May. The council unanimously passed an ordinance amending a previously passed legislative item regarding the penalty for the operation of a retail food ...
EAST WINDSOR-- HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – May is flying by so be sure to stop and enjoy the weekend at a range of events in Hightstown and East Windsor and around the area! Remembr to add your organization's events to our Community Calendar BY CLICKING HERE.Check out what's happening the weekend of May 16 - ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Taking place at Lincoln Middle School, registration forms are available online.The Hawthorne Summer Recreation program will run from Monday, June 22 through Friday, July 31:Session one: June 22–July 10Off July 3Session two: July 13–31Both sessions are from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. The ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Please see the following information from Harding Elementary School Principal Mr. Ronald Bubnowski.Hello Harding Families,Here is what you need to know this week…Harding School is on Instagram!: You can now find us at @HardingHawksSoar. Be sure to follow and share! Harding Yearbook ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – A student at The Peddie School has earned a prestigious National Merit Scholarship to be used toward their higher education experience. Tevin Zhou has earned a $2,500 scholarship through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation's own funds. He intends to study Academia during his ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - An East Amwell man was arrested for threatening to blow up the Raritan Township Lowe's store, according to Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson.Peter W. Randolph, 45, was charged with one count of second-degree false public alarms, and one count of third-degree terroristic ...
COPAKE--The town supervisors of Copake, Hillsdale and Ancram, along with state Assemblymember Didi Barrett (D-106th) and the chair of the Taconic State Park Commission, inspected progress on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail bridge over NY Route 22 on Saturday, May 9.The bridge will link an isolated, ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – The Mount Laurel Planning Board on Thursday approved an ordinance and a resolution regarding the township’s Route 38, Ark Road, and Fostertown Road Redevelopment Area, potentially setting the stage for new businesses in that area. The ordinance allows indoor dog training, ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — As the height of the alligator mating season peaks this month and next, Florida Fish and Wildlife and Broward County officials are reminding residents in communities along the edge of the Everglades, such Coral Springs, about precautions they should take.Alligator mating season ...
WAYNE, NJ – Wayne Township’s proposed 2026 municipal budget would raise about $78.2 million from taxpayers for municipal purposes, the public library and municipal open space, bringing an increase of about $214 for the year for the average assessed household in town.The introduced budget totals ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — One hundred golfers recently gathered in West Boca Raton to compete in a tournament that raised funds for youth education programs.The Phyllis and Leonard Attman Yiddishe Cup tournament took place on April 23 at Boca West Country Club. B'nai Torah Congregation hosted the ...
FIELDSBORO, NJ — Area residents in need of food assistance can head to a local food pantry next week.Sheltered Yoga will be hosting its monthly Food Pantry on Tuesday, May 19 from 3PM to 7PM at the Fieldsboro Municipal Building, located at 204 Washington Street in Fieldsboro. A variety of ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Board of Education adopted a $180.35 million budget for the 2026-27 school year Thursday night, approving a spending plan that keeps the local school tax levy increase below the state’s 2% cap.The final budget totals $180,353,883, with a total local tax ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scouting America’s Patriots’ Path Council celebrated local service and leadership at the 8th annual Fanwood–Scotch Plains Good Scout Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Westwood in Garwood.The Good Scout Award recognizes community members who have demonstrated ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team has two more major hurdles in their way as they chase an unprecedented 6th consecutive Florida Class 7A State Baseball Title this weekend.MSD will play Hagerty High School in the State Semifinal on Friday night at 7 p.m. at the Lee County Sports ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — With this year's theme being “Microscopic Marine Life,” the Science Without Borders Challenge combines art, ocean science and conservation awareness.Organized by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, students participated from 65 countries, and 900 entries were ...
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ — With this year's theme being “Microscopic Marine Life,” the Science Without Borders Challenge combines art, ocean science and conservation awareness.Organized by the Khaled bin Sultan Living Oceans Foundation, students participated from 65 countries, and 900 entries were ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — “When you’re smiling, when you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you,” a jazz standard from the last century reminds us. And today, Westfield High School cheerleaders have adapted those lyrics with the goal of creating a more inclusive community.WHS cheerleaders have started a ...