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By JERRY DEMARCO
May 9, 2026
Investigators have arrested the driver who they said struck and killed a 74-year-old Hackensack man at a city intersection and kept going, according to a published report.Terrence J. Hedden, 38, most recently of Elmwood Park, was driving a 2021 Honda SUV that investigators say struck the victim at ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Tamaques Park redesign concept plans are out, and the town council wants your feedback.The Westfield Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, swearing in two new members and one returning member, as well as selecting the board’s president and vice ...
MADISON, NJ — Third-seeded Morristown captured the Morris County Girls Lacrosse Tournament championship with an 8-7 win over top-seeded Chatham on Saturday, May 9, at Drew University.Morristown built a 3-1 lead after the first quarter and held a 5-3 advantage at halftime. Chatham pushed back in the ...
MIDDLETOWN — Freshman starter Evan Mazzolla tossed five dominant innings and Ryan Clark provided the knockout blow with a bases-clearing double as Middletown North cruised to a 9-0 victory over Barnegat on Saturday.The win moves the Lions to 10-8 on the season and solidifies their standing as they ...
Middle Township Edges Southern in Tight Non-Conference BattleCAPE MAY COURT HOUSE — In a back-and-forth defensive struggle that came down to the final frame, Middle Township managed to hold off a late-inning surge from Southern Regional, securing a 6-5 victory on Saturday afternoon.The loss drops ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — The spotlight is turning toward the next generation of performers this summer as the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) officially opens registration for its Young Playmakers Summer Theatre Program.Designed for students ranging from Kindergarten through 8th Grade, the program ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP — The spotlight is turning toward the next generation of performers this summer as the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) officially opens registration for its Young Playmakers Summer Theatre Program.Designed for students ranging from Kindergarten through 8th Grade, the program ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Township officials issued an alert Saturday night after a bear was spotted in the Summerfield Complex area.Residents are being advised to use caution and avoid leaving children, pets or food unattended outdoors while the animal remains in the area.Officials are urging residents to ...
Join the community for a special event in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month presented by Nutley Family Service Bureau! Date: May 11 Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Nutley Family Service Bureau's Parking Lot, 169 Chestnut St. Nutley Sponsored by NFSB's Client Advisory Board (CAB) this event ...
HUDSON–Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC) unveiled its new mascot, the Guardian, before students, faculty, and staff on April 29.The Guardian, a black bear adorned with armor, is the result of a deliberate process that was student-first, representing the spirit of both Columbia and Greene ...
OLEAN, NY — “A historic corner of the city is about to become its most inclusive destination,” Mayor Amy B. Sherburne stated in a press release inviting the community to the grand opening and official ribbon cutting of the revitalized Marcus Park on Friday at 2 p.m.The park, located at West ...
ASUNCION lands on Nutley Little Theatre’s doorstep on June 12. Tickets are available now. Jesse Eisenberg’s play (pictured here in rehearsals) will leave you looking at your assumptions. What will you see?https://cur8.com/projects/22421
SOMERSET, NJ - The St. Matthias School community celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation on Wednesday with its eighth-grade students, marking an important milestone in their faith journey as they became more fully initiated into the Catholic Church and strengthened by the gifts of the Holy ...
OLEAN, NY — Former Mayor William J. Aiello will receive a Champion Award from the National Academy of Public Administration and Local Gov 250 on Tuesday.Aiello is one of 250 public servants who are being honored for contributions to their communities. The ceremony, which will take place at the ...
Despite battling a fever, junior righthander Sean Fealey of Nutley came through with the best performance of his career as he pitched a one-hitter to lift seventh-seeded Nutley to a 2-1 victory over third-seeded West Essex in the semifinal round of the 93rd Greater Newark Tournament on Saturday ...
Princeton, NJ — Yes, I can — most of the time. I cannot claim to be an expert in pop music, because I never saw — or more egregiously never heard -- rapper Will.I.AM perform “Yes, I Can,” the song with the lyrics reflecting the theme and speeches of Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.Yes, I can, ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Brunswick Hills OBGYN has been a part of many women's healthcare journey for many years. It opened its doors in 1996 in East Brunswick and also has a location in Hillsborough. Many women had and currently have obstetric and gynecological care ongoing at both locations. So, it ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Book lovers, bargain hunters, and community volunteers will soon have a chance to support the Friends of Piscataway Public Library as its annual book sale returns from May 13 through May 17 at the Piscataway Public Library.The popular community event will feature thousands of books ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - When Kim Finnegan moved to Jefferson in 1987, she did not have plans of making the North Jersey town a home. In between situations, Finnegan moved onto the lake and has been a large part of the Jefferson Township community ever since.“I love it here so much, the sense of community ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Although they still trailed, the New Providence baseball team appeared to have Summit right where they wanted them in the bottom of the seventh inning.The first two batters were on base and the Pioneers, trailing by a run, had their No. 2 and No. 3 batters coming up.But then, ...
AS I WAS walking along the trail in the early spring through the tall forest of oak and pine, I caught my first glimpse. Two mourning cloak butterflies, fluttering around and around each other in the cool air. I lifted my eyes to follow their movements as they spiraled together, up, up, and up, ...
BELMAR, NJ – Families looking to lock in a memorable summer experience for their children may want to act quickly as registration is now open for Marine Science Camp’s return to Belmar this summer.The nationally recognized program, which has been featured in The New York Times and Forbes, will once ...
MIDDLEBURGH – For this month’s Bite of The Valley, our team took a trip to Middleburgh to taste the well-established Pasta & Grill, where we enjoyed not only delicious Italian cuisine but also a welcoming and lively atmosphere.From the moment we arrived, the restaurant was busy, a clear sign of ...
Congresswoman Analilia Mejia hosted a well-attended town hall in Maplewood, New Jersey this week, drawing a standing-room-only crowd for her second in-district public forum since taking office. The event was held with local officials in attendance, including Mayor Vic DeLuca and Maplewood Township ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Asbury Park officials are asking residents to take a closer look at the trees lining the city’s streets, parks, and public spaces as part of an effort to shape the future of the city’s urban canopy.The City of Asbury Park recently launched a public survey seeking community ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton boys tennis team took all four matches from Hopatcong on Thursday, playing on their home courts at Merriam Avenue School.Newton’s results:First singles: Jack Boffa 6-1, 6-2Second singles: Diego Pena 7-0, 6-3First doubles: Pawel Macikowski and Troy Dawson 6-4, 6-2Second ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Hanover Park baseball team rallied for a key road victory on Friday, edging Bloomfield 6-5 in a back-and-forth contest at Bloomfield Middle School.The Hornets improved to 11-7 overall and 3-3 in NJAC-Liberty play with the win.Hanover Park struck first in the opening inning ...
NEWTON, NJ – Frankford Township firefighters have been stationed outside the Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center because the fire suppression system is not working. On Friday, May 8, Frankford Township Mayor Edwin Risdon Jr, also a member of the Frankford Township Fire Department, ...
SPARTA, NJ – The 2026-2027 Sparta Board of Education budget represents a 2.99% tax levy increase and a loss of 27 positions in the district. According to district officials, the tax impact on the average home assessed value of $372,660 is an increase of $264.18 to $8,568.18 per year. Superintendent ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater Township Police Chief John Mitzak released a statement Saturday afternoon following the shelter in place incident that began around 8 p.m. May 7 and was resolved successfully May 9 at about 6 a.m.The area of Hill Lane was under a shelter in place for more than 24 hours ...