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By JAMES OLIVOLA
May 9, 2026
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Never tell the Red Devils the odds.The last time they played New Jersey’s 12th-ranked team in Skyland Conference Delaware Division rival Bridgewater-Raritan High School just over two weeks ago, the Panthers swept their way to a pair of double-digit set victories inside of ...
NORTH CHATHAM--North Chatham Free Library (NCFL) presents “Is Your Home Ready for the Future You?” on Tuesday, May 12 at 10 a.m. at the Trolley Station, 103 Depot Street.Do you have a plan so you can age safely at home? Join Melissa Pollack of Bespoke Decor.com who will address key questions to ask ...
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - More than 100 families from Woodland Park, Little Falls and Totowa gathered Saturday morning at Henderson Pond in Frank Zaccaria Park for the annual Tri-Town Free Family Fishing Event, a community tradition featuring fishing, raffles, prizes and outdoor family activities.The ...
UNION, NJ — After some dire times the last few years, Union High School is back on the Union County baseball map.Johnny Velez put the Farmers there on Saturday.The senior shortstop hit two two-run home runs, the second one a game-winning shot in the top of the seventh inning, to give 14th-seeded ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - After spending 10 days in the hospital and undergoing multiple surgeries, Parsippany Department of Public Works employee Anthony Shandra has been released and is beginning what supporters say will be a lengthy rehabilitation process following the recent accident that critically ...
EDISON, NJ - In a recent video message, Superintendent Edward Aldarelli announced that the property at 430 Talmadge Road will be used as a new campus for special needs students. The Board of Education has been facing questions about the property, which was purchased for $9 million, as the district ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Hannah Wodtke pitched the best game of her career, a one-hit shutout, and freshman Madelyn Hoadley came up with a clutch hit for the second straight day to lead a red-hot Phillipsburg High School softball team to a 4-0 victory over its arch rivals and host Easton on Saturday ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ --Watchung Hills continued its dominant season with a high-scoring 22-15 victory over Somerville, improving to a perfect 14-0 on the year. The victory improved Watchung Hills to 14-0, marking the best start in program history and setting a new school record for consecutive wins to ...
PARKLAND, FL- West Broward High School's bats woke up in a big way on Saturday morning, forcing a decisive third game in the Regional Final with Stoneman Douglas. An 8-run fourth inning highlighted an offensive burst by West Broward, who had 12 hits on the way to defeating Stoneman Douglas ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ --Watchung Hills continued its dominant season with a high-scoring 22-15 victory over Somerville, improving to a perfect 14-0 on the year. The victory improved Watchung Hills to 14-0, marking the best start in program history and setting a new school record for consecutive wins to ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — What started as a simple summer project making custom cards and envelopes has grown into a community-driven mission led by a 10-year-old Piscataway student determined to prove that children can make a meaningful difference.Fifth-grader Joey Salles, a student at Arbor Intermediate ...
ROSELLE, NJ – With Mother’s Day just a few hours away, Roselle celebrated a little early as the Anthony Almafe Center played host to the annual Mother’s Day Luncheon on Saturday afternoon. The event, organized by the Roselle Parks and Recreation Department, honored the legacy of mothers and was ...
WHIPPANY, NJ – Runners, walkers, students, and families gathered Saturday morning at Whippany Park High School for the Hanover Education Foundation’s annual 5K and One-Mile Fun Walk, supporting educational initiatives for Hanover Township schools.Studetn volunteers made sure that participants had ...
Did you know that Schoharie County has a travel volleyball team? Not everyone does, but it is local and a wonderful chance for up-and-coming volleyball players. The team is called the Strike Valley Volleyball Club.To understand the club, it helps to know what travel volleyball is all about. Travel ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Niko Blaszka caught a 16.5-inch largemouth bass on Saturday morning at the annual Sayreville Fishing Derby, taking home the top prize, a fishing rod.“We haven’t seen fish that large here in years,” said Parks Supervisor Rich Poplowski.The derby attracted 95 kids, ages three-15, to ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston Highlanders track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Union County Conference Championships, held April 30 and May 1 at Governor Livingston High School, with multiple individual champions and a deep roster of point scorers across ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The township and the state this week forcefully disputed federal claims that a proposed immigration detention facility in a Ledgewood warehouse would have limited local impacts, telling a judge the project needs to immediately be halted.Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 2026 – Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center recently began performing a new procedure that helps reduce high blood pressure by calming overactive nerves near the kidneys.Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023, the Symplicity Spyral™ renal ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: Drive-Thru Food Drive — Saturday, May 9 The need for food never goes away and the Cranford United Methodist Church is holding their monthly collection between 10 and noon.Baroque Music for ...
LINWOOD, NJ – It was a historic afternoon for Southern Regional lacrosse as the Rams surged to an 18-5 victory over Mainland, fueled by a career milestone from one of their primary offensive catalysts.Junior midfielder Kyle Sininsky cemented his place in the program’s record books, recording his ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Spotswood High School varsity baseball team had a big game under the lights at Michelin Field on Friday. It was the annual night game at Milltown's Michelin Field for the Chargers baseball program. Spotswood shook off a two-game skid with an 8-1 victory over East Brunswick Magnet ...
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – There is "dominant," and then there is what Gianna Gomez accomplished on the mound Saturday.In a staggering display of pitching prowess, the Barnegat junior threw a four-inning perfect game, striking out every single batter she faced to lead the Bengals (17-1) to a 17-0 ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: The Holmdel Police Department is celebrating a standout achievement by K9 Officer Darryl Jackson and his partner, Murph, who placed 3rd overall at the 2026 USPCA National Detector Dog Trials. The team earned an impressive score of 199.50 out of 200, placing them among the top ...
UNION, NJ — After some dire times the last few years, Union High School is back on the Union County baseball map.Johnny Velez put the Farmers there on Saturday. The senior shortstop hit two two-run home runs, the second one a game-winning shot in the top of the seventh inning, to give 14th-seeded ...
STAFFORD - We are proud to announce that this week’s Manahawkin Rita’s Southern Regional Athlete of the Week is track and field standout, Jack McLennan.Success in distance running requires a rare blend of physical grit and mental strategy, and McLennan put both on full display during a historic ...
STAFFORD - We are proud to announce that this week’s Manahawkin Rita’s Southern Regional Athlete of the Week is track and field standout, Jack McLennan.Success in distance running requires a rare blend of physical grit and mental strategy, and McLennan put both on full display during a historic ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — For students from two Coral Springs schools, all their pawns, rooks, kings and queens made winning moves last weekend in the Broward Public Schools spring chess tournament.Coral Springs High School placed third in the high school division, and Sawgrass Springs Middle School ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An Orlando man is in jail for recently attacking a fellow patient at a Boca Raton addiction treatment center, breaking his jaw and fracturing the bones around his eye, according to a Boca Raton police report.Lavon Daryl Sheffield Jr., 30, told police he got into a verbal ...
DEERFIELD BEACH — Community leaders and medical staff gathered Friday, May 8, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Holy Cross' new $41 million combined freestanding emergency department and multispecialty healthcare hub. Located at 340 South Federal Highway, and set to open its doors to the public May ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Wednesday, May 6, Kenilworth residents and Harding students and staff members participated in the National Walk to School Day. This annual event celebrates the benefits of walking and bicycling and promotes safety, community, and physical activity. Organized by Harding ...