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By PAT SHARKEY
June 5, 2026
ALLENTOWN, N.J. — A dominant first half proved too much to overcome as fourth-seeded Barnegat fell to top-seeded Allentown, 7-4, in the South Jersey, Group 2 semifinals on Thursday afternoon.With the victory, Allentown—ranked No. 11 in the NJ.com Top 20—punches its ticket to the sectional final for ...
CHATHAM, NJ – In what many in attendance describe as their favorite night of the year, the Chatham Jaycees handed out checks worth more than $50,000 to local philanthropic organizations on Thursday at the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department.It's all about good people doing good things for ...
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Barnegat man was sentenced Friday to 30 years in state prison for the fatal stabbings of his parents in 2023, authorities said.Michael Mulgrew, 37, must serve the entirety of the 30-year sentence before becoming eligible for parole, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - Dean Dafis, Maplewood’s first openly gay mayor and now a Township Committee member, told the room he was proud of the community and of the governing body. He said, “Right here, right now, even in Essex County, you may not be aware, communities right next to us are not raising the ...
Conversation with GeminiWrite news article AP StyleBARNEGAT MAN SENTENCED TO STATE PRISON FORTWO COUNTS OF MURDEROcean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that on June 5, 2026, Michael Mulgrew, 37, of Barnegat, was sentenced by the Honorable Guy P. Ryan, P.J.Cr.P., to 30 years New ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Student artists from across Hanover Township Public Schools were recognized May 29 during the 17th Annual Hanover Township Student Exhibition at the Petit Gallery in the Whippanong Library.Sponsored by the Friends of the Whippanong Library in cooperation with Hanover Township ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Attention teenagers looking to enhance their knowledge of fishing and boating. The BeachHaven Charter Fishing Association will be starting its acclaimed Junior Mates Program shortly,and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.The popular program will begin with its ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - Attention teenagers looking to enhance their knowledge of fishing and boating. The BeachHaven Charter Fishing Association will be starting its acclaimed Junior Mates Program shortly,and it promises to be bigger and better than ever.The popular program will begin with its ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
NEWARK - The Newark Police Division will exercise greater control outside the Delaney Hall detention area starting tonight, June 1. Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced Monday night that Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda will be “intricately involved in enforcement decision-making” to implement the ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — Local families and aspiring anglers of all ages are invited to drop a line and discover the joys of the river this weekend. The Musconetcong Watershed Association, in collaboration with Reel Musconetcong and PEACE NJ, has announced a special "Free Fishing Day" event taking place ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its postseason dominance Friday, defeating Scotch Plains-Fanwood, 4-0, to capture its third consecutive NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 championship. Ace Riley Bobrowski delivered another dominant performance in the circle, firing a one-hit shutout ...
TRENTON, NJ — Complaints from FIFA World Cup fans about ticket prices and switched seats prompted NJ Attorney General Jennifer Davenport to join New York Attorney General Letitia James for a dual-investigation into event practices.Eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches are to begin on Saturday, June ...
POMPANO BEACH — From the Wall Street Journal comes news of a record price paid for a Pompano Beach condominium. The buyer, it would seem, knows a thing or two about finding a comfortable place to sleep.Upgrading the ViewAccording to a new WSJ “Luxury Homes” article, Stuart Carlitz, founder of New ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 50-minute visit to a Coconut Creek restaurant — windows rolled up, engine off, temperature at 85 degrees — ended with a Lauderdale Lakes man in handcuffs after a witness found a child locked in his car, crying and banging on the window.On Wednesday, May 27, Jean Richard Adoux, ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Broward Sheriff's Office has released body-worn camera video capturing the dramatic moment two deputies raced against time to pull an elderly woman from her sinking vehicle just seconds before it disappeared beneath the water.Watch the video here (there is narration and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Police announced Friday the arrest of a Boynton Beach man in connection with the April shooting death of a Plantation resident in the Camino Gardens area.Police said 42-year-old Willie Byrd Jr. was taken into custody Friday and charged with first-degree murder with a ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Borough of Kenilworth recently posted the following message to their social media page to honor the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.“Patriotic displays now adorn Borough Hall, the Recreation Center, and the Senior Center, serving as a tribute to the generations ...
WAYNE, NJ – A team of law enforcement agents some bearing the words “FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force” on their vests, others in FBI vests and some in plain clothes showed up in Wayne on Friday morning around 9:30am, according to one witness, conducting an investigation at Brooklawn Gardens on ...
POMPANO BEACH — A 47-year-old Pompano Beach man has been arrested in connection with a horrific, head-on crash that killed the son of a former Coral Springs mayor earlier this year.According to Broward County Sheriff’s Office records, Sult President was arrested on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A recent violent confrontation outside a Chili’s restaurant in Coral Springs escalated from a verbal argument into punches, choking, water being thrown, and thousands of dollars in vehicle damage, according to police. Investigators said the former couple accused each other of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Twenty-five years after the Coral Springs city officials set out to build a downtown from scratch, planners are ready to take the step that would reshape the western half of the district that now lines Sample Road.The Planning and Zoning Board meets 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, in ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Broward Sheriff's Office has released body-worn camera video capturing the dramatic moment two deputies raced against time to pull an elderly woman from her sinking vehicle just seconds before it disappeared beneath the water.Watch the video here (there is narration and ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Police announced Friday the arrest of a Boynton Beach man in connection with the April shooting death of a Plantation resident in the Camino Gardens area.Police said 42-year-old Willie Byrd Jr. was taken into custody Friday and charged with first-degree murder with a ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – A pack of Somerville police officers and staff from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office escorted the Special Olympics Torch of Hope through the downtown shopping and restaurant district on Friday afternoon, June 6, marking the 43rd anniversary of the statewide event.They were ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A recent violent confrontation outside a Chili’s restaurant in Coral Springs escalated from a verbal argument into punches, choking, water being thrown, and thousands of dollars in vehicle damage, according to police. Investigators said the former couple accused each other of ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The Maplewood Health Department and the New Jersey Department of Agriculture want to be sure that children and teens under the age of 18 can get their Breakfast and Lunch if they fill in their applications and submit them NO later than this coming Monday, June 8th. They MUST be ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Twenty-five years after the Coral Springs city officials set out to build a downtown from scratch, planners are ready to take the step that would reshape the western half of the district that now lines Sample Road.The Planning and Zoning Board meets 6:30 p.m. Monday, June 8, in ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its postseason dominance Friday, defeating Scotch Plains-Fanwood 4-0 to capture its third consecutive NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 championship. Ace Riley Bobrowski delivered another dominant performance in the circle, firing a one-hit shutout while ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – A pack of Somerville police officers and staff from the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office escorted the Special Olympics Torch of Hope through the downtown shopping and restaurant district on Friday afternoon, June 6, marking the 43rd anniversary of the statewide event.They were ...