News
By JOHN MOONEY
May 27, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Every week, Shayna Feltingoff walks into the memory care unit at Mira Vie Senior Living in Fanwood carrying books, craft supplies, and a warm smile. She spends time reading aloud to residents, leading creative activities, and engaging seniors in conversations that ...
CHATHAM–Beach & Bartolo Realtors has announced that Mary Banker has joined the firm as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. A lifelong resident of Columbia County, Ms. Banker brings a powerhouse of experience spanning over 30 years in residential construction, real estate investment, and ...
FARMINGDALE, NJ – Girl Scouts in vintage uniforms, inspiring stories of leadership and service, and the voices of girls leading the evening set the tone for an unforgettable celebration as Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored extraordinary community leaders and partners at its 2026 Women of ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Local William Nicolosi sent in photos of the Memorial Day parade, which took place on Monday, May 25, 2026. The event was the brightest spot during a wet weekend. It seems to have ushered in better, summer weather!
THE HUDSON AREA Library, 51 N 5th Street, hosted the 2026 Leisler Lectures April 23. Thomas Wermuth spoke about the unique Hudson Valley story “Price Goughers, Food Rioters and Market Seizures.” Dr. Wermuth teaches at Marist College where he is director of the Hudson River Valley Institute.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield residents joined local veterans and community leaders on Memorial Day to honor the nation's fallen service members during a series of wreath-laying ceremonies hosted by American Legion Chaumont Post 243.The observances included stops at Monument Park, ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The seventh-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls softball team cruised to a 20-0 mercy-rule victory over No. 10 J.P. Stevens at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in the opening round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament on Tuesday, May 26.The Raiders came ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
The Germantown Garden Club held its annual plant sale on Saturday morning, May 16 under the gazebo in Palatine Park, and business was brisk. Susan Hadden (l) and Donna Benware (r) were looking at the geraniums with assistance from sale chairman Joyce Vale (center). According to Ms. Vale, people ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Get ready to see, climb and touch a truck on Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Cranford Community Connection committee is bringing back the big trucks in its annual Touch-A-Truck event to a new location this year—to 65 Jackson Drive, in the Cranford Office Park off Commerce ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Memorial Day weekend 2026 was a bit of a washout, but the annual parade on Monday ended up being relatively dry. The parade, which was sponsored by American Legion Post 253, kicked off at Spotswood High School before turning onto Summerhill Road and heading up Main Street. United ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Bridgewater Township Council unanimously approved a resolution for a developer's agreement regarding a potential manufacturing facility to be located at 721 Route 202/206.The measure was ratified at the council's May 18 meeting, and the agreement is between the township and ...
Linden, NJ-Linden Police Department is proud to join Police agencies from across the country for the National Click It or Ticket Campaign. High-visibility patrols will take place nationwide through May 31, actively ticketing unbuckled drivers and passengers to reduce preventable roadway ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - There are quite a few pluses to taking a yoga class. Studies have shown yoga can improve balance, sleep, posture, focus, brain health and overall well-being. If residents have been meaning to give yoga a try, now is the time. The East Brunswick Public Library is hosting a Yoga ...
FLEMINGTON – Repairing streets, sewer and water lines and other public infrastructure is not just a matter of need, but of matching funding sources and timing.At the May 11 meeting, Mayor Marcia Karrow, the borough council and public works director Mike Campion pored over the list of major projects ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Public Library is closing out May this week with some fun programs for kids, teens and adults. On Tuesday, the library reopened from its closure on Memorial Day with a fun craft that had kids creating some DIY dragon eggs. Then, on Wednesday, walk-ins are ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man - a fugitive wanted for a massive multi-state pandemic-era relief fraud scheme, has been arrested by Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies.According to court documents, Emmanuel Cadillon, 43, was taken into custody Thursday morning at 275 N. Federal Highway in Pompano ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Morris Township Environmental Commission is asking residents and landscapers to take part in its “Quiet Summer” initiative by reducing the use of gas-powered leaf blowers during the summer months.“The goal is to foster peace and quiet in our yards, as well as a greater ...
STAFFORD — Down but never out, the fourth-seeded Southern softball team staged a dramatic late-game comeback to defeat 13th-seeded Lenape, 4-3, in the opening round of the South Jersey, Group 4 tournament.With the victory, Southern (14-9) advances to the sectional quarterfinals, while Lenape’s ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
MADISON, NJ - Seventh-seeded Madison opened the 2026 NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 softball tournament with a dominant 17-0 victory over 10th-seeded Snyder on Tuesday afternoon.Complete statistics were not immediately available following the game, but Madison’s offense erupted for 17 runs ...
JEFFERSON, NJ — TAPinto Jefferson had the opportunity to interview both Jefferson Township Mayoral candidates, Eric Wilusen and Christian Barranco. The video, linked above, displays each candidate's response to each question. Both candidates received the same questions and were given 90 seconds to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Seventh-seeded Morristown fell to second-seeded Bergen Tech, 4-1, in the NJSIAA boys tennis tournament on Tuesday, May 26.Bergen Tech, which improved to 20-1, won two singles matches and both doubles courts to advance. Morristown moved to 12-6 with the loss.Morristown’s point came ...
Linden, NJ - A Perth Amboy man has been killed in a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred last night.On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at approximately 11:40 p.m. Officers responded to the 700 block of W. Edgar Rd on reports of a serious motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. According to initial ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — In Livingston, bulk garbage pickup day is the resident’s last regularly scheduled collection day of each month. Bulk pickup day is for disposing of large items like furniture, mattresses, toys, carpeting, toilets, and rubber tires (with rims removed).Ahead of this month’s bulk ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – The Flemington-Raritan School District Board of Education adopted three revised policies and regulations at its May 13 meeting, and introduced a new regulation governing support staff consulting work for a first reading.The adopted changes cover the district’s academic achievement ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Hunterdon Central advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 softball tournament with an 11-0 victory over Jackson Township on Tuesday.Madison Van Cleef, Cambria Tucker and Jessica Yip each collected three hits for Hunterdon Central (14-12). Van Cleef hit ...