News
By PAT SHARKEY
April 14, 2026
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Barnegat High School girls golf team put on a commanding performance this week, securing a pair of victories in a tri-match sweep against Toms River North and Toms River East. Led by a standout performance from Ava Brinson, the Bengals finished with a team score of 209, ...
STAFFORD — A Tuesday afternoon traffic stop in Manahawkin led to the arrest of a Point Pleasant man on felony drug charges after a police K-9 alerted officers to the presence of narcotics.At approximately 2:00 PM on April 14, 2026, Patrolman Patrick Walker of the Stafford Township Police Department ...
CHATHAM, NJ — From April 15-18, Chatham High School’s theater department is set to showcase its production of Chicago, the iconic musical set in the roaring 1920s. The story follows Roxie Hart and Velma Kelly, two ambitious women chasing fame in the world of vaudeville. Their dreams take an ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior Nick Yaccarino picked up the pitching victory and classmate Chase Pasmore came off the injured list and went 2-for-3 with his first career home run to lead Phillipsburg High School to a 6-1 victory over North Hunterdon in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division game on ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - A two-alarm fire damaged a residence near Morlot Avenue on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Fair Lawn Fire Department. At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, a passerby called 911 reporting smoke coming from a home on the 38 block of Paterson Street, which is ...
COLONIA, NJ — Resurgent South Brunswick is one of the most improved baseball teams in Middlesex County this spring. But, on Tuesday, the Vikings found out that undefeated opponents don't go down easily.South Brunswick scored five two-out runs in the top of the first inning against one of the ...
COLONIA, NJ — Resurgent South Brunswick is one of the most improved baseball teams in Middlesex County this spring. But, on Tuesday, the Vikings found out that undefeated opponents don't go down easily.South Brunswick scored five two-out runs in the top of the first inning against one of the ...
NUTLEY, NJ — Student Government Day provided a unique and eye-opening experience for local students, offering them the opportunity to step inside the inner workings of the Township of Nutley and see firsthand how each department operates, and how seamlessly they work together.Students were placed ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls lacrosse team came up just short in a tightly contested matchup on Monday, falling to New Providence, 11-10, on a last-second goal at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School.The Raiders opened strong, jumping out to a 2-0 lead while holding New ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — On a warmer-than-average spring afternoon that felt tailor-made for the occasion, Academy Street came alive Tuesday as hundreds of residents — strollers, toddlers and young families in tow — got up close with the trucks, rigs and faces behind New Providence's first responder ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior shortstop Shantalina Blake has been a steady presence in the field and at bat for Phillipsburg High School for four seasons now.On Tuesday, she had a day to remember when she knocked in a career-high five runs on a career-tying three hits to lead the Stateliners past ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Council on Tuesday recognized the Somerset Franklin Lions Club for its charitable work and presented the organization with a commendation after members donated $3,000 to the Franklin Food Bank during the April 14 council meeting.Councilwoman Shepa Uddin, who ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s city leaders last week took the first step last week in the final approval of a major expansion of Al Hendrickson Toyota.The city commission on Thursday voted to approve zoning changes and the site plan, so the dealership can move forward with a plan to more than ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A bench. A breeze. A moment where the world stops asking things of you. For residents of Coral Springs, Cypress Park delivers all of that.The park ranked No. 5 on a national list of the best places to sit alone and decompress, according to a survey released in late March by A ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls will hold its annual Arbor Day celebration on April 24 at Wilmore Park at 4:30 p.m., featuring a tree planting and a brief program.Councilwoman Christine Hablitz said Girl Scouts will help plant a tree during the event, while the Shade Tree Commission ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek’s city leaders last week took the first step last week in the final approval of a major expansion of Al Hendrickson Toyota.The city commission on Thursday voted to approve zoning changes and the site plan, so the dealership can move forward with a plan to more than ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — When Edmund Capitano became principal of West Boca Raton High School in 2019, it had been years since the school had a winning football team. The West Boca Bulls weren’t mediocre, they were dismal, Capitano recalled, winning just a single game in his first year, and it was ...
POMPANO BEACH — A wrong-way driver caused a fatal head-on collision early Saturday morning on West Sample Road near the Florida’s Turnpike interchange, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.According to traffic homicide investigators, Sult President, 47, of Pompano Beach, was driving a 2006 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Chicken Teriyaki over Rice $15.50BBQ Pulled Pork on a Brioche Bun topped with Coleslaw and Pickles, served with Tots $15.50Homemade Chicken Salad w/Apples & Cranberries, topped w/Baby ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A Coral Springs pharmacist has had his license suspended following accusations that he modified Publix customer prescriptions to obtain opioid drugs for personal use, according to the Florida Department of Health.Anthony Palumbo, a licensed pharmacist, is the subject of an ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — When Edmund Capitano became principal of West Boca Raton High School in 2019, it had been years since the school had a winning football team. The West Boca Bulls weren’t mediocre, they were dismal, Capitano recalled, winning just a single game in his first year, and it was ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A bench. A breeze. A moment where the world stops asking things of you. For residents of Coral Springs, Cypress Park delivers all of that.The park ranked No. 5 on a national list of the best places to sit alone and decompress, according to a survey released in late March by A ...
ISELIN, NJ – Senior right-hander Grant Lorentzen pitched a three-hitter to boost JFK-Iselin to a 10-3 baseball victory over Perth Amboy on Tuesday.Lorentzen struck out 10 batters and walked two in seven innings. Only one of the three runs against him was earned.The Mustangs (4-4) broke open a close ...
POMPANO BEACH — A wrong-way driver caused a fatal head-on collision early Saturday morning on West Sample Road near the Florida’s Turnpike interchange, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office.According to traffic homicide investigators, Sult President, 47, of Pompano Beach, was driving a 2006 ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Mayor Pulkit Desai joined in on April 9th to celebrate the opening of the ECLC of New Jersey’s new PRIDE Center, located at 40 Baldwin Road in Parsippany.The center marks a significant addition to local resources supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. For more ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A female delivery driver said she was cursed at, called racial slurs and spat at by another driver last week, Westfield Police said Tuesday.On April 11, the delivery driver, who works for a local business, told police that, while returning from a delivery, a black Hyundai Sonata cut ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills delivered a complete performance on both sides of the ball, cruising to a 10-0 shutout victory over Immaculata.“We’re continuing to play good team softball," said WHRHS head coach Brian Figueriedo . "We’re scoring runs in a variety of ways, playing better defense and ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills delivered a complete performance on both sides of the ball, cruising to a 10-0 shutout victory over Immaculata.“We’re continuing to play good team softball," said WHRHS head coach Brian Figueriedo . "We’re scoring runs in a variety of ways, playing better defense and ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Everyone is encouraged to support the Hanover Park Class of 2026 for its Project Graduation and Wednesday night is the perfect opportunity to do so.Between the hours of 4pm and 8pm, Panera Bread in Florham Park will be donating a portion of all sales back to Project ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Council recognized the Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night, honoring the organization’s role in supporting local businesses and proclaiming April 29, 2026, as “Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce Gala Day” in the township.The recognition ...