News
By JOHN MOONEY
March 29, 2026
FANWOOD, NJ — A brisk March morning didn’t stop the excitement at La Grande Park, where hundreds of children and parents gathered Saturday for Fanwood’s annual Easter Egg Hunt. Laughter, color, and community spirit filled the park as eager kids raced to collect more than 2,000 candy- and ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey students are encouraged to participate in an essay contest to explain their view of “The Rule of Law and American Dream" held by the state's Judiciary Branch. Specifically, the contest is being held by the state's Administration Office of the Courts for students in grades 3 ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A 49-year-old woman is accused of running a prostitution and money laundering operation out of a Coconut Creek apartment.Jacqueline Arias’ operation ran from October 2024 through October 2025 and was based out of a unit at the Vista Verde complex, on West Atlantic Boulevard, ...
STAFFORD — The Southern Regional boys lacrosse team showed no signs of slowing down Tuesday afternoon, riding a balanced offensive explosion and a dominant performance leading to a 15-3 victory over Middletown North.With the win, the Rams improve to 2-0 on the young season, while the Lions fall to ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Organizers of the Sea.Hear.Now Festival announced the full 2026 lineup today, confirming that the popular beachfront event will return to Asbury Park on September 19 and 20 with another high-profile mix of artists and experiences.Leading this year’s bill will be Mumford & Sons ...
HAMILTON, NJ — The Nottingham baseball team, off a 10-12 season in 2025, is off to an 0-2 start this season.But head coach Charlie Iacono expected some growing pains with a young roster this year, and both of those first two defeats have been by a total of three runs."This year we're looking to ...
HAMILTON, NJ — The Steinert baseball team, which opened its season on Saturday with a 6-4 victory over Nottingham, posted a 14-13 record last season largely on the strength of a tremendous effort by its pitching staff.But the Spartans are down some arms to start the 2026 season, with three of those ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Two Westfield High School staff members are retiring from their roles in the Westfield Public Schools.The announcement was made during the personnel portion of the March 16 Westfield Board of Education meeting, during which the board accepted the retirements of Health Teacher Susan ...
ALLENTOWN - In a statement win for the program, Southern (2-0) knocked off defending Group 2 state champion and No. 10 ranked Allentown (1-1) with a gritty 7-4 road victory. The Sininsky Show Sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Sininsky was the focal point of the Rams' offense, exploding for a ...
Think about it: Where'd they get your cellphone number? Why isn't the vehicle in question identified in the "notice"? What agency in the universe demands immediate payment "or else"?Scammers love to knock people off-balance. They literally bank on a percentage of recipients panicking under pressure ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Spring fever manifests itself differently in everyone. For Roxbury High School Athletic Director Stuart Mason, it’s about the excitement of outdoor sports.Stu Mason“As the winter snow has finally melted, and the days grow longer, I am excited for the start of the 2026 spring athletic ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Residents should plan for multiple road closures and lane restrictions across Summit this week due to ongoing utility and road maintenance projects. Work is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to approximately 4–5 p.m. each day and is weather-dependent, with crews making every effort ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The sound of a final radio transmission echoed through the streets of Phillipsburg this week, marking the end of an era for the local police department. After 26 years of dedicated service to the town, Chief Anthony Goodell officially walked out of headquarters for the last time, ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey students are encouraged to participate in an essay contest to explain their view of “The Rule of Law and American Dream" held by the state's Judiciary Branch. Specifically, the contest is being held by the state's Administration Office of the Courts for students in grades 3 ...
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey students are encouraged to participate in an essay contest to explain their view of “The Rule of Law and American Dream" held by the state's Judiciary Branch. Specifically, the contest is being held by the state's Administration Office of the Courts for students in grades 3 ...
MILLBURN, NJ – An auto accident on Friday night in Millburn resulted in the death of a pedestrian.Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Millburn Police Chief Brian Gilfedder announced that an investigation is underway into a collision that killed a pedestrian in Millburn. At ...
A New Milford resident protecting his wife and child stabbed an overnight intruder in the head, borough authorities said.The trespasser, who'd kicked his way into the home, ended up in the hospital, they said. Responding officers found the would-be victim holding him down on the kitchen floor of ...
SUMMIT, NJ — On a brisk Saturday morning in Summit, the Hilltopper baseball fans got a little drama to start the 2026 season as Charlie Rosoff delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the seventh inning, scoring Alex Schwark to give the Hilltoppers a 7–6 victory over visiting Brearley.The game ...
CLARK, NJ — Carl H. Kumpf Middle School art teacher Thomas Peitz, along with school play directors Danielle Keeley, Michele Greenspan, and Claire Sheats, music teacher Flora Pollack, and teacher Andrew Calo, brought a group of select visual and performing arts students from Carl H. Kumpf Middle ...
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to lease a new elementary school in the city’s Ironbound neighborhood — a project that could approach half a billion dollars and become the most expensive school building ever constructed in New ...
NEWARK, NJ — The Newark Board of Education voted unanimously Wednesday to move forward with a plan to lease a new elementary school in the city’s Ironbound neighborhood — a project that could approach half a billion dollars and become the most expensive school building ever constructed in New ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – The Caldwell baseball team will open its season Monday afternoon at Montclair-Kimberley Academy.The Chiefs are coming off a 14-10 season in 2025 that included the championship of the Super Essex Conference's Liberty Division. But head coach Ryan Smith still feels like there were ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morris Proper restaurant held one of its sensational private events, Friends of The Morris Proper Dinner Series, at its magnificent location in M Station West March 26th.This 12,000-square-foot restaurant, which opened in July 2023, is known for its 360-degree bar, open ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - April's Jazz Café at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex on Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m. is a hot ticket. Next up in this season's Jazz Café, sponsored by the South Brunswick Arts Commission, is Jazz4Soul featuring saxophonist Audrey Welber and vocalist Kimberly Ruggis along ...
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ - April's Jazz Café at the South Brunswick Municipal Complex on Friday, April 10 at 8 p.m. is a hot ticket. Next up in this season's Jazz Café, sponsored by the South Brunswick Arts Commission, is Jazz4Soul featuring saxophonist Audrey Welber and vocalist Kimberly Ruggis along ...
STOCKPORT—A Hudson man was killed in a rollover crash on State Route 9, Stockport, Wednesday, March 18 at 10:03 p.m.Columbia County 911 dispatched State Police from Livingston to a reported one-vehicle rollover crash in the area of 829 State Route 9. A preliminary investigation by the Bureau of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Residents visiting the Mercer Street playground this week may have noticed a new addition to the landscape on Tuesday: a brand-new sign and a brand-new Governor.In what local officials call a "vendor error" a recently erected sign at the park mistakenly identified New Jersey ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Voices echoed outside the municipal building Saturday as residents gathered for a local demonstration tied to the nationwide “No Kings Day of Peaceful Action,” joining a coordinated wave of protests across the country focused on voting rights, civil liberties, and opposition to ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Voices echoed outside the municipal building Saturday as residents gathered for a local demonstration tied to the nationwide “No Kings Day of Peaceful Action,” joining a coordinated wave of protests across the country focused on voting rights, civil liberties, and opposition to ...
FANWOOD, NJ — Peyton Rose, a senior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, completed his Eagle Scout Project on December 6, 2025 with the help of his friends, family, Scouts from Boy Scout Troop 33 in Fanwood, and support from the Fanwood Environmental Commission. His project consisted of planting ...