News
By JENNIFER DERICKS
February 28, 2026
STOCKHOLM, NJ – The top seed United ice hockey team moved easily through the second round of the NJSIAA North, Public Co-Op tournament on Thursday afternoon. They took down eighth seed West Milford 8-2, earning their way to the semifinal round.Maximo Rodriguez and Braydon Sisco dominated on ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, who lives in Monroe Township, retired from the NJ ...
TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Toms River East needed overtime to finally pull ahead, as John Schmitt scored 12:43 into the extra period to lift the Raiders to a 3-2 win over Gov. Livingston-New Providence in the NJSIAA Sectional Tournament Quarterfinal Round (South, Public Co-Op) on Friday night.The game was ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - Robbinsville High School’s CS Club and Girls Who Code displayed their projects at the fourth Computer Science Fair on Thursday, an opportunity for participants to educate guests about the importance of computer science and technology. During the two-hour event, students presented ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — Robbinsville High School seniors Ahaan Khasnis and Vivaan Khasnis have been named candidates for the 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, one of the nation’s highest honors for graduating high school students. The brothers were selected from among more than 5,000 candidates ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, who lives in Monroe Township, retired from the NJ ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — An 18-year-old Iselin man, still hospitalized for injuries in a Feb. 20th accident that killed an Edison teenager and injured others, now faces charges of vehicular homicide and other criminal counts.The NJ Attorney General’s Office identified the driver as Mikael Salman, who ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, who lives in Monroe Township, retired from the NJ ...
TRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme to “Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to inspire the next generation to share the importance of ...
STEPHENTOWN—The Stephentown Volunteer Fire Department cooks up a Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at the fire hall, 35 Grange Hall Road, Saturday, March 7 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.The cost is $20 for adults and all take-out meals; dine-in meals are $10 for kids age 6-10 and free for kids age 5 and under.
SOUTH AMBOY, NJ – The Dayton boys basketball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 1 tournament with a 56-39 victory over South Amboy.Senior guard Danny Perez scored 22 points for the Bulldogs (13-13), who outscored South Amboy, 17-7, in the third quarter to take a ...
NEW LEBANON—The Lebanon Valley Seniors provide activities, trips and important information related to seniors and many special socializing events for members. New Lebanon was one of the first towns in the county to address the senior population and its need for socialization. The Lebanon Valley ...
CLERMONT—Staff is kicking off Clermont’s celebration of the semi-quincentennial with a series of presentations about Clermont at the brink of revolution. The first installment is: America 250: The Livingstons of Clermont in 1776, Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Avenue, Visitor Center, ...
Hunterdon County resident Dakota Harley Meys is the New Jersey State Dairy Princess for 2025-2026. She lives on a farm near Stockton with her parents, George and Darcy Perehinys.Samantha Wiley, of Hillsborough, is the alternate New Jersey Dairy Princess. Meys, a senior animal science student at ...
LAWRENCE, NJ – Steinert advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament with a 52-44 girls basketball victory over Lawrence on Friday.Katie Corby scored 23 points, grabbed seven rebounds, passed for five assists and came up with five steals for Steinert (15-11), which ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Defending Group 3 state champion Colts Neck advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 boys basketball tournament with a 49-32 victory over Nottingham on Friday night.Sophomore Nate Sloane scored 25 points, 14 rebounds for ninth-seeded Colts Neck (13-12), ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – Jake LaChance's overtime goal gave Robbinsville/Allentown a 4-3 ice hockey victory over Marlboro in the quarterfinal round of the South Public Co-op on Friday.Robbinsville (20-5) tied the game, 3-3, in the third period on a goal by James Morino with assists from Jack Lawrence and ...
PATERSON, NJ - A homeless man found in a tent in the area of 140 Marshall Street in Paterson sustained a severe injury to the back of the head before dying, law enforcement officials have announced.In a statement, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — Runners, walkers, and families are invited to lace up their sneakers and celebrate St. Patrick’s season at the 4th Annual Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk, hosted by Elizabeth PBA Local #4.The festive event will take place on Sunday at the Warinanco Sports Center. Check-in begins at 7 a.m., ...
Sub Night is sponsored by American Legion Post #1236, 7 Mill Road, at the American Legion building behind the firehouse, New Lebanon, Tuesday, March 3 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.Subs available are: meatball; pepperoni; sausage, peppers and onions, or a combination. The price is $12 for adults, $6 for ...
CHATHAM—Women Owning Woods Catskills | Hudson Valley hosts an Easements 101 webinar, March 5, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Curious about what an easement is? Come learn more about this land conservation tool that may be a good fit for you, a friend, or a neighbor! The event features the Columbia Land ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange City Council met virtually via Facebook Live on Feb. 23, voting on a slate of redevelopment, finance, and public-safety matters while also using the “Call of Wards” to address resident concerns tied to the city’s major snowstorm.Among the key actions, Council ...
RED BANK, NJ: Downtown Red Bank is entering a new chapter, and the community is being invited to help shape what comes next.RiverCenter, in partnership with Main Street America, has launched a community‑wide survey designed to gather insights, ideas, and priorities from the people who know Red Bank ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to educating the public about one of the most common — yet highly preventable — forms of cancer when detected early. Colorectal cancer affects the colon or rectum and often develops without noticeable symptoms in its ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – The Middletown North ice hockey team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA South Public Tournament with a 7-3 victory over Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Thursday.Middletown North (14-6-2) trailed, 2-1, before Caden Kirk, Brendan Costello and Kirk again scored in the second ...
BRICK, NJ – Middletown South advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 girls basketball tournament with a 53-22 victory over Brick Memorial on Friday.Megan Moller scored 19 points and came up with four steals for Middletown South (14-12), which outscored Brick Memorial, ...
NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — Bergen Tech finally captured its state group title. After being a dominant power in bowling post-COVID, the Bergen Tech girls team claimed the NJSIAA Group 4 State Championship on Friday in North Brunswick.After defeating Passaic Tech 2-0 on Friday morning in the North Group 4 ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Middletown South broke out to a 20-point lead after one quarter and went on to a 98-63 boys basketball victory over Allentown in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 tournament on Friday.Ryan Gannon scored 23 points for Middletown South (15-11), which led, 27-7, ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Defending Group 3 state champion Colts Neck advanced in the opening round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 boys basketball tournament with a 49-32 victory over Nottingham on Friday night.Sophomore Nate Sloane scored 25 points, 14 rebounds for ninth-seeded Colts Neck (13-12), ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ – A new economic impact report confirms what many residents already know: Brookdale Community College is more than a campus — it is a cornerstone of the county’s economy and identity. True to its middle name, Community, Brookdale continues to serve as an engine of opportunity, ...