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By PAT SHARKEY
April 27, 2026
LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, NJ – Local law enforcement concluded a significant narcotics investigation on Friday, April 24, 2026, resulting in the arrest of two Ocean County residents on drug-related charges.The operation was a coordinated effort involving the Long Beach Township Police Department, its ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Every Monday, Daniel Vybihal has been taking the mound for the Caldwell baseball team, and every time he's been getting the Chiefs' weeks off to a good start.Vybihal pitched a five-inning three-hitter to lead Caldwell to a 10-0 victory over Livingston on Monday. He struck out ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - The Environmental Commission announced the annual winners of the Cel-Earth-Bration exhibits from last Saturday's event, with the theme of “Protect, Restore, Thrive in Hawthorne”.The Environmental Commission and the Hawthorne Board of Education sponsored the 34th Annual ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - During the historic 250th anniversary of America, the Montville Township Historical Society hosted its first “Canal Day” since the 1988 re-dedication, celebrating the Morris Canal. Over eight hundred people attended the history-filled afternoon on April 18, which featured more than ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Whippany Park softball played Morris Knolls on Monday afternoon in Denville, falling 10-3.The Morris Knolls Golden Eagles set the tone early, scoring four runs in the first inning and adding two more in the second. They continued to add on in the third and fourth to build a ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP – An early morning traffic stop on Thursday led to the arrest of a local woman on multiple felony drug possession charges, according to the Stafford Township Police Department.At approximately 5:23 a.m. on April 23, 2026, Patrolman Ryan Cahill stopped a vehicle in the vicinity of ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Whippany Park Wildcats baseball team played Morristown High School on Monday afternoon and dropped an 8-6 decision despite building an early lead.Whippany opened the scoring in the third inning, putting up four runs to take control. The Wildcats added two more in the ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin Township Council is scheduled to meet Tuesday, April 28, with the introduction of the 2026 municipal budget and several proclamations and capital ordinances on the agenda.The meeting will include commendations and proclamations recognizing the 60th anniversary of St.
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Homemade Macaroni & Cheese with Crab Cakes $15.50“The Big Michigan Burger” double quarter pounder, with shredded lettuce, onion, pickle & Michigan Deli Special Sauce on a Sesame ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - We R Nuts of Port Washington has issued a recall of 254 Uncle Giuseppe’s–branded 11‑ounce containers of Milk Chocolate Bridge Mix after discovering the product may contain undeclared milk, soy and cashews, the company announced.The milk, soy and cashew allergens were omitted ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Jack Livingston knocked in four runs to lead Columbia to a 15-4 baseball victory over Montclair-Kimberley Academy on Monday.Livingstone had one of the three doubles for Columbia (7-5), which scored five runs in the fifth inning to take a 9-3 lead.Benji Josefsberg went 2-for-4 with ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat Bengals continued their dominant stretch on the court Monday, improving to 10-3 on the season with a swift 2-0 sweep of the Lakewood Piners (2-10). The victory marks the Bengals' fifth consecutive win over their conference rivals, a streak dating back to 2024.Barnegat’s ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 15-year-old girl reported missing from Coral Springs may have left home voluntarily and was last seen getting into a car with someone she met online, according to police.National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is asking for the public’s help in locating Skylee ...
WEST NEW YORK, NJ – Luke Eckert drove in three runs to lead Bayonne to a 6-3 baseball victory over Memorial on Monday.Eckert went 2-for-5 with a double and a home run for Bayonne (12-2), which was held scoreless until breaking through with four runs in the top of the fourth inning.Carmelo Isler ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A 58-year-old Fort Lauderdale man boating on Lake Boca during Boca Bash on Sunday ended his day in the Palm Beach County Jail, arrested on a felony charge of child abuse and two misdemeanor battery charges.According to a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission report, at ...
STAFFORD — As the local community looks forward to the return of warmer weather, Stafford Recreation and the Stafford Historical Society have officially unveiled the schedule for the 2026 Summer Concert Series. This year’s series promises to be particularly historic, coinciding with the nation’s ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Every year on the first Saturday in May people all around the world gather at local labyrinths to participate in World Labyrinth Day. There they join in prayer and meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth as a spiritual practice. In Nutley, the local celebration will ...
STAFFORD — Southern Regional continued its impressive run this season, improving to a 12-2 record after a decisive 2-0 sweep over Toms River North (4-9). The Rams showcased a balanced offensive attack and disciplined defense to maintain their momentum as one of the Shore Conference's top ...
OLD BRIDGE, NJ – East Brunswick rallied from a four-run deficit after five innings for a 10-4 baseball victory over Old Bridge on Monday.East Brunswick (6-7) scored seven runs in the sixth inning and three in the seventh to overcome a 4-0 deficit. It was the Bears' third consecutive victory.Julian ...
BELMAR, NJ – As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States, the Belmar Historical Society is inviting the community to take a closer look at the region’s own Revolutionary War history through a special presentation next month.Set for Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. at Taylor ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Garden State Equality is bringing back one of its most anticipated events of the year, as the Equality Ball returns this June with a renewed message centered on resistance, resilience, and community-driven progress.Set for Friday, June 5, the organization’s largest annual ...
COBLESKILL– Elizabeth Hopkins of Cobleskill is one talented individual. An all-around talented musician, Hopkins not only sings, but plays multiple instruments like the piano, french horn, trumpet, and upright bass. And she mixes it up in the performance arena, showing her talents sometimes as an ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ – West Essex rallied from a four-run deficit after one inning for a 6-5 baseball victory over West Orange on Monday.Caden Lozito went 3-for-4 with two doubles and four runs batted in for West Essex (9-5), which trailed, 5-1, after one inning before picking up four runs in the second ...
NEWARK - World Cup fans will have a dedicated place to eat, drink and watch the games in Newark’s Ironbound, as city officials and community leaders prepare a large-scale fan zone tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. East Ward Councilman Michael Silva announced on social media earlier this month that ...
WARREN, NJ —Watchung Hills continued its dominant season with a commanding 21-6 victory over Union Catholic, improving to a perfect 11-0 on the year.From the opening draw, Watchung Hills set the tone, exploding for 10 first-quarter goals and never looking back. The offensive surge continued with ...
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WARREN, NJ —Watchung Hills continued its dominant season with a commanding 21-6 victory over Union Catholic, improving to a perfect 11-0 on the year.From the opening draw, Watchung Hills set the tone, exploding for 10 first-quarter goals and never looking back. The offensive surge continued with ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Two Woodbridge pitchers held Edison hitless through six innings, but one hit in the seventh inning was enough to do the necessary damage for the Eagles.In a game started on Saturday and completed on Monday afternoon, Edison pulled out a 1-0 baseball victory over the Barrons to gain ...
CARTERET, NJ — The family of a local woman, who drowned in a freakish 2025 sinkhole accident, has filed a wrongful-death lawsuit that names Carteret, Middlesex County, Woodbridge, and the Middlesex Water Co. as defendants.The victim, 36-year-old Shelly Malbranche, died on July 26, 2025, in an ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Board of Education is expected to vote on the proposed $20,262,027 budget for 2026-27 at its April 28 meeting.If adopted the spending plan for 2026-27 would cost homeowners an average of $32.45 per month, which is in addition to the Borough's municipal tax, The Borough Council ...