TOP LOCAL News
By DICK BROOKS
May 22, 2026
People who know me will attest to the fact that I’m basically a law abiding type — good to my parents, loving towards my family and kind to animals. There comes a time, however, when a normal male feels like slapping on an eye patch, hoisting the black flag, and slitting throats. That time has ...
PERTH AMBOY - Perth Amboy police are announcing the filing of the initial charges connected to a May 14 shooting on Water Street, during which a 17-year-old male from the City of Elizabeth was shot in the arm.A 17-year-old Perth Amboy resident has been arrested and charged with juvenile delinquency ...
PERTH AMBOY - Perth Amboy police are announcing the filing of the initial charges connected to a May 14 shooting on Water Street, during which a 17-year-old male from the City of Elizabeth was shot in the arm.A 17-year-old Perth Amboy resident has been arrested and charged with juvenile delinquency ...
RANDOLPH, NJ – The Randolph Town Council met Tuesday evening and discussed several items. Among the agenda items that received the full support of the body was the authorization of an agreement with Morris County to improve pedestrian crossing access at the intersection of Sussex Turnpike and ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Candidates running for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District met with residents, faith leaders and community members Sunday evening during “The People’s Covenant: Faith, Community, and Our Expectations for Congress,” a nonpartisan interfaith forum held at Trinity ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
ORANGE, NJ - Orange Public Schools is continuing its push toward expanding digital equity and STEM education after five additional schools were selected to join the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools program for the 2026-2027 school year.Heywood Avenue School, Lincoln Avenue School, Park Avenue ...
SHARON SPRINGS – During their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, May 6, the Town of Sharon board decided to create a special meeting to discuss the construction and bids on the town pool. This meeting is slated for June 8 at 4 p.m. Discussions regarding the town pool’s construction have ...
Linden, NJ - The Superintendent’s Student Leadership Team, launched by Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins, continues to create meaningful opportunities for students to grow as leaders, advocates, and changemakers. During their experience at the 2026 Breaking Barriers Conference at Kean University, SSLT members ...
HIGHTSTOWN - EAST WINDSOR, NJ – They say it takes a village to help raise a family. For (ret.) Colonel Albert Grupper, he says it takes a family's support to help a member of the military during their decades-long public service. Col. Grupper, who has been selected to serve as the Grand Marshall of ...
HAZLET, NJ: 11:15am: There is a traffic advisory for Hazlet on Bethany Road near the Dunkin' Donuts. Wires are down across the roadways. Please avoid the area at this time.
WAYNE, NJ — A Wayne resident accused of posing as a police officer, attempted kidnapping and theft during an early-morning traffic stop on Route 80 has been detained pending future court proceedings, according to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.The case stems from a May 3 incident in Roxbury, ...
SUMMIT, NJ — On courts that have become one of Summit’s quietest but most relentless spring dynasties, the Hilltoppers opened the state tournament the same way they have handled nearly every opponent this season — with complete control from first serve to final point.Fourth-seeded Summit ...
HAZLET, NJ: 11:15am: There is a traffic advisory for Hazlet on Bethany Road near the Dunkin' Donuts. Wires are down across the roadways. Please avoid the area at this time.
Clinton, NJ – The 9th Annual Wheels for the Wheel Car Show was held on a very hot but beautiful Sunday afternoon, May 17th, at the historic Red Mill Museum Village. The morning and early afternoon event featured food trucks -- Cold Stone Creamery and ‘The Sandwich Freak’ -- parked at the museum's ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Fifty Chihuahuas that had been neglected for years and living in squalid conditions just arrived at Tri-County Animal Rescue after 17-hour transport from Tennessee, and now the shelter needs volunteers to help care for them.The dogs came to the shelter Thursday night after staff ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Students, staff, and families from East End School took part in a Walk to School Day on May 20 in partnership with Ridewise, promoting healthy habits and environmental awareness within the community. Participants gathered at St. Joseph’s Church before walking together to East ...
HUDSON—Music, solidarity, and support for Ukraine will come together on May 24 from 5 to 8 pm at “A Night for Ukraine #2,” a special fundraising event at Issan Thai Star featuring acclaimed pianist and composer Armen Donelian alongside an evening of jazz, guest speakers, Thai cuisine, and a silent ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The Mount Laurel Police Department (MLPD) is currently hiring police officers, the Department announced earlier this month on its Facebook page.There are several requirements to apply, including:Applicants must be 18-years-old or older and have a high school diploma or ...
TRENTON, NJ – The New Jersey General Assembly on Monday unanimously passed two bills sponsored by a legislator representing Bordentown that are aimed at easing financial burdens for veterans and military families by reducing barriers to professional licensing and employment opportunities.“Veterans ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — The first order of business at Roselle Park's Borough Council meeting on Thursday was honoring the borough's top dog.Duke was recognized with a proclamation from Mayor Joseph Signorello, Jr.Duke was one of 18 dogs selected for the New Jersey Lottery’s “Jersey Top Dogs” contest, ...
HUDSON—Columbia Memorial Health (CMH) celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly-renovated Susan Evans Koskey Family Room May 11 at the CMH Main Campus.The thoughtfully redesigned space was created to support patients, families and caregivers by providing a welcoming, calming and comfortable ...
Winning a high school championship in athletics is never easy. And when a team does add its name to a prestigious list, it's certainly worth mentioning.At Bloomfield High, the 2026 boys tennis team recently took home a championship. The Bengals clinched the Super Essex Conference's (SEC) ...
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." — Pablo PicassoCedar Hill Prep's Art Show Proves the Answer Starts in the ClassroomWalk into Cedar Hill Preparatory School's gymnasium on any given school day and you'll find a basketball court. Walk in on the ...
MADISON, NJ – The way Gabe Arato pitched on Thursday, his infielders could have taken the day off.But if they had, they would have missed watching the Cranford senior flirt with a no-hit bid.Arato pitched six hitless innings before allowing a leadoff triple in the seventh, striking out nine and ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — With a month left till graduation for the Westfield Class of 2026, soon-to-be senior midfielder and Colgate commit Catherine Oliveira is pondering what her senior season will be like after gaining massive experience on the international stage over the past year.Prior to her junior ...
ELECTION 2026 To the Editor:Didi Barrett has worked energetically to represent the Hudson Valley, focusing on protecting our environment and supporting important community projects, and deserves our support in this June’s Democratic Primary.Didi has taken action to address pollution in the Hudson ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Hackensack Police and Fire Departments are preparing another kid-friendly evening for 5th–11th graders! Youth Night will showcase fun, games, food and community connection, leaders shared. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, from 6-8:30 p.m. at the M&M Center (116 ...
SHARON SPRINGS – An 11 million dollar-plus budget, a 2.4% tax levy increase, and a bus proposition are on the table for the Sharon Springs budget this year. On Monday, May 11, Sharon Springs Central School held its annual budget hearing at 6:00 p.m. and faced no contention. Anthony DiPace, the ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Bernards Township School District has been recognized nationally for its commitment to music education, earning the 2026 Best Communities for Music Education Award from The NAMM Foundation.Now in its 27th year, the award recognizes school districts and schools across the ...