TOP LOCAL News
By STEVEN CUSUMANO
May 21, 2026
The Somerset Patriots snuck past the Chesapeake Baysox 2-1 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, MD on Thursday night. Somerset moved to 6-9 in its 15th one-run contest of the season. The Patriots’ 15 one-run games are the second-most in the Eastern League and tied for second in Double-A at the ...
The Somerset Patriots snuck past the Chesapeake Baysox 2-1 at Prince George’s Stadium in Bowie, MD on Thursday night. Somerset moved to 6-9 in its 15th one-run contest of the season. The Patriots’ 15 one-run games are the second-most in the Eastern League and tied for second in Double-A at the ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The scoreboard did not always favor the Gov. Livingston Highlanders this spring. But inside seasons that tested both programs, two players wrote their names into the program's record books — one closing out a career, the other just getting started.Senior Scott McRae and ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department officially welcomed its newest patrol officer Thursday night at the Council meeting, as Chief Joseph Svenningsen swore in Patrol Officer Jason Conley during a ceremony attended by fellow officers, family members and members of the ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Both Parsippany baseball teams are headed to the upcoming NJSIAA 2026 North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 Baseball Tournament. Parsippany Hills Baseball received the Number 9 Seed while Parsippany High Baseball received the Number 15 Seed.First Round Matchups are as follows: No. 1 ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The sound of strings filled the auditorium at West Orange High School on May 7 as student musicians took the stage for the school’s annual Spring Orchestra Concert, an evening that highlighted both technical skill and artistic growth across the orchestra program.The concert ...
RENSSELAER COUNTY - What we now know as Memorial Day first occurred on May 30, 1868 to honor Union soldiers who died during the Civil War. Many cities and people overtime claimed to be the first to commemorate the holiday, however, the National Cemetery Administration, a division of the U.S.
NEWTON, NJ - The Braves boys golf team has added two to the win column, and one loss, this week.Newton hosted the Roxbury and Wallkill Valley on Tuesday beating both squads on their home course at the Newton Country Club.Newton v Roxbury The Braves bested the Gaels 162 – 174.1st Nick Delorio with ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — It was a unique and emotional Tuesday night at Diamond Nation as the Hackettstown and Voorhees high school varsity baseball teams shared the diamond for a special, dual Senior Night celebration. While both sides took time to honor their departing leaders, it was the Tigers who ...
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – Columbia scored three runs in the second inning and went on to a 5-3 baseball victory over Mendham on Thursday.Isaac Buchalter had a double and two runs batted in for Columbia (12-13), which scored three runs in the second inning and one each in the third and fourth.Evan Straub went ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY — Local communities are preparing a weekend of tributes to honor fallen military service members for Memorial Day, an observance tracing its roots to an 1865 ceremony by formerly enslaved people in Charleston, South Carolina, and fixed to the last Monday in May 55 years ...
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY — Local communities are preparing a weekend of tributes to honor fallen military service members for Memorial Day, an observance tracing its roots to an 1865 ceremony by formerly enslaved people in Charleston, South Carolina, and fixed to the last Monday in May 55 years ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — Two Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School seniors were recognized for their exceptional academic achievement and dedication at the 41st annual Recognition Breakfast for Outstanding Scholars of Union County, held Monday, May 18, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Berkeley ...
Hackettstown School District and Community Receives National Recognition for Championing Music Education for the third year in a row! Hackettstown, NJ – May 7, 2026 – Hackettstown School District and Community has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM ...
WARETOWN, N.J. — The Township of Ocean has announced the schedule for its annual Summer Concert Series, featuring a lineup of local musical acts and a special performance celebrating the municipality's 150th anniversary.All concerts will take place on Tuesday evenings starting at 6 p.m. at the ...
NEW JERSEY- The Hackettstown baseball team has received the No. 8 seed in the NJSIAA 2026 North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 Baseball Tournament. The Tigers will face No. 9 seed Parsippany Hills in the First Round.First Round Matchups are as follows: No. 1 seed Caldwell vs No. 16 seed HillsideNo. 2 ...
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 ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Mayor Robert Henken and the Township Council have issued an invitation to the community for the annual Memorial Day Ceremony, scheduled for Sunday, May 24, 2026.The ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Stafford Township Municipal Complex.Local officials are encouraging ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Seminole Coconut Creek Education Foundation recently presented $128,000 in scholarships to 160 graduating seniors from two Coconut Creek schools.Earlier this month, the foundation presented the scholarship at ceremonies held at Monarch High School and Coconut Creek High ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A Coral Springs 18-year-old was recently arrested for sending explicit messages, sexually suggestive photos, and encouraging a 13-year-old to commit self-harm, according to police.Monique Lynn Senior was charged with soliciting a child for sexual conduct using computer services ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- May is finally here—time for those May flowers!Our township-organized garage sale on April 18–19 brought many visitors to Randolph and was a success for everyone involved. It gave 111 residents the opportunity to clear out some accumulated “stuff,” discover new treasures, and earn a ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs Martin Luther King Jr. Committee sent 20 students and a physician into the future with checks and recognition Tuesday for their work that embodied the spirit of the slain civil rights leader.The recipients were honored at a ceremony that took place at the Coral ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Alleging breaches of their name, image and likeness contracts, Florida Atlantic University is suing four former football players to recoup tens of thousands of dollars the university says it is owed after the student-athletes entered the transfer portal.On May 18, the university ...
BEACH HAVEN — Summer is officially kicking off on Long Beach Island, and The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is ready to light up the coast. Known for its signature Caribbean vibes and prime oceanfront real estate in Beach Haven, New Jersey, the resort has just unveiled a jam-packed entertainment ...
POMPANO BEACH — For a local woman, a Pompano supermarket wasn't just a place to pick up groceries—it was apparently an open bar with a very forgiving tab (at least for a while, anyway).That tab finally came due for Alyssa Hengber, 53, on May 14 after employees at the Pompano Beach Publix at 411 S.
BOCA RATON, FL — The voices speaking on behalf of developers will soon be on the record in Boca Raton.The city council is scheduled to consider a new ordinance or local law at its meeting Tuesday, May 26 that would require developers to identify anyone authorized to communicate with city officials ...
BEACH HAVEN — Summer is officially kicking off on Long Beach Island, and The Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club is ready to light up the coast. Known for its signature Caribbean vibes and prime oceanfront real estate in Beach Haven, New Jersey, the resort has just unveiled a jam-packed entertainment ...
BOCA RATON, FL — When the Civil War ended, the nation set aside a day to remember those who fell in service, and that tradition continues in Boca Raton this year on Monday, but in a different light than in past years due to new chief executive and recent political turmoil in the city.The city plans ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.Lobster Ravioli w/choice of Vodka, Marinara or Alfredo Sauce, served with Garlic Bread $15.50Fried Flounder on a Brioche Roll, Lettuce, Tomato & Tartar Sauce, served with FF ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — The Coral Springs Martin Luther King Jr. Committee sent 20 students and a physician into the future with checks and recognition Tuesday for their work that embodied the spirit of the slain civil rights leader.The recipients were honored at a ceremony that took place at the Coral ...