TOP LOCAL News
By NOLA STORMS, STAFF WRITER
May 21, 2026
SCHOHARIE – The Village of Schoharie held its regular board meeting on Tuesday, May 12, with no strife and no Mayor Henry. The 6:30 meeting proceeded with notice that Henry was not in attendance and moved right to privilege of the floor. Though few in number, topics included requests for help ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Looking for a way to get more involved in the community?The Hackensack Recreation Department is seeking volunteer coaches for its athletic programs, including:FootballCheerBasketballBaseballSoftballMore!Volunteers can learn to build confidence and teamwork, as well as be a positive ...
It is a good mental health exercise to remind ourselves each day of all the positive aspects of our lives, be they ever so small. This type of “fitness program” helps to keep us balanced and positive. It is especially important to be grateful for loving families and close friends.As often happens, ...
It is a good mental health exercise to remind ourselves each day of all the positive aspects of our lives, be they ever so small. This type of “fitness program” helps to keep us balanced and positive. It is especially important to be grateful for loving families and close friends.As often happens, ...
The Bloomfield High girls' track & field team put together a solid effort at the state sectional championships, which were held at Livingston High, on May 15 and 16.Those Bengals who qualified at the sectionals, with a top six finish, will compete in the NJSIAA Group 4 championship race, on May ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Sherrill declared New Jersey in a State of Emergency, effective immediately, following the conclusion of loss assessments conducted to evaluate agricultural damages from prolonged freezing temperatures that impacted the State between April 19 and April 22. The assessments, ...
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Sherrill declared New Jersey in a State of Emergency, effective immediately, following the conclusion of loss assessments conducted to evaluate agricultural damages from prolonged freezing temperatures that impacted the State between April 19 and April 22. The assessments, ...
CAMDEN – The rooftop deck of a municipal parking garage at Camden’s waterfront is a strange location for a business. But the operation is also one of the more unique ones to approach the city for approval in some time.Cloud 9 Luxe Waterfront Sky Lounge LLC, Robbinsville, New Jersey, on June 1 is ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Borough Council is scheduled to meet Thursday, May 21, with several community-related items on the agenda, including a resolution supporting LGBTQ+ Pride Month, approvals tied to upcoming local events, and summer recreation staffing.Council members are expected ...
PARAMUS, NJ — Looking for a way to get more involved in the community?The Paramus Recreation Commission is seeking volunteer coaches for its athletic programs.“We understand that not everybody is able to set aside the time each season to be a head coach, but please help out any way you can,” ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Wednesday's 14-2 victory over Hoboken was the 200th in the career of Bayonne head coach Dave Hoffmann.Hoffmann has been involved with the Bayonne baseball program for 30 years. He has been the Bees' head coach for 13 seasons.Bayonne is 19-7 this season. Hoffmann's career record is ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — Three Sayreville War Memorial High School art students earned recognition at the recent Congressional Award Ceremony hosted by Congressman Frank Pallone, standing out among student artists from Monmouth and Middlesex counties.Sayreville students Tristan Quiapo, Gabriel DeJesus, and ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- The Randolph boys volleyball team has returned to the NJAC Conference Tournament finals after defeating Sparta in straight sets 3-0 ( 25-26, 25-20, 25-15 ) on Tuesday, May 19. The win puts Randolph back in the finals for the first time in three seasons. After winning the tourney in ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The fear generated by rash of burglaries and car thefts was raised by both Mayor Jeremy Berman and residents at Tuesday’s town council meeting. Berman addressed the most recent events in his opening remarks. “Last week, two homes on the north side of town were burglarized for car ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ– St. John’s Episcopal Church welcomes the Rev. Mark Hernandez, Deacon, as he begins his spiritual ministry.St. John’s in Somerville was his sponsoring parish. “I am thankful to be back at St. John’s, my home parish,” said Hernandez, who lives in Hillsborough with his wife and ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ– St. John’s Episcopal Church welcomes the Rev. Mark Hernandez, Deacon, as he begins his spiritual ministry.St. John’s in Somerville was his sponsoring parish. “I am thankful to be back at St. John’s, my home parish,” said Hernandez, who lives in Hillsborough with his wife and ...
News Herald – May 14, 1926 - F.E. Bleezarde, PublisherCoeymans:A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. N. Bronk Hazelton in Albany in the Brady Maternity Hospital in Albany on Sunday, May 9. The little one has been named Bruce Campbell.The annual men’s banquet of the Reformed Church was held Wednesday ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Hills High School senior Shaunak Soni’s resume reads like several students’ accomplishments rolled into one: class of 2026 salutatorian, medical researcher, marching band section leader, app creator, volunteer and third-degree black belt.Now, he has added another significant ...
NEW JERSEY — With temperatures expected to climb into the mid-90s this week and Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer, New Jerseyans are being reminded to use water wisely as drought conditions continue across the state.Gov. Mikie Sherrill has emphasized the need for continued ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — Bordentown Regional High School (BRHS) is celebrating the achievements of one of its graduating senior-athletes. Julianna Morolda has been chosen as Bordentown Regional High School's 2026 NJSIAA Scholar-Athlete. Morolda and other student-athletes from each NJSIAA member school ...
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 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — One of Mount Laurel Township's construction officials has been recognized for his dedication to the community by a statewide organization. Mark Hopkins of the Mount Laurel Township Construction Department was named Fire Protection Inspector of the Year by the New Jersey State ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spring and summer are the ideal times to spend time at a playground, whether with friends or family, as is Memorial Day weekend, which is just days away. East Brunswick officially cut the ribbon on the township's new inclusive playground at Lenape Park on Friday, May 15. There ...
Linden, NJ - The Linden Public Library is proud to sponsor an important lecture on An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence. The speaker will be Gladian Rivera, the founder and CEO of Obsidian Rising, LLC, in Rahway. The lecture will be held on Tuesday, June 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Columbia Bank ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invited South Plainfield residents to attend an open forum on May 19 at the South Plainfield Senior Center to ask questions and voice concerns about the Cornell-Dubilier Electronics Superfund Site cleanup at 333 Hamilton Boulevard.
NEW JERSEY - Make it fun and convenient to add some homegrown flavor to cookouts, garden parties and meals. Grow a few herbs in containers on a patio, deck or balcony. Set a pot near the grill and fill it with favorite grilling herbs. Include some barbeque Rosemary known for its especially good ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Spring and summer are the ideal times to spend time at a playground, whether with friends or family, as is Memorial Day weekend, which is just days away. East Brunswick officially cut the ribbon on the township's new inclusive playground at Lenape Park on Friday, May 15. There ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — East Brunswick’s Spring Birding Day brought about 15 participants together on Sunday, May 17, for a morning of birdwatching across three local parks, where the group recorded 69 bird species.The outing began at 8 a.m. at East Brunswick Community Park near Dallenbach Lake.
HACKENSACK, NJ — Hackensack has received $9.2 million in forgiven funds for sewer and drainage upgrades.Aimed at reducing chronic neighborhood flooding, the city's total investment is nearly $13 million, officials reported. With the funding, Hackensack only repays about $3.5 million.“This is a ...
UNION, NJ - Union will kickoff the country’s 250th anniversary on July 4 with a Historic Bike Tour and Brunch.“We are thrilled to bring our community together for this special 250th anniversary event,” said Union Mayor Patricia Guerra-Frazier. “The Historic Bike Tour is a fantastic opportunity for ...