TOP LOCAL News
By CHARLIE DELUCA
May 20, 2026
RANDOLPH, NJ – The Randolph Board of Education held a reorganization meeting and electednew officers to hold office through the end of 2026.The body elected Amanda Adams to be the new board president by a vote of 8-0, with boardmember Sheldon Epstein voting to abstain. Epstein nominated board ...
MOUNT TABOR, NJ - The Mount Tabor Historical Society is inviting residents and history enthusiasts to a special presentation on “George Washington, New Jersey, and the Revolutionary War” featuring speaker Joel Farkas on Saturday, June 13 at 10 a.m.The event will take place at The Bethel, located on ...
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a State of Emergency across New Jersey after an April freeze caused major crop damage, with early estimates putting losses at $300 million or more.The freeze hit between April 19 and April 22, after a warm spell pushed temperatures above 90 degrees in some ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Shortly after 6pm on Wednesday, the cold front that ended three days of extreme heat brought a strong yet brief severe storm that downed trees all around Plainfield and the area.TAPinto Plainfield found around a dozen downed trees all around the city. Perhaps the largest was at ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ – Dayton scored the last eight runs of the game in the fifth and sixth innings on its way to a 13-5 baseball victory over Gill-St. Bernard's on Tuesday.Jackson Babiarz went 4-for-4 with four runs scored and two RBI for Dayton (8-16), which scored five runs in the fifth inning and ...
NEWARK, NJ – Sparta woman Dominique Saczawa was sentenced to 20 years in prison and 15 years supervised release on four child pornography charges in US District Court on May 18, US Attorney Robert Frazer announced.Saczawa, 34, and Russell Lynn Davis Jr, 47 of Texas had previously pleaded guilty in ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ 0 The Hanover Park boys tennis team has received the No. 15 seed in the NJSIAA 2026 Boys Tennis Tournament, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 Tournament. The seeds are as follows:No. 1 seed VeronaNo 2 seed Glen Ridge vs No. 15 seed Hanover ParkNo. 3 seed Caldwell vs No 14 seed ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne erupted for nine runs in the third inning and went on to a 14-2 baseball victory over Hoboken on Wednesday.Luke Eckert went 2-for-3 with three runs batted in for Bayonne (19-7), which led, 12-2, after its nine-run third inning.Cody Guthrie and Nate Caballero each had two hits ...
Other Renss Lens News and NotesHoosick FallsThe Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has been sold for $2.5 million, according to the firm of Marcus & Millichap. Located at 21 Danforth Street, the 82-bed skilled nursing facility was built in 1954 and went through expansions up to 1995.Joseph ...
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NEWARK, NJ – Sparta woman Dominique Saczawa was sentenced to 20 years in prison and 15 years supervised release on four child pornography charges in US District Court on May 18, US Attorney Robert Frazer announced.Saczawa, 34, and Russell Lynn Davis Jr, 47 of Texas had previously pleaded guilty in ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – The South Brunswick boys volleyball team defeated JFK-Iselin, 25-18, 25-20, 25-20, on Wednesday.Sai Manukondu finished with 12 kills and one dig and Aadi Thite had a team-high 17 digs for South Brunswick (6-11).Pranav Halaharvi led the Vikings in assists with 19 and service ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — As the nation honors those who have fallen this Memorial Day Weekend, theU.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning drivers about the dangers of impaired driving. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.“Driving impaired is ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Edison Middle School’s Drama Club is brought the energy, music, and nostalgia of Disney’s High School Musical II Jr. to the stage this spring, delivering a lively production that celebrated both student talent and the school’s growing arts community.The musical marks another ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ — As the nation honors those who have fallen this Memorial Day Weekend, theU.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is warning drivers about the dangers of impaired driving. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.“Driving impaired is ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – An individual driving an E-Bike has suffered serious injuries following a collision with a pick-up truck in the heart of the downtown area of the community, according to the Hightstown Police Department (HPD.)According to a release by the Department, at approximately 4:55 p.m. on ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — More than 150 alumni, families, and community members gathered at the Valhalla Club on May 1 to induct seven graduates and a team into The Montville Township High School Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony marked a quarter-century of honoring the coaches, teachers, and athletes who ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Atlantic Health is recognizing its Soothing Paws volunteers in honor of National Therapy Animal Day, celebrating the human and canine teams who bring comfort to patients, visitors and hospital staff.The Soothing Paws program supports Atlantic Health’s healing culture by helping ...
EWING, NJ – Rachel Gerould drove in three runs to lead East Brunswick to a 7-3 softball victory over Ewing on Wednesday.Gerould went 3-for-4 to pace a 14-hit attack for the Bears (17-8), who took a 5-2 lead with four runs in the third inning.Emma Turzani went 2-for-4 with two RBI for East ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Columbia erupted for eight runs in the fifth inning and went on to a 14-5 baseball victory over Livingston on Wednesday.Will Iozzio went 2-for-3 with a home run and three runs batted in and Eli Angelou went 3-for-3 with four runs scored, a triple, a double and an RBI for Columbia ...
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 ...
NEW JERSEY- The West Orange boys tennis team has received the No. 5 seed in the NJSIAA 2026 Boys Tennis Tournament, North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 Tournament. The seeds are as follows:No. 1 seed Ridgewood No 2 seed Bergen TechNo. 3 seed LivingstonNo. 4 seed MontclairNo. 5 seed West OrangeNo. 6 ...
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 ...
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 ...
BAYONNE, NJ – Bayonne rallied from a two-run deficit for a 4-3 softball victory over Somerville on Wednesday.Annalyse Colombani hit a three-run home run in the fifth inning to enable Bayonne (14-10) to erase a 3-1 deficit.Payton Maguire went 2-for-3 with two runs scored for the Bees. Lilah Gomez ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Mayor Elizabeth Fagan is defending Summit’s Board of Education appointment process after Councilwoman Jaclyn Lasaracina publicly questioned whether district bylaws were fully followed and called for greater transparency in how candidates are selected.The clash emerged following the ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — This accomplished goalie for the Westfield High School boy’s lacrosse team, recognized for his important saves throughout the season, is admired for showing up every day and helping the team with his top-notch skills. Junior Tyson Varner is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Public Library’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary is just getting started.More than 520 people packed the library lawn on May 7 as the Ocean Avenue Stompers and Pat Roddy helped kick off the community-wide celebration with an evening filled with music, food, and ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – Families in Asbury Park will have another chance to enjoy a free night out together as the popular “Movies by the Sea” series continues with a screening of the animated hit “Elemental” on Friday, May 22 at The ShowRoom Cinema.The movie begins at 5 p.m. and admission is completely ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL – Classic car fans and families alike are sure to rev up their weekend at Coconut Creek’s upcoming “Hot Rods & Hot Dogs Car Show” next month. The free community event will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 13 at the Community Center, at 1100 Lyons ...