TOP LOCAL News
By JAKE NEMCEK
May 20, 2026
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills honored its senior class Tuesday night before taking the field against Columbia, but the Cougars spoiled the celebration with a 16-5 victory over the Warriors.Watchung Hills, now 2-16, celebrated its seniors prior to the game in recognition of their contributions to the ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP - Did you know that eight teens (13-19) die every day in DUI crashes? Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, and about a quarter of fatal crashes involve an underage drinking driver, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights defeated Eastern Christian, 8-0, in an NJIC independent softball game on Tuesday afternoon at Hitchcock Field in Hasbrouck Heights. Prior to the game, Hasbrouck Heights honored six senior members of its softball program. Head coach Rich Aponte introduced ...
COLTS NECK, NJ: When TAPinto first introduced readers to Lily Hagan on November 26, 2023, she had just achieved what most young athletes only dream of — committing to the University of Notre Dame to play softball. For those who had watched her develop on the fields of the Colts Neck Sports ...
WEEHAWKEN, NJ – Andy Victori had two hits and four runs batted in, and two runs scored as Hasbrouck Heights defeated Weehawken, 10-6, in a NJIC non-divisional baseball game on Tuesday in Weehawken. Hasbrouck Heights moves to 7-16 with the win, while Weehawken falls to 16-10.Victori gave Hasbrouck ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Setter Nico Mannino's jersey was completely soaked with sweat after it was over, and it symbolized the work the Chatham boys volleyball team put in while advancing to the NJAC Tournament final with a 3-1 semifinal win vs. Vernon on Tuesday night in the steamy CHS gymnasium.The ninth ...
MORGANTOWN, W. Va. — Portville’s Maxx Yehl, who plays on the West Virginia University baseball team, was named the Big 12 Conference Pitcher of the Year on Tuesday.After missing the entire 2025 season because of an injury, Yehl returned to the Mountaineers and was dominant as he went 7-2 on the ...
OLEAN, NY — The seventh annual Veggie Wheels Slow Ride and Walk will take place Saturday. Check-in will begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Jamestown Community College Cattaraugus Campus, 260 N. Union St. The eight-mile-long ride will start at 10 a.m. at JCC, follow the Allegheny River Valley Trail to the ...
WAYNE, NJ — Wayne’s Health Department is not just the place residents go for vaccines, dog licenses or vital records. There is much, much more that this department does to help keep residents safe and healthy.During the May 13 special budget meeting, Assistant Health Officer Lynette Medeiros laid ...
UNION, N.J. — Families at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School recently came together for a multicultural food expo celebrating the diverse cultures and traditions represented throughout the school community.The event featured international cuisine prepared by students’ families, with tables ...
NEW MILFORD, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights battled the heat in a tight boys tennis match that came down to a super tie-breaker Monday afternoon in New Milford. The Aviators lost the super-tiebreaker, 10-7, and the match 3-2 as the Knights recorded the victory in a NJIC non-divisional matchup.Hasbrouck ...
HIGHLAND PARK, NJ – Keyport got just six hits, but also drew 16 walks and was hit by four pitches in a 13-0 baseball victory over Highland Park on Tuesday.Jack Badami-Menges went 2-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI for Keyport (14-9), which scored six runs in the second inning to take a 9-0 ...
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The East Orange City Council met on Monday, May 11, addressing redevelopment matters, public safety purchases, golf course fee changes, city-owned property, union contract concerns and resident issues raised during public comment.During the meeting, council held a public hearing ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is continuing preparations for the return of AsburyFest this June, with organizers announcing that vendor spaces and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the popular downtown festival.Scheduled for June 12, 13 and 14, AsburyFest ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys lacrosse team continued to dominate its competition, earning a seventh consecutive win, 17-6 vs. West Morris on “Senior Night” as the Cougars closed out their regular season on Tuesday night at Cougar Field.The 23 seniors on the roster got to savor the fact that they ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Memorial Day weekend brings the Tour of Somerville bike race, Memorial Day Parade, Cruise Nights, and more to downtown Somerville. Find parking restrictions, road closures, and event details below.This is a great weekend to explore some of our historic sites along the Tour of ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - The Rotary Club of the Plainfields presented Student of the Month Awards to eight deserving seniors from South Plainfield High School at a special breakfast meeting held in their honor on May 19 at the Park Ave Diner.Two students were selected to receive awards for March, ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Township Police corporal and Army veteran Frank Polizzi will lead Hillsborough’s 2026 Memorial Day ceremony on May 23rd, as the Grand Marshal of the parade.Mayor Catherine Payne made the announcement at the March 24th Township Committee meeting.Polizzi served in the United States ...
LONG BRANCH, NJ — The City of Long Branch implemented a curfew as of 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, in Pier Village after videos surfaced showing multiple fights involving large crowds.“Due to an incident in Pier Village — effective at 8 p.m. — the City of Long Branch has declared a curfew in the Pier ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair is in bloom and music is in the air — literally. Thanks to the Friends of Anderson Park and the Chamber Music Society of North Jersey, audiences will once again experience the magic of live classical music beneath the sky during the annual “Music Under the June Moon” ...
The Mayor, City Council and members of the county and city’s law enforcement community have reached an agreement on the use of the controversial automated license plate readers.In other news,We have reports on the area’s school budget voting.Hoosick Fall’s Lilac, Jr. is in the Hall of Fame.The Troy ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – Julia Watkins drove in three runs to help pace Colts Neck to a 7-2 softball victory over Toms River East on Tuesday.Watkins went 3-for-4 with a double for Colts Neck (11-9), which scored three runs in the first inning and was never headed after that.Gabriella Bryce was 2-for-4 with ...
GREENVILLE — Voters headed to the polls Tuesday and approved the proposed budget for the Greenville school district by a margin of 794-330.The $38,901,750 budget for the 2026-27 school year represents an increase of $1,257,524 in spending compared to the current school year. It includes a tax levy ...
Georgian Court University presented honorary doctorate degrees to Joe Piscopo and Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez during the 115th Annual Commencement Ceremonies in Lakewood, N.J. Interim University President Dr. Eugene J. Cornacchia officiated the ceremony and presented both with an Honorary Doctorate ...
JEFFERSON, NJ — The Jefferson Baseball and Softball teams both cruised to victories on May 19 over Sussex Tech and Newton, respectively.SoftballKylie Plunkett drove in three runs to lead the Falcons to a 12-2 win over Newton. Jefferson jumped out to an early lead, outscoring Newton 6-0 in the first ...
TROY - The following is the joint statement sent out Tuesday evening by Mayor Carmella Mantello and City Council President Sue Steel on the agreement dealing with what has become a very controversial issue in the city, the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR’s) provided by the Flock ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Township Board of Education voted to advertise for bids on the sale of the Drummond building at 31 State Route 181 at the May 18 meeting. The vote was tabled at the April 27 meeting due to questions and concerns surrounding the long-term implications that the sale ...
BOWIE, MD - The Somerset Patriots dropped the series opener 6-5 to the Chesapeake Baysox at Prince George’s Stadium ion Tuesday night.With Tyler Hardman’s two-run home run in the first inning, Somerset smacked its Double-A leading 13th first inning home run this season. The 13 first inning home ...
HUDSON—The Hudson City School District’s $59M budget was approved by voters on May 19, with 861 yes to 485 no votes.Michael Zibella, the incumbent candidate, (830 votes) was reelected to the board. His new term will run from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Lou Zapp received 858 votes and was ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — Voters had their say Tuesday and approved the proposed $58.2 million budget for the RCS Central School District. The propositions on the ballot were also adopted, and three members of the board of education were elected.The $58,224,892 budget for the 2026-27 school year ...