TOP LOCAL News
By CHUCK O'DONNELL
May 18, 2026
PISCATAWAY – Christopher Markus has pitted Captain America against the Red Skull in a fight for the Tesseract, teamed Thor with Loki to defend the Nine Realms from the Dark Elves, and has the Avengers and their allies in pitched battle against Thanos and his minions.What the Emmy Award-winning ...
POMPANO BEACH — Broward Health North hosted its annual “Trauma Survivor Day” celebration at the hospital's conference center on Sample Road - an emotional event organized to honor local severe injury survivors, the hospital's ER nurses and doctors, and first responder crews from Pompano, Coral ...
PISCATAWAY – Christopher Markus has pitted Captain America against the Red Skull in a fight for the Tesseract, teamed Thor with Loki to defend the Nine Realms from the Dark Elves, and has the Avengers and their allies in pitched battle against Thanos and his minions.What the Emmy Award-winning ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — A coordinated aggressive-driving enforcement detail is planned for Friday, May 22, as officers from Passaic and Morris County agencies prepare for the start of Memorial Day weekend traffic.The effort was announced by the Passaic County Aggressive Driver Task Force in a public ...
RAHWAY, NJ —Rahway High School has just announced its Class of 2026 Top Ten graduates!This year's students in the Top Ten are:1. Justin Gibson2. Jalissa Rayo-Celis3. Francisco Gonzalez Vasquez3. Jonathan Quizhpi5. Nyasia Wynn6. Adriana Zapata7. Michael Sanchez De La Cruz8. Jayson Doran9. Mariana ...
Dear Rusty: I turn 65 this November 2026. Someone told me I need to set up a Social Security account at least three months ahead of time before applying for Medicare for the first time. I do not intend to take any Social Security benefits until, perhaps, age 67 or later. Please advise and thank ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A Trenton man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in an operation that sold underage girls for sex on an online classified advertising website, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced.According to the sentencing, Al-Tariq Mitchell, 28, will serve ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - The Morris Plains Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across New Jersey for the annual Click It or Ticket campaign, a statewide effort aimed at increasing seat belt use and reducing preventable deaths and injuries on the roads.The campaign runs from May 18 ...
Madison, NJ – A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to examine all aspects of the Madison Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief John R. Miscia ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Students, families and community members came together on Saturday to celebrate musicians and singers across the Westfield Public Schools at Arts on the Lawn.The event, held from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in front of Westfield High School, featured performances by music groups from ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – An 18-year-old man killed in a Thursday morning shooting in Coral Springs has been identified as Khameran Jackson of Dania Beach, according to the Coral Springs Police Department.Police responded early on May 14 to the 2500 block of Riverside Drive, where they found Jackson ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would eliminate the use of census-based funding for certain special education aid under New Jersey's school funding law has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate. S-1767, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, was approved by the Senate Education ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — If you closed your eyes Saturday morning and listened, you might have heard the needle drop on a vinyl record, the crack of a baseball bat, the gentle flow of a Qigong movement session and the quiet shuffle of gardeners carefully selecting their next favorite plant.New ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — You can purchase a beach badge in person in Manasquan.Badges are on sale at the Beach Building, located at 205 Beachfront, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on May 22-May 25, May 30 and 31, June 6 and 7 and June 13 and 14.Adult badges are $90, senior badges are $35 and junior badges are $45.You ...
Dear Monmouth County Residents, As we move through May, welcoming the beautiful spring weather here in Monmouth County, I hope all the mothers throughout our community had a very Happy Mother’s Day, enjoying quality time with family, loved ones, and those who mean the most to them.One of the ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone for Somerset County through 11 p.m. Monday. According to the National Weather Service, a Code Orange alert means air pollution concentrations may become ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Rotary Club and Pedals for Progress will host a used bike and sewing machine collection on Saturday, May 30.The collection will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 29 Prospect Street in Madison.Organizers are collecting adult and ...
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone for Somerset County through 11 p.m. Monday. According to the National Weather Service, a Code Orange alert means air pollution concentrations may become ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Regional Hospital has successfully treated its first patient using proton therapy at the Eugene M. & Christine E. Lynn Cancer Institute, marking a major milestone in cancer care for South Palm Beach County, the hospital announced last week.Doctors said the patient ...
TRENTON, NJ — Legislation that would eliminate the use of census-based funding for certain special education aid under New Jersey's school funding law has advanced in the New Jersey State Senate. S-1767, sponsored by Senators Troy Singleton and Vin Gopal, was approved by the Senate Education ...
TRENTON, NJ — Recognizing that early intervention is critical when treating sepsis, the Assembly Health Committee on May 11 advanced Bill A1950, known as the “Stop Sepsis Act”, following testimony from individuals who shared stories of their own personal experiences with the condition. The ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — Mount Laurel's senior residents are invited to mark the coming of a new season at a special event taking place next month. The Township will be hosting a “Summer Solstice” Senior Lunchon on Wednesday, June 17 from 11:30AM to 1PM at the Mount Laurel Community Center, located at ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg and the Bernardine May American Legion Post 457 invites the community to gather on Monday, May 25, 2026, for a day of remembrance and reflection. While recent logistical changes have shifted the traditional flow of the day, the core mission remains the ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - Resident Alexander Kovalenko was awarded a National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC®) award of $2500, according to a press release.Alexander attends Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and listed a probable career as “materials engineering”.The 2,500 Merit Scholar designees ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Three Morris County municipal leaders who regularly collaborate on countywide and local initiatives were nominated and elected to the top three executive positions within the Morris County League of Municipalities during the organization’s Feb. 18 meeting at Birchwood Manor.The ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ —Christopher Markus has pitted Captain America against the Red Skull in a fight for the Tesseract, teamed Thor with Loki to defend the Nine Realms from the Dark Elves, and has the Avengers and their allies in pitched battle against Thanos and his minions.What this Emmy Award-winning ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - On Saturday, May 16th, 2026, the Tigers hosted the Monroe Township High School Falcons in the quarter-final of the Greater Middlesex Conference Softball Tournament. The Tigers came out slowly in the first inning and were down 4-0 but were lifted in the bottom of the third ...
ELIZABETH, NJ — A majority of the human and social services that county residents use regularly will be in one place once construction is complete on a new government complex.The $150.3 million complex is being constructed at 61-99 West Grand Street in Elizabeth on the property that housed utility ...
SCHOHARIE – Schoharie Jr./Sr. High School is proud to announce Hanna Peters as the valedictorian for the Class of 2026. A dedicated scholar, athlete, and performer, Hanna has distinguished herself through exceptional academic achievement, dynamic leadership, and a heartfelt commitment to her school ...
HARTFORD – Public hearings on proposed school budgets in several northern Washington County districts recently concluded without any vocal opposition to the spending plans.Voters in school districts throughout New York are scheduled to go to the polls May 19 to vote on proposed budgets, other ...