TOP LOCAL News
By CHRIS MANDERIOLI
May 16, 2026
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Randolph Boys Volleyball team has earned themselves the No. 1 seed in the 2026 NJAC Conference Tournament. The Rams received a bye in the First Round and then squared off against No. 9 Seed Delbarton on Saturday, May 16. The Rams won the inaugural tournament back in the 2022 ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Lake Hopatcong Foundation hosted its annual Block Party on May 16. The event was held at Hopatcong State Park. Highlights of the day included:• Live demonstrations and performances throughout the day• Complimentary boat rides aboard the “Miss Lotta”• Wildlife presentations and ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - It was a night that was years in the making for Gov. Livingston's seniors, and they weren't going to let it slip away.Before Wednesday's game, Max Ryvicker, Scott McRae, Alec Novotny, Cyr Ryan III, Will Sicoli, Sean House and Max DiDonato were each called over the loudspeaker ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Those looking for work in Coral Springs will have two shots at strengthening their job-search skills for free just before employers descend next week on the Northwest Regional Library for a job fair.The first workshop, put on by AARP, is scheduled to run from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Regional Chamber brought together 200 business professionals on Friday to recognize three leaders who continue to move the region forward through job creation, strategic growth, and community commitment.The Business Awards Luncheon celebrated Mike and Camillia Goodwin, ...
RED BANK — Senior attacker Chloe Keating recorded three goals and two assists to lead second-seeded Red Bank to an 8-5 victory over seventh-seeded Barnegat in the shore tournament quarterfinals on Saturday.With the win, the Bucs (11-5) advance to the tournament semifinals, where they will host ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — In a highly anticipated top‑15 matchup on Saturday, May 16, No. 11 Scotch Plains-Fanwood delivered one of its most complete performances of the season, defeating No. 15 Bergen Catholic, 14–9, at Wexler Field.Junior defenseman Connor Scarpa opened the scoring in dramatic ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The school board has named current Lincoln School Principal Dr. Tiffany Jacobson to replace Washington School Principal Dr. Andrew Perry. Annie Corley-Hand will take over as interim principal at Lincoln.The town council has approved the purchase of commercial-grade electric leaf ...
Princeton, NJ -- “Mostly retired” Princeton attorney Kim Otis, revered by literally thousands of Princetonians over the course of a four-decade career, still enjoys sitting at Chez Alice or Small World or the Ivy Inn with friends and presenting a case. Nowadays, the case he often makes is for the ...
STAFFORD — Junior attacker Shea O’Donnell scored five goals and dished out three assists to lead third-seeded Southern to a dominant 15-2 victory over 11th-seeded Toms River East in the shore conference tournament on Saturday.With the win, the Rams (14-4) advance to the tournament semifinals next ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Franklin Township residents can enjoy a meal while helping neighbors in need during the 2nd Annual Giving Table fundraiser at Twenty/20 Taphouse on Tuesday, May 19.As part of the event, Twenty/20 Taphouse will donate 20% of total revenue to support the Franklin Food Bank and its ...
RED BANK — Senior attacker Chloe Keating recorded three goals and two assists to lead second-seeded Red Bank to an 8-5 victory over seventh-seeded Barnegat in the shore tournament quarterfinals on Saturday.With the win, the Bucs (11-5) advance to the tournament semifinals, where they will host ...
STAFFORD — Sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Sininsky recorded four goals and four assists to power third-seeded Southern to a 13-4 victory over sixth-seeded Middletown South in the Shore Conference Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday.With the win, the Rams improved to 13-3 on the season and advanced ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Nicole Johnstone scored five goals, freshman Khloe Khiabani tallied four times, and junior Ainsley Kelly and senior Nora Herko collected three goals apiece to lead Watchung Hills past Phillipsburg High School,18-2, in a Skyland Conference Valley Division girls’ lacrosse ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Nicole Johnstone scored five goals, freshman Khloe Khiabani tallied four times, and junior Ainsley Kelly and senior Nora Herko collected three goals apiece to lead Watchung Hills past Phillipsburg High School,18-2, in a Skyland Conference Valley Division girls’ lacrosse ...
On Monday, 5/18/2026, our drive through will be closed due to road construction. Our Kingsland Branch will be operating on regular hours.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Hanover Township officials discussed the future of the township’s historical archives during Wednesday night’s Township Committee conference meeting following an update from volunteer archivist Jane Schrader on efforts to catalog and preserve the growing collection.Deputy ...
This Sunday, May 17, we will be holding the Mayor's Annual Community Walk for Wellness from 1pm to 3:30pm at the high school field; we will begin with a warm-up conducted by Retro Fitness, and then walk through Goffle Brook Park up to the pond and back. At the high school field event area, there ...
UNION, NJ — Fourth-seeded A.L. Johnson scored a run in the top of the eighth inning and hung on for a 3-2 baseball victory over top-seeded Gov. Livingston, in the semifinal round of the Union County Tournament on Saturday at Kean University.The Highlanders had won the last two county championships, ...
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Nicole Johnstone scored five goals, freshman Khloe Khiabani tallied four times, and junior Ainsley Kelly and senior Nora Herko collected three goals apiece to lead Watchung Hills past Phillipsburg High School,18-2, in a Skyland Conference Valley Division girls’ lacrosse ...
Clinton Township, NJ – Early on Saturday morning, May 16th, High Bridge Mayor Michele Lee, Town of Clinton Mayor Janice Kovach and Clinton Township Mayor Brian Mullay were gathered at 1802 Route 31 North in Grayrock Plaza – to celebrate the new location of Open Cupboard Food Pantry & Thrift ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — Car thefts, home break-ins, electric bikes and traffic enforcement were top of mind at a public safety forum hosted by State Assemblyman Andrew Macurdy on Tuesday at the Westfield Town Hall. Macurdy was joined by Westfield Mayor Jeremy Berman, Westfield Police Chief Christopher ...
METUCHEN, NJ – The South Brunswick boys lacrosse team advanced in the semifinal round of the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament with an 8-5 victory over Monroe on Saturday.Cameron Gray scored three goals and passed for one assist for third-seeded South Brunswick (9-7), which held second-seeded ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — Against a pitcher as good as Monroe's Rutgers University commit Ben Faigin, South Plainfield knew there was no margin for error.And for 6 2/3 innings, Tigers' senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy matched Faigin zero for zero, if not strikeout for strikeout.But ninth-seeded Monroe ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — Berkeley Heights fire and emergency medical personnel responded to the Watchung Reservation Saturday after a hiker on the History Trail reported a medical emergency, requiring a coordinated rescue operation in a remote area of the trail system.Berkeley Heights Fire ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Woodbridge broke a tie with a run in the bottom of the sixth inning and held on for a 4-3 baseball victory over Madison on Saturday.Billy Mansfield went 2-for-3 with two runs batted in for Woodbridge (13-9), which had an early 3-0 lead before Madison (13-9-1) scored single runs in ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Public Library is once again turning books into community action with a food and supply drive aimed at helping local families and individuals facing hardship.Running now through Friday, May 22, the library is collecting essential pantry staples, toiletries, baby supplies, ...
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 ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ - The South Orange Village Council held its regular meeting Monday evening, covering a packed agenda that included a police promotion, two ordinance adoptions, a pair of new grants, and a lively discussion about historic preservation and community outreach. The council opened with ...