TOP LOCAL News
By JAKE BEMCEK
May 16, 2026
WARREN, NJ — Despite rallying from an early three-run deficit, Watchung Hills fell just short in a 5-4 loss to Livingston on Saturday.Livingston jumped out quickly, scoring three runs in the top of the first inning against Watchung Hills starter Joe Perruna. Jack Silberman scored twice for ...
You buy the cards, admission and refreshments are freeCHATHAM—The Chatham Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host Bingo at the Chatham Firehouse, 2 Hoffman Street, Sunday, May 17. Doors opens at 1 p.m. and games begin at 2 p.m. Cards are 2 for $5 and 5 for $10. Admission and refreshments are ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Property taxes in Summit will rise again in 2026 after the Common Council unanimously approved a $63.4 million municipal budget at its last meeting, adding to continued affordability pressure for homeowners as municipal costs continue to climb. Spending plan totals a 3.5 percent ...
Bloomfield, NJ – Exciting news for local families as registration is now open for the Back 2 School Store Program, designed to support income-qualified Bloomfield students with essential school clothing and supplies for the upcoming 2026 school year.This unique program provides eligible students ...
ROXBURY, NJ - As part of its annual Read Across America celebration in March, Franklin Elementary recently hosted “Reading with Character Week at FES,” led by its SEL Committee. This initiative focused on kindness, character, empathy and anti-bullying efforts throughout the school community.Two ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team is operating in unprecedented territory in recent years, piling up State Championships in Florida's largest School Class year after year, including an undefeated run a couple of years ago.Stoneman Douglas took a calculated risk by not starting ...
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 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Fifth-seeded South Plainfield High School lost their quarterfinal round game of the Greater Middlesex County Tournament to fourth-seeded East Brunswick High School on Thursday 8-4. Both South Plainfield and East Brunswick received first round byes in the annual spring county ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's boys tennis team shook off a two-game slide this week with three consecutive victories to improve the Tigers overall season record to 8-8. The Tigers started off the week with a 5-0 loss to Greater Middlesex Conference Blue Division leaders ...
A middle of the season struggle has now become the best volleyball of the season for the Bloomfield High boys squad.Head coach Louis Stevens' squad had won four straight games, through May 13, including a 2-1 victory over one of Essex County's stronger teams, in Belleville.The Bengals took a 9-14 ...
DURHAM — Three churches in Oak Hill and Vicinity will participate in the Sacred Sites Open House on May 16-17: the Oak Hill United Methodist Church, the Durham United Methodist Church, and the Bates Community Congregational church.The Sacred Sites Open House is an annual event sponsored by the New ...
LOPATCONG, NJ -- The Council unanimously adopted the $11,996,550.03 municipal budget on Wednesday, May. 6, 2026, and with a tax levy of $6,500,220.66. This is a $426,954.93 increase from last year’s budget, which was $11,569,595.10. The tax levy, which increased by 2% this year, was $6,362,867.15 ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — A 28-year-old motorcyclist died on Thursday, May 14th after reportedly colliding with a pickup truck on Convery Boulevard, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera said in a prepared statement.Motorcyclist Xavier Sanchez-Serrata, from Perth Amboy, died after a 2:50 pm accident ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—On a beautiful spring Saturday morning, a group of about 25 volunteers hung flower baskets from the light posts in Doylestown’s business district, heralding the arrival of spring.The flower baskets were grown at nearby Delaware Valley University by students there with help from ...
EDISON, NJ - Mayor Sam Joshi will introduce the 2026 Municipal Budget at the combined meeting on Wednesday. According to the agenda, the proposed budget is as follows:MUNICIPALITYSummary of RevenuesLocal Tax for Municipal Purposes — $117,656,871.15Library Tax — $8,400,957.16Miscellaneous Revenues — ...
HOWES CAVE – Assemblymembers Robert Smullen of Johnstown and Chris Tague of Schoharie led a roundtable on crime at the Schoharie County Jail on Friday. Among those in attendance were District Attorney Chris Luhr, Schoharie County Sheriff Albro Fancher, Undersheriff Sam Lizzio, County Administrator ...
The towns of Copake and Hillsdale held their annual spring cleanup day events on Saturday morning, May 9. Town residents were able to clean out their garages, attics and basements of unwanted accumulation. They loaded their pickups, trailers and cars with junk and carted it to the respective town ...
AS I WRITE this column, the warm rays of the sun are literally drenching my office. I may need to grab sunglasses! What a beautiful time of the year, knowing that those sleepy buds are ready to shout, “I’m alive!”Unfortunately, a fact of life that we cannot change is that holidays, special ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: Cranford Street Fest - Sunday, May 17 Downtown streets are turned over to pedestrians, strollers, food and sales between 11 and 5.Spring Garden Fair & Plant Sale — Sunday, May 17 Beautify your ...
EDISON, NJ — Middlesex County proudly presents its 2026 lineup of Plays-in-the-Park shows featuring local renditions of three popular Broadway musicals at Roosevelt Park from June through August.This summer’s Plays-in-the-Park performances will be “All Shook Up,” “1776,” and “Guys & Dolls" at ...
VALATIE—The meeting room in the Martin H. Glynn Municipal Building was full for the Kinderhook Town Board meeting on May 4. Residents from Maple Lane came out in numbers to follow up with the board on an issue they brought to them last month about new, large utilities poles on their road. Though ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ — The Township of Little Falls was awarded a $12,160 state grant to support and expand recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.According to township officials, the “Rec Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities” grant was awarded through the State of New ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ - It was a rescue Frank Brennan will forever be grateful for.On the morning of March 19, Ridgewood Police and Fire received a call for an unresponsive party, an NJ Transit bus passenger. Brennan was not breathing.“Both departments worked hand-in-hand, seamlessly transitioning between ...
Maplewood Township continues to work with New Jersey American Water (NJAW) to minimize and manage the impact that its lead service line replacement project and meter pit installation project have had on our residents. Over the last few months, we increased our focus on NJAW's restoration of ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Crystal Springs Family Waterpark will open for Memorial Day weekend on May 23, but questions about its operating hours, staffing and long-term financial position remained a point of public concern during the May 11 East Brunswick Township Council meeting.Council President Dana ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — South Brunswick school officials said families affected by the district’s redistricting plan have now received their student assignment letters, marking the next step in a process that will move some students to new schools for the 2026-27 school year.Superintendent Bernard F.
RAHWAY, NJ — There's a two-day yard sale this weekend in Rahway, running Saturday and Sunday, May 16-17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.The yard sale is taking place at 950 Lakeside Dr.A great mix of items and objects will be available—artwork, antiques, garden items, tools, books, and much more.Stop by ...
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 ...
RAHWAY, NJ — Colleen Clarke, a Rahway resident and Ph.D. candidate at Clemson University in South Carolina, has just received the Women in the Global Battery Industry's Women in Battery Science Award.Clarke received this prestigious honor for her academic work on the impact of lignin on the ...
NEW JERSEY (7th District) – Four Democratic candidates vying for New Jersey's seventh congressional district squared off Monday in a live-streamed primary forum, unanimously targeting Republican incumbent Rep. Tom Kean Jr. while drawing sharp contrasts on health care, immigration, energy and ...