TOP LOCAL News
By PAT SHARKEY
May 15, 2026
STAFFORD — Southern Regional High School golfer Reese Beirne has been named the Manahawkin Rita’s Athlete of the Week following a series of stellar performances both in competition and in the classroom.A standout student-athlete who perfectly embodies dedication and versatility, Beirne has been a ...
STAFFORD — Southern Regional High School golfer Reese Beirne has been named the Manahawkin Rita’s Athlete of the Week following a series of stellar performances both in competition and in the classroom.A standout student-athlete who perfectly embodies dedication and versatility, Beirne has been a ...
RUTHERFORD, NJ – The Millburn baseball team went on the road and continued its improved play of late with a 9-3 victory over Rutherford on Friday.Sawyer Stein went 3-for-4 with a double and three runs batted in for Millburn (10-13), which scored two runs in the second inning to take a 5-3 ...
By Erik PekarThere were some news items of interest in the May 14, 1926 issue of the Granville Sentinel. The village of Granville was about to start using a new fire signal: "Beginning May 17 the new fire whistle, which was purchased through a special appropriation by the taxpayers, will go into ...
COLONIA, NJ – Colonia scored five runs in the first inning and went on to a 10-0 baseball victory over South Amboy in five innings on Friday.Senior third baseman and four-year starter Dylan Chiera hit his first career home run, going 2-for-4 with two runs batted in, and that roundtripper to right ...
NORFOLK, VA - The Governor Livingston High School Marching Band traveled to Norfolk, Virginia to perform in the 73rd annual NATO Parade of Nations on April 18. The parade coincides with the Virginia International Military Tattoo, an international display of military groups or bands. The performance ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School lacrosse team took on rivals Kittatinny Cougars on Thursday, May 14 in the annual game for the Beatty Cup on Newton’s turf field. Evan Cotter celebrated a Braves' milestone in the game as he surpassed the school record of 300 face-offs.The rivalry game is played in ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Students, staff and families gathered Friday night at Memorial Junior School to raise money for clean drinking water initiatives in rural Tanzania during the annual 8th Grade vs. Faculty Volleyball Tournament fundraiser.The event supported the Maji Movement, a nonprofit ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A much-anticipated federal court hearing on the state and township’s effort to halt a proposed immigration detention facility in Ledgewood was canceled Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agreed to pause conversion work at the site and conduct an environmental ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — The trajectory of Christina Lee's start on Friday closely paralleled her start to the 2026 season.The sophomore from East Brunswick spent the first few innings uncomfortable with the footing in the pitching circle at Woodbridge High School's field. But, as the game went along, Lee ...
Princeton, NJ – You know the top photo. It’s been there in the Nassau Inn’s Tap Room since the mid-1960s: Bill Bradley ‘65. Needs no introduction.It’s the lower picture that caught my attention. That, dear reader, is Pete Hegseth ‘03, Secretary of Defense (War), who played basketball at Princeton ...
On Sunday May 17 10am-2pm, join us at our usual downtown location on Booth Drive, Nutley for our special Spring Farmers Market, a preview of our upcoming 17th season (June 14-October 25, 2026)!Musical guest: Anna Felice! Shop for Jersey Fresh produce, food, beverages, and handmade goods, and ...
MADISON, NJ — Watchung Hills rallied late and held off Madison for a 6-5 road victory on Friday, improving to 13-6 on the season. The Warriors erased an early 2-0 deficit and scored twice in both the fifth and sixth innings to take control before surviving a late Madison push in the seventh.“Today ...
NUTLEY, NJ - In an atmosphere reminiscent of a small town carnival, Commissioner Alphonse Petracco and Clara Maass Medical Center hosted Nutley's 5th annual EMS night- a celebration of emergency service workers. Residents could tour the inside of emergency vehicles including an ambulance. For fun, ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Downtown Plainfield will come alive with art, music, movement, and community celebration during Arts in Bloom, an outdoor festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from noon until 5pm on North Avenue between Park and Watching Avenues.Hosted by Downtown Plainfield, Arts in Bloom will bring ...
Renss LensTROY – “This is workforce education done right.” That is how Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) President Dr. Michael Brophy described the initiative, kicked off Thursday morning, May 14 in the college’s Gene F. Hass Center for Advanced Manufacturing Skills.This effort to address the ...
TRENTON, NJ - Legislation targeting the rising cost of prescription drugs cleared Assembly committees on Thursday.The Assembly Appropriations Committee passed the "Patient and Provider Protection Act" (Bill A1502), sponsored by Assemblyman Roy Freiman. The legislation would regulate pharmacy ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — Another successful 250th celebration event is officially in the books, as the Henry Doremus House welcomed visitors during this year’s Pathways of History.Held as part of Morris County’s countywide initiative, the event drew more than 215 visitors from across multiple towns, ...
MADISON, NJ — Watchung Hills rallied late and held off Madison for a 6-5 road victory on Friday, improving to 13-6 on the season. The Warriors erased an early 2-0 deficit and scored twice in both the fifth and sixth innings to take control before surviving a late Madison push in the seventh. Jacob ...
MENDHAM, NJ - Morristown softball broke open a close game late and rolled to a 13-2 victory over Mendham on Friday, May 15.Morristown led 5-2 entering the seventh inning before erupting for six runs in the final frame to put the game away.Diamond Riley led the offensive attack, going 3-for-4 with ...
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 ...
Maplewood, NJ - Maplewood Township invites the community to attend a third virtual community meeting to review and discuss the revised concept plan for bicycle lanes, traffic-calming treatments, and pedestrian facility improvements along the entire length of Prospect Street, from Concord Avenue at ...
UNION, NJ - Students at Hannah Caldwell Elementary School had many artistic options to choose from when selecting this year’s Class of 2026 yearbook cover.Hosted by art teacher Anne Marie Caldarola and the school’s PTA, the contest invited fourth-grade students to design and create their own ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ —State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent on Saturday, May 16 at 7p.m. Jersey Talent, a talent show for ages 8–25 that returns for its third year. Ten finalists, including singers, dancers, and instrumentalists, will perform live at the historic State Theatre. The winner ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — The Coconut Creek City Commission are clear on one thing: they want to bring back once-weekly recycling. But just how much it will cost and when it can happen is up in the air. That’s because of conflicting deadlines for signing a new contract with the city’s trash hauler, the ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A second man involved in an altercation with a 13-year-old wheelie-popping e-bike rider in the West Boca Raton Lotus community has been criminally charged in connection with the recent incident which was captured in a viral video. Ari Brooks, 53, was booked into the Palm Beach ...
POMPANO BEACH — Rapper Kodak Black bonded out of jail Friday afternoon, a day after surrendering to BSO to face felony charges stemming from an active arrest warrant, marking the South Florida artist's second booking in less than two weeks.According to court documents, the 28-year-old rapper, whose ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Representatives and volunteers of the Montville First Aid Squad issued an urgent plea to the Montville Township Committee during its April 28 meeting, calling for a significant increase in financial support to maintain 24/7 emergency coverage for the community. Longtime volunteers ...
The greenhouse at Artesian Gardens already has some color!Every year, we start getting excited to see the new growth, especially in the greenhouse. Great care is given to each plant, unlike the mass production in some places. Mother’s Day is ahead, and the hanging baskets are filling out, getting ...