TOP LOCAL News
By DAWN MILLER
May 14, 2026
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Spotswood Recreation Department Coordinator Karen Masucci is inviting residents to a special grand reopening ceremony for East Spotswood Park on Friday, May 15 at 3:30 p.m. The ceremony, weather permitting, officially reopens the newly renovated playground area of East Spotswood ...
EAST WINDSOR- HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – For the third time in recent months, an East Windsor Regional School District parent urged officials to adopt a policy allowing families to opt students out of certain school-issued technology devices. Area resident James Avallone addressed the EWRSD Board of ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — Professionals, students, and job seekers will gather at Bell Works on Friday, May 15, for the site’s annual Career Day, a free public event designed to connect attendees with employers and provide insight into today’s evolving workplace.Held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Atrium at the ...
HOLMDEL, NJ — Professionals, students, and job seekers will gather at Bell Works on Friday, May 15, for the site’s annual Career Day, a free public event designed to connect attendees with employers and provide insight into today’s evolving workplace.Held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Atrium at the ...
BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Burlington County Election officials are reminding Bordentown Township residents who are planning to vote in the upcoming New Jersey Primary Election on June 2 to be aware of a voting district change. The Burlington County Board of Elections changed the boundaries of ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Officer Hannah Rincon of the Coral Springs Police Department recently received the Broward Sheriff’s Advisory Council Medal of Valor Award for her community outreach and public safety work, officials announced this week. Rincon has served as the sole sworn officer assigned to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development's (NJDOL) Division of Wage and Hour Compliance has issued a stop-work order on a Passaic County contractor working on a project in a Mount Laurel hotel. The order was issued to Ruben Gonzales, d/b/a Jersey Heavy ...
I’m suffering from spring fever. As a result, some random thoughts will flow, or follow, in an equally random order:A change in temperament or appetite, or sudden stiffness, lethargy or lameness on the part of your four-legged family member can be symptoms of Lyme disease, or other tick-borne ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat High School boys' volleyball team continued their impressive season run, improving to an 18-5 record after a decisive 3-0 sweep against Manchester Township (10-10) on Wednesday.The Bengals showcased a balanced offensive attack and disciplined defense, controlling the ...
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK — The RCS Ravens baseball team (10-3-1) got back to Colonial Council play May 7, taking on rival Schalmont (2-7, 3-13), at their home field. RCS was red hot winners of seven of their last eight games. The Sabres entered the contest on a three-game losing streak.The wind was ...
I’m suffering from spring fever. As a result, some random thoughts will flow, or follow, in an equally random order:A change in temperament or appetite, or sudden stiffness, lethargy or lameness on the part of your four-legged family member can be symptoms of Lyme disease, or other tick-borne ...
News Herald – May 7, 1926 - F.E. Bleezarde, PublisherCoeymans:Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Briggs and son Robert have returned to their home in this village after a visit to Atlantic City.Harry Van Hoesen, Master of Onesquethau Lodge No. 804, is in attendance at the 145th annual communication of the Grand ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – As AI becomes more prevalent, many people are finding new ways to incorporate the tool into their professions. Christopher Miller, an English instructor at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS), has written Designing Lessons in the AI-Infused Classroom: A ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – As AI becomes more prevalent, many people are finding new ways to incorporate the tool into their professions. Christopher Miller, an English instructor at Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS), has written Designing Lessons in the AI-Infused Classroom: A ...
A career offender caught shoplifting at Walgreens tried to flee Hasbrouck Heights police on a bicycle -- and didn't get very far, authorities said.Cory Lang, 40, was spotted by Officer Mike Renna, who was among a group of uniformed officers and detectives who converged on the Boulevard pharmacy ...
MANVILLE, NJ — Following official approval at last night’s Board of Education meeting on May 13, the Manville School District has appointed Luke Weisenbach as the new Principal of Roosevelt School. Heis scheduled to begin his leadership tenure on July 1.A dedicated lifelong educator and resident ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — River City has arrived in Berkeley Heights, and it brought the whole town with it.Columbia Middle School opens its production of Meredith Willson's "The Music Man Jr." Thursday at 7 p.m., and if the dress rehearsal is any indication, audiences are in for a thoroughly ...
Queensbury and Granville met Monday in a rematch from a couple of weeks ago, and the result was very similar. The Spartans once again scored in the closing second to edge the Golden Horde 52-50 in an Assembly Game played in front of the Queensbury student body. Samuel Shettlewood scored the ...
Linden, NJ – Five Linden women recently received the 2026 Union County SHERO Award, given to county residents who have made significant contributions to their community. Brianna Armstead, Michelle Barrett, Crystal Cappozzoli, Kinberly Matos and Megan McDonald were honored with the SHERO award for ...
TEANECK, NJ — Three Sayreville students at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ, have been named to the Honors Lists for the Fall 2025 semester.Sebastian Vera of Sayreville (Parlin)Shpresa Canka of Sayreville (Parlin)Sanvi Darooka of Sayreville (Parlin)Fairleigh ...
RED BANK, NJ: Two local seniors have been named National Merit $2500 Scholarship winners, a distinction earned by only 2,500 students nationwide. Among this year’s awardees are Sasha Rose Perskie of Red Bank Regional High School and Reagan Haley of Rumson‑Fair‑Haven Regional High School.The ...
EDISON, NJ - The Stelton Diner, a long-time fixture in the township, will officially close its doors during Memorial Day weekend, according to local reports. The family-owned establishment has served breakfast and lunch to its patrons for 48 years.The property, located at 433 Plainfield Avenue, ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The Arboretum Green Fair is scheduled for this Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to Michael Ciolino, Fair Lawn Green Team Advisory Committee Chair.Location: Arboretum, corner of Well Drive and Fair Lawn Avenue. See flyer for more information.
WHITEHOUSE STATION, NJ – As the township passed overlay zoning to allow two more developments to add to its portfolio of potential affordable housing, a new crop of neighbors came out to protest.The township committee passed ordinances to allow 500 residential units near the Clinton Township border ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford officials announced this week that Union County has secured $850,000 in federal funding for pedestrian safety improvements along Kenilworth Boulevard near Lenape Park, a heavily traveled corridor connecting Lenape Park, Nomahegan Park, and the East Coast Greenway.Mayor ...
POMPANO BEACH — Two brothers from Pompano Beach, one 19 years old, the other 18, are among four suspects facing first-degree murder charges following a shooting last Friday that left one person dead and another wounded in North Lauderdale, authorities said.According to arrest records, Aamir and ...
CATSKILL--A Celebration of Life for the late, award-winning artist Hudson Talbott will be held on May 17 at the Thomas Cole National Historic Site. Talbott, who died on January 22, was at the time the longest-serving member of the Board of Trustees of the Thomas Cole Site, having served on the ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The varsity jacket draped over the back of a chair in New Brunswick High School athletic director Garret Conger’s office had some scuff marks on the sleeves and some bits of straw wedged into its fibers.It didn’t look too bad, though, considering it had been lying on a patch of ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — Students of the Ridgewood High School New Players Company are about to take the stage for their latest performance.Starting today is Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Morgan Knight.“Featuring an extraordinary cast of student actors, haunting spectacle, and ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ -—State Theatre New Jersey presents Jersey Talent on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. featuring a 17-tyear-old contestant from Hillsborough.Piotr Kowalczyk fis singer/actor is hoping to continue his journey in musical theatre. Past credits include Sailor Quartet (Anything Goes), Pippin ...