TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO FAIR LAWN/GLEN ROCK
May 13, 2026
GLEN ROCK, NJ - Wilde Memorial Park will be closed through 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2026, for tree trimming, according to a borough announcement.The basketball court, tennis courts and pickle ball courts are included in this closure through 3 p.m. this afternoon.
MONMOUTH COUNTY: It is a tragic day today in Red Bank as authorities have identified the individual struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train this morning as a 16-year-old student at Red Bank Regional High School.According to NJ Transit, the victim was struck by Train No. 3218, which departed ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – South Brunswick advanced to the Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament semifinals with a 15-2 boys lacrosse victory over Sayreville on Tuesday evening. TThe Vikings (8-6) built a 7–1 lead by halftime before pulling away with a five‑goal third quarter. South Brunswick’s ...
Family Storytime Thursday, May 14, from 10-10:30 a.m.This fun participatory storytime for the whole family includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration is required.Needle-Felted American FlagsThursday, May 14, from ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: It is a tragic day today in Red Bank as authorities have identified the individual struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train this morning as a 16-year-old student at Red Bank Regional High School.According to NJ Transit, the victim was struck by Train No. 3218, which departed ...
Editor's Note: This article is part one of a series.HACKENSACK, NJ — Myrna Gotrell has proudly served the Hackensack community for over 20 years.Immigrating to Hackensack from her birthplace of Jamaica at 13-years-old, she has been a resident for more than 30 years. Starting as a PTA volunteer at ...
RARITAN TWP, NJ - A Plainfield man was fatally injured in an apparent head-on collision in the area of Sergeantsville Road May 12, according to a release from Raritan Township Police.According to the release, police were dispatched at 5:33 p.m. to the area of Sergeantsville Road for a motor vehicle ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ – Glen Rock High School has named Jay Kreibich the Class of 2026 Salutatorian in recognition of his exceptional academic performance, leadership, and commitment to service throughout his high school career.Known for his warm smile, positive attitude, gracious presence, and a readiness ...
Editor's Note: This article is part one of a series.HACKENSACK, NJ — Myrna Gotrell has proudly served the Hackensack community for over 20 years.Immigrating to Hackensack from her birthplace of Jamaica at 13-years-old, she has been a resident for more than 30 years. Starting as a PTA volunteer at ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - CoreWeave, a firm specializing in artificial intelligence infrastructure and based in Livingston is set to open a 1.8 billion dollar data center at the old Merck & Co building. The project is located at the Northeast Science and Technology Center (NEST) campus. In 2025 ...
The U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, the Comey indictment and the Left’s daily onslaught against President Trump have crowded out a very important development taking place in The Great White North. The province of Alberta has formally filed a petition to secede from Canada, a key step in the process ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — For Conor Amendola, being named an Ideal Bonaventure Student was never something he set out to achieve. It just happened along the way. “I never approached it like, ‘I want to win Ideal Student,’” Amendola said. “It was just — man, that would be a cool thing to be.” That ...
Afolabi Salami Afolabi Salami is a purpose-driven leader whose work sits at the intersection of technology, public service, and economic empowerment. As a Senior Program Administrator at Schoharie Economic Enterprise Corporation (SEEC), he is committed to strengthening small businesses—the backbone ...
LIVINGSTON—The New York State Police have announced the addition of new Ford Mustang GT patrol vehicles to its fleet, marking a strategic investment to modernize traffic enforcement capabilities and enhance roadway safety across the state.A total of 19 Mustangs have been acquired, including a ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Fourth of July Committee made a big announcement on Monday. Milltown Fourth of July Committee President David Potter shared an important reveal on social media to kick off the week, announcing that lifelong borough resident Gary Conger would serve as the 2026 Milltown ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Milltown Fourth of July Committee made a big announcement on Monday. Milltown Fourth of July Committee President David Potter shared an important reveal on social media to kick off the week, announcing that lifelong borough resident Gary Conger would serve as the 2026 Milltown ...
To have an event listed here, send the information (including date, time, street address and cost if any) via email to news@columbiapaper.com at least two weeks before the event.Because of the high volume of workshop listing requests, we can list only workshops that are free, free-will donations or ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Even with the prospect of a quarterfinal round game in the Union County Tournament looming for both baseball teams on Wednesday, there was still the not-so-minor matter of wrapping up first place in the Watchung Division when Gov. Livingston hosted Union Catholic on Tuesday ...
HILLSDALE—The Rob Burns Memorial Barbecue Scholarship Fundraiser is put on by the Hillsdale Fire Company #1, 9387 State Route 22, May 16, 4 to 6 p.m.This chicken barbecue benefits the Rob Burns Memorial Scholarship. Each year this scholarship is given to a Taconic Hills High School student who will ...
COPAKE—The Copake Comprehensive Plan Review Committee invites residents to their next community workshop on the Copake Smart Growth Comprehensive Plan at the Town Hall Meeting Room, 230 Mountain View Road, Saturday, May 16, 10 to 11:30 a.m.The committee will share the draft Action Plan—a roadmap ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — While Westfield is far from imposing a seasonal gas-powered leaf blower ban, it is dipping its figurative toe in the water this summer as the council has approved the purchase of commercial-grade electric leaf blowers.The town council approved $52,902.88 at its May 5 meeting for the ...
ORANGE, NJ — Orange voters delivered a major political shakeup tonight, unseating two incumbent councilmembers in a municipal election that could reshape the direction of the City Council moving forward.In the most closely watched races of the evening, challenger James H. Ward III defeated South ...
EDISON, NJ - Four students from Edison Township are the recipients of a National Merit Scholarship, according to a press release. This year, 77 students from New Jersey were awarded this $2,500 scholarship.The students from Edison Township are as follows:Kriti Agrawal — John P. Stevens High School.
NORTH ARLINGTON – Police Chief Michael Horton is urging residents to prepare for sweeping changes to New Jersey's e-bike laws, warning that electric bicycles will soon be regulated far more like motor vehicles than traditional bicycles under a new statewide law set to take effect in July.Chief ...
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 ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — A free community health event is coming to Hawthorne!The Health and Wellness Fair, hosted by the Valley Health System, aims to help people feel their best.The program will offer free health screenings, including:Lipids and glucose testingBlood pressure checkHeart health assessmentIt ...
The number of leaders on the roster of the 2026 Bloomfield High School outdoor track and field program (boys and girls teams) is certainly commendable—and to some teams, probably even enviable.The captains for the Bengals’ girls squad are seniors Thalia Bell (throws), Madison Bernhard ...
Princeton, NJ - The May 11 blotter of the Princeton Police Department includes several instances of online scamming, which now seems to be a popular criminal pursuit:Online Scams. On May 5, a Littlebrook Road resident told police that she was deceived into providing personal information to scammers ...
It's been a busy and very successful school year for Shane Fernandez of Bloomfield High.A BHS senior, Shane began the school year as one of three team captains for the Bengals football team, led by head coach Mike Carter.Unfortunately, Shane suffered a broken foot in the second game of the 2026 ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – “We Hear You.” That is the message that the East Windsor Township mayor and council wanted to send to the public at their meeting on Tuesday, May 12, when an ordinance was introduced to pause creation of data centers in the community. According to research sources, data centers ...