TOP LOCAL News
By FRED J. AUN
May 12, 2026
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 ...
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Sean Chen, a freshman at Bernards High School, received notice mid-spring that his painting, Love Language: Dim Sum, had earned both a Gold Medal and the Flaunt It Award from the 2026 National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. The National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ...
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 foreign policy.The forum was ...
PITTSFIELD, MA–Greylock Federal Credit Union is offering a robust slate of free workshops in May to help the community better understand credit, budgeting, and ways to prevent becoming the victim of a financial fraud or scam.At 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, “Basic Budgeting,” presented via Zoom, ...
Knights Beat the Storm on the DiamondBy Pete Lindemann, Times Journal Staff SCHOHARIE – The Middleburgh Knights baseball team outslugged the Schoharie Storm 12–5 Friday on the Storm’s diamond.The Knights peppered 15 hits, led by Hunter Nelson, Dominick Kendle Baker, and Austin Myre with three hits ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – Coral Springs High School’s athletic director is the latest to be arrested for taking part in a scheme that diverted more than $11,000 tied to unauthorized gym rentals at Broward County schools, according to court and arrest records filed this week.Brandon Wesley, 48, was ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken has installed new all-way stop signs at 12 intersections throughout the city in an effort to improve safety for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers, particularly near schools, parks, transit stops, and senior facilities.The improvements, a press release said, are ...
HILLSIDE, NJ — The red tulips planted by members of the Junior National Honor Society at Hillside's Deanna G. Taylor Academy during Red Ribbon Week last October are now in full bloom, serving as a colorful reminder of the importance of healthy choices, leadership and community.Students planted the ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — Chief of Police Michael Antista announced that a resident has been taken into custody on several criminal charges.Malcolm Byer, 52, was arrested on May 8 after an authorized search warrant was executed at his residence by the Crime Suppression Bureau and HPD Emergency Services ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—The Bucks County Area Agency on Aging is bringing back its Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program for summer 2026.The program gives seniors 60 and older who meet income guidelines $5 vouchers that can be used to purchase produce at area farmers markets. Seniors who qualify will get ...
Paramus police captured a fugitive from Westchester County who fled authorities in two other states, The DeMarco Report has learned. Derrick C. Sutton, 39, of White Plains was previously arrested with a Manhattan resident who authorities said tried to remove money from a bank in Mahopac (Putnam ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — The annual Mayor's Community Walk for Wellness will take place at Hackensack High School.Scheduled for Sunday, May 17, the program will run from 1-3:30 p.m.What to expect:Warm-up with Retro FitnessRound-trip walk from HHS to Duck PondGames and activities with St. Joseph'sInformation ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A West Creek man was arrested after a traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, local authorities said.Richard J. Wolverton, 67, was pulled over at approximately 1:29 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026 near the intersection of Route 9 and ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Westfield boys golf team, No. 10 in the latest NJ.com Top 20 rankings, finished 13th overall (322) and placed third in Group 4 at the 92nd edition of the NJSIAA Boys Golf State Championships on Monday at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater.Overall, sophomore Chase Simms ...
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HACKENSACK, NJ — Veteran's Park will host Hackensack's annual Memorial Day Wreath Laying Ceremony on Monday, May 25.In honor of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, the program will begin at 10 a.m.Leaders noted that residents can also celebrate a veteran through the ...
Bloomfield High School has a highly successful, award-winning Unified Sports program that pairs students with and without disabilities (partners) to compete in varsity-level sports. The program includes basketball, bocce, track, and flag football, with the basketball team winning a state ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — A longtime fixture of Bordentown City's business community is hosting a series of fundraisers to support the charity created by its President to benefit mothers and children worldwide.Riverview Studios will be hosting the next of its monthly events, “Music Night”, on Friday, ...
BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — The Burlington County Sheriff's Office will continue to focus efforts on Route 130 in the month of May as part of its ongoing safety efforts, the Department has announced.Sheriff's Officers have been stepping up patrols on the roadway since the beginning of the year, ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Bayville man faces drug possession charges following a Friday afternoon traffic stop, Stafford police said.Scott Soltis, 33, was arrested around 2 p.m. on April 24 after Stafford Township police conducted an investigation during a motor vehicle stop. According to ...
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 ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Wrestling Club is currently offering once a week training sessions that are available for all youth athletes who are residents of Kenilworth/Springfield and any Brearley MS/HS student who may not be a resident of either town. All current KWC wrestlers are welcome, ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Hawthorne leaders are preparing for their annual Memorial Day Service at Borough Hall.In honor of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, the program, scheduled for Monday, May 25, will begin at noon, with a parade to follow at 1:30 p.m.
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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 ...
RAHWAY, NJ — A new flag is currently flying in the skies over downtown Rahway, courtesy of Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and Councilman Joseph Gibilisco.Earlier this month, Giacobbe and Gibilisco raised a flag representing Relay for Life of Rahway. In addition to owning Lehrer-Gibilisco Funeral Home in ...
The Village of Ridgewood Department of Health, in partnership with the Valley Health System, offers free blood pressure screenings on the third Friday of every month. Stop by Village Hall on Friday, May 15, from 1-3 p.m. to find out your numbers and take a simple step toward protecting your ...
On a Tuesday morning, a man in front of me at a coffee shop dropped his wallet and what looked like the last thread holding his patience together. Before I could bend down, a teenager in work boots scooped everything up, handed it back, and said, “Looks like your money tried to leave without ...
“In the meantime, our great military is Loading Up and Resting, looking forward, actually, to its next Conquest. AMERICA IS BACK.”~ President Donald Trump, posted on Truth Social, April 08, 2026America, as the president posted, is back. But the critical question is: Back to what? For the first time ...
GREENVILLE — Middle and high school students participated in Greenville’s 13th annual Career Day recently. Students had three opportunities to attend career sessions where they listened to experts from a variety of industries, discovered exciting careers, and learned what to expect when they enter ...