TOP LOCAL News
By E. SCOTT WINGERTER
May 12, 2026
RED BANK, NJ: The Red Bank Planning Board will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, May 13, at 7:00pm at Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.26 Drs. James Parker Boulevard is the subject of a Preliminary and Final Major Site Plan application focused on site improvements while retaining the existing ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ — Ready for the annual Taste of Hasbrouck Heights and Friends? Grab your forks and stretchy pants and check out the 29 eateries that are scheduled to present their signature dishes.The Taste of Hasbrouck Heights and Friends is hosted by the Hasbrouck Heights Friends of the ...
RED BANK, NJ: Red Bank residents looking for a gentle, accessible way to improve flexibility and reduce stress can sign up for the upcoming Chair Yoga Classes offered by the Red Bank Division of Parks and Recreation. The five‑session series will be held at the Red Bank Senior Center on May 12, 14, ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – Hasbrouck Heights swept Harrison, 5-0, in a NJIC Meadowlands boys tennis match on Monday afternoon at the Neal McCarthy Tennis Courts in Hasbrouck Heights. Hasbrouck Heights improves to 9-4 on the season, 9-3 in the Meadowlands, while Harrison is 0-9.“(Today’s) win means ...
NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ – Alexa Celentano went 4-for-4 with four runs scored and three RBI as Wood-Ridge defeated North Arlington, 16-1 in a NJIC Patriot Division girls softball game on Monday afternoon in North Arlington. Wood-Ridge improves to 17-5 overall, and 8-0 in the NJIC Patriot Division. ...
A Mahwah police officer is being hailed a hero for taking care to return a domestic violence victim home from headquarters -- and finding her accused assailant armed with a loaded gun outside her house.Jason Tyler Butler, 26, of the Catskills-area town of Wurtsboro, NY, was arrested without ...
MIDLAND PARK, NJ – Braden Russell limited Wood-Ridge to just six hits as Midland Park defeated the Blue Devils, 4-1 in a NJIC Meadowlands baseball game on Monday afternoon in Midland Park. Midland Park, now 12-9 overall and 6-3 in the Meadowlands, moves into a second-place tie with Wood-Ridge, who ...
UNION, N.J. — For the first time in three decades, the Township of Union Public Schools revived its Hall of Fame, honoring 18 individuals whose professional accomplishments, community service and commitment to excellence have left a lasting impact on the district and beyond.The induction ceremony ...
WAYNE, NJ — The Wayne Hills girls lacrosse team walked off the field Saturday one goal short of a Passaic County championship, a bitter taste in their mouths. It was an incredibly competitive battle for the county crown and the Patriots climbed their way back late into the game and could not find ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Animal Welfare Advisory Committee will hold a meeting tonight, Tuesday, May 12, 6:30pm. The meeting is being held in person in the council chambers, Borough Hall, 90 Monmouth Street.
CHATHAM, NJ – Ryan Klepper, Scott Simonfay and Hawi Ondondo each knocked down five kills for Chatham in its 2-0 boys volleyball win vs. Delbarton on Monday at CHS.Senior outside hitter Klepper also collected eight service points, which included three aces and four digs for Chatham (13-8), which ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Shortstop Joe Kealy drove in two runs and Drew Speace knocked in a run and came on to earn the save in Chatham's 5-3 NJAC National Division baseball win vs. West Morris on Monday at CHS.Chatham (15-5) and West Morris (14-6) are tied atop the National Division standings with 7-2 ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners congratulates Monmouth County Counsel Michael D. Fitzgerald for receiving a County Service Award presented by the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) during the NJAC Convention in Atlantic City on May 7.“Since being named ...
Team Members at Peaceful Pines pictured above, left to right: Certified Assisted Living Administrator, Cristina Rando, LPN,CDP, Diana Rocco, Director of Activities, Sarah Adjei, House Manager. MONMOUTH COUNTY: As National Nurses Week comes to a close, communities across the country are taking time ...
Team Members at Peaceful Pines pictured above, left to right: Certified Assisted Living Administrator, Cristina Rando, LPN,CDP, Diana Rocco, Director of Activities, Sarah Adjei, House Manager. MONMOUTH COUNTY: As National Nurses Week comes to a close, communities across the country are taking time ...
Team Members at Peaceful Pines pictured above, left to right: Certified Assisted Living Administrator, Cristina Rando, LPN,CDP, Diana Rocco, Director of Activities, Sarah Adjei, House Manager. MONMOUTH COUNTY: As National Nurses Week comes to a close, communities across the country are taking time ...
CHATHAM, NJ – James Vukanovich, a parent of two girls who attend Milton Avenue School, came to the Chatham Board of Education meeting on Monday night and asked the district to suspend its policy that he said allows boys in girls' bathrooms. Vukanovich has been banned from entering Milton since he ...
MARLBORO, NJ – Three pitchers combined on a two-hitter as the Colts Neck baseball team defeated Marlboro, 4-1, on Monday.Ryan Rude allowed one hit in five innings with three walks and five strikeouts. Ronan Kiely, who allowed one run and one hit; and Ryan Spencer, who allowed two walks and struck ...
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners congratulates Monmouth County Counsel Michael D. Fitzgerald for receiving a County Service Award presented by the New Jersey Association of Counties (NJAC) during the NJAC Convention in Atlantic City on May 7. “Since being named ...
MORRISTOWN & SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 2026 — Atlantic Health recently became among the first in New Jersey to use the Phagenyx® System, a novel neuromodulation technology designed to improve swallowing safety and accelerate recovery for patients suffering from severe dysphagia (swallowing difficulty) ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – Scotch Plains Police Chief Dave Lavery led a heartfelt ceremony recognizing members of the department whose dedication and bravery went above and beyond during the past year. The event coincided with National Police Week, a time when communities across the nation honor the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Led by an honor guard of motorcycles, hundreds of police officers from northern and central New Jersey pedaled through town Saturday afternoon on their to Washington, DC, the first of four days on the road for the long blue line, riding in memory of their fallen colleagues.Police ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - At a council meeting held earlier this month, representatives from the borough’s military organizations accepted a proclamation declaring Friday, May 22, 2026, as 'National Poppy Day' in South Plainfield. The poppy serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ...
PRINCETON, NJ - Advocates for Children of New Jersey has released NJ Kids Count 2026: The State of Our Counties, a county-by-county data book, highlighting trends in child well-being across all 21 counties in the areas of: demographics, family economic security, child health, child protection, ...
PRINCETON, NJ - Advocates for Children of New Jersey has released NJ Kids Count 2026: The State of Our Counties, a county-by-county data book, highlighting trends in child well-being across all 21 counties in the areas of: demographics, family economic security, child health, child protection, ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway Chiefs boys volleyball team continues to build momentum at the perfect time of the season.Fresh off a commanding Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament opening-round victory over Iselin Kennedy, Piscataway returned to its home court Monday night and delivered ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood teams continued to stack wins this week, with several Raiders programs turning in strong performances in both conference play and postseason competition.BaseballMonday: Baseball: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Explodes Early, Shuts Out Summit, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Human trafficking is often imagined as something that happens “somewhere else,” in another country or another city, hidden far from suburban communities. But the message repeated throughout Wednesday night’s Human Trafficking Awareness Event at the Township Municipal Building ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Human trafficking is often imagined as something that happens “somewhere else,” in another country or another city, hidden far from suburban communities. But the message repeated throughout Wednesday night’s Human Trafficking Awareness Event at the Township Municipal Building ...
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