TOP LOCAL News
By FRED J. AUN
May 9, 2026
ROXBURY, NJ — The township and the state this week forcefully disputed federal claims that a proposed immigration detention facility in a Ledgewood warehouse would have limited local impacts, telling a judge the project needs to immediately be halted.Roxbury Township Attorney Anthony Bucco and ...
SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 2026 – Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center recently began performing a new procedure that helps reduce high blood pressure by calming overactive nerves near the kidneys.Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023, the Symplicity Spyral™ renal ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Every week, Bernie Wagenblast of Cranford Radio compiles what's happening in Cranford: Drive-Thru Food Drive — Saturday, May 9 The need for food never goes away and the Cranford United Methodist Church is holding their monthly collection between 10 and noon.Baroque Music for ...
LINWOOD, NJ – It was a historic afternoon for Southern Regional lacrosse as the Rams surged to an 18-5 victory over Mainland, fueled by a career milestone from one of their primary offensive catalysts.Junior midfielder Kyle Sininsky cemented his place in the program’s record books, recording his ...
MILLTOWN, NJ - The Spotswood High School varsity baseball team had a big game under the lights at Michelin Field on Friday. It was the annual night game at Milltown's Michelin Field for the Chargers baseball program. Spotswood shook off a two-game skid with an 8-1 victory over East Brunswick Magnet ...
POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ – There is "dominant," and then there is what Gianna Gomez accomplished on the mound Saturday.In a staggering display of pitching prowess, the Barnegat junior threw a four-inning perfect game, striking out every single batter she faced to lead the Bengals (17-1) to a 17-0 ...
HOLMDEL, NJ: The Holmdel Police Department is celebrating a standout achievement by K9 Officer Darryl Jackson and his partner, Murph, who placed 3rd overall at the 2026 USPCA National Detector Dog Trials. The team earned an impressive score of 199.50 out of 200, placing them among the top ...
UNION, NJ — After some dire times the last few years, Union High School is back on the Union County baseball map.Johnny Velez put the Farmers there on Saturday. The senior shortstop hit two two-run home runs, the second one a game-winning shot in the top of the seventh inning, to give 14th-seeded ...
STAFFORD - We are proud to announce that this week’s Manahawkin Rita’s Southern Regional Athlete of the Week is track and field standout, Jack McLennan.Success in distance running requires a rare blend of physical grit and mental strategy, and McLennan put both on full display during a historic ...
STAFFORD - We are proud to announce that this week’s Manahawkin Rita’s Southern Regional Athlete of the Week is track and field standout, Jack McLennan.Success in distance running requires a rare blend of physical grit and mental strategy, and McLennan put both on full display during a historic ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — For students from two Coral Springs schools, all their pawns, rooks, kings and queens made winning moves last weekend in the Broward Public Schools spring chess tournament.Coral Springs High School placed third in the high school division, and Sawgrass Springs Middle School ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An Orlando man is in jail for recently attacking a fellow patient at a Boca Raton addiction treatment center, breaking his jaw and fracturing the bones around his eye, according to a Boca Raton police report.Lavon Daryl Sheffield Jr., 30, told police he got into a verbal ...
DEERFIELD BEACH — Community leaders and medical staff gathered Friday, May 8, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Holy Cross' new $41 million combined freestanding emergency department and multispecialty healthcare hub. Located at 340 South Federal Highway, and set to open its doors to the public May ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - On Wednesday, May 6, Kenilworth residents and Harding students and staff members participated in the National Walk to School Day. This annual event celebrates the benefits of walking and bicycling and promotes safety, community, and physical activity. Organized by Harding ...
FANWOOD, NJ –The Fanwood Borough Council passed a resolution at Monday’s work session meeting confirming prequalified bidders and the issuance of bid specifications for the exterior restoration of the Fanwood Historic Train Station.Paragon Restoration Construction, Kenilworth; Spartan Construction ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison boys tennis fell to undefeated Summit, 5-0, on Friday, May 8. The Dodgers dropped to 5-7 overall with the loss, while Summit improved to 15-0.At first singles, Madison’s Josh Simkins fell to Ben Levkov, 6-0, 6-0. Christopher Wu lost at second singles to Henry Deutsch, 6-0, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown softball celebrated Senior Day with a 4-1 win over Pompton Lakes on Friday, May 8.After two scoreless innings, Morristown broke through with two runs in the third. Pompton Lakes answered with one run in the fourth, but the Colonials added one run in the bottom half of ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown boys volleyball fell to Jefferson, 2-1, on Friday, May 8.Jefferson won the first set 25-21 before Morristown answered with a 29-27 win in the second. Jefferson closed out the match with a 25-18 victory in the third set.For Morristown, Andrew Newport finished with 21 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown boys lacrosse earned a close 8-7 win over Morristown-Beard on Saturday, May 9.Luke Simon led Morristown with three goals and one assist. Max Bermudez added two goals and one assist, while Bennett Mehl, Cian Stork and Jackson Kornfeld each scored once.Noah Vanzile ...
SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 2026 – Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center recently began performing a new procedure that helps reduce high blood pressure by calming overactive nerves near the kidneys.Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023, the Symplicity Spyral™ renal ...
SUMMIT, NJ – MAY 2026 – Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center recently began performing a new procedure that helps reduce high blood pressure by calming overactive nerves near the kidneys.Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2023, the Symplicity Spyral™ renal ...
NEW LEBANON--The Friends of the New Lebanon Library will host its annual book sale from Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31. The sale will be held at Church of Our Savior located at 14660 State Route 22. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the New Lebanon Library.The friends are now seeking ...
SCHOHARIE – Four high school students from Capital Region BOCES brought home gold this weekend at the New York State Thruway Cup welding competition.Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center senior Wyatt Strobeck defeated the best high school welders from across the state during the May 1 and 2 ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Make it back-to-back walk-off wins for the Phillipsburg High School baseball team. And by the same score at that.This time it was an errant infield throwing error by Pleasant Valley that allowed the Stateliners to score the winning in the bottom of the seventh inning in a 7-6 ...
KINDERHOOK--On Sunday, April 26, Kinderhook Scout Troop 113 joined the Columbia Friends of the Electric Trail (CFET) for a trail cleanup to commemorate Earth Day. Twelve scouts plus leaders and parents recovered recyclables, trash and eight shopping carts along the Albany-Hudson Electric Trail ...
NEWTON, NJ – Frankford Township firefighters have been stationed outside the Homestead Rehabilitation and Health Care Center because the fire suppression system is not working. On Friday, May 8, Frankford Township Mayor Edwin Risdon Jr, also a member of the Frankford Township Fire Department, ...
NEWARK - Abdulqudus “Abdul” Morakinyo and Bryan Oko, two seniors at Newark School of Data Science & Information Technology, have supported and pushed each other academically since they first met in second grade. “After every test, I’d be like, ‘Abdul, what did you get?’ ” Oko said. “And Abdul ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The Governor Livingston Highlanders track and field team turned in a strong performance at the Union County Conference Championships, held April 30 and May 1 at Governor Livingston High School, with multiple individual champions and a deep roster of point scorers across ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Final exams at Rutgers-New Brunswick, scheduled for Friday, got postponed after a 48-hour worldwide cyberattack disrupted a widely used college and university educational management computer system.A nefarious cyber hacking organization known as ShinyHunters – a criminal hacker ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Downtown Hackensack Main Street Business Alliance (MSBA) is bringing back their Business Expo after leaders expressed positive feedback and a large turnout last year.“The response to last year’s Expo showed just how valuable it is to bring our business community together in one ...