TOP LOCAL News
By JEFF YASTINE
May 8, 2026
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano Beach woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon after store managers and Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies used surveillance footage and a photographic lineup to identify her as the suspect in a perfume theft.Brittney Vaughn, 36, was taken into custody on a charge of ...
Randolph Boys Golf Among State's Elite; Meditz Captures North Group 3 Sectional TitleRANDOLPH, NJ — The Randolph High School boy’s varsity golf team is in the midst of one of the finest seasons in program history, sitting at 12-2 and ranked 34th in the state of New Jersey. The squad's depth, ...
GRANVILLE - The Granville Youth League kicked off its 2026 season May 3 with a parade through the village, an opening ceremony at the youth league fields and a Bat-a-Thon fundraiser — drawing hundreds of players, coaches and parents to celebrate the start of summer ball.The Granville Junior High ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Freshman first baseman Madelyn Hoadley hit a three-run homer in the third inning to help Phillipsburg High School to a 5-0 lead and winning pitcher Hannah Wodtke retired the final out with the tying run stranded on third base in the fourth-seeded Stateliners 5-4 victory over No.
PARKLAND, FL- Stoneman Douglas ace lefthander Gio Rojas tossed a gem in game one of the Regional Finals on Friday night at home versus West Broward High School. Rojas threw a complete game, allowing one run and striking out ten for the Eagles.The MSD offense had a strong showing against University ...
GRANVILLE - The Granville Lions Club has kicked off its annual patio furniture fundraiser, selling close-out and discontinued Telescope Casual furniture at discounted prices through Sept. 5.The sale runs Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the club's warehouse.
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A man from Orange faces a vehicular homicide charge in relation to a July 2, 2025 motor vehicle crash in Harding Township that took the life of Daniel “DJ” Ortiz, a Hopatcong resident who drove tow trucks for Roxbury-based Ron & Sons Towing, said officials today (May 6).Daniel ...
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 ...
GRANVILLE - The long-contaminated Katzman Recycling property behind Moore's Corners in the Town of Granville is now more than halfway through a court-supervised environmental cleanup that state officials say will cost $21 million and wrap up this fall.D.A. Collins Construction began work at the ...
This content is sponsored by Princeton Council candidate Marina Rubina.Princeton, NJ – A Palmer Square apartment that sold for $430,000 in 2020 recently resold for $650,000. A single-family home that sold for $450,000 that same year has been torn down and rebuilt into a $2 million home today. That ...
GREENWICH, N.Y. - This spring, Comfort Food Community (CFC) launches its 2026 Give Hunger the Boot campaign, marking 12 years of grassroots efforts to combat rural hunger throughout Washington, Warren, Saratoga, and Rensselaer Counties.Since its inception, Give Hunger the Boot has been powered by ...
The final portion of the South Orange–Maplewood School District’s budget hearing underscored not only the numbers but the human considerations behind them. As the Board debated the adoption of the 2026–27 budget and tax levy, members revisited recurring themes — the district’s staffing structure, ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 25-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly attacking his mother inside his parents’ home in West Boca Raton, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.Daniel Max Abramson arrived unannounced at his parents’ home around 7 p.m. on April 30 and spoke with them ...
POMPANO BEACH — Most drivers who get into a fender bender reach for their insurance card; Joseph James Dellapi reportedly reached for the exit. Dellapi, 21, was hauled off to the Broward County Main Jail Tuesday after a high-speed game of "abandon the Tesla" ended in a felony-heavy arrest.
COCONUT CREEK, FL - A dog that ran from the scene of a crash Thursday in Coconut Creek has been found safe, police said Friday.In a social media post Friday, Coconut Creek police announced that the dog, named Jack, had been located after a community search effort in the South Creek area.“South ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced the April Brave Student of the month is Gianna Cosgrove. School officials took to Facebook to share what was said about Cosgrove that won her the spot.“Gianna is one of the most committed students I have had the pleasure of knowing during my time at ...
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School announced the April Brave Staff Member is Lisa Huber, one of the Administrative Assistants at the high school.School officials took to Facebook to share what was said about Huber that won her the spot, particularly her planning of “Take your child to work day” this ...
The Mettowee Grange held a meeting: "In spite of the rain Monday night a large number gathered at Grange hall in Granville to enjoy an evening broadcasted from the various stations: Piano solo, Elizabeth McDonough; vocal solo, Ethel Lewis; A Bedtime Story, Florence Hatch; paper on gardens, R.E.
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 25-year-old man is behind bars after allegedly attacking his mother inside his parents’ home in West Boca Raton, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.Daniel Max Abramson arrived unannounced at his parents’ home around 7 p.m. on April 30 and spoke with them ...
PHILLISPBURG, NJ - On April 27, 2026, the spirit of "Service Above Self" was on full display as a sold-out crowd of over 200 guests gathered at The Architects Golf Club. The 17th annual Corks & Forks food and beverage tasting was more than a local culinary showcase; it was a powerful community ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A family of ducklings took an unexpected detour into a Coral Springs storm drain on Thursday, but thanks to the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department, the tiny birds were reunited with their mother.Engine 43 B-Shift responded after several baby ducks became trapped inside the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Monster Mini Golf in Coral Springs closed this week, according to a notice posted on the business’s front door.The monster-themed indoor entertainment center, known for its glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade games and family outings, announced the closure in a letter posted at ...
BASKING RIDGE, NJ — Too many walks by its pitchers and not enough line drives from its hitters were two culprits in the Ridge baseball team's recent five-game losing streak.But, after pulling out a last at-bat win over Bridgewater-Raritan to snap that streak on Wednesday, the Red Devils hit a ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham boys tennis team won all five matches in straight sets in its 5-0 win vs. Mendham on Friday at the Colony Courts.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A months-long fight over who will coach the next generation of Coral Springs travel soccer players ended Wednesday night with a city commission vote, a handshake offer from a runner-up, and a promise that no child would be priced out of the game.The City Commission voted 4-0 on ...
Commissioner Petracco and the Nutley Fire Department, in collaboration with the Clara Maass Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health, welcome residents to the 5th annual EMS Night event on Friday, May 15!Join the fire department at t he Department of Public Safety building, located at 228 Chestnut ...
WHITEHALL – Village officials received some good news about the progress of its multiple water- and sewer-related grant applications April 29 but were also smacked with bad water-related news that the current batch of state and federal financial assistance won’t be available to fix.The Village ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A family of ducklings took an unexpected detour into a Coral Springs storm drain on Thursday, but thanks to the Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department, the tiny birds were reunited with their mother.Engine 43 B-Shift responded after several baby ducks became trapped inside the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Monster Mini Golf in Coral Springs closed this week, according to a notice posted on the business’s front door.The monster-themed indoor entertainment center, known for its glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcade games and family outings, announced the closure in a letter posted at ...
ST LOUIS, MO – Sparta High School was once again represented at the VEX Robotics World Championships, this time in St. Loius, Missouri. Coach Mark Meola accompanied team 5249 V “Velocity” to the event held at the Dome of America.Meola said, "I am very proud of these students and what they have ...