TOP LOCAL News
By PETE LINDEMANN, TIMES JOURNAL STAFF
May 8, 2026
SCHOHARIE – The Old Stone Fort in Schoharie opened for the season on Friday, May 1, with a do-it-yourself toys and games lesson for the kids. Fort Director Mary Johnson and Museum Experience Manager Clay Edmunds and the kids played with—and learned about—whirligigs, ball in a cup, stilts, and ...
CRARYVILLE—At least one water well near the site of the April 16 fatal crash where a gas tanker spilled 3,000 to 5,000 gallons of gasoline has tested positive for the flammable liquid fuel.About a dozen representatives from the state Departments of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Health (DOH), ...
This is Mayor John McCormac. It's Friday, May 8th.The Avenel Performing Arts Center has a show called “The Bitchy Waiter” at 8 pm tonight and at 3 pm on Saturday. Call (732) 314-0500 for tickets. Anchors Tiki Bar has the “Earth Monkeys” at 6 pm tonight with food by Curbside Cravings; “Glitch in the ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The City of Rahway has announced that 3rd Ward Councilwoman Vannie Deloris Parson formally submitted her resignation through a letter to the Municipal Clerk, effective April 22, 2026. Mayor Raymond Giacobbe and the Rahway Municipal Council offered their sincere gratitude to ...
HACKENSACK, NJ — The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office, and the Hackensack Police Department are investigating a hit-and-run incident, leading to the death of a pedestrian. The collision occurred around 12:47 a.m. on Friday, May 8 at the intersection of Essex Street and Summit Avenue, according to ...
SUMMIT, NJ – As Mother’s Day approaches, it feels like the right moment to reflect not just on motherhood, but on the strength and balance that come with it. For my mom, Gemma, that strength has taken shape through her time at The Daily Pilates.From the beginning, The Daily Pilates stood out — not ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Hanover Education Foundation’s annual 5K and One-Mile Fun Walk will return Saturday morning at Whippany Park High School, bringing runners, walkers, families, and community supporters together in support of Hanover Township schools.Check-in for pre-registered participants ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The New York Yankees have promoted OF Spencer Jones to join the Major League roster. He will become the 56th Somerset Patriot to make his MLB debut since the team became the Yankees Double-A affiliate in 2021.Jones, the Yankees No. 6 prospect, was hitting .258/.366/.592 on the ...
Princeton, NJ – A month ago, Princeton Council was mired down in a contentious discussion about free speech and public assemblies. The subject arose out of a public Council work session on how the town should charge for use of its public spaces, and whether the groups using those spaces should be ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The New York Yankees have promoted OF Spencer Jones to join the Major League roster. He will become the 56th Somerset Patriot to make his MLB debut since the team became the Yankees Double-A affiliate in 2021.Jones, the Yankees No. 6 prospect, was hitting .258/.366/.592 on the ...
WEST WINDSOR, NJ – It's that time of year again for local senior citizens to share their art talent with the community at the annual Mercer County Senior Citizen Art Show. The annual show is a partnership between the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage and the Mercer County Office on ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Hilltoppers continued their dominant spring Thursday, overpowering New Providence Pioneers, 14-1, in the semifinal round of the Union County Tournament at Johnson High School.Fresh off an impressive interstate victory over Lincoln-Sudbury Warriors and still responding to ...
ATLANTA, GA – Phillip Pazdur of Sayreville (Parlin) made the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). This designation is awarded to undergraduate students who have earned a 3.0 or higher academic average for the semester.Read about other ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Some 700 residents submitted responses to a city survey seeking input to help guide the selection of Boca Raton’s next police chief, City Manager Mark Sohaney recently told city council members.The city received 105 applicants for the chief's job, 77 of whom met the job ...
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 ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ – East Brunswick will receive $118,417 through New Jersey’s annual Clean Communities grant program, part of more than $25 million being distributed statewide to help municipalities and counties clean up litter and protect public spaces.The funding was announced by the New Jersey ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Spring in Bordentown City means warm weather, outdoor dining, community events — and the return of the street sweeper. While street sweeper season usually begins on May 1, the sweeper has been out of service for repairs and is scheduled to start official operations for the ...
MEDFORD, NJ — Lenape Regional High School (LRHSD) will be honoring its talented students with an annual ceremony taking place next week.The LRHSD will be hosting its annual Students of the Month Recognition Ceremony at Lenape High School on Tuesday, May 12 at 7PM. All four of the LRHDS's high ...
HUDSON–Hoffman Car Wash will recognize the strength and dedication of military spouses by offering a free Ultimate Car Wash on Friday, May 8, in honor of Military Spouse Appreciation Day.Military spouses can visit any Exterior or Full Service Hoffman Car Wash location and simply let a team member ...
GREENPORT—The Alan Devoe Bird Club takes its popular Birders and Birds Walk at Olana State Historic Site, 5720 State Route 9G, Saturday, May 9.Meet 8 a.m. at the lower parking lot (by the large barn and pond) for a walk through Olana’s artist-designed landscape while keeping eyes and ears open for ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — What started as a simple summer project making custom cards and envelopes has grown into a community-driven mission led by a 10-year-old Piscataway student determined to prove that children can make a meaningful difference.Fifth-grader Joey Salles, a student at Arbor Intermediate ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Advay Jain is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. Like most little brothers, he idolizes his big sister Avya and he is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, was published by ...
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 ...
The Somerset Patriots shut out the Reading Fightin Phils 11-0 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday night. The Patriots have now won seven of their last 10 games.Somerset’s pitching staff combined for its second shutout of the season and first since 5/2/26 vs. Portland. Somerset has pitched a shutout ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Brunswick Hills OBGYN has been a part of many women's healthcare journey for many years. It opened its doors in 1996 in East Brunswick and also has a location in Hillsborough. Many women had and currently have obstetric and gynecological care ongoing at both locations. So, it ...
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 ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — The Sayreville Police Department and members of P.B.A. Local #98 conducted the annual Memorial Service on Thursday, May 7, 2026, paying tribute to the borough’s fallen law enforcement officers who gave their lives in service to the community.The ceremony marked National Police ...
Califon, NJ – In two weeks, over the four days of Memorial Day weekend (Friday May 22nd through Memorial Day Monday May 25th) the Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall will be on display for the public at Califon Island Park (130 Bank Street). It makes a return to the Borough's riverside gathering place ...
The Somerset Patriots shut out the Reading Fightin Phils 11-0 at FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday night. The Patriots have now won seven of their last 10 games.Somerset’s pitching staff combined for its second shutout of the season and first since 5/2/26 vs. Portland. Somerset has pitched a shutout ...
BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — The Bloomfield Police Department has announced the return of its Police Trading Card Program, commonly known as the “Cop Card” program, a community outreach initiative designed to strengthen relationships between local police officers and children.The program, which has ...