TOP LOCAL News
By JOHN MOONEY
May 8, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – The Center for Excellence in Education (CEE) has announced the high school students who will compete in the USA Biolympiad (USABO) National Finals at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, from June 21 to July 2, 2026. Among them will be Berkeley Heights resident Tara ...
MILLBURN, NJ — Millburn police charged a Newark man following an investigation into the theft of a luxury vehicle from Canoe Brook Country Club last month.According to the Millburn Police Department, Detective Mendelsohn concluded an investigation on April 6 of the theft of a BMW X7 reported stolen ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, N.J. — The record may not tell the full story.Sitting at 3-11 with four games remaining, the Governor Livingston boys lacrosse team has had its share of struggles this spring. But first-year head coach Anthony Porter sees something more important taking shape — a culture built on ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Mark Capparelli has been named the Valairco Heating and Cooling Highlander Athlete of the Week after a stellar season on the links that included winning the UCIAC Mountain Division Championship — and culminated in a top-10 sectional finish that earned him a coveted spot in ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ – Another school record was broken by Bridgewater-Raritan High School in the final race of Tuesday’s grueling six-hour day at the 2026 Skyland Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships.That was not all.On a successful day that saw its girls’ squad collect a sixth-place ...
FREEHOLD — A Keansburg man has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Freehold Borough, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.Authorities charged 19-year-old Kanye P. Faucette with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful ...
FREEHOLD — A Keansburg man has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Freehold Borough, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.Authorities charged 19-year-old Kanye P. Faucette with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful ...
FREEHOLD — A Keansburg man has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred Thursday afternoon in Freehold Borough, according to Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago.Authorities charged 19-year-old Kanye P. Faucette with first-degree attempted murder, second-degree unlawful ...
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 ...
Mother's Day is Sunday and downtown Red Bank is a great place to celebrate! We recommend looking up Mom's favorite downtown location and making reservations now. While Sunday is all about Mom, the following day ushers in the start of the...2026 BROADWALK SEASON The Red Bank BroadWalk is back on ...
FRANKLINVILLE, NY — What started as a joke during a monthly Zonta Club of Olean meeting has become a cozy, community-centered bookstore on Route 16.Pauline Hoffmann, owner of The Beekeepers Bookshop, recalled promising that if she won the raffle, she would use the winnings to start the shop.Her $37 ...
HAZLET, NJ — Axil Event Decor is preparing to officially open its doors to the community with a grand opening celebration on Friday, May 8, beginning at 9 a.m.On Thursday, the Township of Hazlet welcomed Axil by joining their official ribbon cutting with Hazlet Mayor Michael Sachs, welcoming them ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The Hasbrouck Heights Planning Board heard three separate residential applications at its meeting on May 6th, with one being approved, one denied, and one held over to a future meeting. They also memorialized a resolution from the April meeting and passed the meeting ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Intense practices have been keeping the Chatham boys lacrosse team “locked in” on its goal to win the program its first Morris County Tournament championship.The Cougars moved a step closer to that goal with their 21-4 win vs. Morris Knolls in the MCT quarterfinals on Thursday at ...
WAYNE, NJ – Twelve members of the Wayne Police Department will be honored next month at the Passaic County 200 Club’s annual Valor Awards Dinner. It’s a sold-out event with 300 guests coming to hear harrowing, real-life stories of rescue and resolve by the first responders who serve Passaic County.
UNION, NJ — The June 2 primary election is less than a month away.Here is some important information about who is on the ballot and how to vote.Registering to VoteIf you are not registered to vote, you have until Tuesday, May 12. On that day, the Township of Union’s Clerk’s Office will extend its ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – A 12-run third inning lifted Hasbrouck Heights to a 16-5 victory over Ridgefield/Palisade Park in a NJIC non-divisional baseball game on Wednesday at Depken Field in Hasbrouck Heights. The Aviators improved to 4-12 on the season. Ridgefield/Palisade Park falls to 3-16.Down ...
NEW JERSEY- Advay Jain, of South Brunswich is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. He idolizes his big sister Avya…What is not typical is that Jain, at only 3, is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, ...
NEW JERSEY- Advay Jain, of South Brunswich is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. He idolizes his big sister Avya…What is not typical is that Jain, at only 3, is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, ...
NEW JERSEY- Advay Jain, of South Brunswich is a typical three-year-old. He loves dinosaurs, strawberries, trying new fruits and drawing. He idolizes his big sister Avya…What is not typical is that Jain, at only 3, is a published author. This March his children's book, Dino Learns Not to Waste Food, ...
RED BANK, NJ — New Jersey cannabis had a major moment this May when the High Times Cannabis Cup came to Atlantic City, bringing together some of the state’s top licensed cannabis brands for a consumer-judged celebration of flower, pre-rolls, concentrates, vapes, edibles, and infused products.The ...
Mother’s Day is a time to recognize one of the most important and enduring roles in any family.A mother’s love is never defined by tasks alone. It is seen in the years of sacrifice, guidance, protection, encouragement, and care that help a family grow and thrive. Sometimes it is a comforting plate ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Mason Lisotto's complete-game performance pushed Middletown North to a 5-1 baseball victory over Holmdel on Thursday,Lisotto needed just 69 pitches to complete seven innings in which he scattered seven hits, walked none and struck out one.Danny Sigler's RBI double highlighted a ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Mason Lisotto's pitched a complete game to send Middletown North to a 5-1 baseball victory over Holmdel on Thursday,Lisotto needed just 69 pitches to complete seven innings in which he scattered seven hits, walked none and struck out one.Danny Sigler's RBI double highlighted a ...
HACKENSACK, NJ – A student at Bergen County Academies in Hackensack has been recognized by the New Jersey Hall of Fame (NJHOF) for his academic excellence, strong character, and integrity.Edward Lee, a senior approaching graduation, has been named a winner of the 2026 Areté Scholarship.The award, ...
RED BANK, NJ: The Jesters Highway Motorcycle Club is preparing for its 7th Annual Charity Poker Run, a community‑driven fundraiser supporting several local and national organizations. This year’s event will benefit Lunch Break, HABcore, Chapter 12 Veterans, Tunnel to Towers, Autism Speaks, and ...
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Fiona Jackson set a personal mark in the 400-meter hurdles and Sarah Nacinovich broke her own school record in the 400-meter dash to highlight the action for the Chatham girls' track & field team at the NJAC Championships held at Morris Hills High.Jackson set a PR in the hurdles ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY: Autism Acceptance month has passed in April, yet Kumon of Hazlet is in the business of acceptance for all youth, every month. At Kumon of Hazlet, learning is built around a simple but powerful idea: every child progresses best when instruction meets them at their current level and ...
BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ – Circle of Friends has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to support employment opportunities and workforce training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.The funding announcement was made in a May 6 letter ...
BARNEGAT, NJ – Two batters combined for six of Raritan's nine hits in a 5-2 baseball victory over Barnegat on Thursday.Bear Evernham went 3-for-3 with two runs batted in and Antonio Lamberti was 3-for-3 with a double and three runs scored for Raritan (8-8), which never trailed after scoring two ...