TOP LOCAL News
By CHRISTIAN FIGUEROA
May 8, 2026
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Jefferson Town Clerk Michele Reilly will be leaving her post on May 8th after 10 years on the job. The announcement was made at the Jefferson Town Council meeting on May 6.“Working in Jefferson Township for the last 10 years has been an honor,” Reilly said. “I’m thankful for the ...
ROCKAWAY, NJ – Senior Kevin Grundy broke two of his own school records in the triple jump and long jump and also cleared 6-0 in the high jump to highlight the Chatham boys' performance at the NJAC track & field championships held at Morris Hills High.Senior distance standout Marcus Valenzuela ...
SPARTA, NJ – Agreeing with the applicant that they are filling the need in a “daycare desert” the Sparta Zoning Board approved The Learning Experience Academy of Early Education, for a 10,000 square foot building within a few miles of Alpine Montessori School, The Goddard School, Garden Grove ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Somerset County has awarded 27 organizations - including four in Hillsborough - a total of $283,450 in arts grants through the County History Partnership Program and Local Arts Program.The four Hillsborough organizations are the Raritan Valley Choral Society, the Raritan Valley ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - More than two dozen organizations in Somerset County, including the Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion of Somerville, have been awarded a total of $283,450 in 2026 through the County History Partnership Program and Local Arts Program.The Ubuntu Cultural Pavilion, Inc., received an award of ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta High School softball team honored their seniors at the game against Montville on Tuesday. Alexia Hill is a four-year varsity letter earner for the Spartans, Coach Gretchen Bowie said. Escorted by her parents Susan and Paul Hill, Alexia is excited to attend Clemson University ...
NEWTON, NJ - The Newton Board of Education on May 5 held their school budget hearing for the 2026-27 school year, with a presentation by Board Secretary James Sekelsky. “It has been a difficult budget season for all of us. Due to the loss in state aid, reduced revenue from sending districts because ...
NEWTON, NJ – The Newton High School girls golf team hosted Pequannock on Wednesday, May 6 and lost 237-216.The Braves’ results of the match are as follows:1st Haley Morodan with a 456th Kayla Dione with a 609th Luci Munoz with a 6410th Maya Seaman with a 6811th Juliana VinceCruz with a 6912th Megan ...