TOP LOCAL News

May 6, 2026

BOCA RATON, FL — A Saint Andrews School security guard who was injured in a golf cart incident recently filed a lawsuit accusing the school of negligence.While operating a school-owned golf cart on July 12, 2024, Giovanni Dalencour of Lake Worth says the vehicle spontaneously exploded, causing him ...

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POMPANO BEACH  — The winningest boys' basketball coach in Florida state history is returning to the sidelines of Pompano's Blanche Ely High School, where he built a championship dynasty.Blanche Ely Principal Tavures Williams announced on social media this week that Melvin Randall has been hired as ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A 15-year-old Coral Springs girl who had been missing for about two weeks has been found safe in Georgia, according to Coral Springs police.Police said Wednesday that Skylee Merino was located by the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office in a suburban area outside Atlanta after an ...

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ALBANY – Lake Placid restaurant owner Stuart J. Amoriell will appear on the Democratic primary ballot in the 21st Congressional District after decisions by the state Board of Elections and an acting state Supreme Court justice cleared away objections to his nominating petitions.Amoriell will face ...

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NORTH CALDWELL, NJ – Third-seeded West Essex scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to rally for a 6-5 baseball victory over St. Benedict's Prep in the quarterfinal round of the Greater Newark Tournament on Wednesday.West Essex (12-5) will play seventh-seeded Nutley in the GNT semifinals ...

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Growing up in St. Lawrence County along the Grass River, our family home stood in the shadow of towering poplars.Built in the mid-1800s by my third great-grandfather, John Fife Mein, the trees were likely just seedlings then. By the time I was born, they were enormous.They were the kind of trees ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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BARNEGAT, NJ — The pews at Bayside Chapel were filled this past Sunday, May 3, as congregants gathered for a presentation that sought to bridge the gap between ancient Hebrew scriptures and the foundations of Christianity.The guest speaker, David Brickner, Executive Director of Jews for Jesus, ...

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BARNEGAT, NJ — The pews at Bayside Chapel were filled this past Sunday, May 3, as congregants gathered for a presentation that sought to bridge the gap between ancient Hebrew scriptures and the foundations of Christianity.The guest speaker, David Brickner, Executive Director of Jews for Jesus, ...

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WOODLAND PARK, NJ - Eight educators and service professionals were honored with Governor’s Awards in the Woodland Park school district on April 29, recognizing their contributions across preschool and elementary schools.Director of Early Childhood Mireya Gutierrez and Principal of School No. 1 Elis ...

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WEST CALDWELL, NJ – A pair of two-out, two-run singles in the fifth and eighth innings gave seventh-seeded Nutley a 4-2 baseball victory over second-seeded Caldwell in the quarterfinal round of the Greater Newark Tournament on Wednesday.The loss snapped an eight-game winning streak for Caldwell ...

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WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A dispute over access to a Tesla charging station on Sunday quickly boiled into a confrontation, ending with a man taken to jail after allegedly pulling a gun and threatening to shoot a fellow Tesla driver.According to a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office report, on May 3, a ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — The Boca Raton City Council will take another bite at the proverbial apple at its next workshop meeting, in an effort to try to agree on whether to move forward with creating a civic engagement task force. If the majority of the council decides to move forward with it, they'll also ...

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BOCA RATON, FL — A Saint Andrews School security guard who was injured in a golf cart incident recently filed a lawsuit accusing the school of negligence.While operating a school-owned golf cart on July 12, 2024, Giovanni Dalencour of Lake Worth says the vehicle spontaneously exploded, causing him ...

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CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A 15-year-old Coral Springs girl who had been missing for about two weeks has been found safe in Georgia, according to Coral Springs police.Police said Wednesday that Skylee Merino was located by the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office in a suburban area outside Atlanta after an ...

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The Maplewood Board of Health met this week to review recent community health activities, hear updates from the Health Department, and receive a detailed presentation from the Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey (CSPNJ), an organization providing outreach and homelessness prevention ...

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POMPANO BEACH  — The winningest boys' basketball coach in Florida state history is returning to the sidelines of Pompano's Blanche Ely High School, where he built a championship dynasty.Blanche Ely Principal Tavures Williams announced on social media this week that Melvin Randall has been hired as ...

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JACKSON — In a tightly contested Shore Conference matchup, Jackson Township managed to hold off a surging Barnegat squad, securing a narrow 166-169 victory. Despite the Bengals (10-4) boasting the top individual performer of the day, the Jaguars' depth across the middle of the scorecard proved to ...

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SOMERSET, NJ — Residents will have access to free health resources, screenings and legal assistance at two upcoming community events hosted by Joe Danielsen in Franklin Township.Danielsen announced a free Health Fair scheduled for May 15 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Franklin Community/Senior Center, ...

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DENVILLE, NJ - Kara Herre delivered a dominant performance, scoring seven goals and adding two assists to lead Parsippany Hills girls lacrosse to a 12-11 victory over Morris Hills on May 1st.  Herre finished with a game-high nine points, matching Morris Hills standout Nicole Rivera, who also scored ...

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UNION COUNTY, NJ –The Union County Board of County Commissioners and the Department of Human Services’ Division on Aging recently announced that the distribution of Senior Farmers Market vouchers has officially started.Eligible seniors ages 60 and over are invited to visit the Kenilworth Senior ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ -  Mark B. Murphy, CEO of Northeast Private Client Group, which is headquartered in Florham Park, has been named a 2026 Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor, earning the No. 10 ranking in New Jersey by Forbes and SHOOK Research.The recognition highlights Murphy’s continued impact in ...

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STAFFORD — Southern showcased its offensive depth and defensive grit on Wednesday, cruising to a decisive 16-2 victory over Red Bank Regional. The Rams (12-3) wasted no time establishing dominance, surging to an early lead and never looking back against the Bucs (8-7). The victory reinforces ...

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MONTVILLE, NJ - The Hanover Park softball team advanced to the Morris County Tournament semifinals with a 5-1 win over Montville in the quarterfinal round on Saturday.The Hornets (12-3) set the tone early, scoring once in the first inning and adding two more runs in the second to take control. They ...

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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 ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ- Having won only four games in 2025 and finishing with a record of 4-15, one of the big goals for the 2026 season was to show improvement and move the win-loss record in a different direction. So far, in 2026, the Lady Rams have done just that; and with about two-thirds of the season ...

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WESTFIELD, NJ — This senior pitcher for the Westfield High School boy’s baseball team, recognized for his strong work ethic that boosts the team’s performance, is prized as the Blue Devils prepare for a strong finish to the current season. James Statler is this week’s Andy Heinz and The Westfield ...

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TRENTON, NJ — Widespread networks of automated license plate surveillance cameras that create hoards of data used to track motorists are under increasing scrutiny by lawmakers and privacy advocates in the wake of their recent use in ICE arrests.Lawmakers in New Jersey and 34 other states have ...

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We're so excited to welcome Genna of NamasteCalm Yoga + Wellness Studio for a special in-store pop-up collaboration.Join us on Saturday, May 9 from 1-3 PM for a grounding, feel-good experience and explore $10 ear seed trials designed to support relaxation, balance, and overall well-being.Stop in, ...

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