TOP LOCAL News
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June 1, 2026
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LONG BEACH TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Long Beach Township police arrested seven people over a one-week span ending June 1, including five dynamic driving-under-the-influence stops, a foot chase involving a drone and K-9 units, and a multi-town graffiti investigation.The string of arrests began May 25, when ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - A 37-year-old Little Falls man has been charged after allegedly sending threatening and harassing emails to an attorney involved in an ongoing family court matter, according to Passaic County Sheriff Thomas Adamo.According to a statement, Lawrence Lightning was arrested following ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Town Council had its first reading of the shipping container ordinance at its meeting on May 20. This ordinance had gone back for review multiple times over the last several months over the need for legal clarification. The ordinance will go to the Land Use Board for ...
SOMERSET — The future and the present of Southern Regional track and field were on full display at Franklin High School on Friday and Saturday, as a stellar combination of underclassmen stars and veteran leaders spearheaded an unforgettable performance at the NJSIAA Group 4 State ...
STAFFORD TWP — Senior face-off specialist Vinnie Ruta put on a possession clinic, winning 21-of-23 face-offs to fuel a relentless offense as top-seeded Southern dismantled eighth-seeded Lenape 16-2 in the South Jersey Group 4 quarterfinals on Monday.The dominant victory sends the Rams (16-5) into ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a medical assistant after police said she used a patient's credit card without authorization.Dulce Katia Aleman, 51, of Sunrise turned herself in at the Coral Springs police station on May 27, following an investigation that began in March, ...
RANDOLPH, NJ- RHS seniors created college commitment cards in class to celebrate National Decision Day on May 1, 2026. RHS celebrated graduating seniors and their college commitments on National College Decision Day, held Friday, May 1. Seniors proudly wore merch and colors representing their ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - The Jefferson Boys lacrosse team is heading back to the North Jersey, Group 1 tournament semifinals after junior Tommy Del Masto led the Falcons to a 10-6 win over Kinnelon in the quarterfinals on Monday.Del Masto netted a hat trick and won 18-20 face-offs on the day.Brendan Fox, ...
BARNEGAT — Junior midfielder Ella Tortorici eclipsed the 200-career-point milestone and junior Sadie Guiro netted a game-high four goals to propel fourth-seeded Barnegat to a 10-3 victory over fifth-seeded Cinnaminson in the South Jersey Group 2 quarterfinals on Monday.With the decisive win, the ...
STAFFORD — Junior attacker Izzy Muti eclipsed the 100-career-point milestone and sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Sininsky exploded for a career-high eight goals to power second-seeded Southern to a 23-6 victory over seventh-seeded Kingsway in the South Jersey Group 4 quarterfinals on Monday.With ...
STAFFORD — Junior attacker Izzy Muti eclipsed the 100-career-point milestone and sophomore midfielder Mackenzie Sininsky exploded for a career-high eight goals to power second-seeded Southern to a 23-6 victory over seventh-seeded Kingsway in the South Jersey Group 4 quarterfinals on Monday.With ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ – The Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce (PMRC) has named veteran business leader Laurence Saul as the organization's next President & CEO.The selection comes after an almost three-month search for a new leader of the Chamber following the retirement of current ...
POMPANO BEACH — At a recent hurricane season “kickoff” event, Pompano Beach officials say they hope residents will take heed and get an early start on planning for powerful storms.The May 18 presentation can be accessed here, and was broadcast on the city's YouTube streaming channel and on Channel ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police recently arrested a medical assistant after police said she used a patient's credit card without authorization.Dulce Katia Aleman, 51, of Sunrise turned herself in at the Coral Springs police station on May 27, following an investigation that began in March, ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — West Boca Raton’s Tri-County Animal Rescue is now accepting applications for the adoption of some of the 50 chihuahuas it recently rescued from a Tennessee hoarding situation.The shelter is reviewing those applications, but it is not yet scheduling individual meet-and-greets ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Just as schools in Coral Springs let students out for their summer break, the city’s Cypress Water Park is opening for the season. Starting Saturday, June 6, the park’s Cypress pool will open daily, except Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., officials announced Monday on a social ...
POMPANO BEACH — At a recent hurricane season “kickoff” event, Pompano Beach officials say they hope residents will take heed and get an early start on planning for powerful storms.The May 18 presentation can be accessed here, and was broadcast on the city's YouTube streaming channel and on Channel ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A man whose behavior around young children had raised concerns for at least one parent has been arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on charges of lewd and lascivious molestation involving two children, ages 5 and 8.Jose Nazario Diaz, 45, is accused of touching a ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — West Boca Raton’s Tri-County Animal Rescue is now accepting applications for the adoption of some of the 50 chihuahuas it recently rescued from a Tennessee hoarding situation.The shelter is reviewing those applications, but it is not yet scheduling individual meet-and-greets ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A man whose behavior around young children had raised concerns for at least one parent has been arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office on charges of lewd and lascivious molestation involving two children, ages 5 and 8.Jose Nazario Diaz, 45, is accused of touching a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township High School Hall of Fame celebrated its 25th anniversary on May 1, with a ceremony and banquet at the Valhalla Club in Montville, New Jersey. The event marked a quarter-century of honoring outstanding alumni, coaches, and teachers who have made significant ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee are inviting residents and visitors to celebrate Pride Month with a series of community events scheduled throughout June.Organized in partnership with the Hoboken Pride Advisory Committee, the City's Division of Cultural ...
POMPANO BEACH — At a recent hurricane season “kickoff” event, Pompano Beach officials say they hope residents will take heed and get an early start on planning for powerful storms.The May 18 presentation can be accessed here, and was broadcast on the city's YouTube streaming channel and on Channel ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Public School District earned multiple honors at this year's Foxy Awards, a statewide celebration of excellence in middle and high school theatre hosted by Montclair State University.Among the honorees were Hoboken Middle School theatre teacher Patrick Benson, recipient of ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ – The Robbinsville boys lacrosse team advanced in the quarterfinal round of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 2 tournament with a 14-4 victory over Seneca on Monday.Liam Butler scored four goals and passed for one assist and Max Guzicki won 85 percent of his faceoffs (17 of 20) for ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville is going to have its time in the sun, as the movie that was partially filmed here last year is set to debut on June 12.Originally called The Dish, Disclosure Day, starring Emily Blunt, was filmed at the Exxon gas station at the corner of Route 202 and Main Road. Filming ...
MADISON, NJ - A 26-year-old Madison resident has been charged with assaulting federal officers and causing bodily injury during a demonstration outside an immigration detention facility in Newark, according to federal authorities.The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey announced ...
NEWARK - Mayhem outside Delaney Hall continued to spiral this past weekend, despite – and seemingly aggravated by – state trooper presence, designated protest zones and mandatory curfews ordered by the New Jersey governor. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday said that U.S.
PATERSON, NJ - While Councilwoman-at-Large-Elect Paula Alford has not considered serving as president of the Paterson City Council. she does have a clear idea of the leadership qualities that she believes are essential for whoever assumes the role.Asked what qualities she believes are most ...