TOP LOCAL News
By JAKE NEMCEK
April 30, 2026
WARREN, NJ — The dominance continued Thursday afternoon as Watchung Hills improved to 12-0 with a commanding 21-6 victory over Warren Hills. Watchung Hills wasted no time setting the tone, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. The Warriors led 4-2 after the first quarter, then broke ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From community festivals and live music to tournaments and family-friendly events, there’s no shortage of things to do across our area this weekend. Residents can explore local markets, attend performances, support fundraisers or catch high school sports action as the Morris ...
WARREN, NJ — The dominance continued Thursday afternoon as Watchung Hills improved to 12-0 with a commanding 21-6 victory over Warren Hills. Watchung Hills wasted no time setting the tone, jumping out to an early lead and never looking back. The Warriors led 4-2 after the first quarter, then broke ...
MIDDLESEX, NJ — The Middlesex baseball team cemented its status as the unofficial favorite in the upcoming Greater Middlesex Conference Tournament by completing the White Division schedule with a two-game sweep of Colonia on Thursday afternoon.Junior right-hander Dominic Long pitched a four-hitter ...
Princeton, NJ – Every fall, the same thing happens in living rooms across Princeton, West Windsor, and Hopewell. A student sits down to start their college applications and realizes something is wrong. The activities look thinner on paper than they felt in real life. The application deadlines are ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Park Regional girl's lacrosse was eliminated from the Morris County Tournament on Wednesday, losing to Morristown 13-2 in the second round.Morristown led 4-0 after one quarter and 7-0 at halftime. Park Regional got goals from Sophie Cicerone and Samantha Fehir in the third ...
POMPANO BEACH — If you’re looking to spend eternity in Pompano Beach, you’d better have a local utility bill to prove you belong.In a move that gives new meaning to the phrase "locals only," the Pompano Beach City Commission voted this week to officially stop selling plots at the city cemetery, ...
NEWARK - Concerns over the long overdue cleanup of the Diamond Alkali Superfund site, one of the most toxic Superfund sites in the country, have intensified following a business transaction in which one company on the hook for polluting the Passaic River transferred certain liabilities and assets ...
COEYMANS HOLLOW — A drive through Alcove and Coeymans Hollow on Saturday offered bargain shoppers and treasure hunters plenty of opportunities.The annual Alcove Day saw dozens of garage and yard sales scattered around the community from morning until afternoon, and the rain held off long enough for ...
Let me start today by apologizing for a sloppy mistake I made in the last Oak Hill & Vicinity column when I was writing about the Durham Church, the organ, and a special minister who made a difference there: I referred to the minister as the Rev. Clement Moore. Actually, that special man was ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Fire Department reported an increase in motor vehicle incidents in April, along with continued training and emergency preparedness efforts, during a recent Borough Council meeting.Officials said the department responded to several crashes over a short period, beginning ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The regional effort to clear debris-clogged Passaic River tributaries and reduce chronic flooding across five Multi-County municipalities has gained new momentum in Washington, with U.S. Senator Cory Booker submitting a $4 million congressionally directed spending ...
COEYMANS HOLLOW — A drive through Alcove and Coeymans Hollow on Saturday offered bargain shoppers and treasure hunters plenty of opportunities.The annual Alcove Day saw dozens of garage and yard sales scattered around the community from morning until afternoon, and the rain held off long enough for ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown boys golf finished 13th at the Morris County Tournament on Thursday, April 30. The Colonials shot a team score of 352 in the 18-hole stroke-play tournament, which was played on a par-72 course.Chatham won the county title with a 308, edging Madison by one stroke. Madison ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Boys Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Park Regional boys lacrosse team have secured the No. 18 seed in this year's tournament. Delbarton is the top seed.Seeds and Preliminary Match-Ups are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 ChathamNo.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Park Regional girl's lacrosse was eliminated from the Morris County Tournament on Wednesday, losing to Morristown 13-2 in the second round.Morristown led 4-0 after one quarter and 7-0 at halftime. Park Regional got goals from Sophie Cicerone and Samantha Fehir in the third ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Chatham won the Morris County boys golf tournament on Thursday, April 30, edging Madison by one stroke in a tight finish.Chatham finished first with a team score of 308, followed closely by Madison at 309 and Randolph at 310. Delbarton placed fourth with a 313, while Montville ...
NEW PROVIDENCE/BERKELEY HEIGHTS — The regional effort to clear debris-clogged Passaic River tributaries and reduce chronic flooding across five Multi-County municipalities has gained new momentum in Washington, with U.S. Senator Cory Booker submitting a $4 million congressionally directed spending ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The brackets for the 2026 Morris County Boys Lacrosse Tournament are set. The Parsippany Regional boys lacrosse team have secured the No. 12 seed in this year's tournament. Delbarton is the top seed.Seeds and Preliminary Match-Ups are as follows: No. 1 seed DelbartonNo. 2 ...
Get ready for a summer of fun as Maplewood gears up for the FIFA World Cup to land in New Jersey this summer. We kick things off at Springfield Avenue's Annual MayFest on Sunday, May 17, when the NYNJ Host Committee will be rolling up their Double Decker party bus for all sorts of fun. And you'll ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — The 6th annual Field of Flags display will return to 9/11 Memorial Park in Morris Plains from May 21 through June 4.Sponsored by Watnong VFW Post 3401, the display will feature more than 200 American flags at the park, located at the corner of Littleton and Tabor ...
Denville, NJ - Morris Knolls turned in a competitive performance at the Morris County Tournament on Thursday afternoon, finishing ninth overall in a tightly packed field.In a tournament played over 18 holes with a par of 72, Morris Knolls boys golf posted a team score of 344, just one stroke behind ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum will celebrate National Public Gardens Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the museum’s historic garden.The free event will include special presentations, nature scavenger hunts and art activities. The celebration will be held ...
This Mother's Day, give Mom the ultimate Mother’s Day gift from Sophie’s Garden and Hyssop Beauty Apothecary!This limited-edition, sensory gift set combines artisanal floral design with luxury, handcrafted skincare, presented in a premium gift bag, ready for gifting.Sophie’s Garden Premium Bouquet ...
Denville, NJ - Morris Knolls rallied late with a three-run seventh inning to edge Jefferson, 5-4, in a dramatic softball showdown on Thursday afternoon, April 30.Morris Knolls (13-3) set the tone early, pushing across a run in the first inning and adding another in the fourth to build a 2-0 lead ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Families at Children’s Corner Preschool in Piscataway came together to celebrate culture, community, and connection during the school’s annual Multicultural Night held on April 15.The event, led by English as a Second Language teacher Jaklin Hanna along with a group of teacher and ...
NEWARK - Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) has embarked on a $1 billion long-term strategy that will drastically expand the facility's footprint, increase throughput by 40%, double rail capacity and deepen the Port Newark-Elizabeth Channel. This latest investment focuses on advancing ...
News Herald –April 23, 1926 - F.E. Bleezarde, PublisherCoeymans:Dr. Elbert Palmer, of the U.S. Medical Corps, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Palmer.Ladies Auxiliary of the Coeymans Fire Department will hold a food sale on Friday afternoon, April 23, at 3 p.m. Nothing to be sold before 3 ...
Join the community for a special event in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month presented by Nutley Family Service Bureau! Date: May 11 Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: Nutley Family Service Bureau's Parking Lot, 169 Chestnut St. Nutley Sponsored by NFSB's Client Advisory Board (CAB) this event ...
Glen Ridge, NJ - Glen Ridge used a balanced attack and a strong middle stretch to turn back Morris Knolls, 9-7, on Thursday afternoon, April 30, in a girls lacrosse matchup.The teams were even early, deadlocked 3-3 after one quarter as Morris Knolls (4-7) got off to a sharp start behind Tessa ...