TOP LOCAL News
By DAWN MILLER
April 25, 2026
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - A sweep over South Brunswick High School was not to be on Friday for the Spotswood High School varsity baseball team. The Chargers four-game winning streak was stopped by the Vikings in the second game of a home-at-home. Spotswood lost to the Vikings 7-1. South Brunswick's Collin ...
JEFFERSON, NJ - Township Business Administrator Debra Millikin presented the finalized municipal budget to the public on April 22 at the Jefferson Town Council meeting. The budget was approved by the council at the March 25 meeting.The 2026 budget will result in a $148.37 annual municipal tax ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The community is invited to cheer on local athletes as the Area 3 Special Olympics returns to Morrison Field at Hackettstown High School on Sunday, May 3, 2026. This year marks a significant milestone, as Hackettstown celebrates its 17th year hosting the games, a tradition built ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - David Brearley’s Theater Department recently presented Cinderella and the show was a great success.Directed and produced by Paul Weinstein with music direction by Jessica Paiva and choreography by Nicole LaBruno, audience members were entertained with the sensational show-stopping ...
NEWARK, N.J.- Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II and Newark Public Safety Officer Emanuel Miranda today announced that an investigation is underway into a fatal fire that claimed the life of a woman in Newark on Saturday, April 25, 2026The fire, at 282 Schley Street, was reported to the Newark Fire ...
NEWARK - “I was a kid, and now I’m 28 years old… I am a woman and I make my own decisions,” proudly announced Majhana Reeves during the sixth annual Night of Hope event at the North Ward Center on Wednesday night.Reeves is one of the first six neurodivergent adults participating in the social ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives has passed bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and expand the Beaches Environmental Assessment and Coastal Health (BEACH) Act, a federal law that supports water quality monitoring at public beaches.The measure, led in part by Congressman Frank ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently stopped in Morristown for one of his signature pizza reviews, visiting Pomodoro for a slice.During the review, Portnoy said his expectations rose after seeing the pizza’s thin, crispy style.“They can’t even spell the word flop in ...
NUTLETY, NJ - Nutley Family Service Bureau thanks Zachary Sebek Group for sponsoring our upcoming event, Rock Hunger, with a $1,000 Bon Jovi Sponsorship. Please take a moment to visit their website at https://zacharysebek.com/. Join the community on Saturday, June 6th, at 2:00pm at Old Canal Inn, ...
Linden, NJ - The Regular Meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 6:00 PM at School No. 1 Gymnasium, 728 N Wood Ave, Linden, NJ."The Board reserves the right to go into Executive Session during this meeting.” Webex Join ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Nutley High baseball team swept a home and home double-header against Montclair Kimberley Academy on Monday, April 20 earning a 13-0, five-inning afternoon victory in Nutley before posting a 10-3 decision in the evening in Montclair. In the opener, Dominic Saladino pitched a ...
SCHOHARIE COUNTY– Citizens from across New York, including Stamford and Worcester, to residents in Winchendon, Massachusetts, have been reaping the benefits of the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation since 1984. This private foundation works to fund charitable organizations that specifically aid in ...
New York ranks first in several key measures tied to sports gambling addiction, according to a report released this week by the personal-finance website WalletHub.In its 2026 report on the Most Gambling-Addicted States, WalletHub found that New York ranks first in gambling-related arrests per ...
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ — According to a posting in Realtor.com, a significant piece of Barnegat Light’s commercial landscape is entering a new chapter. The property formerly known as Jen’s Links, now branded as Lighthouse Cove, has officially been listed for sale, offering a rare opportunity for ...
JACKSON, NJ – In a matchup defined by personal history and postseason stakes, No. 11 seed Southern pulled off a 3-1 upset over No. 6 Jackson on Saturday, punching their ticket to the quarterfinal round.The narrative of the day centered on Southern starter Anthony Woods, who faced the unique ...
BARNEGAT LIGHT, NJ — According to a posting in Realtor.com, a significant piece of Barnegat Light’s commercial landscape is entering a new chapter. The property formerly known as Jen’s Links, now branded as Lighthouse Cove, has officially been listed for sale, offering a rare opportunity for ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — A Newark man was arrested on Tuesday evening after an hours-long standoff with police that began with what police described as a domestic incident at a Sandra Circle apartment.Westfield's town council adopted a nearly $60 million municipal budget as well as a $452,135 Special ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Scouting America’s Patriots’ Path Council will celebrate local service and leadership at the 8th Annual Fanwood–Scotch Plains Good Scout Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at The Westwood, 438 North Ave. in Garwood.The Good Scout Award recognizes community members ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Whippany Park High School’s Wildcats baseball team, played the Crimson of Morristown-Beard High School, on Friday in the preliminary round of the Morris County Tournament, falling 8-0.Morristown-Beard took control early, scoring five runs in the first inning and adding one ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Saturday, April 25, members of Clark Boy Scout Troop 145 lent a helping hand to the cause of environmentalism by volunteering their time to help clean up the Rahway River.The event was in support of Earth Day, which was officially recognized this year on Wednesday, April 22.The ...
STAFFORD — The Southern Regional boys' tennis team continued its impressive spring campaign on Wednesday, April 22, delivering a clinical 5-0 sweep against Brick Township. The victory improves the Rams’ formidable season record to 7-1, while the Dragons fall to 1-5.From the opening serves, ...
CLARK, NJ — On Saturday, April 25, members of Clark Boy Scout Troop 145 lent a helping hand to the cause of environmentalism by volunteering their time to help clean up the Rahway River.The event was in support of Earth Day, which was officially recognized this year on Wednesday, April 22.The ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy recently stopped in Morristown for one of his signature pizza reviews, visiting Pomodoro for a slice.During the review, Portnoy said his expectations rose after seeing the pizza’s thin, crispy style.“They can’t even spell the word flop in ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park boys baseball team used a powerful offensive performance and timely hitting to defeat Kinnelon, 11-7, on Friday afternoon in the Morris County Tournament.Hanover Park (8-4) jumped out early, scoring four runs in the first inning and never relinquishing control.
JACKSON, NJ – In a matchup defined by personal history and postseason stakes, No. 11 seed Southern pulled off a 3-1 upset over No. 6 Jackson on Saturday, punching their ticket to the quarterfinal round.The narrative of the day centered on Southern starter Anthony Woods, who faced the unique ...
SUMMIT, NJ — No. 1 Summit continued its perfect start to the season Saturday, holding off a ranked Rumson-Fair Haven squad for a 9-6 victory in boys lacrosse action and improving to 10-0.Cole Sabol led the way for Summit (10-0, 4-0 NJILL Fitch-Pitt), finishing with four goals and three ground balls ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – A federal judge has struck down a controversial directive from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, a move being hailed by local lawmakers as a significant victory for both patient care and state authority over healthcare decisions.The ruling, issued by a U.S.
JEFFERSON – George McCroy will be presenting a talk, "The Life and Ancestry of Colonel Stephen Judd of Jefferson: Recent Research Tells a Surprising Story,” at Jeffferson’s Judd Hall at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 3. Judd is considered to be the Father of Jefferson, and the headquarters of the Jefferson ...
BELMAR, NJ – The United States war with Iran is hitting close to home for drivers in Belmar and Lake Como, where rising gas prices tied to the ongoing war with Iran are creating noticeable—and sometimes confusing—price swings at the pump.Recent snapshots along Route 35 tell the story. At a Shell ...
TRENTON, NJ — From betting on elections to controversial wagers on life-and-death events, prediction markets have exploded in popularity. Now, New Jersey lawmakers want to shut some of them down.Lawmakers have introduced two pieces of legislation aimed at regulating prediction markets, platforms ...