TOP LOCAL News
By PAT SHARKEY
April 20, 2026
MANCHESTER — The Barnegat Bengals continued their impressive spring campaign on Monday, securing a decisive straight-sets victory over Manchester Township (25-11, 25-14). The win pushes Barnegat to an 8-3 record, reinforcing their position as a formidable contender in the Shore Conference.The ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Deep underground in Gaza, inside a Hamas-dug tunnel — no light, barely any air — Bar Kupershtein heard something that shouldn’t have been possible: his mother’s voice.He had found a radio and searched through static until, for a brief moment, he reached an Israeli station. It ...
MADISON, NJ – Hanover Park Hornets softball leaned on a dominant performance from Giovanna Pignataro to edge Madison, 1-0, on Monday afternoon in a tightly contested game.Pignataro delivered the game’s only run with a solo home run and was equally impressive in the circle, firing a complete-game ...
VERONA, NJ – Junior right-hander Daniel Vybihal pitched a no-hitter to send Caldwell to a 3-0 baseball victory over Verona on Monday.Vybihal (3-0) struck out 10 batters and walked four in seven innings. He finished at 107 pitches, three under the mandated threshold.Caldwell (10-1) broke the tie ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — A familiar name in Northern New Jersey home renovation is launching a new venture.Trevor Monk, former co-owner of Monk’s Home Improvements, has announced the launch of Sterling Home Improvements, a new family-owned business serving homeowners throughout Northern New Jersey.Based ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A Coconut Creek nonprofit that provides free mental health support to grieving and traumatized children is mourning the loss of a beloved therapy horse while managing a contagious disease outbreak that has placed its entire herd under quarantine.Tomorrow's Rainbow, which has ...
POMPANO BEACH — A local nursing assistant will trade his Pompano Beach residence for a federal prison cell after being sentenced Monday to nine years for his role in an $11.4 million health care fraud conspiracy.Christian “Chris” Cruz, 45, was also ordered to pay $3.7 million in restitution for a ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown was unable to keep their early game momentum against Chatham, eventually losing to the Cougars, 12-8.The match up between two of the best teams in Morris County and in the state was going the Colonials way at the start of the first half. Morristown scored four of the ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Deep underground in Gaza, inside a Hamas-dug tunnel — no light, barely any air — Bar Kupershtein heard something that shouldn’t have been possible: his mother’s voice.He had found a radio and searched through static until, for a brief moment, he reached an Israeli station. It ...
DOYLESTOWN, PA—A local cancer-support group will hold its fifth annual golf outing in June to raise money to help cancer patients and their families.Kin Wellness and Support Center will hold its Be Kind Golf Classic on June 22, 2026, at the Spring Mill Country Club in Ivyland. The shotgun-style ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — Coral Springs police on Monday identified the man riding an electric motorcycle who was killed in a Friday night crash involving a marked police vehicle.The victim was identified as Guy Scott, 60, according to police.The collision occurred around 9:41 p.m. near the 4300 block of ...
STAFFORD — Local emergency crews successfully contained a brush fire that broke out Monday afternoon near a popular waterfront landmark.At approximately 3:46 p.m., the Stafford Township Police Department and multiple fire agencies were dispatched to the vicinity of The Boatyard, located at 2200 ...
SOMERSET, NJ — April 20, 2026 — Cedar Hill Preparatory School's Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is proud to present the Spring Handmade & Handcrafted Showcase, a community-wide shopping event celebrating local artisans, makers, and small business owners. The event will be held on Saturday, ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — The Ridge High School Theatre Department has earned an impressive 30 final nominations from the Montclair State University Theatre Night Awards for its productions of Peter Pan and Wendy and Cinderella.The annual awards program is widely regarded as New Jersey’s top recognition ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison boys tennis picked up a 3-2 boys tennis victory over Parsippany on Monday, April 20, with the Dodgers sweeping second singles, third singles and second doubles.Raphael Joiris earned Madison’s point at second singles with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Sid Narayana. Josh Simkins followed ...
MANAHAWKIN — On an afternoon where the offense found its rhythm late, it was a career-defining defensive performance that set the tone for Southern Regional. Behind a stifling effort from Kayden Bulger and a 10-point explosion from the duo of Mackenzie Sininsky and Callie Siek, Southern (7-1) ...
Renowned Children’s Book Author and Illustrator Jan Brett to Receive Honorary Doctorate at 108th Commencement COBLESKILL – SUNY Cobleskill Ag & Tech is proud to announce that author and illustrator Jan Brett will be awarded an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts and deliver the keynote address at ...
WESTFIELD/SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — Author and family therapist Maria Sikoutris-Di Iorio, MA, Ed.S., MFT, LPC, announces the release of her inspiring new children’s book, Jayce Never Gives Up, available in hardcover on May 6, 2026 (with pre-orders taken on Amazon).Inspired by real-life moments with her ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Jersey Shore Breaks delivered one of their most exciting finishes of the season Sunday afternoon, knocking off the Baltimore Rhythm on a last-second shot at St. Rose High School and giving the Belmar community a taste of high-level professional basketball close to home.In a game ...
MADISON, NJ – Madison softball was held scoreless Monday afternoon in a 1-0 loss to Hanover Park in a tightly played softball matchup.The lone run of the game came on a solo home run by Giovanna Pignataro, who also earned the win in the circle for Hanover Park. Pignataro tossed a four-hit shutout ...
NASSAU - According to State Police, Steven T. Lang, 41, of Nassau was charged with five counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd, a class “D” felony, tampering with physical evidence, a class “E” felony, conspiracy 4th, a class “E” felony, ten counts of failure to safely store firearms, 1st, a ...
MADISON, NJ – The Blue Devil Invitational brought together a deep field of top boys golf programs on Monday, with undefeated St. Joseph of Montvale claiming the team title and several of the state’s strongest teams crowding the leader board in a tightly contested event.St. Joseph (Mont.) finished ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown boys lacrosse dropped an 11-8 decision to Mendham on Monday, April 20, in NJILL-Rizk Division action at Mendham High School.Morristown stayed within striking distance through the first half. Mendham led 4-2 after the opening quarter, but the teams played even in the ...
SOUTH ORANGE & MAPLEWOOD, NJ - Cold weather in SOMAV has been like one of those arguments where, after a great deal of bitter shouting, a door is slammed, then the return, proclaiming, “and one more thing!”Residents can expect one more thing tonight, as temperatures are expected to drop below ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A Boca Raton real estate agent was featured on a recent episode of My Lottery Dream Home, a national show highlighting a home search across Palm Beach County.Michelle Schneider of Lang Realty appeared in the episode “Big Bucks in Boca Raton,” which aired April 4 on HGTV.Hosted by ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Residents should be aware of the following notices and updates:Statement on Lead and Galvanized Service Line ReplacementThe Southeast Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (SMCMUA) has issued a statement regarding its Lead and Galvanized Service Line Replacement ...
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Registration is now open for the Lions Cub Club Field Hockey Summer Clinics, offering young athletes an opportunity to build skills and stay active throughout the summer.The program, open to participants ages 6 to 18, is designed for all experience levels, from beginners learning ...
RAHWAY, NJ — On Tuesday, April 21, Rahway High School (RHS) is hosting a spring jazz concert in the school's auditorium.The performances will begin at 7 p.m. and will include a percussion ensemble, the Rahway Academy Jazz Band, the Rahway Jazz Lab, and the Rahway Jazz Ensemble.Entry is free.Join ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown boys tennis earned a 3-2 boys tennis victory over West Morris on Monday, April 20, with the Colonials sweeping all three of the lower flights to secure the match.Both teams entered the day at 4-3, but Morristown came away with the win behind victories at third singles, ...
Capital Region Independent MediaCOXSACKIE – It is a fact of life, those that do the most for their communities, often go unrecognized. For the past four-years, Capital Region Independent Media (CRIM) has been out to change that. Once again, we gathered 25 of those changemakers together at the Wire ...