TOP LOCAL News
By KENNETH SIMMONS
April 18, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A stabbing incident at a Piscataway motel and an ongoing legal battle over a recently adopted township ordinance fueled tense exchanges during a recent Township Council meeting, underscoring deep divisions over public safety and the regulation of local lodging establishments.Mayor ...
STAFFORD — Southern Regional junior Garron Smith has been named the Rita’s of Manahawkin Athlete of the Week following a dominant stretch on the tennis courts and a show of mental fortitude that has defined his 2026 spring season.From the Track to the CourtSmith, a three-year varsity letter ...
No Effort Spared at Postponed Sharon Springs FestivityBy Nola Storms, Times Journal Staff SHARON SPRINGS – An egg hunt a week after Easter has already happened? On Saturday, April 11, Sharon Springs held its annual Easter egg hunt after postponing due to inclement weather on Easter weekend.
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The Bayonne baseball team continues to rack up the victories, both in its division and outside of Hudson County.The Bees defeated Bloomfield, 5-2, on Saturday, scoring three runs in the top of the seventh to break a 2-2 tie.Cody Guthrie's two-run double gave Bayonne (9-1) a 4-2 ...
SUMMIT, NJ — To eat outside or not to eat outside is once again the question before the Common Council, as members prepare to consider a renewed seasonal closure of portions of Maple Street during their meeting on Tuesday at City Hall. The ordinance would reestablish the framework allowing portions ...
WEST CALDWELL, NJ – Abby Anemone scored six goals and passed for one assist to lead Caldwell to a 22-14 girls lacrosse victory over Livingston on Saturday.Hannah Swift collected five goals and two assists for Caldwell (8-1). Kaitlyn Mullin had three goals and two assists and Adriana Brown had three ...
JACKSON — The Barnegat girls' softball team extended its undefeated season on Saturday, picking up two victories in the Ocean County Tournament to improve to 10-0. The Bengals opened the day with a dominant 18-2 win over Lakewood before edging out Pinelands 3-2 in a tight defensive battle.Game 1: ...
UNION, NJ – Less than 24 hours after winning a wild, high-scoring game, the Union baseball team turned around and won a tight, low-scoring game, defeating Morristown, 3-2, in eight innings on Saturday.That came a day after Union outscored Summit, 18-14.In Saturday's win, Jayden Veras and Noah Mott ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — An 89-year-old West Boca Raton woman was jailed Friday after being accused of leaving the scene of a crash that injured another driver near the Polo Club of Boca Raton, deputies said.Rhoda Prager was arrested by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and charged with leaving ...
METUCHEN, NJ – Woodbridge scored six runs in the first innings and went on to a 16-6 baseball victory over St. Joseph for its third consecutive victory on Saturday.Gavin Slicner went 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles and four runs batted in for Woodbridge (4-5), which pounded out a total of 20 ...
NEW JERSEY — In 2026, feeling “broke” isn’t always about what’s in your bank account — it’s about the small, everyday habits quietly shaping how people spend, save, and get by.From refreshing banking apps like social media feeds to sneaking snacks into the movies, a new survey reveals that New ...
Columbia County 911 recognized and celebrated the dedicated public safety dispatchers who serve as the calm, steady voice in times of crisis across the nation, according to a Columbia County 911 Facebook post. The team at Columbia 911 was thanked for their “commitment, professionalism, and tireless ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The Westfield Rink will stay at Gumbert Park for at least one more year after the town council voted to extend the lease at last Tuesday’s town council meeting. Ahead of the Board of Education elections, the three people running for school board answered voters' questions at the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Olivia Miles, a Sts. Philip and James elementary school graduate who also played in the Lady Liners AAU program, was picked second overall on Monday by the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA player draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York City.Born in Summit N.J. before moving to ...
SPARTA, NJ – The Scotch Plains-Fanwood boys' lacrosse game against Sparta on Thursday was about the second half. Both teams battled to a 4-4 tie in the first half. The Spartans fell flat in the second half, netting only two goals while the Raiders scored 10, handing Sparta a 14-6 loss on Cassels ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Village Green came alive Saturday as Summit marked Revolutionary Trail Day with a community celebration tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.Families moved between fife and drum performances, student-led historical presentations, colonial-era demonstrations, and interactive craft ...
MOORESTOWN, NJ — Summit continued its unbeaten run Saturday, rolling to a 12-4 victory over Moorestown to improve to 8-0 on the season and 3-0 in NJILL Fitch-Pitt play.The Hilltoppers set the tone early and never let up, building a 5-3 halftime lead before breaking the game open with a dominant ...
Middleburgh Varsity Baseball Falls to Fonda-FultonvilleBy HB Steadham, Executive EditorMIDDLEBURGH – At a home game on April 13, the Fonda-Fultonville Valley Hawks bested the Middleburgh Knights 18–2. Fonda-Fultonville’s Jake Zumbolo pitched four innings while giving up one earned run and striking ...
To the Editor:I received Senator Kirsten Gillbrand's online newsletter with the article titled “1. Fighting to end President Trump’s war in Iran.”Senator Gillibrand’s publicity contradicts her April 15, 2026 vote to reject S.J.Res.25 proposed by Senator Bernie Sanders that would have blocked arms ...
SOUTH RIVER, NJ - The Spotswood High School boys tennis team ended a challenging week on the court on Friday with a loss to rival South River High School. Spotswood started the week with a 4-1 victory over New Brunswick High School. It was the Chargers' first victory of the season. Then, Spotswood ...
RED HOOK—The State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) in Rhinebeck was notified April 1 about a past physical domestic incident at a private residence in the town of Red Hook (Dutchess County).An investigation determined that Zackariah J. Jackson, 35, of Hudson allegedly became involved ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Stephen Pikulin's RBI single in the bottom of the eighth inning gave Bridgewater-Raritan an 8-7 baseball victory over Roxbury on Saturday.Roxbury had rallied from a 6-0 deficit and took a 7-6 lead in the top of the seventh. Bridgewater-Raritan tied it, 7-7, on an error in the ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Another longtime Cranford restaurant has closed its doors, underscoring the continued challenges facing small businesses amid rising costs and a shifting economic landscape.El Paso Tex Mex Grill Restaurant, owned by Adalberto “Paco” Aquino, shut down this past week after more than a ...
Spring is here, which means allergy season is too. In this Q&A, Catherine A. Monteleone, MD, Director of Allergy and Immunology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, shares how this spring’s ...
MANASQUAN, NJ — In a week shortened by school breaks with limited game action, the Manasquan girls lacrosse team made the most of its lone opportunity—delivering a decisive 15-3 win over Holy Spirit to bounce back from a tough 7-6 loss to Middletown-South earlier in the week.Leading the charge was ...
Spring is here, which means allergy season is too. In this Q&A, Catherine A. Monteleone, MD, Director of Allergy and Immunology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and affiliate of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital and RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, shares how this spring’s ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ - A 13-year-old Robbinsville resident is proving that age is no barrier to making a difference.Nicholas Manna, who was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, has spent much of his young life advocating for others—supporting law enforcement, helping underserved families, and working to ...
PRINCETON, NJ – Steinert scored five runs in the second inning and went on to a 6-1 baseball victory over Princeton Day on Friday.Winning pitcher Frank Mazzella allowed four hits and one run in six innings. He walked two and struck out three. Brayden Schaefer pitched a scoreless seventh with no ...
AUSTERLITZ--The North East Columbia County Repair Cafe commenced its 2026 season on Saturday, April 11 with an event at the Austerlitz Town Hall.There were about 20 volunteer fixers of various areas of expertise on hand to take care of repair issues that people brought in from lawn mowers to clocks ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team began their pursuit of a 6th consecutive State 7A (Florida's largest class based on school enrollment) baseball title this week with a pair of shutout wins on their way to the District Title.Stoneman Douglas defeated Taravella High School 3-0 behind ...