TOP LOCAL News
By MELANIE LEKOCEVIC
April 15, 2026
NEW BALTIMORE — A New Baltimore man is accused of intentionally striking another person with his vehicle.Saul Stanley, 46, of New Baltimore, was arrested April 12 after state police say he allegedly got into a verbal altercation with another person, got into his vehicle after the argument, and ...
NEW BALTIMORE — A New Baltimore man is accused of intentionally striking another person with his vehicle.Saul Stanley, 46, of New Baltimore, was arrested April 12 after state police say he allegedly got into a verbal altercation with another person, got into his vehicle after the argument, and ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ — Township officials are exploring redevelopment options for several properties on Rose Street after the Township Council designated the area as a “non-condemnation area in need of redevelopment.”The designation is an early planning step intended to study potential uses for the ...
VERONA, NJ - Pickleball players in Verona are invited to grab their paddles and hit the courts as the township hosts its upcoming “Smash & Splash” Pickleball Tournament this summer.The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, at the Verona Community Pool Pickleball Courts and will feature a ...
RAMONA, OK - Last week was a huge one for East Brunswick High School alumnus Sam Mattis. Mattis took down a 45-year-old United States Track and Field record set by American Ben Plucknett in Sweden in 1981. Plucknett's record-setting discus throw was 237-4. Mattis, competing at the Oklahoma Throws ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield scored all its runs in the fourth inning and held on for a 6-4 baseball victory over St. Thomas Aquinas on Tuesday.Ed Budzinski went 3-for-3 with a run batted in for the Tigers (5-3), who led, 6-1, after their fourth-inning uprising, only to see St. Thomas ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The enterprising students in the Somerville High School Special Education Transition Class are bringing their SIPS coffee shop to Revive Consignments, 30 South Doughty Ave. on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m.-noon.SIPS will serve fresh coffee, tea and snacks for $2 — cash only, ...
BETHLEHEM — Students from the RCS Central School District joined peers from Bethlehem High School and the Glenmont Job Corps program for the Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee With Your Legislator event, where they spoke directly with local, state and federal officials about issues affecting ...
As we age, it becomes evident that the chapter headings and the content within the days and years that make up our lives seem to shorten much more quickly. There are lots of influences that impact these aspects of our lives. After having many conversations with those in my age group, I have found ...
NORTHERN NJ - For the past six years, it has been the pleasure of Good Shepherd Church in Glen Rock to honor local police departments and EMS in a service dedicated to Them. This year's service was held on Sunday, April 12.“It is so important to honor our First Responders, and it is our distinct ...
BOCA RATON, FL — In Boca Raton, a playground built by residents and shaped by children’s imaginations is now being recognized nationwide, with Sugar Sand Park’s Science Playground ranked No. 9 among the best public playgrounds in the country by USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Awards.The recognition was ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At the March Plainfield City Council meeting, Council President Julienne Cherry vowed to bring back virtual public comment after the administration announced that it would no longer provide that service due to the expiration of the COVID-related State of Emergency in New Jersey. By ...
UNION, N.J. — Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting Saturday night at a Chick-fil-A on Route 22 as Malek Shepherd, 23, of New York City.According to the Union Police Department and the Union County Prosecutor’s Office, officers responding to reports of gunfire at the Chick-fil-A ...
COBLESKILL – The Town of Cobleskill meeting on April 13 started with resident Shane Strong taking the podium. Strong reported that he has lived on Myers Road for 22 years. Four years ago, he said, a “jamoke” moved in next door to him and has been living in a camper, with no water, no ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — Students at Stevens Institute of Technology will host a 12-hour “Outer Space” themed Dance Marathon on April 24 to raise funds for Children’s Specialized Hospital.The event, organized by student-run group StevensTHON, will take place from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. at Canavan Arena and aims ...
ROSELLE, NJ — With the New Jersey Primary nearly a month and half away, names of candidates have been announced for Roselle’s First and Third Ward Council seats.Candidates listed for the 2026 Primary Election for the Borough of Roselle consisted of Democrats seeking nomination. No petitions were ...
Family StorytimeThursday, April 16, from 10-10:30 a.m.This fun, participatory storytime for the whole family includes songs, fingerplays, stories and movement activities. Early literacy activities are emphasized. No registration is required. For ages 0-5.Friends of the RCS Community ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - For the past six years, it has been the pleasure of Good Shepherd Church in Glen Rock to honor local police departments and EMS in a service dedicated to Them. This year's service was held on Sunday, April 12.“It is so important to honor our First Responders, and it is our distinct ...
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP- Neptune Township first responders have been called to a residential property in the 200 block of Prospect Avenue in Shark River Hills.A fence and shed are reportedly on fire. Avoid travel in this area.
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown Borough Public Works Department is continuing their semi-annual water hydrant in the community with planned activity on Thursday, April 16. The hydrants that will be flushed on Wednesday are: Stockton Street from Summit Street to Route 130; Dutch Neck Road, and ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — The Hoboken Public School District is celebrating student innovation after multiple teams advanced to the 2026 New Jersey School Boards Association STEAM Tank™ Challenge Finals, a prestigious statewide competition focused on problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and creativity.The STEAM ...
KEYPORT, NJ — Paxton Douglass pitched a five-inning no-hitter for Keyport in a 10-0 baseball victory over Neptune on Tuesday.Douglass struck out four batters and walked one.A six‑run fourth inning gave Keyport a 7-0 lead. The rally featured a run‑scoring single by Justin Visaggio and a two‑run ...
GLEN ROCK, NJ - There's always been a fascination of big trucks and emergency vehicles our ‘finest’ and ‘bravest’ use to assist the public and keep them safe. This is why “Touch-a-Truck” remains popular.Glen Rock held its annual spring Touch-a-Truck event on April 12, 2026. While parents and little ...
SPARTA, NJ – The boys lacrosse team ran over Warren Hills on Tuesday, winning on Cassels field 17-3.From the starting whistle, the Spartans dominated, putting eight in the net in the first quarter. They added another before the half. While the defense allowed only two Blue Streaks’ goals.The ...
HARTFORD — The Hartford Volunteer Fire Company and Auxiliary will host an all-you-can-eat Mother’s Day breakfast on Sunday, May 10, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the firehouse, 8118 State Route 40.The menu will include pancakes, eggs, toast, ham or sausage, and pure maple syrup. A basket raffle will also be ...
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Celia Collings collected four hits to lead Middletown South to a 9-1 softball victory over Colts Neck on Tuesday.Collings had a double and three singles, drove in a run and scored a run for Middletown South (6-1). The Eagles scored four runs in the third inning to take a 5-0 ...
COLTS NECK, NJ – The Colts Neck baseball team remained undefeated with a 4-2 victory over Freehold Township on Tuesday.Jack Dugo pitched a complete-game five-hitter with two walks and eight strikeouts for Colts Neck (7-0). He threw 99 pitches.Dan Annunziata gave the Cougars a 2-0 lead with a ...
POMPANO BEACH — Crystal Lake Middle School late Wednesday endured an afternoon lockdown following a security threat and reports of a weapon on campus triggered a massive law enforcement response and a school-wide lockdown earlier in the day.The Broward Sheriff’s Office and Broward Schools Police ...
HEBRON — The Town of Hebron will hold its annual Earth Day roadside cleanup on Saturday, April 25 from 9 a.m. to noon.Town Supervisor Brian Campbell encouraged residents to take part in the effort. “We are encouraging residents to take pride in their community by removing trash and debris from ...
UNION, NJ – Union’s annual Seedling Giveaway is set for Saturday, May 16.Beginning at 9 a.m., residents are invited to the Department of Public Works facility at 1 Swanstrom Place East to receive free tree seedlings. This year, the township will be distributing two flowering species: Red Buds and ...