TOP LOCAL News
By WARREN DEWS JR. AND MELANIE LEKOCEVIC
April 15, 2026
THIS YEAR’S Top 5 Changemaker award winners improve our communities in all sorts of ways, from caring for children to spurring economic development to advocating for animal rescue, and so much more.The 2026 winners will be honored at the annual dinner and awards ceremony Friday, April 17 at The ...
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 ...
WELLS, VT — A basket raffle to benefit the Wells United Methodist Church will be held Saturday, April 25 at the Modern Woodmen of America Hall, 31 VT Route 30, Wells.Doors open at 11 a.m., with drawings scheduled for 1 p.m. Admission includes one entry sheet for $5, with additional sheets available ...
SALEM — The Hebron-Salem Repair Cafe will be held Saturday, April 18 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center, 58 East Broadway.The free event invites community members to bring broken household items, and volunteers will work to repair them at no cost. Items may include ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Construction is underway on Petersen Commons in Woodbridge Township on 60 new affordable apartments for veterans and tenants who are 55 or older.Gov. Mikie Sherrill joined Mayor John E. McCormac for the groundbreaking on Friday, April 10th, to underscore her administration’s ...
SOMERSET, NJ - Affordable housing, reparations, Black maternal health, disaster response and money in politics were among the major issues discussed during a nonpartisan candidate forum for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District in Somerset, giving voters a broad look at where the crowded primary ...
BORDENTOWN, NJ — The award-winning theatre students of Bordentown Regional High School will bring mythology to life later this month with performances of The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.The show will take place on Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Bordentown ...
NEWARK, NJ — A Newark man who robbed pharmacy employees at gun point in Livingston in December 2023 has been sentenced to 149 months in prison and five years of supervised release before U.S. District Judge William Martini in Newark federal court, according to U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer.According ...
The Granville Central School District celebrated the scientific aspirations of their youngest students with the Granville PTO’s 34th Annual Science, Technology and Art Fair. Dozens of students and their families came to the Granville High School gym and presented their unique displays. Examples of ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison will celebrate Superhero Day on Saturday, May 2, offering residents a chance to take part in one of the borough’s family-friendly community events.While additional details have not yet been released, the event is expected to bring a fun, themed atmosphere to town and provide ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown is among the agencies participating in a broader countywide emergency preparedness effort focused on specialized rescue operations.According to officials, Madison Fire Chief Richard Wickman and Lt. Tom Boylan recently attended a Morris County Specialized Rescue Work ...
ARGYLE — Cornell Agriculture Marketing Research Program (CAMRP) and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Washington County will host a two-part farm marketing workshop on Thursday, April 23, aimed at helping direct-to-consumer producers prepare for the 2026 season.The sessions will run from 6 to 8:30 ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The Parsippany Police have issued an update on the Route 53 and Country Club Road Closure as of April 15th:Route 53 northbound will be closed from Country Club Road to St. John’s Avenue. Northbound traffic will be detoured onto Country Club Road to Strowbridge Avenue and down to ...
Washington County Sheriff’s OfficeApril 7– The Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested Todd T. Schermerhorn, 57, of Fort Edward on a felony criminal mischief charge after he allegedly damaged his apartment during an eviction, and a misdemeanor aggravated harassment charge after repeatedly ...
WHITEHALL – An early draft of the village’s 2026-27 spending plan includes a roughly $150,000 reduction in general fund spending, but the budget document does not include several significant allocations – including a planned spending line for a village code enforcement officer.The tentative budget ...
TOTOWA, NJ - The Totowa Borough Council has introduced a $25.1 million municipal budget for 2026, which would increase the local tax levy by about 5.2% compared with last year, according to budget documents.The proposed budget would amount to about $152 per year for the average household in Totowa, ...
PUTNAM – The Town Board agreed to delay a second vote on a controversial plan to abolish the town Planning Board and site plan review process after a public comment period during the board’s April 9 regular monthly meeting repeated residents’ outpouring of opposition to the idea.The second voter ...
Washington County and the Village of Hudson Falls are among 80 localities statewide to receive funding through the federal State Homeland Security Program, Governor Kathy Hochul announced April 1.Washington County was awarded $50,000 through the program's Cybersecurity Grant, which helps ...
NEWARK, N.J. — Bloomfield-based cannabis retailer RISE Dispensaries is partnering with community organizations to support a free expungement clinic and resource fair scheduled for April 28 at Down Bottom Farms.The event, organized in collaboration with Blaze Responsibly and hosted by Ironbound ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – Morovan gel nail polish remover sold on Amazon is being recalled due to chemicals present in the remover that are illegal under FDA regulations. The chemicals are methylene chloride and chloroform. Methylene chloride, in cosmetics, is a concern because it has been shown to cause ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — The City of Plainfield raised a flag in honor of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, which is recognized nationally in April. The program was hosted by Police Director James Abney.“In New Jersey, the autism prevalence rate is currently 1 in 29,” said Director Abney. “This means ...
MADISON, NJ — Finn Dwyer scored six goals and added two assists as Madison turned in a dominant performance on Monday, defeating Livingston, 15-3, in boys lacrosse action.Madison took control immediately, scoring seven goals in the first quarter while holding Livingston scoreless. The Dodgers added ...
HACKENSACK, NJ - Following the tremendous success and strong turnout of its first-ever Main Street Bar Crawl, the Downtown Hackensack Main Street Business Alliance is keeping the momentum going with its next can’t-miss event.Introducing the “Tacos and Tequila – Cinco de Mayo Bar Crawl,” set to take ...
EDISON, NJ - The Edison Fire Department responded to a structure fire at an apartment building, located at 18 Judson Street, on Wednesday at 10:20 AM. According to Mayor Joshi, three families have been displaced, and one firefighter was injured. The firefighter sustained non-life-threatening ...
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 ...
A school play was presented in Granville, as reported in this news item in the April 16, 1926 issue of the Granville Sentinel: "The senior class of the Granville high school presented 'The Boomerang', under the direction of Miriam Everts, at the Pember opera house Wednesday evening of last week to ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A coalition of environmental groups and Roxbury residents has joined the legal fight to stop a proposed immigration detention facility in the township, warning the project could harm drinking water, wildlife habitat, public health and local infrastructure.The groups on April 14 filed ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - The Middlesex County Department of Community Services is seeking residents’ input regarding how its services and programs meet the needs of the community. Community input is vital for identifying community strengths, service gaps, and areas for improvement, ensuring all ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - South Plainfield High School's golf team returned to action on Tuesday, hosting Edison High School at the West Nine Golf Course. Tuesday afternoon was a picture-perfect for a round of golf with temperatures in the 80s. The Tigers put together their third consecutive victory, ...
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 ...