TOP LOCAL News
By KATHY CRYAN
April 13, 2026
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A 45-year-old man has been arrested on a warrant in connection with an alleged child abuse incident, authorities said. Matthew Tanner Messa is charged with endangering the welfare of a child, simple assault, and harassment involving physical contact. According to police, officers ...
MADISON, NJ — Finn Dwyer scored six goals and added two assists as Madison turned in a dominant performance 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 four ...
RAMONA, OK - East Brunswick High School alumnus Sam Mattis, competing at the Oklahoma Throws Series World Invitational in the discus event on April 9, threw 237 feet, eight inches on his second attempt to set a 45-year-old United States Track and Field record.The previous mark was set by American ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison and Mendham were listed as finishing in a 0-0 draw Monday afternoonIn singles play, Mendham’s Kabir Kaushal defeated Madison’s Bryce Curey, 6-0, 6-0, at first singles. Kyle Murray topped Raphael Joiris, 6-2, 6-1, at second singles, and Johnny Gafaell earned a 6-1, 6-0 win over ...
WARRINGTON, PA—Warrington police say a series of thefts from a Home Depot netting nearly $7,500 in goods was an inside job coordinated by a store employee.On April 10, 2026, police charged 19-year-old Freddy Iban Madrid-Lopez of Philadelphia with working with two accomplices who gathered ...
EDISON - Hands of Hope for the Community’s fifth annual Tee Off Against Hunger conducted at TopGolf in Edison on April 12 generated a single-year record of more than $63,000 for the nonprofit. Middlesex County Commissioner Charles E. Tomaro, who serves as Hands of Hope for the Community’s ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The university's men’s basketball program continued its offseason rebuild with another addition from the transfer portal, landing former Boston College guard Akbar Waheed III, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.Waheed, a former four-star prospect, redshirted this past season at ...
Linden, NJ - Linden Public Library continues to support early education through its One In Math program, a free math initiative for students in kindergarten through third grade.The One in Math program was started at the library about 3 years ago by Shaan Barai, Session Leader, and his mother, ...
ST. BONAVENTURE, NY — The university's men’s basketball has secured its first major additions of the offseason, bringing in a pair of former Daemen University standouts who played key roles in the Wildcats’ 2026 Division II Elite Eight run.The Bonnies added Benjamin Bill and Zach Philipkoski, both ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — The Jewish Federation of West - Central NJ, Jewish Family, Service of Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, the Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center, and 12 additional local organizations will collaborate on a Yom HaShoah Memorial Service and Candle Lighting hosted ...
HUDSON—The Hudson Valley Interfaith Circle invites all to hear award winning Quaker speaker, author and leader in spiritually-based activism, Eileen Flanagan, discuss her new book at the First Presbyterian Church of Hudson, 369 Warren Street, April 14, 7 to 8:30 p.m.The book is called, "Common ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — As part of the borough’s dual celebration of its 150th anniversary and the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary, the Sayreville Historical Society is inviting residents to take part in a unique and meaningful tribute to American history.The Society has created a commemorative scroll ...
SPARTA, NJ – A water main repair may cause disruptions in water service for residents on Fairway Trail, according to township officials. The repair is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14. Residents on Fairway Trail can expect construction-related traffic.
MADISON, NJ — The basketball and pickleball courts at the Madison Recreation Complex are closed on Monday, April 13, due to maintenance work, announced borough officials. According to an advisory, the temporary closure is necessary to allow for repairs to the court lighting system. Officials ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
MILLBURN, NJ – April 13, 2026 – Paper Mill Playhouse (Mark S. Hoebee, Producing Artistic Director; Mike Stotts, Executive Director) proudly announces the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Carriage House restaurant and event space on May 6, 2026, unveiling an exciting new culinary direction ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council convened April 7 for a work session focused primarily on the proposed 2026 municipal budget and a related salary ordinance, with officials emphasizing financial constraints driven by rising fixed costs. During the discussion, council members and ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – Certain Hightstown Borough customers may be impacted by fire hydrant flushing that is slated to occur on Tuesday, April 14. The work is part of standard spring water hydrant flushing. When the hydrant flushing is happening, water service on the streets and surrounding areas may be ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Residents planning to vote in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District Special General Election on April 16 are being reminded that early voting will run from Monday, April 6 through Tuesday, April 14. The Special General Election will take place on Thursday April 16. The ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County is set for a stretch of warm, summerlike weather this week, with temperatures climbing into the 80s and only a few chances for showers and thunderstorms.Monday is mostly cloudy with a high near 77. Southwest winds of 10 to 15 mph could gust as high as 30 mph, ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ – The Union County Prosecutor’s Office has released some details about the Saturday night shooting at the Chick-fil-A on Route 22 in Union.Prosecutors say while no arrests have been made at this time, the preliminary investigation reveals that the incident does not appear to be a ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ — Four juveniles were taken into custody for burglary on Wednesday night after they were found in possession of approximately $100,000 worth of jewelry from the Macy’s department store located at the Livingston Mall. Livingston police responded to the mall at approximately 11:17 p.m.
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Residents are invited to give back and reduce waste at Stafford Township’s upcoming Second Chance Toy Drive, an initiative aimed at keeping gently used toys out of landfills while helping local families.The event, organized by Stafford Township’s Green Team, will take place over ...
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 ...
MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Residents are invited to give back and reduce waste at Stafford Township’s upcoming Second Chance Toy Drive, an initiative aimed at keeping gently used toys out of landfills while helping local families.The event, organized by Stafford Township’s Green Team, will take place over ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ – Sophie Rothfeld scored three runs and led an eight-hit attack that helped carry Livingston to a 9-6 softball victory over West Morris on Monday.Rothfeld went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs batted in for Livingston (3-3), which scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning ...
ROXBURY, NJ — A federal judge has set a May 12 hearing on Roxbury’s request to halt a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, as town and state officials seek a ruling before the project can begin, possibly as early as May 28.The May 28 date was mentioned in ...
KEARNY, NJ –Assemblyman Jerry Walker will host mobile office hours at Kearny Town Hall, 402 Kearny Avenue, on Wednesday, April 15.The mobile office, set up to provide residents of the 31st Legislative District with direct access to state-level assistance and resources, will run from 9:00 a.m. until ...
WHIPPANY, NJ — The Calais School invites the public to its 10th Annual Transition Fair on Thursday, April 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 45 Highland Avenue in Whippany. This in-person event supports students and young adults with disabilities — and the families, caregivers, and professionals ...