TOP LOCAL News
By FRED J. AUN
April 9, 2026
ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat High School boys volleyball team continued its strong start to the season on Thursday, improving to an impressive 5-1 record with a decisive 2-0 sweep over Toms River East.The Bengals displayed a balanced attack and disciplined defense to keep the Raiders (1-1) at bay ...
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, May 13, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School Alumni Association is holding its 2026 Hall of Fame and Scholarship Dinner, during which six individuals will be newly inducted into the Hall of Fame, comprising the Class of 2026.Over the next several weeks, TAPinto Clark ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is seeking federal funding that could help communities like Summit address long-running erosion and flooding issues along Salt Brook.In his FY2027 Community Project Funding submissions to the House Appropriations Committee, Kean included a $4 million request ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A Warren County woman has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with an investigation that began late last year, according to court records. Frances A. Ciemniecki, 71, of Phillipsburg, was arrested April 8 and charged with third-degree cruelty to animals by the Warren ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison boys golf turned in another strong team performance Thursday, defeating Morris Tech 157-178 in NJAC Liberty Division action.Madison was led by Theo Bruns, who shot a 35 over nine holes on a par-36 course. Teo Bengtsson followed with a 39, and Blake Steele added a 40 as the ...
LITTLE EGG HARBOR — Behind a dominant performance in the circle from Brooke Sutter and an explosive 15-hit attack, the Southern Regional girls softball team earned a commanding 11-0 victory over Pinelands Regional on Thursday.The Rams (2-4) wasted no time establishing control, jumping out to a 3-0 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown boys tennis picked up a win at third singles, but Morristown-Beard secured victories in four flights to earn a 4-1 boys tennis win on Thursday afternoon.Morristown’s lone point came at third singles, where Jackson Starcher delivered a strong performance with a ...
Reilly and Valiant Lead Southern to Dominant Victory Over St. Augustine PrepSTAFFORD TOWNSHIP — The Southern Regional boys golf team continued their impressive run this season, securing a decisive 153-170 victory over St. Augustine Prep on Wednesday at Ocean Acres Country Club.The Rams (13-3) ...
Princeton, NJ - Residents are invited to the official relaunch of the Princeton Loop Bus service on Friday, April 10, at 3 p.m. at the Princeton Shopping Center bus stop (next to McCaffrey’s). The newly designed loop buses feature a frog as their mascot with the new slogan “Hop on. It's free.”The ...
EDISON, NJ - The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison will host an Admission Information Session on Saturday, April 11, at 9 a.m. for prospective students and parents who would like to learn more about Middlesex County’s No. 1 ranked private school. Families interested in admission for the 2026-27 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The long-anticipated restoration of the Paramount Theater took a significant step forward this week, as the Mayor and City Council approved a resolution authorizing the next phase of construction on the historic boardwalk landmark.The vote clears the way for Phase II of the $11.7 ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – If you see a drone in the sky on Monday, April 20, it’s not nefarious – it’s a pizza delivery. An historic pizza delivery, to be exact.Columbia Inn will be hosting xPizza Day that day, and as part of the event, the first live autonomous pizza delivery in the Northeast – and New ...
JACKSON – In a game that defined the "never say die" attitude, the Southern Regional Rams nearly erased an 11-run deficit on Thursday morning. However, the early-inning damage dealt by the Jackson Jaguars proved just deep enough, as the Rams fell 11-9 in a gritty Shore Conference showdown.With the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Hundreds of parents of young students attending the six elementary schools will find out via email early Friday morning whether their child is staying put, or being transferred to another elementary school as the school district rolls out its long-awaited redistricting program, ...
Come watch Capital Region Independent Media's most recent video: “Get to Know” with Albany Firebirds' coach Damon Ware!
Come watch Capital Region Independent Media's most recent video: “Get to Know” with Albany Firebirds' coach Damon Ware!
Come watch Capital Region Independent Media's most recent video: “Get to Know” with Albany Firebirds' coach Damon Ware!
Come watch Capital Region Independent Media's most recent video: “Get to Know” with Albany Firebirds' coach Damon Ware!
Princeton, NJ – People in two very long lines, one for students and faculty and the other for community members, were all waiting for admittance to the Arthur Lewis Auditorium in Robertson Hall on the Princeton campus. The crowd of 200-plus was there on April 7 to hear U.S. Senator Andy Kim speak ...
If you are a golf fan, you may be watching the Masters this week. Pimento Cheese and the Masters have been linked to each other in the late 1940's and now has been a staple for those attending the Masters.If you're home watching on your couch, you can still participate in the tradition by making ...
MONMOUTH COUNTY — The Board of County Commissioners honored Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month during their Workshop Meeting held on March 26 in Freehold, highlighting the importance of education, support, and ongoing research for those affected by the disease.During the meeting, Commissioner ...
NEPTUNE, NJ — TAPinto Neptune/Neptune City, along with all TAPinto franchises, is a partner of the inaugural Local News Day, which is taking place today, April 9.Local News Day is a coordinated effort to reconnect people with the trusted local news outlets that help neighborhoods stay informed, ...
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BARNEGAT — The Barnegat girls' softball team continued their dominant start to the season on Thursday, improving to 5-0 with a commanding 17-2 victory over Point Pleasant Beach. The Bengals' offense was firing on all cylinders, racking up 11 hits and taking advantage of early scoring opportunities ...
A 65-year-old motorist was hospitalized after a freight train slammed into an SUV in Oakland this afternoon.The Oakland resident's 2024 Nissan Murano was stopped on the tracks at the intersection of Ramapo Valley Road and West Oakland Avenue when the gates went down at 4:10 p.m. (Thurs., Apr. 9th), ...
BLOOMFIELD, NJ - The Bloomfield Animal Shelter is seeking the owners of a deceased cat that was found in Nutley on Wednesday, April 8.According to the shelter, the cat was hit by a car in the vicinity of Harrison and Crestwood.The body is being held at the shelter for seven days. The cat is an ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live performances and family-friendly activities to outdoor events and unique local experiences, there’s plenty happening across Morris County this weekend. Whether you’re looking to explore local history, enjoy live music, or spend time with family, residents will find a ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live performances and family-friendly activities to outdoor events and unique local experiences, there’s plenty happening across Morris County this weekend. Whether you’re looking to explore local history, enjoy live music, or spend time with family, residents will find a ...
ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...