TOP LOCAL News
By BRENDA NEMCEK
May 28, 2026
WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School baseball program celebrated its Class of 2026 seniors during Senior Day festivities, recognizing the players for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the Warriors program.Family members, friends, coaches, teammates, and fans ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ - A Jersey City man stabbed one of two victims of a double homicide before one of his accomplices, previously identified as Treshawn Daniels, 18, also of Jersey City, shot them both, a statement from the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office reflected on Wednesday.The statement ...
PARKLAND, FL- The Stoneman Douglas Baseball Team won an unprecedented 6th consecutive Florida Class 7A State Championship in May, winning what may be the most improbable of their state titles over the six-year span. “It's never been done,” said Coach Fitz-Gerald, as he was recently reflecting on ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Republican City Committee officially announced its 2026 Common Council ticket Thursday naming former Ward 1 Councilwoman Delia Hamlet to join incumbent Councilman Jamel Boyer in this year’s race.Hamlet replaces Councilman Bob Pawlowski on the Republican-backed slate after ...
WARREN, NJ — The Watchung Hills Regional High School baseball program celebrated its Class of 2026 seniors during Senior Day festivities, recognizing the players for their dedication, leadership, and contributions to the Warriors program.Family members, friends, coaches, teammates, and fans ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Lindsey Massih of Heyer, Gruel & Associates attended the Tuesday, May 26 Borough Council meeting to present the community energy plan which was put together by borough planners in conjunction with the borough governing body and staff.New Providence has received a grant from ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morristown officials joined communities across the country in recognizing National Gun Violence Awareness Day and Gun Violence Awareness Month during a recent Town Council meeting.Mayor Tim Dougherty officially proclaimed Friday, June 5, 2026, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day ...
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - Susan Sarandon and William H. Macy were spotted in Little Falls on Tuesday filming scenes for their upcoming film Exit Right, drawing attention from residents who noticed the production crew near Jackie's Grillette on Main Street. Community members said filming activity brought ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Sixth-seeded Morristown advanced in the 2026 NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 1, Group 4 baseball tournament with a 9-4 win over 11th-seeded Montclair on Wednesday, May 27.The Colonials jumped out early, scoring four runs in the first inning and two more in the second to take a 6-0 ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – Two new Probationary Police Officers, Kahleb Hicks and Quinn Lonergan, were sworn-in at the Tuesday, May 26 Borough Council meeting. Mayor Al Morgan officiated the swearing-in.Both Hicks and Lonergan will be graduating from the John H. Stamler Police Academy in early July.
Linden, NJ - On Memorial Day, May 25, 2026, American Legion Post #102 hosted their Annual Veterans Graves and Wreath Placement Ceremony to pay tribute to all the Veterans at the city's monuments. This tribute was to remember the men and women who lost their lives in military service. The ceremony ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - A bridge on Route 579 that was damaged in 2023; design and construction of improvements at the Route 31 senior center; a few hundred acres of land and development rights spread across the county; facilities and other improvements in assorted county parks; and five SUVs for ...
NORTH CHATHAM--North Chatham Free Library (NCFL), 4287 State Route 203, hosts a writing group entitled: “From There to Here: Let’s Capture Stories of the Journeys That Define Us” on May 31 at 2:30 p.m.NCFL invites the interested writers to join a new writing group to tell stories that span ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — A fourth-seeded team in a 16-team baseball tournament won't always opt to use its ace pitcher in the first round, but South Plainfield did.Senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy pitched a two-hitter to lead fourth-seeded South Plainfield to a 5-0 victory over 13th-seeded ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - The Kenilworth Public Library is offering the following children's programs for the month of June.June Children’s Department programs and events:Weekly programs: Bingo For Children: Mondays at 6:30pm – 7:00pmBingo games for children ages 3 & upJune 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29Lap Sit: ...
Basking Ridge, NJ — At its May 5 meeting, the Bernards Township Planning Board approved a 29-unit age-restricted affordable housing development proposed for properties located at 95 and 150 Manchester Drive.The project, led by Ridge Oak Management, Inc., is part of the township’s fourth-round ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior righthander Nick Yaccarino tossed a complete game four-hitter on 80 pitches and classmate and first baseman Kevin Buonocore drove in both runs in Phillipsburg High School’s 2-1 victory over Columbia on Wednesday in a NJSIAA North 2 Group 4 first round baseball game at the ...
PATERSON, NJ -Assemblyman Kenyatta Stewart joined residents, local officials, and community advocates Tuesday evening for a town hall focused on legislative priorities, constituent concerns and community engagement across the 35th Legislative District.The event, titled “135 Days of Delivering for ...
HOBOKEN, NJ — An AR-15-style rifle, a loaded handgun, and suspected narcotics were recovered in two separate Hoboken incidents in past weeks, the Hoboken Police Department has announced.On May 13 at approximately 1:45 a.m., officers responded to the 1400 block of Sinatra Drive North for reports of ...
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ — The energy was electric at the Centenary University baseball field as the Hackettstown High School boys varsity baseball team battled their way to a thrilling 7-5 victory over Parsippany Hills in the first round of the state tournament.The win not only advances the Tigers to the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg residents sharply criticized an ordinance that temporarily included increased salary ranges for council members and the council president, accusing officials of approving raises for themselves while freezing wages for certain municipal employees. Ordinance 2026-15, ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Third-seeded Hunterdon Central advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 4 baseball tournament with a 6-2 victory over 14th-seeded Princeton on Wednesday.Liam Goyette pitched a one-hitter for the Red Devils with five strikeouts and two walks. Neither of the ...
MILLBURN, NJ — After five years leading Explore Millburn-Short Hills, Executive Director Steve Grillo is leaving the organization for another BID director position at the end of this week, according to a farewell message sent to subscribers on Tuesday.Grillo, who joined the township’s business ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — A Mount Laurel police officer and his partner have achieved a major milestone.Officer Patrick Smith and K9 Flash successfully completed the National Police Bloodhound Association Man Trailing Certification, which took place from April 26 to April 30 in McHenry, Maryland. The ...
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COCONUT CREEK, FL — When police recently arrived at a Coconut Creek apartment complex for a burglary in progress call, they found a half-naked, bloodied woman, speaking incoherently and holding a shard of broken glass. At around 3:50 a.m. on May 9, a responding officer drew his gun and ordered ...
NEW JERSEY – Governor Mikie Sherrill has stepped into the controversial debate about the creation of data centers in several New Jersey towns. On Wednesday, May 27, Sherrill announced a four-part comprehensive plan that she says will put guardrails on data centers in the state. Data centers house ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Fifth-seeded Bridgewater-Raritan advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 baseball tournament with an 11-0 victory over 12th-seeded Plainfield on Wednesday.Jack Braswell pitched a five-inning one-hitter with eight strikeouts and no walks for Bridgewater-Raritan ...
HIGHTSTOWN, NJ – The Hightstown High School Parent Association and Post-Prom Committee is looking for volunteers to help provide a fun, safe and memorable event for the Class of 2026. For 36 years, the annual After Program event has relied on community volunteers to help put together, arrange and ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Fifth-seeded Steinert advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA Central Jersey, Group 3 baseball tournament with a 1-0 victory over Hamilton West on Wednesday.Frank Mazzella and Kristopher Simonka combined on a five-hitter for Steinert (16-12). Mazzella allowed four hits and a walk ...