TOP LOCAL News
By ED DOYLE
May 27, 2026
PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA—Another black bear was seen in Plumstead Township on Wednesday morning, the second reported sighting in less than a week.Plumstead police said that a black bear was spotted in the Fox Hunt Estates development near Bergstrom Road and Nottingham Way on May 27, 2026. Police said ...
KENILWORTH, NJ – On a hot Sunday, crowds poured onto the Boulevard to enjoy the annual Street Fair and Car Show.Sponsored by the Borough of Kenilworth, the fun-filled day included a wide variety of food vendors, quality exhibitors, a special crafter’s section, carnival games, rides, live music, ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Morristown Town Council recognized two members of the Morristown Police Bureau during Tuesday night’s meeting as Mark Poplowski was promoted to lieutenant and Michael Sarek was promoted to sergeant.Public Safety officials praised both officers for their dedication and ...
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SUMMIT, NJ -- One inning was all it took for Summit to turn a playoff opener into a statement.The No. 6-ranked Summit Hilltoppers softball exploded for 15 runs in the first inning and never looked back, rolling past Lincoln 21-0 Tuesday in the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2, Group 3 first round in ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Rotary Club will host a bicycle and sewing machine collection event on Saturday, May 30, as part of a partnership with Pedals for Progress and Sewing Peace.The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon, rain or shine, at the Madison Volunteer Ambulance Corps, located at 29 ...
SCHOHARIE – During the May 15 Schoharie County Board of Supervisors meeting, disagreement developed over County Administrator Bryan Best’s investigation into the creation of a county-wide assessor position. This idea, having been presented to the board in the past, brought out debaters on both ...
COPAKE—The Town of Copake invites everyone to the third annual Picklemania Pickleball Tournament outdoors at Copake Memorial Park, 305 Mountain View Road, Saturday, May 30.In case of rain, the event will be held Sunday, May 31 indoors at the Taconic Hills High School gymnasium, 73 County Route 11A, ...
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, May 20, Relay for Life of Rahway held its annual Survivor Dinner at the Gran Centurions in Clark. It was Relay's 10th anniversary.The evening served as the penultimate affair prior to the annual Relay for Life event, which takes place this year on Saturday, June 13, at ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ – Every week, Shayna Feltingoff walks into the memory care unit at Mira Vie Senior Living in Fanwood carrying books, craft supplies, and a warm smile. She spends time reading aloud to residents, leading creative activities, and engaging seniors in conversations that ...
CHATHAM–Beach & Bartolo Realtors has announced that Mary Banker has joined the firm as a Licensed Real Estate Salesperson. A lifelong resident of Columbia County, Ms. Banker brings a powerhouse of experience spanning over 30 years in residential construction, real estate investment, and ...
FARMINGDALE, NJ – Girl Scouts in vintage uniforms, inspiring stories of leadership and service, and the voices of girls leading the evening set the tone for an unforgettable celebration as Girl Scouts of the Jersey Shore honored extraordinary community leaders and partners at its 2026 Women of ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A months-long investigation led by the Sayreville Police Department Vice Unit, working alongside multiple law enforcement agencies, resulted in the arrest of a Jackson woman and the seizure of more than $100,000 in cash and other assets tied to an alleged prostitution and money ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Local William Nicolosi sent in photos of the Memorial Day parade, which took place on Monday, May 25, 2026. The event was the brightest spot during a wet weekend. It seems to have ushered in better, summer weather!
THE HUDSON AREA Library, 51 N 5th Street, hosted the 2026 Leisler Lectures April 23. Thomas Wermuth spoke about the unique Hudson Valley story “Price Goughers, Food Rioters and Market Seizures.” Dr. Wermuth teaches at Marist College where he is director of the Hudson River Valley Institute.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — South Plainfield residents joined local veterans and community leaders on Memorial Day to honor the nation's fallen service members during a series of wreath-laying ceremonies hosted by American Legion Chaumont Post 243.The observances included stops at Monument Park, ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
SCOTCH PLAINS/FANWOOD, NJ — The seventh-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood girls softball team cruised to a 20-0 mercy-rule victory over No. 10 J.P. Stevens at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School in the opening round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament on Tuesday, May 26.The Raiders came ...
NEWARK - Federal officers used pepper spray on protesters outside Delaney Hall in Newark on Memorial Day following days of escalating tensions and denial of New Jersey’s governor to tour the immigrant detention facility. Roughly 300 immigrant detainees allegedly went on a Memorial Day weekend ...
The Germantown Garden Club held its annual plant sale on Saturday morning, May 16 under the gazebo in Palatine Park, and business was brisk. Susan Hadden (l) and Donna Benware (r) were looking at the geraniums with assistance from sale chairman Joyce Vale (center). According to Ms. Vale, people ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Get ready to see, climb and touch a truck on Sunday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to noon. The Cranford Community Connection committee is bringing back the big trucks in its annual Touch-A-Truck event to a new location this year—to 65 Jackson Drive, in the Cranford Office Park off Commerce ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - The South Brunswick Public Library is closing out May this week with some fun programs for kids, teens and adults. On Tuesday, the library reopened from its closure on Memorial Day with a fun craft that had kids creating some DIY dragon eggs. Then, on Wednesday, walk-ins are ...
Linden, NJ-Linden Police Department is proud to join Police agencies from across the country for the National Click It or Ticket Campaign. High-visibility patrols will take place nationwide through May 31, actively ticketing unbuckled drivers and passengers to reduce preventable roadway ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - There are quite a few pluses to taking a yoga class. Studies have shown yoga can improve balance, sleep, posture, focus, brain health and overall well-being. If residents have been meaning to give yoga a try, now is the time. The East Brunswick Public Library is hosting a Yoga ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - Memorial Day weekend 2026 was a bit of a washout, but the annual parade on Monday ended up being relatively dry. The parade, which was sponsored by American Legion Post 253, kicked off at Spotswood High School before turning onto Summerhill Road and heading up Main Street. United ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Bridgewater Township Council unanimously approved a resolution for a developer's agreement regarding a potential manufacturing facility to be located at 721 Route 202/206.The measure was ratified at the council's May 18 meeting, and the agreement is between the township and ...
FLEMINGTON – Repairing streets, sewer and water lines and other public infrastructure is not just a matter of need, but of matching funding sources and timing.At the May 11 meeting, Mayor Marcia Karrow, the borough council and public works director Mike Campion pored over the list of major projects ...
POMPANO BEACH — A Pompano man - a fugitive wanted for a massive multi-state pandemic-era relief fraud scheme, has been arrested by Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies.According to court documents, Emmanuel Cadillon, 43, was taken into custody Thursday morning at 275 N. Federal Highway in Pompano ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Morris Township Environmental Commission is asking residents and landscapers to take part in its “Quiet Summer” initiative by reducing the use of gas-powered leaf blowers during the summer months.“The goal is to foster peace and quiet in our yards, as well as a greater ...
STAFFORD — Down but never out, the fourth-seeded Southern softball team staged a dramatic late-game comeback to defeat 13th-seeded Lenape, 4-3, in the opening round of the South Jersey, Group 4 tournament.With the victory, Southern (14-9) advances to the sectional quarterfinals, while Lenape’s ...