TOP LOCAL News
By ED BARMAKIAN
August 14, 2025
CHATHAM, NJ – No one ever served in the military longer than Dr. (Col.) Norman Schaefer's 49-year tenure in the U.S. Air Force. The late Chatham resident also made his mark in the medical field by performing surgery that restored hearing to many.On Sunday, Chatham Borough recognized Schaefer's ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – On a hot August afternoon, the patio at Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center was alive with music, laughter, and community spirit as residents, family members, staff, vendors, and neighbors gathered for a mid-summer concert on Thursday featuring Forever Young ...
SPRING LAKE, NJ — Have you ever gone to make a right-hand turn, only to have an e-bike zoom past at 25 MPH — from a bike lane, or no lane at all? You’re not alone. The surge in electric bicycle use — especially among teens — is outpacing the laws meant to keep riders and pedestrians safe. Now, in ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Township has persevered through the long road of bureaucratic red tape and will finally begin construction of the sidewalks funded by a Safe Routes to School grant awarded in 2014.Chatham Township Engineer John Ruschke confirmed on Tuesday night that the state had approved the ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - When you step into Terrana Orthodontics in New Providence, it doesn’t feel like a doctor’s office—it feels like a place you actually want to be. The last weeks of summer, there is a circus in the lobby, complete with cotton candy, games, and a whole lot of laughter. And that’s ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The mayor and the Borough of Chatham Council received a timeline on the lead pipe replacement construction planned for Main Street from Tony Torello, Department of Public Works director, at the regular meeting of the council on Monday night.Chatham residents can expect work on the ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Greg Lusardi's reputation preceded his arrival as the new offensive line coach for the 2025 Chatham football team.“I knew his name as a Morris County coaching legend from his days at Morris Catholic,” Evan Picariello, Chatham head coach, said. “He's a football guy through and through, ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Borough of Chatham Council will be voting on a resolution that would hold fossil fuel companies liable for damage done by climate change.The Borough Council will vote on the resolution in favor of the “Climate Superfund Act” sponsored by State Senators John McKeon and Bob Smith at ...
CHATHAM, NJ – A fun fact in Michael Curtis' bio is that he was once a state chess champion.That small piece of information becomes more relevant when put into context with the work he does as the chef at the Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center. Curtis always seems to be two steps ahead, thinking of ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department has been answering the call since it was founded in 1925, and this fall it is planning a 100-year anniversary celebration.The Chatham Township Volunteer Fire Department encourages residents to save the date - Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 - ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The pleasant summer evening weather on Tuesday brought out Chatham families for the annual National Night Out event held at Memorial Park behind the Library of the Chathams.A good time was had by all, with plenty of free treats offered up by the Chatham Borough Police, food trucks and ...
Jersey Shore— Save Long Beach Island (SaveLBI.com), a grassroots group with over 10,000 supporters, has formally petitioned the U.S. Department of the Interior to rescind permits and cancel leases for the Atlantic Shores South and North offshore wind projects. With Atlantic Shores South already ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — Residents at Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center recently welcomed members of the BOLD youth group from St. Bernard’s Church for an intergenerational art day filled with creativity, conversation, and connection.The visit featured shared art projects that sparked ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Will Agostinelli from Miami University of Ohio, Nicolas Gritz of Hamilton College, and Kayla Drum and Natasha Wan from Tufts University were among the Chatham residents to earn degrees this spring.Agostinelli graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science; Gritz earned ...
CHATHAM, NJ – The first “National Night Out” was held in 1984 in the suburbs of Philadelphia and it quickly became a national community-building event that is held on the first Tuesday of August.The idea is to improve relationships among law enforcement, neighbors, and first responders, thereby ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Todd Schaffhauser and Dennis Oehler first met as competitors on the track. Eventually, they realized how they could make a real difference for other amputees as a team.“I was 15 when I lost my leg in 1985 to bone cancer,” Schaffhauser said. “And (Oehler) lost his leg in 1984 in a car ...
1417 Long Hill Road, Long Hill Township NJPublic Open HouseSaturday, 8/2 from 12pm-2pmSunday, 8/3 12pm-2pm Nestled in a picturesque setting, this beautifully crafted custom home blends timeless architectural details with thoughtfully updated amenities. Inside, classic craftsmanship is evident in ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Borough has officially launched its “Hometown Heroes” Banner Program and is now accepting submission forms for the program that will honor men and women from Chatham who have served in the United States Armed Forces.The forms must be submitted by the end of August to be ...
CHATHAM, NJ – It's not something anyone in the Bauer family gets tired of talking about. That's why it seemed natural for Lily Bauer and her father, Mike, to share “Bauer's Quick Start Guide to Auto Maintenance” at the Library of the Chathams on Tuesday afternoon.The gathering included first-time ...
CRANFORD, NJ — Most brothers don’t go into business together. Even fewer choose one that involves getting up close and personal with garbage cans. But for Cranford locals Micah and Victor Kamesar, what started as a messy neighborhood problem turned into a surprisingly satisfying—and modern—local ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Atlantic Health System announced Tuesday that Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center have been named among the top three hospitals in New Jersey in U.S. News and World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospitals rankings.Morristown Medical Center is ranked #2 and Overlook ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - In a state where diners are practically a cultural institution, earning the title of Best Diner in New Jersey is no small thing. Earning it six years in a row is unprecedented.Prestige Diner, a family-run landmark in New Providence led by brothers Harry & Jimmy Vardas, has ...
PINEHURST, N.C. – Chatham 16-year-old golfer Roger Rice placed 14th at the World Championships held over the weekend at Pinehurst No. 8.Playing in temperatures that topped 100 degrees, Rice shot 74-71-74 during the three-day event, notching 34 pars and scoring nine birdies. The par-72, 6,801-yard ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham High students produced an average SAT score of 1,246, which ranked No. 40 among New Jersey schools and No. 2 among Morris County public schools, according to the report on the 2023-2024 school year.The top Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores in the state came from students ...
NEW JERSEY - Ahead of the approaching July 28th deadline, both major-party gubernatorial candidates have announced their pick for Lieutenant Governor.Earlier this week, at a press conference at Johnnies Tavern in Boonton, Republican nominee Jack Ciattarelli announced his selection of Morris County ...
MADISON, NJ - The community is invited to Walk With The Mayors, this Saturday, July 26 at 12 p.m. Madison's Mayor Bob Conley will join Chatham Borough Mayor Carolyn Dempsey and Chatham Township Mayor Mike Choi for the next Walk with the Mayors through Drew Forest.Those interested in attending ...
BEDMINSTER, NJ – Chatham High lacrosse midfielders Grace Hallahan and Shepard Boyd were each named the best at their position in the state and Cougar boys coach Christian Scarpello was named the Coach of the Year at the New Jersey Lacrosse Foundation's 27th annual Hall of Fame Ceremony and Awards ...
CHATHAM, NJ – Chatham Borough Volunteer Firefighters would be eligible for a “Length of Service Awards Program” if taxpayers vote to approve the referendum, which will be on the ballot in November.The Borough of Chatham Council unanimously adopted an ordinance at its July 14 regular meeting that ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – A series of six earthquakes with magnitudes between 0.3 and 2.0 gently shook Morris County in and around Randolph Monday, July 21 all day.The US Geological Survey reported the quakes began at 5:40 in the morning with a quake just under two miles south-southeast of Randolph by ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon has been selected by Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli as his running mate. Sheriff Gannon will run for the Lieutenant Governor position in the upcoming November general election, bringing decades of law enforcement experience ...