TOP LOCAL News
By GREG FALLON
December 18, 2025
BELVIDERE, NJ - The Hanover Park wrestling team continued its winning season Wednesday night, overpowering Belvidere 59–12 in a decisive road victory to improve to 2–0 on the year.The Hornets jumped out to a commanding early lead, winning the first five bouts, three by forfeit, to seize a 27–0 ...
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Stafford Township Police Department has confirmed the recovery of a 19-year-old male who had been the subject of a massive multi-agency search since late November.The individual was located on the evening of Wednesday, December 17, 2025, bringing a tragic conclusion to ...
Whippany, NJ — The Calais Foundation launches 2025 Year-End Appeal, calling on supporters to help change the lives of students with disabilities at The Calais School. This year, the non-profit highlights the inspiring journey of Jacob M., a Calais student whose story reflects the power of belief, ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - What started as a single Friday night football game turned into a season-long bond between the Hanover Park Hornets and one of their youngest, most devoted supporters.Christopher Nelson, a second grader from Long Valley, first attended a Hornets game to watch his cousin cheer.
BOONTON TWP, NJ — A Morris County jury has delivered a guilty verdict against 35-year-old Kyle Meyer for the brutal 2023 Christmas Eve murder of his father.The verdict was announced Dec. 15, 2025, by Morris County officials following a seven-day trial.Police Dispatched to Shared HomeThe conviction ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Park Swim boys team delivered a dominant performance in boys swimming action on Monday, rolling past Pequannock 120–48 to improve to 1–1 on the season.The team controlled the meet from start to finish, sweeping multiple events and showcasing impressive depth across individual ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Two people are $200,000 richer thanks to lucky lottery tickets purchased at Parsippany establishments. Two separate New Jersey Lottery players matched four white balls, the Power Ball and the multiplier, to each win $200,000 in Monday’s Powerball drawing.The winning numbers were ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Parkboys basketball team opened its season with a strong effort but came up just short Monday night, falling 59–55 to North Hunterdon in a hard-fought home contest.The Hornets set the tone early, jumping out to a 17–9 lead after the first quarter behind active defense ...
NEW JERSEY: As families and communities come together to celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights offers a meaningful opportunity to reflect on themes of faith, perseverance, and hope. Observed for eight nights and days, Hanukkah is a cherished Jewish holiday that blends history, tradition, and ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Despite the first snowfall of the year, the East Hanover Police Department successfully held its 7th annual Shop With a Cop event, bringing smiles to local families and children this past weekend. The annual holiday tradition pairs police officers with children for a special ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The Christmas season is a festival for all five senses, a time of theyear that takes us back to our childhood dreams and memories surrounding the holiday.There is no better way to celebrate the season’s nostalgia than attending a productionof The Nutcracker, performed by New Jersey ...
TRENTON, NJ — Restaurants and other places that serve food in New Jersey would be banned from providing single-use utensils and condiments to customers, except upon request, under legislation sponsored by Sen. Bob Smith (D - District 17) and Raj Mukherji (D - District 32).The bill, S3195, would ...
ROXBURY, NJ – Less than two weeks after she thought she’d found a permanent home for two dogs she’s trying to rescue, Succasunna resident Heather Darling finds herself back where she started.Darling, who is Morris County Surrogate and a dog-lover, said the 1-year-old dogs are still without a home.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The latest National Weather Report from Friday night informs us that residents should prepare for the return of winter weather this weekend, as a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the area. The advisory will go into effect at 7:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Holiday lights, live performances, local markets, and plenty of Santa sightings are set to fill Greater Morristown and the surrounding communities this weekend, December 12–14. From high school sports and farm markets to history-themed celebrations, maker fairs, and multiple ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - The Park Regional Ice Hockey team erased an early three-goal deficit and exploded for seven unanswered goals to defeat Montville, 7-3, on Friday night.Montville jumped out to a quick lead in the opening period, scoring three times in less than 12 minutes. Justin Martinez opened the ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Residents should be prepared for a light but potentially slick round of snow this weekend, with forecasters calling for 1 to 3 inches of accumulation across Morris County, and a narrow zone possibly picking up to 4 inches, according to the National Weather Service.Snow is ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — The Gagnon Pediatric Emergency Department at Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center, located within Goryeb Children’s Hospital, has been recognized as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards ...
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy today declared that New Jersey will enter a State of Emergency effective at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025, due to anticipated impacts on the delivery of propane for home and commercial heating purposes caused by a service disruption at a major propane ...
EAST HANOVER, N.J. - Five suspects were taken into custody early morning after East Hanover Police officers located and pursued a stolen vehicle through multiple municipalities, Chief of Police Christopher F. Cannizzo announced.Just after 1 a.m., Officer Annalisa Cerese and her training officer, ...
The people have spoken, and the next governor of the state of New Jersey is Rebecca Michelle “Mikie” Sherrill. The 53-year-old has prevailed over the Republican candidate and former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli, in a hotly contested race that included a fair share of mud-slinging on both ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Volunteer Fire Department will be escorting Santa around town on Saturday, December 20th. This exciting annual tradition is sure to delight kids and families from all neighborhoods.Santa has developed a tracking system so that eager Santa fans can not only keep ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey highway drivers would be required to change lanes or slow down when approaching any stationary vehicle under a bill sponsored by Democratic Senators Paul Moriarty of Washington Township in Gloucester County and Raj Mukherji of Jersey City.Anyone found violating the law ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Authorities in Florham Park have advised residents that paving will continue again on Wednesday, December 10th at Borough Hall.The paving will take place in the parking lot. The access road will be blocked at times and visitors will need to park in the pool lot for Borough Hall ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Two Wegmans-branded unsalted mixed nuts products have been recalled due to a potential Salmonella contamination, announced Mellace Family Brands California, Inc.Salmonella infection can cause serious and sometimes fatal illness, particularly in young children, older adults, and ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Although originally scheduled for Monday, town officials have issued the following update regarding the Borough Hall's impending paving.The paving will now begin tomorrow, December 9th instead.Residents are urged to use the pool parking lot for access to the building during the ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - The outcome of Parsippany’s tightly contested mayoral race is now heading to court, as Mayor James R. Barberio has filed a formal legal challenge questioning the certification of the November 4th election results.The verified complaint was submitted late Friday afternoon in ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ – The NJSIAA made a major change this year to high school bowling, impacting both the regular season and playoffs. Unfortunately, as it often seems with these types of changes made by the state, it creates more problems than it solves. WHAT THEY DID: They mandated that for ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported kitchen fire on Midwood Drive Monday, November 24th, swiftly bringing the incident under control thanks to coordinated efforts by multiple first responders.According to officials, Chief 30 was first on the scene ...
HANOVER, NJ - The Greater Morristown YMCA (GMYMCA) ushered in the holiday season with the debut of its Jolly Holidays event last Friday. The four-hour gathering (4–8 p.m.) brought more than 20 local vendors to the gymnasium to share goods and services with attendees.Jason Magnetico, Director of ...