TOP LOCAL News
By GREG FALLON
May 26, 2026
EAST HANOVER , NJ - The Hanover Park Varsity Softball team has captured the 2026 NJAC Liberty Conference Championship, adding another impressive achievement to an already memorable season.The Hornets put together a championship run built on determination, teamwork, and consistency from the opening ...
MADISON, NJ - The Madison Area YMCA is marking Mental Health Awareness Month by reminding residents that support, connection and care are available throughout the community.Green ribbons displayed around the area serve as a symbol of mental health awareness and a reminder that no one has to ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Early voting for the 2026 Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, May 26th through Sunday, May 31st. The Primary Election will take place on June 2, 2026.Hours:Tuesday through Saturday: 10am - 8pmSunday: 10am - 6pmEarly voting locations can be found below: Boonton Township ...
Memorial Day weekend may prompt visions of the red poppy known as Flanders or corn poppy (Papaver rhoeas). This beautiful flower inspired the poem In Flanders Field written by the Canadian doctor Lt. Colonel John McCrae who ran a field hospital during World War I.The red poppy continues to ...
NEWARK — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a Memorial Day weekend hunger strike to protest its reportedly deplorable, inhumane conditions.“I’m deeply disturbed by reports of the poor conditions at ...
MORRISTOWN- It started with a dream to produce exceptional, award-winning wines in a place where the ground is fertile, and the trees are so tall they almost reach heaven.The dream has come to fruition: the winery is Wentworth Vineyards in California. The vintner, Mark Wentworth, introduced himself ...
LIVINGSTON, NJ - The Hanover Park baseball team rolled to a convincing 9-0 shutout victory over Livingston on Thursday, using a balanced offensive attack and strong pitching to improve to 15-8 on the season.The Hornets collected 13 hits and broke the game open with a five-run fifth inning after ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Park Regional girls lacrosse team has turned a strong regular season into a postseason opportunity, earning a spot in the NJSIAA Group 3 North State Tournament.Park secured the No. 9 seed and will hit the road for a first-round game against No. 8 Princeton High School on ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ -The Borough of Florham Park Council convened for its latest meeting Thursday primarily to discuss the 2026 Municipal Budget plan. Chief Financial Officer Patricia Visco presented the plan for Florham Park's 2026 budget based on conservative estimates, with last year's budget ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As Memorial Day weekend approaches, communities across Morris County are preparing for a full slate of ceremonies, parades, festivals, museum exhibits, theater performances, and family-friendly activities. From solemn tributes honoring veterans to concerts, planetarium shows, ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police Department officially welcomed its newest patrol officer Thursday night at the Council meeting, as Chief Joseph Svenningsen swore in Patrol Officer Jason Conley during a ceremony attended by fellow officers, family members and members of the ...
TRENTON, NJ — Governor Mikie Sherrill is asking the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a Secretarial Disaster Designation for New Jersey counties after an April freeze caused an estimated $300 million or more in agricultural losses statewide.Sherrill sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ 0 The Hanover Park boys tennis team has received the No. 15 seed in the NJSIAA 2026 Boys Tennis Tournament, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 Tournament. The seeds are as follows:No. 1 seed VeronaNo 2 seed Glen Ridge vs No. 15 seed Hanover ParkNo. 3 seed Caldwell vs No 14 seed ...
HOBOKEN, NJ - Mulligan’s Pub on First Street is known for welcoming some of the most committed soccer fans in the region for matches that often occur much earlier or later than your average American games. On Monday, they hosted a very special guest as Governor Mikie Sherill stepped behind the bar ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Morris County until 8 p.m. Wednesday as hot temperatures and high humidity continue to impact the region, with forecasters warning residents to prepare for potentially dangerous conditions before storms move in later this evening.According ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A minor earthquake rattled parts of Morris County and surrounding areas Tuesday afternoon, marking the sixth recorded earthquake in New Jersey so far this year, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.The tremor, measured at a magnitude of 1.8, struck at approximately 1:30 p.m.
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park High School is celebrating two students who have proven themselves to be leaders both in the classroom and in athletics. The Morris County Athletic Directors Association recently honored Daniel Amalfitano and Tanvi Daita as Hanover Park’s Morris County Scholar ...
TRENTON, NJ - Assemblyman Al Abdelaziz said technology should not be allowed to distort one of the most important financial decisions families make as the Assembly Housing Committee advanced legislation aimed at regulating the use of artificial intelligence in property listings.A4728 would prohibit ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County residents can expect summer-like heat to start the week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s before thunderstorms and cooler weather arrive midweek.Sunny skies on Monday will help temperatures rise to around 92 degrees, with light winds increasing during the ...
MADISON, NJ - Madison firefighters contained a basement fire at a Kings Road home this past week, preventing the flames from spreading to neighboring houses or causing major damage, officials said.At approximately 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening, the Morris County Communications Center received a 911 ...
MERCER COUNTY, NJ - A Trenton man has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in an operation that sold underage girls for sex on an online classified advertising website, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey announced.According to the sentencing, Al-Tariq Mitchell, 28, will serve ...
PISCATAWAY – Christopher Markus has pitted Captain America against the Red Skull in a fight for the Tesseract, teamed Thor with Loki to defend the Nine Realms from the Dark Elves, and has the Avengers and their allies in pitched battle against Thanos and his minions.What the Emmy Award-winning ...
KINNELON, NJ - Hanover Park baseball exploded for nine runs over the first two innings and never looked back in a commanding 12-2 victory over Kinnelon on Friday afternoon.The Hornets improved to 13-8 overall and 4-4 in the NJAC Liberty Division with the road win, while Kinnelon fell to ...
Add some red, white and blue to your gardens and containers in celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States. When designing your plantings be sure to select plants suitable for the growing conditions and those that will look great not only on the 4th but throughout the growing ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Hanover Park girls golf team picked up a victory on Wednesday afternoon, defeating Morris Tech 187-198 at Pinch Brook Golf Course.With the win, Hanover Park improved to 4-5 overall and 1-5 in NJAC South 2 play, while Morris Tech fell to 0-11 overall and 0-9 in NJAC North 2 ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There’s no shortage of things to do around Morris County this weekend, with community festivals, live music, theater performances, outdoor events, art exhibits, charity walks and family-friendly activities taking place across the area.Residents can browse Morris Township’s ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Families looking to finalize summer plans still have time to register for the Florham Park Summer Camp program, running June 22nd through August 7th.Open to children entering grades 1–6, the camp offers seven weeks of outdoor fun, creativity, friendship, and adventure for ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Once again, the Township of East Hanover will be hosting it annual Memorial Day Ceremony.This year the event will be held on Monday, May 25th - Memorial Day and will be intended to honor and remember the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The ...
Grab some fragrant fresh basil at the store or farmers market, or pick some from your garden, for this zippy summer recipe.This simple no-cook sauce is great on pasta or pizza. Try it on fish or chicken, or mix some into mayonnaise for a flavor-packed sandwich spread.If you have leftover pesto, ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Sabrina Rombola has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Spring 2026 President's List. The spring terms run from January to May.Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting ...