TOP LOCAL News
By GRACE MCCULLUM
October 14, 2025
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Area YMCA will welcome ghosts, goblins, and superheroes for its annual Spooktacular 2025 on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The outdoor celebration will take place in Parking Lot East and is offered as a benefit of a YMCA Family Membership.Organizers say ...
NEW YORK, NY - Former New York Jets center and Ring of Honor member Nick Mangold has shared a heartfelt message with fans, revealing that he is in need of a kidney transplant due to chronic kidney disease.Mangold explained that he was diagnosed in 2006 with a genetic defect that led to kidney ...
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Park Hornets football team continued their unbeaten march through the 2025 season Friday night, rolling past Jefferson, 53–13, in a game that showcased their trademark balance, precision, and depth on both sides of the ball.From the opening kickoff, it was clear ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – New Jersey residents are reminded to register or update their voter registration in time for the 2025 General Election. The voter registration deadline is Tuesday, October 14, and county offices will hold mandated evening registration hours that day to accommodate residents.The ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - When Monday dawns in Morris County, the day arrives in the thick of a brewing nor’easter—an atmosphere swollen with moisture, and a wind that means business. The following update includes weather forecasts from several local weather news organizations:Morning: Rain Moves InThe ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The No. 5 seed Madison girls tennis team fell to top seed Hanover Park 3-2 in the Semifinal Round of the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 Tennis Tournament. Caroline Oriala set the tone at first singles with a 6–0, 6–0 win, and Audrey Lee followed at second singles, 6–1, 6–0.
NEW JERSEY – A State of Emergency has been declared for all 21 counties across New Jersey as a Nor'Easter storm is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds during the weekend. Acting Governor Tahesha Way signed an Executive Order of Friday afternoon, October 10, that enacts the State Of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Nor'easter headed this way this weekend could wreak havoc on the local area. The following update is from the Morris County Office of Emergency Management’s Emergency Operations Center. They have released a timeline for when the storm is set to strike this weekend. ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ -There are so many spooooooo-tacular events happening this weekend! Check out the list of events happening in and around town! FRIDAY OCTOBER 10East Hanover Knights of Columbus Texas Hold'em Fundraiser St Rose of Lima Church; 312 Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover; 6:30pm - ...
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Hanover Park Hornets will travel to Jefferson Township on Friday night for a key conference game under the lights. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson Township High School.Hanover Park (6–0) continues to roll through the fall with an undefeated record and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The National Weather Service is warning our local area of frost late Thursday into early Friday as temperatures fall to around 37 degrees overnight.After a chilly start, Friday will be seasonably cool with a high near 64 degrees. Temperatures will drop again Friday night, with ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — New Jersey’s candidates for governor, Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill, accused one another of deceitfulness during their second and final debate Wednesday. Throughout the hourlong back-and-forth, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, the candidates ...
EAST HANOVER - The Hanover Park boys soccer team erupted for six goals in the opening half to power past Morris Catholic, 6–3, in NJAC boys soccer action Tuesday afternoon.The Hornets (2–7) came out firing early, with senior Jack Galante leading the offensive surge. Galante scored twice and added ...
WAYNE, NJ — The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has issued an urgent warning to all licensed professionals about a new scam targeting applicants and licensees with fraudulent emails that attempt to install malicious software.According to the Division, scammers are sending emails instructing ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Trader Joe’s has introduced a new seasonal version of its popular miniature reusable bags: the Trick-or-Treat Mini Canvas Tote. The retailer says the Halloween edition follows strong demand for earlier mini totes released in 2024 and a pastel line added this spring.The bags which ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park High School Theatre invites the community to experience its fall production of Almost, Maine, a heartwarming romantic comedy by John Cariani. The play explores love and loss through a series of whimsical vignettes set in a mythical, remote town under the northern ...
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued an official Drought Watch following a "prolonged below-average precipitation that is stressing water supplies." As a result, residents are urged to voluntarily conserve water. The designation comes just three ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Florham Park officials have announced that the borough will hold its annual Project Safe Night Out on Thursday, October 30th.The popular community event, organized for local families, provides a safe and festive environment for children and parents to enjoy Halloween activities ...
SEASIDE PARK, NJ - A Whippany man died Saturday after being pulled from the water off a Seaside Park beach, according to local authorities.Police said officers were called to the 8th Avenue beach around 11:52 a.m. after a bystander reported seeing a swimmer in distress. The swimmer, identified as ...
MADISON, NJ — The Madison Area YMCA, in partnership with Stop & Shop, will host a community flu vaccination clinic in the Madison Area YMCA on Monday, Oct. 6, and Tuesday, Oct. 7.The days and hours are as follows:Monday, Oct. 6: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Tuesday, Oct. 7: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.The YMCA ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - This year's general election is swiftly approaching. It will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.Here are important dates and information to take note of:Last day to register to vote is October 14th. Registration is free and can be done by clicking here.Early voting takes ...
WHIPPANY, NJ — For the third time this season, Whippany Park and Hanover Park faced off — and this time, the stakes were higher in the first round of the Morris County Boys Soccer Tournament on Saturday.The Hornets came out strong, dominating the early possession and keeping the Wildcats pinned in ...
ROXBURY, NJ – A defamation lawsuit filed by the Roxbury High School librarian against the parents who criticized her inclusion in the library of sexually explicit books was dismissed Friday (Oct. 3) by a judge, according to a lawyer involved in the case.State Superior Court Judge Jonathan Romankow ...
WHIPPANY, N.J. – Local rivals will collide this Saturday as Whippany Park hosts Hanover Park in the opening round of the Morris County Boys Soccer Tournament. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Whippany Park High School.Fans are encouraged to show their spirit in red, white, and blue as the ...
MADISON, NJ — Hanover Park girls tennis team continued its hot start with a 5–0 victory over Madison on Friday afternoon, improving to 10–1 behind straight-sets wins across singles and a dramatic finish at first doubles. Madison fell to 3–13.At the top of the lineup, the Hornets set the tone.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The Hanover Park High School girls volleyball team is the No. 8 seed in the upcoming Morris County Tournament. The Preliminary Round is October 6.The seeds are: No. 1 seed RandolphNo. 2 seed Madison No. 3 seed Mount OliveNo. 4 seed Parsippany HillsNo. 5 seed West MorrisNo. 6 ...
MADISON, NJ - The Order of Malta is inviting all people to participate in a nationwide event on Sunday, October 5th, to pray the rosary.See details below.
EAST HANOVER, NJ – The East Hanover Police Department is joining the global effort to raise awareness during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month by proudly wearing pink-inspired badges throughout October.The pink ribbon has long served as the international symbol of breast cancer awareness, ...
CRANFORD, N.J. — A 17-year-old Garwood male has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in connection with a crash that killed two juvenile girls in Cranford earlier this week, police announced Wednesday.Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Cranford Police Chief Matthew Nazzaro ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Morris County Library will be hosting an informative Lunch & Learn program about fire safety in the home on Friday, October 3, 2025. Presented by John A. Zaragoza, Morris County Assistant Fire Marshal, and Chief Jon Connor McGuinness of the Cedar Knolls Fire Department, this ...