TOP LOCAL News
By TOM MUGAVERO
October 23, 2025
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Sophomore Abby Carrig and freshman Olivia Auriema helped the girl’s finish fourth in the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex championship meet on a raw and windy Wednesday afternoon at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex Thursday, October 23, 2025.Lexie Mizzone of Voorhees blew out the field ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Freshman Noah Davis, junior Anthony Pettinelli and senior Austin Olexa led the Phillipsburg High School boy’s cross country team to a second-place finish and sophomore Abby Carrig and freshman Olivia Auriema helped the girl’s finish fourth in the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex ...
NEW JERSEY — For many New Jersey voters weighing their choice for governor in the Nov. 4 general election, the high cost of living is the key factor, and both Republican Jack Ciatterelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill have offered specific plans to make living in the Garden State less expensive. But ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School and Franklin traded goals in each half and neither team could score in an additional 20 minutes of overtime in a 1-1 tie in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division boy’s soccer game on Wednesday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Sophomore Jalen ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg Police Chief Anthony Goodell says the Phillipsburg Police Department is operating below full capacity and needs a minimum of four additional officers to sustain recent progress in crime reduction and community engagement. Despite being short-staffed, Goodell said the ...
HAMILTON, NJ - A first time visitor can feel the energy just by pulling into the parking lot of the Social Profit Center. A former factory situated near the Hamilton/Trenton border, the 75,000-square foot building brings together more than a dozen nonprofits into a joint setting where they can ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School girl’s tennis squad took a big step towards winning it’s first Skyland Conference division title in 10 seasons with a 4-1 victory over North Hunterdon in a Valley Division matchup on Wednesday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex. The Stateliners won ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The rubber-match this season between the field hockey teams at Phillipsburg High School and North Hunterdon would not only settle who won the season series but also which program would advance to the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament championship game. Paisley Testa, Logan Hale ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a woman wanted in connection with multiple criminal offenses. According to a recent post on the department’s official Facebook page, Sarah M. Brittain, 40, is wanted on charges related to ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ — A stolen property investigation led to the the seizure of 15 firearms and charges related to illegal weapon sales and drug possession.Gabriel C. Tullo-McVicar, 27 from Glen Gardner was arrested on October 10, 2025.The investigation began earlier in October when authorities began ...
NEWARK - District Judge Jamel K. Semper reserved a decision on dismissal motions after hearing arguments on Tuesday, Oct. 21, from Rep. LaMonica McIver's legal team and attorneys representing the federal government on her indictment charging she assaulted and interfered with federal agents. Semper ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A burst of color and celebration is coming to downtown Phillipsburg this fall. Party & Pop Balloon Co., a stylish party boutique and helium balloon bar, is set to open its first storefront at 493 South Main Street in mid-November. The shop will bring a modern playful, and ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ — Local residents are encouraged to participate in the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This public health initiative provides a critical opportunity for communities to safely and responsibly dispose of unused or expired medications, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior back Aniya Gerdes scored a pair of goals in a game for the first time in her career to help Phillipsburg High School to a 4-0 victory over host and winless Warren Hills in a Skyland Conference cross-division girl’s soccer game on Tuesday.Junior midfielder Paige Zechman ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Lila Rivera and Amamda Mrotek combined for 23 service points, Camryn Nonnemacher collected 17 assists and Aubrey Hille had 12 digs to lead the Phillipsburg High School girl’s volleyball team to a straight set victory over Delaware Valley, 25-18, 25-17 in a Skyland Conference ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School’s two girl’s tennis doubles teams, all of whom never played the sport in high school until this year, each won their match as did No. 1 singles player Alessandra Tolentino to lift the Stateliners past Immaculata, 3-2, on Tuesday in a Skyland Conference ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The Phillipsburg High School Class of 1960 is proving that school spirit never fades, kicking off their class reunion weekend Friday night, October 17, 2025, with a return to Maloney Stadium. Most of them, you’ll find at nearly every home game, or around town. The classmates ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior striker Joey Firetto tallied his second hat trick of the season to lead Phillipsburg High School to a 5-0 victory over Rutgers Prep in a Skyland Conference cross-division boy’s soccer game on Monday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Firetto has a team-leading 11 goals ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School scored four times in the opening half and Avery and Emma Butler each scored twice to lead the Stateliners to a 6-3 victory over Belvidere in a Skyland Conference cross-division field hockey game on Monday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex.Brooke ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Anthony Pettinelli led Phillipsburg High School boy’s cross-country team to an overall fourth-place finish while also clinching the Skyland Conference Delaware Division title last Tuesday in the championship meet on the Stateliners home course at the Phillipsburg Athletic ...
NEW JERSEY — The governor’s race may be getting most of the media attention ahead of the Nov. 4 general election, but every one of the 80 seats in the General Assembly is up for grabs, and experts say some of the district races are set to be highly competitive.Democrats are solidly in control, with ...
WHITE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Oct. 15) – On October 2, Alexandra Rusch released her much-anticipated second novel, “Charms & Chapters.” Promising an entertaining tale of family, friendship and community, it’s a captivating read set in bucolic Warren County, where the author resides.Recognized for her ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - With Halloween quickly approaching on Friday, October 31, Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. is reminding families to make safety a top priority before heading out for an evening of trick-or-treating. During the October 8 council meeting, the Town Council unanimously approved a motion by ...
CAMDEN – Because minors have ignored the law, City Council is proposing a new city ordinance that underscores the responsibility of parents or guardians for the behavior of a child under 18 years old.The ordinance, sponsored by Council member Arthur Barclay, made it by the first reading of Council ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Nearly 285 demonstrators gathered Saturday, October 18, along Route 22 West at the Phillipsburg footbridge by the stadium as part of the nationwide “No Kings Day of Action.” The protesters criticized what they view as authoritarian actions by President Donald Trump’s ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—The Phillipsburg Stateliners field hockey team accomplished a major goal on Saturday, securing a thrilling 1-0 victory over rival Warren Hills in the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament quarterfinals. Junior Avery Butler scored the only goal, and the Stateliners' defense held off a ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The payback is complete. That it came on the day the Phillipsburg High School field hockey team celebrated its nine seniors on Senior Day was just icing on the cake. Or in this case, the cupcakes, which coach Rachel Phillips handed out after the game to the players.Junior Avery ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior running back Sam Dech rushed for four first-half touchdowns to give Phillipsburg High School a 28-0 halftime lead on the way to a 42-0 blowout victory on Friday night in a Big Central Conference cross-division football game against Union at Maloney Stadium. Dech finished ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Downtown Phillipsburg is celebrating the fall season with a lineup of festive events, local shopping, and autumn flavors. From apple tasting at the farmers market to Halloween costume hunts and a special November shopping event, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this ...
SPARTA, NJ – It took extra time for the second seed Sparta girls soccer team to move past number seven Phillipsburg in the Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex quarterfinal round. The final score was 2-1.Each team netted one in the first half. They stayed scoreless until Sparta was able to get one past the ...