TOP LOCAL News
By KENNETH SIMMONS
March 9, 2026
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Creativity and talent were on full display as 25 students from the Piscataway High School Visual Art Academy were selected to represent the school at this year’s Middlesex County Teen Arts Festival.The students are among young artists from 18 schools across the county chosen to ...
TRENTON - New Jersey law enforcement agencies will participate in the next “Goal: Zero High‑Visibility Enforcement” detail tomorrow, March 10. This month’s enforcement will focus on impaired and distracted driving, with agencies across the state conducting coordinated operations during this period.
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - It’s only March, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a huge year in the borough. On March 10, South Plainfield is marking its 100th birthday. That’s right! South Plainfield is turning 100. The Borough of South Plainfield was incorporated on March 10, 1926. Now, to put the ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday at noon, at least 300 people gathered in the Plainfield High School auditorium to celebrate the life of Connor Oldfield.The 19-year-old Plainfield man's late January disappearance energized a large search in our area, by both law enforcement and residents. On February ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Residents in Piscataway can expect a stretch of mild early-spring weather during the week of March 9 through March 14, with temperatures climbing well above typical early-March averages before cooling slightly later in the week, according to AccuWeather.Forecasters say the week ...
NEW JERSEY — No big surprise: A new WalletHub study confirms what most property owners here know. We get heavily taxed year-after-year for our homes and businesses. New Jersey came in last – ranking at #51 among all US states and the District of Columbia – from California-based WaletlHub analysts ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Winter is almost over, but don't put away that desire to learn to skate on the back burner. The fun thing about the new East Brunswick Ice Arena officially opening on Sunday, March 22, is that anyone can lace up the skates all year round. So, future CBR players from East ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Senior standout Sean Love fought his way back through the consolation bracket to secure a third-place finish and a berth in the state tournament at the NJSIAA Region 5 Wrestling Championships, highlighting Piscataway’s performances across several weight classes over the ...
SPOTSWOOD, NJ - It will be almost a year since Second Lieutenant Robert Jack Oross tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident in East Brunswick. He was 22. Oross was better known as RJ to his family and friends. His death on May 17, 2025, rocked the Spotswood, Helmetta and Milltown ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway: get ready to lose an hour of sleep on Sunday, March 8th, when clocks skip ahead from 2 am to 3 am as Daylight Saving Time returns.This changeover means more evening daylight and darker mornings until Sunday, Nov. 1st, when New Jerseyans must set their clocks back again ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Trader Joe’s is recalling select frozen products sold at its stores after the company said there is a potential that some packages may be contaminated with foreign material—specifically, glass.In a customer notice dated March 3, 2026, Trader Joe’s said the recall is related to an ...
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Joint US-Israeli air strikes on Iran appear to be wreaking havoc on gasoline prices at the pumps and home heating oil prices in Central New Jersey and the Northeast, according to data from AAA Northeast.Since President Donald Trump launched “Operation Epic Fury” on Feb. 28th, ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — This town will go ‘shamrock green’ on Sunday, March 8th for the 52nd annual St. Patrick's Day parade, thrilling scores of local spectators, visitors from Middlesex County, and across New Jersey.The American-Irish Association has named John M. Mitch – one of Woodbridge’s most ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — A fight outside the gymnasium during a sold-out state playoff basketball game at Piscataway High School Tuesday night led to the arrest of a 17-year-old and prompted a significant police response as authorities worked to restore order, officials said.The disturbance occurred ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Newly released recordings from the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office shed light on the fatal Jan. 5 police-involved shooting of Jordan Barnes, 29, of Piscataway, after authorities say officers responding to a 911 call discovered three other family members dead inside a River ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Families gathered at the Kennedy Library branch of the Piscataway Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 28, for a vibrant Chinese Lantern Festival program that celebrated Lunar New Year traditions through live performances, hands-on crafts and interactive learning.The event, held at ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ - Get ready to lace up the skates and grab those hockey sticks because the grand opening of the East Brunswick Ice Arena is on the horizon. A full day of events is on tap. So, be sure to mark the calendar for Sunday, March 22. The grand opening celebration is filled with lots of ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The postseason run for the Piscataway High School boys basketball team came to a halt Tuesday night as the Chiefs fell to Plainfield, 73-57, in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament semifinal round.Piscataway (23-8) battled evenly with Plainfield (23-5) through the ...
EDISON, NJ - A Metuchen woman was killed in a major motor vehicle crash, involving six vehicles, in the area of New Durham Road and Talmadge Road, according to Edison Police. The 77-year-old woman has not been identified at this time. Police say the next of kin has been notified.On Monday, police ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Five students from Quibbletown Middle School were recognized for their leadership, resilience and academic dedication during the school’s annual Veteran Frank Rivers Black History Month Over Achievers Award Ceremony.The program, co-sponsored by the Plainfield Area NAACP, celebrates ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The postseason push rolled on for the Piscataway boys basketball team Saturday, while the girls saw their season come to a tough end, as both squads competed in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 quarterfinal round.Behind a dominant fourth quarter, the Chiefs boys surged ...
UPDATE: The train crossing has reopened to traffic in both directions.PISCATAWAY, NJ — A disabled freight train brought late-night traffic to a halt Saturday, prompting police to urge motorists to avoid a busy railroad crossing in Piscataway.According to an alert issued about 10:30 p.m. by the ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — Authorities officially identified two young women who perished in separate highway accidents here, and their families, friends and classmates are now mourning their tragic loss.Visiting hours will be held today, on Thursday, Feb. 26th, for 22-year-old Amber Torres from Colonia, who ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — Piscataway residents are advised that the March curbside recycling schedule has been released, with township officials reminding households that single-stream recycling rules remain in effect.Curbside recycling in Piscataway is handled by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority ...
TRENTON - The New Jersey Clean Communities Council (NJCCC) is once again partnering with the state Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate a youth video contest, with the theme to “Reduce Single Use.” The contest is designed to inspire the next generation to share the importance of ...
Basking Ridge, NJ - Youth horseback riding lessons are returning this spring to the Lord Stirling Park stable, marking another milestone in Somerset County’s ongoing effort to expand and modernize the popular equestrian facility.The program, offered through the Somerset County Park Commission, is ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has called out of retirement former New State Police Lt. Col. Jeanne Hengemuhle to become that law enforcement agency’s new superintendent, in charge of 3,400 troopers and its investigative bureaus.Hengemuhle, 55, who lives in Monroe Township, retired from the NJ ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The postseason has started with a statement. The Piscataway High School Chiefs boys basketball team erupted for 35 first-quarter points and never looked back Thursday night, cruising past J.P. Stevens High School Hawks, 75-30, in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey Section 2 ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — The Piscataway High School girls basketball team opened the state tournament in dominant fashion Thursday night, overwhelming Perth Amboy, 69-38, in the first round of the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 playoffs.With the victory, Piscataway improved to 17-8 overall and ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Two events to honor the life of Connor Oldfield, the 19-year-old from Plainfield who tragically lost his life after going missing in late January, have been announced for the next two Saturdays.On Saturday, February 28 at 5:30pm, there will be a candle vigil at 57 Roosevelt Avenue ...