Woodbridge/Carteret Top Stories
By GUY KIPP
May 27, 2026
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — When these same two baseball teams met on the same field in a scrimmage on a chilly March afternoon, the game ended in a tie.Tenth-seeded Woodbridge and seventh-seeded Scotch Plains-Fanwood settled matters on Wednesday in a meeting with a lot more riding on the ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — A fourth-seeded team in a 16-team baseball tournament won't always opt to use its ace pitcher in the first round, but South Plainfield did.Senior left-hander Aiden McCarthy pitched a two-hitter to lead fourth-seeded South Plainfield to a 5-0 victory over 13th-seeded ...
SAYREVILLE, NJ — A lengthy Sayreville Police Dept. investigation led to the arrest of a 44-year-old Ocean County woman who allegedly used several New Jersey health spas as fronts for a prostitution and money laundering ring. Arrested was Kelly Jahnke-Gonzalez, from Jackson, who police say operated ...
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Middlesex County has a study underway to find ways to reduce the risk of future flood damage across ten communities, and the county wants people from these towns to offer input.An increased threat of rising seawater, heavier rainfall, and storm surges due to climate change has ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – The Woodbridge softball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 4 tournament with an 11-1 victory over Union on Tuesday.Madelyn Brenner pitched a five-inning two-hitter with seven strikeouts and no walks and went 1-for-3 with a run batted in for Woodbridge ...
ISELIN, NJ – Senior center fielder Grant Lorentzen went 2-for-3 in the JFK-Iselin baseball team's 9-1 loss to Middletown North, enabling him to surpass 100 career hits.Lorentzen, who will play both baseball and football at The College of New Jersey, has 101 career hits now. He recently surpassed ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Colonia softball team advanced in the first round of the NJSIAA North 2, Group 3 tournament with a 3-0 victory over Somerville on Tuesday.Mariella Spina pitched a two-hitter for Colonia (11-15) with six strikeouts and one walk in seven innings.Hailey Conklin went 2-for-3 with ...
College and university students from Carteret and Woodbridge have earned a host of recent academic honors from their respective schools. TAPinto Woodbridge-Carteret is pleased to spotlight these academic achievers. Here are the most recent:Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced that 14 ...
EDISON, NJ — Students from three public schools in town have won first, second, and third place in this year's Congressional App Challenge for New Jersey's Sixth District. Rep. Frank Pallone honored the Edison students and other winners of this year's Congressional Awards at a recent reception at ...
NEWARK, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants federal authorities to allow state inspections at Delaney Hall after roughly 300 immigrant detainees went on a hunger strike that began Friday to protest deplorable, inhumane conditions.On Memorial Day, Gov. Sherrill was personally denied access to the federal ...
EDISON, NJ — A Metuchen woman is suing the Edison Police Department for unlawfully entering her home, detaining her fiancé, and separating her from her baby. According to the lawsuit, Edison police were executing a warrant, but got the address wrong.The lawsuit also names Edison Township and the ...
CARTERET, NJ — When Karen Stash crosses the finish line at NJ Sharing Network’s 5K “Celebration of Life” race on Sunday, June 7th, this registered nurse hopes to honor the gift of life, the power of prayer, and her decision to donate one of her kidneys to save her father’s life.Karen Stash, 39, ...
NEWARK, NJ — A fiery maverick – who calls herself a “New Jersey Hellraiser,” has won an at-large City Council seat, declaring that the state’s largest city “is not for sale,” and pledging to fight the system from within.With widespread grassroots support and a meager $2,000 campaign fund, outspoken ...
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ —A 34-year-old township man who pleaded guilty earlier this year in a federal cocaine distribution and firearms case has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.Hector Riano-Corcuera — a naturalized US citizen ...
COLONIA, NJ – Not all regular-season baseball games played four days before the start of the state tournament are unimportant.Colonia's 6-3, come-from-behind victory over Dayton on Saturday morning was given added significance when the seventh inning rolled around.Senior right-hander Colin Kroner ...
It’s Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer. Veteran groups and municipal officials from Carteret and Woodbridge plan to hold solemn observances for military personnel, men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. Here’s a look at the many planned remembrances:BOROUGH ...
NEW JERSEY — As temperatures fluctuate into the 90s and with Memorial Day marking the unofficial start of summer, the State of New Jersey reminds property owners to use water wisely as drought conditions continue across the state.Gov. Mikie Sherrill has emphasized the need for continued ...
CLARK, NJ — The Woodbridge baseball team prepared for a first-round state tournament game next week against a Union County opponent by taking on Union County's best on Friday.A.L. Johnson, which won the Union County Tournament on Monday night, defeated the Barrons, 8-5, on Friday afternoon in a ...
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The city will host its annual Memorial Day ceremony at 11 am on Monday, May 25th at the Veterans War Memorial on Sadowski Parkway, bringing together people, families, veterans, active-duty military members, and community leaders to honor those who have served and sacrificed for ...
I am Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac. It’s Friday, May 22nd.Anchors Tiki Bar has “The Downstrokes” at 6 pm tonight with food from Curbside Cravings; “Spyne” performs on Saturday with food from Urban Eats; “Last Night in Town” performs at 3 pm on Sunday with food from Mike Makes Grill; “Just Bob” is ...
PERTH AMBOY - Perth Amboy police are announcing the filing of the initial charges connected to a May 14 shooting on Water Street, during which a 17-year-old male from the City of Elizabeth was shot in the arm.A 17-year-old Perth Amboy resident has been arrested and charged with juvenile delinquency ...
EDISON, NJ — A fast-moving fire destroyed 20 apartments and left at least 45 tenants unable to return to their Marina Drive residences, according to a prepared statement from Mayor Sam Joshi.Fire officials and police are investigating the cause of Wednesday night’s 11 pm fire at Valley Manor ...
TRENTON, NJ — A Somerset man previously convicted of child exploitation offenses has been charged federally with attempted production and possession of child sexual abuse material, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey.David Chapinski, 45, of Somerset, was arraigned ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Mikie Sherrill has declared a ‘State of Emergency,’ and now requests federal assistance after an unusual April freeze reportedly caused a $300 million loss in New Jersey’s crops. Unexpected freezing temperatures in April damaged the Garden State’s crop of peaches, cherries, ...
CARTERET, NJ — A Woodbridge High School songstress won a 2026 Central Jersey Marquee Award for her best actress performance in “Pippin,” while Carteret High School’s “Little Shop of Horrors” took top honors for best musical direction and best student orchestra.Students from Franklin High School ...
NEW JERSEY — As communities across the Garden State prepare to honor fallen soldiers at ceremonies on Memorial Day, New Jersey ranks among the bottom five states for military retirees, according to a new 2026 report released by WalletHub.The study, released in recognition of Military Appreciation ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ – Woodbridge rallied from a three-run deficit to win its third game in a row, 8-4, over Sayreville in a contest shortened to five innings because of thunderstorms.Senior shortstop Gavin Slicner went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI for Woodbridge (15-9), which scored four runs in ...
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ — While Scotch Plains-Fanwood ended its regular season on a high note, Colonia is limping towards the state tournament just hoping nobody else gets hurt.Ronnie Germinder pitched a complete game and Lucas Bolton went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Scotch ...
CRANFORD, NJ — A 24-year-old from Woodbridge’s Iselin section faces multiple criminal mischief charges for allegedly smashing the windshields on 67 vehicles in at least six Middlesex & Union County towns,Police from Cranford arrested Mohamed K. Abdelaal today, Wednesday, May 20th, after Union ...
CARTERET, NJ — Ten Woodbridge police officers are among 66 first-responders who will receive Valor Awards and Meritorious Service Awards on Thursday from the 200 Club of Middlesex County at its annual ceremony at the Carteret Performing Arts Center.● Honored with Valor Awards will be Woodbridge ...