TOP LOCAL News
By GUY KIPP
May 1, 2024
BASKING RIDGE, NJ -- Bridgewater-Raritan scored four runs in the top of the sixth inning to break a tie and went on to a 6-2 baseball victory over Ridge on Tuesday to clinch the Delaware Division of the Skyland Conference. Last season, Bridgewater-Raritan and Ridge shared the division ...
BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. - “I know the characters before I know the plot,” revealed Michele Miller. The Bedford Hills playwright creates characters in her head, and before their paths are drawn out or reach paper, she simply gets cordial through conversation. Once again, her process has synced ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – Mail-in ballots began reaching county voters for the June 4, 2024 primary. Voters must indicate their party as part of the primary voting process. Tuesday, May 14,2024 is the last day to register to vote for the June Primary Election until 4pm at your Municipal Clerk’s Office ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - History is great fun, especially when it's about the ground right under your feet. The Fair Lawn 100th Anniversary Committee is asking for everyone's help. They're looking for video clips easily taken on a cell phone: tell us what you know about Fair Lawn! Whether it's a ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Atan, an information technology major, had no sooner stepped outside the Art Library in Voorhees Hall when he caught his first glimpse of several tents assembled by pro-Palestinian protestors. “We walked out and they were all banging on drums and yelling,” he said. “It used to be ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- A Jersey City police officer and New Jersey Army National Guard Sergeant was among service members recently recognized for rendering life-saving medical procedures while deployed overseas. Earlier this year, more than 1,800 Soldiers of the 44th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, New ...
NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, NY – Elections for each of the four local school board races, and for proposed school budgets, will be held on Tuesday, May 21. To encourage and inform voter participation, the League of Women Voters of Northeast Westchester (LWVNEW) is serving as a one-stop resource for ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Atan, an information technology major, had no sooner stepped outside the Art Library in Voorhees Hall when he caught his first glimpse of several tents assembled by pro-Palestinian protestors. “We walked out and they were all banging on drums and yelling,” he said. “It used to be ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Atan, an information technology major, had no sooner stepped outside the Art Library in Voorhees Hall when he caught his first glimpse of several tents assembled by pro-Palestinian protestors. “We walked out and they were all banging on drums and yelling,” he said. “It used to be ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Atan, an information technology major, had no sooner stepped outside the Art Library in Voorhees Hall when he caught his first glimpse of several tents assembled by pro-Palestinian protestors. “We walked out and they were all banging on drums and yelling,” he said. “It used to be ...
VERONA, NJ -- A 61-year-old man and his 6-month-old grandson were killed Monday evening when they were felled by a downed tree in the backyard of a home on W. Lincoln Street shortly after 7 p.m. “The Verona Police, Fire and Rescue Squad’s thoughts are focused on the family during this difficult ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The annual Vincent Church Rummage Sale takes place Saturday morning, but for those in the know, there is a special sale preview Friday night. Featuring previously loved items from members of the congregation, proceeds from the sale benefit the missions and programs of the ...
BOONTON, NJ -- Lauren O'Brien collected five goals and four assists to lead Dayton to a 15-4 girls lacrosse victory over Boonton on Tuesday. Sara Kaesshaefer finished with three goals and two assists for the Bulldogs (8-2). Maya Smith connected for two Dayton goals. Gianna Guensch had one ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Passaic County officials will host a Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall dedication and unveiling in mid-May honoring the more than 58,000 lives lost in the Vietnam War, including 83 natives of Passaic County. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10 a.m. at ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It’s 12:39 a.m. and the seven-person team that has been attempting to erect a long, rectangular tent has finally put the last stake in the ground. “There you go,” one of them calls out after their 20-minute struggle. Tents were still popping up like so many dandelions across ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ – Although it came up just short in the end, a shutdown second-half on defense by the Bridgewater-Raritan High School girls lacrosse team fueled a furious rally in its rivalry matchup at Hunterdon Central Regional High School: the No. 16 ranked girls lacrosse team in New ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Jennifer Korab, owner of Renaissance Salon, Spa and Boutique in Hillsborough, hosted the 9th annual Renaissance Runs the Runway Charity fashion show last week at the Bridgewater Manor with the help of celebrity host Melissa Gorga, cast member of "The Real Housewives of New ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- The Fairfield Board of Education recognized the qualifying students for the 2024 NJ Scholastic State Championship at its meeting last week. The wrestlers were Rocco Albano, Blake Barreca, Joseph Dentato, Christian Garces, Dante Magno, Giancarlo Minaya, Jaxon Perruso, Dominic ...
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- Tommy Baase drove in six runs to lead Hunterdon Central to an 18-5 baseball victory over Somerville on Tuesday. Baase went 4-for-4 with a home run, a double and four runs scored for the Red Devils (7-7), who scored 13 runs in the bottom of the fourth inning after Somerville ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- The Springfield Board of Education approved the hiring of Jonathan Firetto as the new principal at Edward V. Walton School. Firetto will receive a salary of $126,885 plus a $9,569 annuity. He will assume his new role on July 1. Pedro Garrido has been serving as the interim ...
BORDENTOWN CITY, NJ — Spring in Bordentown City means warm weather and the return of the street sweeper. While residents may have noticed the sweeper running throughout April — "Public Works is trying to clean up some of the spring and leftover fall foliage wherever possible", according to ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ — While a new month is now ahead of us, let's look back at some of the top "feel good" stories to come out of Mount Laurel in April 2024! Lenape Girls Lacrosse is Poised For a Solid Season: Competing in a top flight conference in one of the very best states for the sport in the ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ- There will be a Community Garage Sale in the Ward B area of the City, organized by Councilwoman Mira Prinz-Arey. The event on Saturday, May 11 from 12 to 5 p.m. at Fairmount Avenue and West Side Avenue is billed as the “perfect opportunity to find hidden treasures, score amazing ...
NUTLEY, NJ -- Winning pitcher Brooke Gillen drove in three runs to lead West Essex to an 8-5 softball victory over Nutley on Tuesday. Gillen tripled and scored a run and, in the circle, she pitched a six-hitter, struck out eight batters in seven innings and allowed one earned run. Olivia ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It’s 12:39 a.m. and the seven-person team that has been attempting to erect a long, rectangular tent has finally put the last stake in the ground. “There you go,” one of them calls out after their 20-minute struggle. Tents were still popping up like so many dandelions across ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ -- Fairfield police arrested a Paterson man on shoplifting charges on Monday. Police apprehended Gary Davis, 67. Officers were dispatched to the Target store at 2:31 p.m. Monday on a report of a shoplifter in custody. Officers Ryan Cleary and John Seragusa arrived at the store and ...
BAYONNE, NJ -- Caitlin Gaetani pitched a one-hitter to lead Bayonne to a 2-0 softball victory over Bayonne on Tuesday. Gaetani, a junior right-hander, struck out 12 batters and walked none in seven innings. Bayonne (16-2) scored both of its runs in the fourth inning. Ocean Dux-O'Sullivan ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – It’s 12:39 a.m. and the seven-person team that has been attempting to erect a long, rectangular tent has finally put the last stake in the ground. “There you go,” one of them calls out after their 20-minute struggle. Tents were still popping up like so many dandelions across ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – It was a change from the norm, but on a Tuesday and Chipotle has their grand opening, we're there. After months of delays, Chipotle is officially open in Warren County, New Jersey, along Route 22 in Pohatcong Township, just outside of Phillipsburg. A quick stop off exit 3 off ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - Authorities disclosed a disturbing incident that occurred outside a Montclair Board of Education building April 12, characterized by a violent altercation involving construction tools and vehicles. The Montclair Police Department reported that around 8 p.m. on April 12, officers ...