TOP LOCAL News
By DANIELLE DUFNER
April 18, 2024
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School softball team won 4-2 when they hosted Sussex Tech on Wednesday, April 17. Catherine Vena went 2-for-4 at bat with two singles and an RBI. Jordyn Young went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and one run scored. Riley Mills went 1-for-3 at bat with a single and an ...
SPARTA, NJ – For the eighth consecutive year Sparta Township Council has proclaimed April “Donate Life Month.” At each meeting where the proclamation has been delivered, Kelly Bonventre, Assistant Director of Community Services has been there to accept on behalf of NJ Sharing Network. “It takes ...
Newark is renowned at this time of year for the annual burst of color in the North Ward at Branch Brook Park, where its cherry trees erupt in shades of pink and white, purple and red, magenta and mauve. But only two miles away in Newark's downtown, the tourist agency that works to promote the city ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Shoppers and sales associates might notice some familiar faces staring back at them from boxes of Cheerios as they walk down the cereal aisle at the ShopRite Village Supermarket. ShopRite Associates Dina Sandford, customer services manager, and Linda Shemeley earned their spot ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – The South Plainfield Police Department (SPPD) will soon welcome two new officers to the borough force. At a council meeting April 15, William Betines, a native of Old Bridge, and Natalie Devine, a lifelong resident of Middlesex, were officially sworn in. They are both ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Shoppers and sales associates might notice some familiar faces staring back at them from boxes of Cheerios as they walk down the cereal aisle at the ShopRite Village Supermarket. ShopRite Associates Dina Sandford, customer services manager, and Linda Shemeley earned their spot ...
MONTVILLE, NJ - Despite a hitless slump that spanned 10 at-bats and three games, Lauren Kideckel knew she was on the verge of breaking out. It began with a 3-for-4 performance in a win over Parsippany Hills on Sunday, before going 1-for-2 in a loss to Morris Knolls on Monday. She had a major ...
ROXBURY, NJ - In a rematch of last year’s State Sectional Semi-Final baseball game, Roxbury and Montville picked up right where they left off last May with another nail biter. In last year’s sectional tournament, Montville added a few runs early and held a 3-0 lead going into the seventh inning ...
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Last month, Mayor Adrian Mapp congratulated the Plainfield High School boys and girls basketball teams in person, hosting a pizza party in honor of their historic seasons. At last week's Plainfield City Council meeting, the City of Plainfield made it official, unanimously passing a ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ __ Leaders at South Orange Middle School will meet with students this week about recent incidents relating to the “blackout challenge” that sent one student to the hospital. The meetings come following incidents on Tuesday involving two students undertaking the challenge, which ...
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — On Saturday, April 6, Kevin Heinzinger and his family gathered at the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department for a very special birthday party. Kevin—a much-loved altar server at Mahopac’s Saint John the Evangelist Church—turned 35 on March 28. Doubling the fun, his brother Michael ...
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Yorktown's third annual Fam Jam is less than 10 days away and its organizers have huge fundraising goals. This year’s event will be on Saturday, April 27, from noon to 8 p.m. on Commerce Street and in front of Railroad Park. Organizers say this year’s goal is to raise $30,000, ...
LAWRENCE, NJ -- Undefeated Lawrence overcame an early three-run deficit for a 12-4 baseball victory over Franklin on Wednesday. Franklin (2-4) scored two runs in the first inning and another in the second to take a 3-0 lead before Lawrence (8-0) scored four in the bottom of the second. Mike ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ – Piscataway High School’s boys volleyball team continued its winning streak, stomping past the New Brunswick Zebra’s, 2-0 on Wednesday. The Chiefs’ Chris Wilson led with 9 kills and got in a dig. Junior Muaz Jawad Ahmed Hussainy posted a game-high 16 assists, 4 digs, 1 kill, and ...
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park Mayor and Council will convene on Thursday evening, where they will issue a proclamation recognizing the local Roselle Park students for excellence in athletics. The co-ed third grade and boys fifth grade rec basketball teams will be recognized for triumphing in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Hartford Yard Goats on Wednesday night by a final score of 6-5 at TD Bank Ballpark. Despite trailing the Yard Goats by as much as 5-1, the Patriots went on to score in five separate innings and managed to get the tying run either on ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Hartford Yard Goats on Wednesday night by a final score of 6-5 at TD Bank Ballpark. Despite trailing the Yard Goats by as much as 5-1, the Patriots went on to score in five separate innings and managed to get the tying run either on ...
BUTLER, NJ - Butler School District has been recognized by NAMM Foundation as part of their Best Communities for Music Education Award. According to NAMM, "The Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) program is a signature program of The NAMM Foundation that recognizes and celebrates schools ...
MILLBURN, NJ – Millburn Township Attorney Jarrid Kantor updated residents on the court ruling of the Fair Share Housing lawsuit against Millburn on April 9. He explained, “[There were] motions from Fair Share Housing Corporation, RPM Development Group and the township. All motions sought to enforce ...
Maplewood, NJ - Maplewood Township Committee members voted to pass an amended Code of Conduct ordinance for municipal facilities and/or events. The ordinance specifically defines and states restrictions concerning bullying. Bullying is ...
ASBURY PARK – Mercy Center has this month announced the addition of two new members to their board of trustees. New Jersey business leader and philanthropist, Carol Stillwell and Monmouth County nonprofit founder Miriam Tort. Mercy Center, founded by the Sisters of ...
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — When the red scissors cut through the ribbon at The Valley Hospital's new location in Paramus, it had to feel like déjà vu for Joan Gilson. 73 years earlier, she was at the official dedication of the Ridgewood facility on Van Dien Ave. as the second employee ever hired by a small ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ - This spring, the Asbury Park Police Department's Police Athletic League (PAL) is set to enrich the community with a variety of new programs aimed at both youth and adults. The highlight of this season’s offerings includes the Sisters Circle Female Empowerment and Enrichment ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ -- Maddie Huth doubled to knock in two runs in the top of the first inning for Chatham before Morristown came back to score a 4-2 softball win on Wednesday at the Frelinghuysen Middle School. Clare Shanley led off with a walk and Avery Andres singled for Chatham (3-5) in the top ...
Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony, or front steps that receives at least six hours of sunlight and get busy planting. Consider starting with strawberries. They ...
WESTFIELD, NJ — The nail-biter between Westfield and Scotch Plains-Fanwood on Tuesday will go down as another classic battle between the longtime rivals, with the Blue Devils pulling the game out on a HBP and a throwing error that allowed the winning run to score in the bottom of the ...
CARTERET, NJ -- Nick Kee pitched a five-inning one-hitter and knocked in four runs to lead Carteret to an 11-1 baseball victory over Timothy Christian on Wednesday. At the plate, Kee was 3-for-4 with a home run and a triple. On the mound, he struck out eight batters and walked two in his ...
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, NJ -- Middletown North scored two runs in the top of the seventh inning and held on for a 5-4 softball victory over Freehold Township on Wednesday. Winning pitcher Madilynn Boyce went 4-for-4 with a run scored and struck out 10 batters in her seven innings. Allie Cirigliano ...
NEW JERSEY: Newark is renowned at this time of year for the annual burst of color in the North Ward at Branch Brook Park, where its cherry trees erupt in shades of pink and white, purple and red, magenta and mauve. But only two miles away in Newark's downtown, the tourist agency that works to ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ -- The New Providence baseball team won its third game in a row, 11-1, over Union Catholic on Wednesday. Junior left-hander Vince Graziano pitched a five-inning two-hitter with six strikeouts and three walks. He threw 76 pitches. Ryan Kessler went 2-for-3 with a triple and ...