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Letters: Stimulus package in 2021 caused inflation
In response to a July 13 letter to the editor, yes corporate “scrooges” are partly to blame for some of the price increases we have seen over the last 3 1/2 years, but the primary blame falls into the laps of President Biden, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. Nancy Pelosi and all the Democrats who voted in favor of the March 2021 stimulus package. Bill Clinton’s treasury secretary, Larry Summers, warned Democrats not to pass the stimulus package as enacting it would cause “massive inflation.” It did. This has been one of the most underreported calamities of the Biden administration.
Patriots Average One Hit Every 3 Innings in Shutout Loss to SeaDogs
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Portland Sea Dogs 3-0 on Friday night at TD Bank Ballpark in game four of a six-game series, managing only three hits. The hits were few and far between; Spencer Jones had the only extra-base hit, a double in the...
Youth Theatre Shines with "Singin' in the Rain" at Phillipsburg High School
Phillipsburg, NJ – This weekend, the Phillipsburg Area Summer Youth Theatre (PASYT) held performances of "Singin' in the Rain." The performances were held on July 25, 26, and finish this evening’s performance at 7 PM, with a special matinee on July 28 at 2 PM at Phillipsburg High School.
Farmer's Markets and Stands from the Morristown Area
MORRIS COUNTY - Looking for fresh produce and local products from farm stands. Four are happening in our area today with one tomorrow. Happening today is the Morris Plains Farmers Market and the Urban Farm Stand. The Morris Plains Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 9am - 1pm through...
Teens Create 'Primes' Card Game that has Math Professors & Kids Working the Numbers at the Chatham Borough Farmers' Market
CHATHAM, NJ -- It started out as way to help the elderly keep their minds sharp and has since spread to become an award-winning card game that exercises the mathematical minds of all ages. No one wants to think about going back to school in July. Still, teenage sisters Aria...
Morris County Man Sentenced for Role in Fatal Drug Overdose in Hanover Township
Hanover Township, NJ — Anthony Dello-Russo, 28, of Morris Plains, has been sentenced in connection with a fatal overdose, according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives…
Mr. Rodgers’ Neighborhood: Aaron showing the Jets that red zone shouldn’t be a danger zone this season
FLORHAM PARK — With a few perfectly placed passes, Aaron Rodgers gave the Jets a glimpse of what they sorely missed last season with him on the sideline. The 40-year-old quarterback efficiently tossed the football around during the team’s third practice of training camp on Friday — and was deadly accurate in the red zone.
Mendham's Jack Alexy Leads U.S. to Gold in 4x100 Meter Freestyle Relay at Paris Olympics
PARIS — Mendham native Jack Alexy, made a remarkable impact on Saturday by leading the U.S. team to gold in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay at the Paris Olympics. Alexy, along with teammates Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Caeleb Dressel, clinched the gold medal with a time of 3:09.28. This victory marked Team USA's first gold medal in swimming at these Games, with Australia earning silver and Italy taking bronze.
North Plainfield Students Complete NJROTC Leadership Course
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Three North Plainfield High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) cadets graduated from the 2024 NJROTC Leadership Academy and Sail Training (LA/ST) on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Newport, RI. Senior Yareliz Minaya-Fernandez and Juniors Dayana Castro and Zawadi Warachi, completed two weeks of intensive training in preparation for increased leadership responsibilities in the North Plainfield NJROTC program. Training included physical training at 5 am, leadership-related academics, swimming, one hour each day on a sailboat learning to sail, flying drones, honing their close order drill and orienteering skills, and a tour...
West Orange High School Students Shine at Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory
MILLBURN, NJ -- West Orange High School is celebrating the achievements of two of its students, Kyan Bashkoff and Vincent Fondetto. Kyan, a rising 10th grader, and Vincent, a rising 9th grader, who have been selected among 122 exceptionally gifted young performers from around the world to participate in the prestigious 2024 Paper Mill Playhouse Summer Musical Theater Conservatory. The Summer Musical Theater Conservatory at Paper Mill Playhouse is a rigorous program that empowers students to hone their individual performance potential while gaining a comprehensive foundation in theater arts. During the program, students engage in an intensive...
Victims of deadly plane crash in Trenton identified
TRENTON (WGME) -- Maine State Police have identified the two people who died in a plane crash at the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport in Trenton on Thursday. The FAA says a single-engine Cirrus SR22 crashed on approach to the Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport around 12:25 p.m. There was heavy fog...
This ‘little gem’ of a tennis court in N.J. just marked a milestone moment
In a residential area between two houses, hidden by trees and big shrubs, is a secluded tennis court where members of the Hilltop Tennis Club have played for a century. This tennis club is one of the few places in Fanwood where members can play on a softer, Har-Tru (clay) surface.
Health Reminders Before Denville Students Go Back to School
DENVILLE, NJ - Denville Public Schools released information from the Health Services Department in Friday’s newsletter. For the families of students of Valleyview Middle School, Riverview Elementary School, and Lakeview Elementary School, all medications and order forms to administer them must be sent to the health office before the start of the school year. All forms must be signed by a parent/guardian and a doctor. Dates will be sent out later in the summer for drop-off. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER For Valleyview families, sports physicals are due in the health office by Friday, August 9. Incoming sixth-grader vaccination records and Universal Health form physicals are due in the health office before the start of school. More information and forms can be found here. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
President of Berkshire Furniture, Eric Bernstein Passes
Eric Bernstein, President of Berkshire Furniture, passed away after battling cancer. He was 55 years old. Bernstein’s company, based in Springfield, NJ, is one of New Jersey’s oldest family-owned furniture stores. Originally named Bernstein Furniture, Eric’s great-grandfather Solomon Bernstein opened his first store in 1903. Eric Bernstein joined his father, Lawrence, at Berkshire Furniture in 1991.
Keep Your Eye Out for 'Crew' Coming to Main Street in Chatham; Will Offer Coffee, Breakfast Sandwiches, Salads & Bowls
CHATHAM, NJ -- "Crew" is coming to Main Street in Chatham. Parker Marvin is gearing up for his establishment offering coffee, breakfast sandwiches, salads and bowls at 262 Main Street. There is no set date for the opening yet, but the goal is to be up and running by the end of the summer. The hours will be 6 a.m. until 4 or 5 p.m.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Parker Marvin gives a brief description of what "Crew" will offer customers Crew will be the fourth establishment to open in the same space since Cafe Beethoven ended its 35-year run at the intersection of Main Street and Fairmount Avenue in 2017. After Cafe Beethoven, DRIP Coffee took over the space for three years, closing in March of 2020, followed by shorter runs by Asahda's Soulfood Restaurant and Mo'Dough. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Report reveals cause of 2022 Lehigh Valley plane crash that killed student pilot
Federal investigators have determined a partial loss of engine power for undetermined reasons led to a 2022 plane crash in Lehigh County that killed an Easton student pilot and injured a New Jersey man who was his instructor. The crash killed Keith B. Kozel, 49, of Easton, according to the Lehigh County coroner’s office. Kozel died from multiple injuries; the coroner ruled the death accidental. Kozel and instructor Philip E. McPherson II, of Clinton, Hunterdon County, were riding Sept. 28, 2022, in a single-engine Piper PA-28 before crashing into a yard on Keystone Road in Salisbury Township, near the Little Lehigh Creek. The National Transportation Safety Board, which investigated the crash, released a final report last month. The plane, which traveled southwest after taking off from Allentown’s Queen City Municipal Airport, made a slight left turn before crashing next to a home, about one minute and less than a mile after takeoff, according to a separate, preliminary report released about two weeks after the accident. The aircraft was heading to Hackettstown Airport in Warren County, New Jersey, according to documents.
Roxbury OKs "Last-Mile" Warehouse Ban
ROXBURY, NJ – Despite objections from several owners of commercially-zoned properties, Roxbury officials this week adopted an ordinance that bans construction of warehouses from which parcels are delivered directly to end-users. Voting unanimously on Tuesday, the Roxbury Mayor and Council adopted the zoning ordinance amendment. The measure was introduced June 11.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The amendment - which was recommended by the Roxbury Planning Board Master Plan Committee - prohibits “last-mile” warehouses “in which the building, or any portion thereof, is used for direct distribution of goods to the end-users thereof, or...
Patriots Squander 2 HRs in 9th-Inning Loss to Sea Dogs, Snap 5-Game Winning Streak
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Portland Sea Dogs 7-6 in a late-inning thriller on Thursday night at TD Bank Ballpark in game three of a six-game series. The loss snaps Somerset’s five-game win streak, their longest of the season. RHP Trystan Vrieling (5 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 2 K) did not factor into a decision in his 19th outing (18th start) of the season. Vrieling has pitched to a 2.84 ERA over four July starts with 12 K in 19 IP. The Yankees No. 22 prospect ranks among Eastern League leaders with 101.2...
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