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No. 2 DePaul shows off high-octane offense in win over No. 11 Pope John
DePaul coach Nick Campanile said it was funny how things worked out in his team’s matchup against Pope John. All summer long, Campanile has been preaching to his team that the most important times in every game are the four minutes that end a half and the four minutes that begin the second half.
Target Employee Arrested for Inappropriate Behavior in Monmouth County Store Location
According to Wall Township Police Department, David I. Sutton, 20, of Lakewood, was taken into custody by Patrolman Shane Roland on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, on charges of harassment, invasion of privacy, and obstructing the course of justice. Patrolman Roland's inquiry at the Target Department Store, located at 1825 State Highway 35, led to this arrest when management notified the police department. Target employee Sutton was caught pointing his phone up a female customer's skirt. When the police arrived, Sutton ran away and was caught after a foot chase. After processing, Sutton was given a summons and released.
Kenny Fletcher elevating tight end position at Rutgers
With game one in the books, Rutgers looks to have found a new tight end who could add another dimension to the offense. Junior Kenny Fletcher tied for a team-high four catches in Rutgers' 44-7 opening-night win over Howard. That total equals the highest from last season when Johnny Langan...
High School Football: New Brunswick Can't Overcome Penalties, Turnovers in Season-Opening Loss
NEW BRUNSWICK – The Zebras of New Brunswick High School couldn’t overcome nine penalties and two turnovers, including a fumble near the goal line in the first quarter, in Friday night’s season-opening 28-0 football loss to Freehold Borough. New Brunswick was in position to take an early lead after it pounced on a loose ball on the Colonials’ 7. A bouncing punt had touched a Freehold Borough return man and was recovered by a Zebra defender.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The tables turned on the next play, though, when Freehold Borough recovered a...
Princeton Weekend Music: Vintage Vibes and Black Cats Overcoming Bad Reps
Princeton, NJ – We’ve got some musicians performing live this unofficial last weekend of summer, who very likely will appreciate every single person who walks by and gives them a moment of their time and attention. On Saturday, August 31, from noon to 2 p.m., the Vintage Vibe Tribe will appear on the green in front of the Nassau Inn on Palmer Square. The Vintage Vibe Tribe, featuring Jay Sweet on bass, Doug Clarke on guitar, Bob Boyd on drums, Eric Salkin on saxophone, and Casey Sky on vocals, pays homage, according to its website, “to the...
New Brunswick Police Investigating After Report of Shots Fired Near Comstock St., Jones Ave.
NEW BRUNSWICK – The New Brunswick Police Department is investigating a report of gunshots on Friday near Comstock Street and Jones Avenue. The gunshots were reportedly to have occurred at about 11:40 a.m., according to a safety alert from the Rutgers University Police Department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There were no reports of injuries, police said. Rutgers police say they have increased patrols in the area. The New Brunswick Police Department asks anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time, to contact its detective bureau at 732-745-5217. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Piscataway football uses swarming defense, playmakers to overcome Manalapan
PISCATAWAY — Things weren't perfect, and Piscataway knows it has a lot of tweaking and fine-tuning to do. But Friday’s opening 21-11 win over Manalapan showed the Chiefs are going to be a deep team with a swarming defense and exciting players — not a bad recipe for football success. Piscataway, ranked No....
Elizabeth downs Linden in home opener - Football recap
Jamad Lyles and Arique Flemming each scored a pair of touchdowns to lead Elizabeth to a 35-26 home-opener win over Linden, in Elizabeth. Tyrone Hinton put Linden (0-1) up early with a short-yardage touchdown in the first quarter, but the Minutemen responded quickly with a 77-yard kickoff return touchdown by Antoine Blount and then went on to score three more unanswered touchdowns.
Men’s Soccer Defeats Princeton, 3-1
The Rutgers men's soccer team secured a 3-1 victory over Princeton, bolstered by two early goals in the first half. Curt Calov opened the scoring just 18 seconds into the match, followed by Ola Maeland's goal ten minutes later. Despite a red card placing Rutgers a man down, Ian Abbey sealed the win with a penalty kick after Princeton pulled one back. Goalkeeper Ciaran Dalton made six saves, showcasing strong defense throughout the contest.
Thomas leads Montclair Kimberley to big win over Dunellen - Football recap
Kalvin Thomas kicked off the 2024 season with a bang, scoring four total touchdowns to lead Montclair Kimberley to a 35-6 season opening victory over Dunellen. Thomas’ four touchdowns included a 94-yard run and a 86-yard kickoff return. He finished the game with six carries for 185 rushing yards. The Montclair Kimberley running back is coming off a junior season in which he totaled 669 yards and seven TDs on 110 attempts, along with 31 tackles on defense.
Roselle Park Recap: Final Week of Summer Brings Preparations for Return to School
ROSELLE PARK, NJ - As you head down the shore for the unofficial end of summer, check out the latest headlines from Roselle Park that is preparing for the start of the school year next week. Here are the latest stories: Roselle Park Rotary Scholarship Checks are in the Mail CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Long Roselle Park Board of Education Agenda is Capstone to Summer Preparation Union County Hosting Back to School Health Fair Sept. 7 Need to Cool Down? Sign Up for the Roselle Park Winter Market Union County Women’s Rugby Club Starts Season Inspired by US Olympic Bronze DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Grant Ave. to be Repaved in Roselle Park For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Football: Jenkins scores four touchdowns in Hillside debut as Comets roll in second half
The Hillside football program is a team on a mission following a disappointing end to its season a year ago. The Comets saw their season end last year as the second seed in the North 1, Group 3 postseason in a home loss to seventh-seeded Sparta. Hillside had all offseason to marinate on that defeat and it has fueled its preparation for another season with high hopes.
Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends In Linden Crash, 3 In Custody: Cops
Police in Linden were notified of a pursuit entering the area around 5:30 p.m., police said in a Facebook post. The pursuit had been terminated on Route 1 near S. Wood Ave. A short time later, the stolen vehicle struck a curb near the intersection of S. Stiles Street 21st Street and became disabled, police said.
Trenton men charged with resisting arrest
Two Trenton men were charged with shoplifting, resisting arrest and hindering apprehension after they allegedly attempted to take items from the ShopRite of Pennington Aug. 10, according to the Hopewell Township Police Department. Police officers were dispatched to the grocery story on a report of a shoplifting-in-progress. One of the...
Kayaker discovers submerged car and dead driver in NJ canal
FRANKLIN (Somerset) — Somerset County authorities are investigating a deadly crash that involved a car in a canal over the weekend. The prosecutor’s office said that on Saturday, August 24, just before 12:30 p.m., township police received a report from a kayaker who spotted a car submerged in the Delaware Raritan Canal near Canal and Grouser roads.
Sprawling, new $284M high school opening in NJ for the first time
PERTH AMBOY — City teens will be attending classes this year at the all-new Perth Amboy High School. The three-story, 576,000 square-foot facility has ample classroom and science lab space, designed to accommodate up to 3,300 students in 9-12 grades. As of last year, there were closer to 2,700...
NJ police department has your back when on vacation
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP (Gloucester) — Ring cameras are widely seen in neighborhoods, but there’s nothing like having an in-person presence. No, I’m not saying you should never leave the house. But when you do, and if you live in Gloucester County, the Washington Township Police Department has your...
School Bus Safety 101: When You Can And Can’t Pass A School Bus In New Jersey
School is almost back in session in Jersey, and in some cases, some schools are already back. As we get ready to fall back into our school time routines, let's also keep in mind the importance of school bus safety. Because after a few months of not worrying about school...
Farmer’s Almanac Says Another Mild Winter for New Jersey
PRO TIP: Save some dough and don't buy that snowblower you've had your eyes on. Farmer's Almanac predicts mild winter for New Jersey. The 2025 edition of the Farmer's Almanac is out and it's calling for a "calmer gentler winter" across the country. Here in New Jersey - as well...
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