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Long-time Morris County employee retires after 30 years
MORRISTOWN, NJ (Morris County) – The Morris County Board of County Commissioners, Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling, Sheriff James Gannon, County Administrator Deena Leary, and staff honored Deborah Scott Friday ahead of her Sept. 1 retirement after a distinguished 30-year career with the Morris County Surrogate’s Office. The...
Rutgers women's soccer blanks Maine for second straight win
The Rutgers women's secured back-to-back wins for the first time this season with a 3-0 win against Maine on Sunday afternoon. The Scarlet Knights (3-1-1, 0,0) put 3 goals past the Black Bears (2-1-2) in a comfortable victory, earning their second straight clean sheet against a side that only conceded 1 goal heading into the matchup.
Xavier Smith, Newark East Side rally past Plainfield - Football recap
Twice before in the second half, Newark East Side was stopped inside the 1 yard line and turned the ball over on downs. Xavier Smith wasn’t about to let it happen for a third time. With 35 seconds left, Smith called his own number and, thanks to some friendly...
Amber Alert Issued for Missing 13-Year-Old Madison Carroll in Princeton
Princeton Police officers were dispatched on August 31, 2024, at approximately 5:00 AM, following reports of a potential runaway involving 13-year-old Madison Carroll. Madison's family reported being unable to locate her and contacted law enforcement for assistance. She was last seen in the 1000 block of Princeton Heights. Based on...
Jerusalem Lodge #26 Donates Backpacks to Support Plainfield Elementary Students
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Thursday, Jerusalem Lodge #26, based in Plainfield, donated 168 quality backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need. The donation was accepted at the Administration Building by Superintendent Rashon Hasan and members of the executive leadership team.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “We have been a part of Plainfield for over 200 years," said Senior Warden Robert Arroyo. " We were here before the county was even established, so giving back to this community is not something we think about as an obligation, but rather as an integral part of...
Clark BOE Monthly Meeting Scheduled for September 3
CLARK, NJ — The Clark Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 3. The meeting will open at 5:30 p.m. in the Media Center of the Arthur L. Johnson High School, located at 365 Westfield Ave., and immediately go into Executive Session, not open to the public.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The portion of the meeting open to the public will begin at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Clark Council Chambers located at 315 Westfield Avenue. [Don’t miss any TAPinto Clark news. Go to tapinto.net/enews to sign up for our free e-newsletter, delivered each morning to your inbox.] For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Football: Hunterdon Central Hammers North Hunterdon, 42-14, in Opener
FLEMINGTON, NJ -- Hunterdon Central scored four touchdowns in the third quarter and went on to a 42-14 football victory over North Hunterdon in the opener for both teams on Saturday. Giovanni Veliz rushed for 152 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries for the Red Devils, who led, 15-7, at halftime before scoring 27 unanswered points in the third quarter.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Drew Cella threw three touchdown passes for Hunterdon Central. Cella finished with 154 yards through the air. James Mongno caught a 9-yard TD pass from Cella and Nick Vasquez hauled in a pair of scoring strikes from Cella in the third quarter, including one that covered 71 yards. Jayden Cozze finished with 37 yards on eight carries for Hunterdon Central, which will play at home against Monroe on Friday, Sept. 6. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Women’s Rugby Dominates Princeton in Season Opener
PRINCETON, N.J.—The Sacred Heart University women's rugby team opened the season with a 67-0 win on the road at Princeton on Saturday afternoon. The Pioneers swept their first National Intercollegiate Rugby Association (NIRA) game to start 1-0, while the Tigers opened the season 0-1. Reese Torticill and Ashley Torres-Brown scored a pair of tries, and Alyssa Cunningham made six conversions, scored on a penalty kick, and added a try for the Pioneers. Fabiola Millien-Faustin , Makena Wright , Samantha Melvin , Megan Chura , and Caitlyn Caldon also scored for Sacred Heart. Torticil, Millien-Faustin, and Torres-Brown each scored a try,...
Comeback falls short for No. 12 St. Thomas Aquinas in season opener - Football recap
St. Thomas Aquinas, the No. 12 ranked team in the NJ.com rankings, saw its second-half comeback attempt fall short on the road in a season-opening 36-26 loss to Mount St. Joseph (MD). The Trojans starred at a 29-0 deficit at the half. In the third quarter, the Trojans got things...
Edison Public Schools Begin Next Week: See Important Dates for 2024-2025
EDISON, NJ - The 2024 - 2025 academic school year will begin in Edison Township on Thursday. The last day of school is scheduled for June 25, 2025. All Edison Township schools will be closed on the following dates:CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER October 3-4 - Rosh Hashanah November 1 - Diwali November 4 - 8 - Fall Break November 28-29 - Thanksgiving December 24-January 1 - Winter break & New Year's Day January 20 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day January 29 - Lunar New Year February 17 - President's Day March 31 - Eid April 14-18 Spring break May 26 - Memorial Day June 19 - Juneteenth Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Preschool and Elementary School students on November 14, November 21, March 13, and March 20. Conferences for Middle School are scheduled for December 5 and February 13, and High School is scheduled for December 3. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
10 most expensive homes sold in the Trenton area, Aug. 19-25
A house in Ewing that sold for $553,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Trenton area in the past week. In total, 42 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $227,016. The average price per square foot was $165.
Kawah wins it for Franklin over Trenton - Football recap
Dubem Kawah’s 50-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter proved to be the difference as Franklin defeated Trenton 26-22 in Somerset. Jonel Lince gave Trenton a 22-14 lead in the second quarter with a 53-yard run, but Amir Glover answered with an 86-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to send Franklin into halftime down by two.
‘The Notebook,’ featuring music and lyrics by Island native Ingrid Michaelson to close in December
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Broadway’s “The Notebook” musical is dropping its final curtain on Dec. 15, Island native Ingrid Michaelson who wrote the original music and lyrics for the show announced on Instagram. “Today is an odd day. [O]ur beautiful show @notebookmusical must close Dec. 15,”...
New Jersey judge rules smoking can continue in Atlantic City casinos
A judge on Friday allowed smoking to continue in Atlantic City's casinos, giving some measure of relief to the city's struggling casino industry while rebuffing workers who have long sought to be able to breathe clean air on the casino floor.The ruling by Superior Court Judge Patrick Bartels represented a major victory for the city's nine casinos, most of which are winning less money from in-person gamblers than they did before the COVID19 pandemic hit.But it was a big setback for workers who have been trying for four years to ban smoking in their workplaces, first by trying to get...
Juvenile killed while riding bike on Bucks County highway
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP, Pa. - A crash involving a bicycle and a pickup truck ended with the death of a juvenile this weekend. Bristol Township police say the juvenile was crossing Bristol Pike on a bike when it collided with a Dodge Ram pickup truck at Beaver Ram Road. The crash...
Vandalism Forces Closure of Pennington Park Soccer Field, Disrupting Local Leagues
PATERSON, NJ - The soccer field at Pennington Park was closed Saturday after being vandalized, just as local youth leagues were preparing for the new season. A large burn mark was discovered at the midfield line of the recently renovated turf, forcing the school, youth, and adult leagues that use the field to relocate. Mayor Andre Sayegh confirmed that the Paterson Fire Department responded to the incident early Saturday morning, between 2:00 a.m. and 3:00 a.m. The field, which underwent an approximate $560,000 renovation in 2023, is now locked with a chain to prevent further damage.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Pennington Park is a point of pride,” Sayegh told TAPinto Paterson. “We renovated the baseball field, built a fitness zone, and just cut the ribbon on a new playground. We recently installed a new soccer field that some cowardly scofflaws destroyed. There is a thorough investigation underway, and we will prosecute the perpetrators to the fullest extent of the law.” Officials are unsure how long it will take to repair the affected portion of the turf. An investigation is ongoing. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Numerous South Brunswick Residents Fall Victim to Cryptocurrency Scams, Sum Loss of $250,000
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Police say that several South Brunswick residents have been scammed using cryptocurrencies over the past few weeks, resulting in a sum loss of $250,000. Authorities are urging residents to be aware of these types of scams. In a press release, police did not provide specific examples of crypto scams used on South Brunswick residents. They described the scammer's methods as impersonating technology companies, hacking and mimicking corporate emails, soliciting investments into fraudulent companies, and impersonating law enforcement agents. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The goal of these scams is to...
College football: Wagner opens with dominant victory
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. (AP) — Jake Cady threw for three touchdowns, Damien Mazil added 135 yards passing and another touchdown, and Wagner eased by Virginia Lynchburg 46-7 on Saturday for the Seahawks’ first season-opening win since 2018. Wagner scored on the second play from scrimmage and cruised from...
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