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Mountain Lion Reportedly Dangerously Close To Upstate New York
A number of reported mountain lions have been spotted just outside the Hudson Valley. The wild animal was reported in New Jersey, in a county that borders Orange County. Mountain Lion Reported Near Orange County, New York. A mountain lion was reportedly seen in Sussex County, New Jersey. A listener...
New Jersey Man Sees Mountain Lion at Edge of Farm Field
A New Jersey man says he saw what he believes to be a mountain lion last Thursday (June 27th). Meanwhile, the State of New Jersey continues to claim that there are no mountain lions in New Jersey. More mountain lions spotted in New Jersey. If you're new here - welcome!
Port resident wants to erect monument for canine veterans
PORT JERVIS – A Port Jervis resident is on a mission to accomplish something she says has been on her mind for a while. Mary Lou Hack, daughter of VFW Post 161 Past Commander Ed Worzel, niece of a WWII veteran, and herself secretary of the post’s auxiliary for the past six years, is collecting funds to have a stone for America’s canine veterans erected in her hometown’s historic Orange Square/Veterans Park.
These Morris, Sussex fireworks shows will celebrate July 4th with a bang. See the details
(Update: With the potential for storms in the July Fourth forecast, some communities may cancel or postpone their events. Please check town websites for their latest plans. Have a wonderful Fourth!) With July 4 around the corner, Morris and Sussex county residents have a variety of patriotic events to attend this...
Sussex County’s 11th annual Veterans Picnic to be held Aug. 17
HAMBURG BOROUGH, NJ (Sussex County) – The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services, Municipal Alliance, and the Veterans Committee welcome veterans and their families to attend the 11th Annual Veterans Picnic. This event will be held on Saturday, Aug. 17 from noon to...
Fireworks Road Closure and Parking Information for Blairstown
Lambert Road will be closed at approximately 9 p.m. to traffic. There is no parking on Lambert Road. The date for the 2024 Blairstown Rotary fireworks is Wednesday, July 3, starting shortly after 9 p.m. at North Warren Regional High School. The rain date is Friday, July 12. For those...
Wayne County school taxes rising; Wallenpaupack has lowest rate
School taxes for Wallenpaupack, Wayne Highlands and Western Wayne have been set, with Wallenpaupack again having the least millage, as well as the most students. Wallenpaupack The Wallenpaupack Area School District tax rate, approved at the June 10 board meeting, was set at 10.39 mills for Wayne County residents, a gain of 4.19% over...
Easton Avenue shopping center in Franklin would get 'fresh look' in proposed redevelopment
FRANKLIN (Somerset) – A proposal to redevelop the vacant Kmart on Easton Avenue and give a facelift to the rest of the Rutgers Plaza shopping center will continue to be heard by the township Zoning Board of Adjustment on Aug. 1. The board began hearing the proposal by Levin Properties to build the 200-unit, four-story building in April and May with testimony continuing at its June 20 meeting by the project architect. ...
Watch Video: Franklin Township Celebrates Independence Day with Festivities and Fireworks
SOMERSET, NJ - Hundreds of people from Franklin and nearby came together on July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day with an evening of food, fun, and fireworks at the Municipal Complex. The Priceless Band, led by vocalist Saundra Price, entertained attendees with a high-energy show featuring memorable songs from the past on the stage in the Franklin Gazebo. As the evening progressed, families and friends gathered around the complex to enjoy the festivities, including various food and fun.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The night concluded with a spectacular fireworks display that lit up the sky and united the community in a shared moment of awe and patriotism. If you missed the show, don't worry. TAPinto Franklin has got you covered. You can watch the show from the comfort of your home on our Facebook Live video. Start the video at 19:00 due to delays caused by over-eager spectators who had to relocate an unsafe firework-watching area. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Section of I-84 East in Pike County reopens after tractor trailer fire
PIKE COUNTY, Pa. — Interstate 84 in Pike County has reopened. The section of I-84 in Pike County was closed Monday night due to a tractor-trailer fire. The fire happened around 9 p.m. on I-84 East between the Lord's Valley Exit and the Route 6 Exit at Milford. Both...
Franklin Township Fire Prevention Department Urges Fireworks Safety
SOMERSET, NJ - As Independence Day approaches, the Franklin Township Fire Prevention Department is reminding residents of the dangers associated with fireworks and urging them to prioritize safety. The Township's official fireworks display is set for July 3rd at the Municipal Complex, and the department encourages residents to attend rather than set off their own fireworks. For those who choose to use fireworks at home, following safety guidelines and using only legal fireworks in New Jersey is crucial. The department emphasizes the importance of purchasing permitted Sparkling Devices and Novelties from reputable sources and ensuring the packaging is...
New Parks & Recreation, Youth Center Directors Named
The Township has installed new leadership in the Parks & Recreation Department and the Franklin Township Youth Center. Stephen Dahl takes over the helm of Parks & Rec, according to a July 3 announcement from the Township, and Windy White is the new head of the Youth Center. Dahl and...
Veterans Salute 2024 at Sparta Historical Society
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Historical Society held a Veterans Salute weekend event in June. The two-day event included Revolutionary and Civil War reenactors. Live exhibits included revolutionary war era artifacts, a civil war field surgeon, a military Chaplin with tent full of gear from the Vietnam War era. He also performed morning services on Sunday. The Chief Commander of Picatinny Arsenal, Maj. Gen. Reim gave remarks to open the event, with a Civil War reenactors providing the Color Guard. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The field surgeon explained the tools available at...
Dam Demolition Resumes This Week
Work to remove the Paulina Dam on the Paulins Kill is expected to resume this week. In an update to the Frelinghuysen township committee June 19, Beth Styler Barry, the director of river restoration for The Nature Conservancy, the non-profit organization overseeing the project, said work on the project was planned to start again on July 1, when conditions in the river would allow it.
Cannabis Hearing Starts, Stalls; Will Resume in August
Hearings to determine if a cannabis farm can be established on Route 94 in Frelinghuysen got out of the starting gate Monday, but didn’t extend much beyond that after attorneys for the applicant, One Faith Wellness, requested a month’s postponement 45 minutes into the July 1 meeting of the land use board.
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