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Missing teen Sophie Barker who vanished while getting coffee is rushed to hospital after being found by hero guard
A MISSING teen who disappeared after leaving home to go to a coffee shop has been heroically found safe by a bodyguard. Sophie Barker, 17, was rushed to the hospital after being found late Friday afternoon in Manhattan, New York. The teenager, whose parents said she suffers from a disability, went missing on Thursday morning […]
The Seeing Eye puppies visit Kenilworth Library
This slideshow requires JavaScript. KENILWORTH, NJ — The Seeing Eye Inc. is a registered United States nonprofit located in Morristown. Its mission is to enhance the independence, dignity and self-confidence of blind and legally blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs. The Seeing Eye breeds its own German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and Labrador golden crosses. When the puppies are about 8 weeks old, they are placed in the home of a volunteer puppy raiser, where each is taught basic obedience and socialization – and lots of love. When the dog is about a year old, it is returned to The Seeing Eye and begins a four-month course of training with a sighted instructor. When the dog passes this phase, it’s matched with a blind or legally blind person and they train together, with the supervision of a sighted instructor. The dog also gets its vest.
Late coaching changes jolted what was otherwise a calm offseason in the Big Central Conference; Here are the ten schools with new football coaches
Westfield’s Matt Andzel – shown with his team after a Thanksgiving win over Plainfield – is the first home-grown coach in the history of the Blue Devil football program. (@MatthewAndzel on Twitter) The springtime departure of Joe LaSala from Woodbridge and the controversial dismissal of Andy Steinfeld...
After breakout 2023 season, Kyle Monangai eager for more
Following a season where he led the Big Ten with 1,262 rushing yards and helped Rutgers win its first bowl game since 2014, many expected running back Kyle Monangai's next steps to be preparing for football on Sundays. However, he decided to return to the Scarlet Knights with expectations he could help the program reach even greater heights.
2024 Rutgers Football Position Preview: Top-heavy group of corners leads Scaret Knights
The Rutgers Football season will kick off on Thursday, Aug. 29 at SHI Stadium against Howard. Leading up to the season opener, we will be taking a look at each position on the field for the Scarlet Knights. The cornerbacks lead a talented secondary that can make it difficult for...
Manni’s Fried Chicken in Lawrence, NJ Closed Permanently
A little over a year after it opened, another local restaurant has closed for good. Manni's Fried Chicken on Brunswick Pike in Lawrence Township has announced its permanent closure on social media (Monday, August 12, 2024). The post read, "We have decided to permanently close. We want to thank each...
Highland Park isn’t letting foot off the gas as Owls embark on new season coming off win
Highland Park players celebrate a win for the first time in almost seven years, after a 46-29 win at Point Pleasant Beach on November 2, 2023. (Photo: Marcus Borden) The last time the Highland Park football team won a game before last year was Thanksgiving, 2016. They had beaten arch-rival Metuchen 35-7 in front of their home crowd to cap a successful 6-4 season.
Here’s the latest timing and traffic-flow plan for $77M Bethlehem bridge project
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation expects to contract in July 2025 for the rehabilitation and expansion of Bethlehem’s Hill-to-Hill Bridge, with construction commencing in 2026 and ending in 2029. PennDOT provided an update on the estimated $77.4 million project during a meeting last Wednesday of the Lehigh Valley Transportation...
Temperatures on the rise, with near-record heat expected Wednesday
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Don’t close your swimming pool just yet. After temperatures that felt more like October than August last week, forecasters say the Lehigh Valley will return to summer in a big way this week. Heat and humidity will build day-to-day, culminating with record-challenging temperatures Wednesday, according...
Ongoing Rehabilitation of New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Nears Completion
The New Hope-Lambertville Toll Bridge introduced a third toll payment option Wednesday, Jan. 17, allowing drivers to pay by plate. The bridge between New Hope and Lambertville is currently in the midst of construction, reports Hank Flynn for Good Day Uncut at FOX 29 Philadelphia. “We’re in the next to...
Key component of nuclear fusion research tastes great on sandwiches
Bethlehem, Pa. — Engineers at Lehigh University are using an unexpected ingredient as a model for plasma, the supercharged matter that makes up the sun. By using the stand-in material, researchers can test and observe a key aspect of nuclear fusion reactions without applying intense heat and pressure. Nuclear fusion drives the sun's energy output, and on a small manmade scale it's a promising future source of nearly limitless, "clean" energy. Ideal nuclear fusion reactions have been performed successfully in lab settings a few times,...
Teamsters call strike for Bethlehem Area secretaries ahead of 1st day of school
Clerical and secretarial employees with the Bethlehem Area School District won’t be joining their colleagues on Monday for the district’s first day of school. Teamsters Local 773 has called a strike for the employees over a contract impasse, the Bethlehem Area School District said in an alert on Sunday night.
Early offense helps IronPigs bury Rochester and earn a series split
ALLENTOWN - The IronPigs raced out to an 8-0 lead and cruised to a 13-2 win over Rochester on Sunday afternoon at Coca-Cola Park. Scott Kingery, Kody Clemens and Jim Haley all had multiple hits and home runs as Lehigh Valley won their third straight. The IronPigs will continue the...
NJ man charged with animal cruelty after shooting, killing pitbull
READINGTON — A 30-year-old township man has been charged with animal cruelty after shooting and killing a pit bull that he said was aggressive. Township police responded on Aug. 12 at 1:30 p.m. to a property at Route 523 and Flemington Whitehouse Road, where there was a report of a weapon fired, prosecutors said.
Wimberly unveils endorsements from set of Passaic Democratic officeholders
Assemblyman Benjie Wimberly (D-Paterson) has unveiled a series of endorsements from Democratic officeholders in Passaic County, demonstrating that the assemblyman has a base of support ahead of this week’s convention for the late Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson)’s seat. Among the endorsers are Paterson Councilmembers Lillisa Mimms, Ruby Cotton,...
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Ejected, Run Over In Route 280 Crash: Police (UPDATE)
A 52-year-old motorcyclist was killed in an early-morning crash on Route 280 in Hudson County, police said.Kyle Silas, of Orange, was heading west on a Fly Wing electric motorcycle when he struck a Ford sedan near milepost 16 in Kearny around 4:35 a.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron s…
NJ Transit fare holiday begins following summer of service disruptions
After a summer of frustrating delays and cancellations, New Jersey Transit is trying to make it up to riders.Starting Monday, all fares on buses and trains are waived through Labor Day.The agency is calling this a fare holiday but it comes during a week when many riders are on their final summer vacation and ultimately, a lot of customers are going to miss out on the free rides.New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy called the holiday a big thank you to all the loyal customers who have been dealing with delays and cancellations.Those who purchase monthly passes for August will get...
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