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A New Jersey Man Just Caught A Fish Worth Over One Million Dollars
Spending a day fishing at the Jersey Shore is like nothing else; it's relaxing to spend a day in the sun trying to catch the big one. Now imagine you reel in a fish so big that it warrants a check for over One Million dollars. I don't know about...
Phillipsburg Grad Antonio Vidal Contributes to Cuba's Historic Victory at 2024 Amerigol LATAM Cup
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – From the moment he first laced up his skates at just four years old, Antonio Vidal was hooked on hockey. Now, the 2021 Phillipsburg graduate has taken his passion for the sport to international heights, becoming a key player in the Cuban American men’s team that recently clinched the Division I title at the 2024 Amerigol LATAM Cup. Growing up in Lopatcong Township, Antonio honed his skills as a member of the Phillipsburg Hockey Club. This past week, his dedication to the sport led to an invitation to join the Cuba Tropicals for their...
Dead but not buried: NJ funeral home kept remains for 31 years, lawsuit says
MIDDLETOWN — For 31 years Debbie Uraga has dutifully visited her father's grave site on his birthday, holidays and Father's Day. But it turns out his cremated remains were sitting on a shelf in the basement of the funeral home that handled his arrangements, according to a lawsuit. George...
New Jersey’s 60 worst schools for violence and bullying
Your kids are getting ready to head back to school and with that comes your assumption that they're being well cared for. And while New Jersey's schools usually rank as some of the best in the country, not every school in the Garden State offers children a welcoming, supportive learning environment.
New Jersey's tall ship offering more than just a day on the water
CAPE MAY, N.J. (CBS) — Stepping aboard the A.J. Meerwald offers much more than just a day on the water."She is now our floating classroom and used for environmental education," Jessica York, executive director of Bayshore Center at Bivalve, said.With a packed deck, the 1928-built oyster schooner hosts family education sails. Fern Hoffman is the captain."She's very purpose-built, and it's neat to see her fulfill her purpose. Even though we're not sailing for oysters anymore, we're still in the same grounds that she was meant to sail in," Hoffman said.A.J. Meerwald's story steers the crew and its hands-on learning. Quite...
Easton receives $100,000 grant for public art projects
EASTON, Pa. — Easton has secured a multiyear $100,000 grant to fund public arts projects and activities in the city over the next four years. The funds, from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, are intended to go toward “reinforcing the city’s standing as a hub for creativity, culture, and community-driven revitalization,” the Greater Easton Development Partnership said.
‘We went back to the old Easton.’ Red Rovers football runs over Spring-Ford at Cottingham
As the Easton Area High School football team’s lead grew Friday night in front of its fans at Cottingham Stadium, the message became more clear. As the Red Rovers broke off long runs with relative ease against a Spring-Ford team ranked 10th in the state among Class 6A teams by Pennlive.com and overwhelmed Rams senior quarterback Matt Zollers, a University of Missouri commit rated one of the top recruits in the state by several national outlets, with constant pressure, there could be no doubt.
In Wake of Cybersecurity Breach, Sparta Police Offer Advice About Protecting Personal Information and Credit
SUSSEX COUNTY, NJ – A cybersecurity breach a few months ago has left residents vulnerable to identity theft and compromised credit, according to an announcement by the Sparta Police Department. The breach was not limited to Sussex County but affects people globally. According to an announcement by the Sparta Police, “a large amount of sensitive data has been uploaded to the dark web.” It appears to primarily affect anyone who applied for credit between the 1990s and early 2000s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER A free tool is available to safely check whether your...
Riverton-Belvidere Bridge walkway reopened
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – Pedestrian access across the Riverton-Belvidere Toll-Supported Bridge’s walkway has been restored for the Labor Day holiday weekend, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced Friday. Access to the bridge walkway on the bridge’s Pennsylvania side, however, is restricted to a temporary two-foot-wide...
High School Sports Preview: Phillipsburg Girls' Volleyball Rises Above with a New Season, New Heights
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg High School girl’s volleyball team will look a bit different this season after losing five seniors to graduation. Middle blocker RaYanah Brown-Smith, setter Sara Ellison, opposite outside-hitter Caitlin Jansen and Addison Acuna will be the senior leaders.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “They are a great group of seniors,” said Ellie Hrunka, who has been the volleyball coach for all eight seasons since the program was established. “Our strength this year is our height. We have a very tall front row.” The Stateliners (5-16 last season) will go with 6-footers...
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.
Phillipsburg vs. Ramapo Football Scrimmage: Photo Gallery
Phillipsburg, NJ – The Phillipsburg Stateliners faced off against the Ramapo Raiders in a football scrimmage on August 29, 2024, at Maloney Stadium. Phillipsburg, fans got a preview of the upcoming season, watching both teams on the field in preparation for their official kickoffs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This scrimmage is the last one before Phillipsburg officially opens its season this Friday, September 6, 2024, against Westfield. The game will take place at Maloney Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM. In a special tribute to honor those who have served, the theme for...
Morris County Congratulates Deborah Scott on Her Retirement
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 ahead of her September 1 retirement after a distinguished 30-year career with the Morris County Surrogate’s Office. The longtime county employee...
NJ high school student killed on way to first day of classes
FRANKLIN (Hunterdon) — The excitement of a new school year at North Hunterdon High School turned to mourning after a student died in a crash on the first day of school. Sophia Detorres, 16, of the Pittstown section, was a passenger in a three-vehicle crash Thursday morning at Hogback (Route 617) and Lowers Lansdown roads, officials said.
Shooting Victim, 41, Found Lying Face Down In Paterson Dies
A man was killed in a Paterson shooting overnight, authorities said.A 41-year-old man was found lying face-down with gunshot wounds by officers responding to a ShotSpotter activation at Auburn and Ellison streets around 2:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes a…
16-Year-Old Charged In Connection with Friday Night’s Shooting at PCTI in Wayne, NJ
WAYNE, NJ – The Passaic County Prosecutor, Camelia M. Valdes released a statement regarding the shooting incident at the Passaic County Vocational-Technical Schools that happened Friday night in Wayne, New Jersey. A 16-year-old was arrested and charged with “acts of juvenile delinquency that would constitute the crimes of Attempted Murder, first degree, if the juvenile was an adult,” among other charges. “At approximately 7:33 p.m. on August 30, 2024, members of the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office were at Passaic County Technical Institute following a football game when a shooting occurred,” reads her statement. “Police located a 15-year-old...
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