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Sparta Education Foundation's Cornament Raises Funds for Local School Grants
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Education Foundation held their fourth annual Cornament on the turf field at Station Park. Forty-eight teams competed in the heat. There were four rounds of round-robin play followed by a single elimination final round. The Sparta Education Foundation provided grants to Sparta public schools with the proceeds of their fundraisers throughout the year. Many grants bring elements of STEM education to the classrooms, based on grant requests from Sparta’s teachers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In 2023 the SEF funded $160,000 donations to Sparta schools: “Calming Corner” requested by school...
Open Letter to Mayor Cicerale and Hardyston Township Council
Open Letter to Mayor Cicerale and Hardyston Township Council. I am writing to you as a long-time Sussex County/Sparta resident and a former Sparta Mayor. I have been active for the past two years challenging the construction of a very large “warehouse” within the limits of Sparta. While the presence of what one might consider a traditional warehouse could bring environmental, safety and other challenges, what is actually proposed for construction is far different and greatly exacerbates the associated problems.
Newton Town Council Honors Girl Scout for Her Gold Award
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton Town Council held their July meeting on Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m. and on the agenda was the reading and presentation of a special proclamation. The proclamation honored Ariel Franzone, a recent Newton High School graduate who has been part of Girl Scout Troop #5688 since kindergarten and has recently received her Gold Award.
11-year-old Ellenville girl selling jewelry outside in the heat surprised by police with new bicycle
“It’s about showing the youth and being engaged with our youth and showing them that if you work hard and do it honestly and try to put your best foot forward good things happen.”
Community events are planned in Hawley, including free evening movies in Bingham Park
Movies in Bingham Park, National Night Out and a community-wide yard sale are three of the special events this summer for everyone to enjoy in Hawley Borough. Scott Mead, the borough's public works supervisor as well as the Hawley fire chief, is coordinating the second season for Movies in the Park. He said at the July 10 council meeting that they are held on the last Saturday of the month, beginning at dusk. The first one was held July 5 (rescheduled from June 29). The series runs through December, when they are planning two movies around the time of Hawley Winterfest.
NPS: 79th person since 1980 drowns in Upper Delaware River with no life jacket
A man who was rafting on the Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (UPDE) went for a swim but became the 79th drowning victim in the Upper Delaware since the National Park Service started keeping record in 1980. UPDE Superintendent Lindsey Kurnath reported to the Upper Delaware Council on July...
Middletown Man Killed By State Trooper After Striking Officer With Car, Police Say
The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, on Rock Hill Drive in the town of Thompson. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers were involved in a vehicle pursuit with the driver, identified as Orange County resident Albert Melendez of Middletown.
Sabrina Ionescu leads short-handed Liberty to 82-74 win against Sun
NEW YORK — No Breanna Stewart or Betnijah Laney-Hamilton? No problem. The Connecticut Sun should’ve known they were in trouble after Sabrina Ionescu began the game with two made 25-footers in the first quarter. If Stephanie White’s squad didn’t get the message by then, Ionescu followed up with a 26-footer that turned into a four-point play after Sun guard Veronica Burton fouled the star while in the shooting motion.
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary provides home for runaway sheep
HIGH FALLS, N.Y. — After nearly two weeks on the lam following a daring escape from what was likely imminent slaughter, Waldo the sheep has found a safe haven at the Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. On Thursday, June 20, the sanctuary received a report of a runaway ruminant in the...
Ellenville police personnel buy bicycle for girl after crash claimed her old one
ELLENVILLE, N.Y. — Two village police officers, a dispatcher and the chief of police took up a collection at police headquarters on Monday, July 15, and were able to present an 11-year-old girl with a bicycle to replace one she’d crashed in June. “This is what community policing...
MLB: Wallkill High grad Kyle DeGroat chosen by Royals in draft
WALLKILL, N.Y. — Wallkill High baseball coach TD Mills couldn’t contain his enthusiasm when he learned Tuesday afternoon, July 16, that his flame-throwing pitcher Kyle DeGroat was selected in the 14th round by the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball Draft. “I jumped through the roof...
Underground Legacy Operator Buds Bus Busted in North Jersey
The underground legacy operator Buds Bus was busted in North Jersey in West Milford in Passaic County. They had been operating openly for some time. Locals had become upset and notified the town council. Buds Bus had been operating multiple buses in different locations. According to their website, they had buses stationed at five permanent […] Source: Underground Legacy Operator Buds Bus Busted in North Jersey from Heady NJ
Wallkill pitcher Kye DeGroat drafted by the Kansas City Royals, passes on Texas Longhorns
The wait was a little longer than Kyle DeGroat expected but the result was just as he hoped. DeGroat, the 18-year-old Wallkill High School graduate, was selected by the Kansas City Royals in the Major League Baseball Draft on Tuesday. He was picked in the 14th round with the No. 407 overall selection.
Sparta Recreation's Junior Chef Camp
Join Sparta Recreation and Chef it Up, as we go on a week-long adventure around the world to celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics and make a variety of recipes from different countries. See you there!. Editor's Note: This advertorial content is being published by TAPinto.net as a service for its...
Selective Insurance: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Selective Insurance Group Inc. (SIGI) on Thursday reported a loss of $63.3 million in its second quarter. The Branchville, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.08 per share. Losses, adjusted for investment gains, came to $1.10 per share.
Two NYS maximum security prisons to close in November
ALBANY (TNS) — The Hochul administration will close two upstate New York maximum security prisons citing a continuing overall drop in the incarcerated population, cost savings, staffing shortages and authorization from the state Legislature in its latest budget. The Legislature approved a provision in Hochul’s 2024-2025 executive budget which...
Pine Bush man sentenced to prison in impaired driving case that paralyzed teen
GOSHEN – A 23-year-old Pine Bush man was sentenced in Orange County Court on Tuesday to three to nine years in state prison following his guilty plea to aggravated assault. Chauncey Smith crashed his vehicle into another car while impaired by marijuana. The teenage victim, who was paralyzed as...
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