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Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission: Former commissioner, Lopatcong Twp., NJ resident dies at 80
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission said Wednesday it is mourning the recent passing of former Commissioner Garrett Leonard Van Vliet of Lopatcong Township, New Jersey. According to a Ruppell Funeral Home obituary post, Van Vliet passed away July 14, according to a news release...
Five-week long walkway closure scheduled to begin July 22 at Riverton-Belvidere Bridge
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – The Riverton-Belvidere Bridge’s pedestrian walkway is scheduled to be shut down July 22 so needed repairs can be made to bulging masonry wing walls on the structure’s Pennsylvania side, according to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Once started, the walkway...
Discussions to reopen Route 611 continue
Stroudsburg, Monroe Co. — Discussions continue between local state legislators, PENNDOT and the National Park Service (NPS), as they work to figure out a plan to reopen Route 611. The route has been closed since December 2022 after a rockslide along Mount Minsi. Senator Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) has...
Gov. Shapiro speaks with 69 News about new budget, investigation into assassination attempt on Trump
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - 69 News spoke with Gov. Josh Shapiro Tuesday. The governor was in Bethlehem to talk about the newly-signed state budget. "The Lehigh Valley has its act together. All the different elected leaders, business leaders, are all rowing in the same direction," Shapiro said. Shapiro chose the site...
Habitat for Humanity ‘ReStore’ opens in Monroe County
MARSHALLS CREEK, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County Habitat for Humanity has opened a discount home goods and improvement store in Marshalls Creek, but it’s not your average retailer. The Monroe County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is officially open for business. Carrying everything from patio furniture to paint, at a low price, and for […]
This Lehigh Valley community is spraying for mosquitoes after West Nile is found
Weather permitting, Allentown officials announced spraying for mosquitoes was planned for Wednesday night to combat the spread of West Nile virus. The city on social media said the spray operation was being “conducted in response to high counts of Culex mosquitoes and positive West Nile virus collections.”. Ultra-low volume...
Company laying off 80 people working out of Tobyhanna Army Depot in Monroe County
A company that offers maritime and engineering services is laying off 80 people in the Poconos. Truestone has filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state of the layoffs. The positions are based at Tobyhanna Army Depot, 11 Hap Arnold Blvd. in Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County.
Pohatcong Township Promotes Sergeant Mike Cozze to Lieutenant
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – In a testament to the dedication and excellence of its police force, the Township of Pohatcong officially swore in Sergeant Mike Cozze as Lieutenant during a July 16, 2024, Pohatcong council meeting at the Pohatcong municipal building. The promotion, which was approved at the May 21, 2024, town meeting, marks a milestone for both Lieutenant Cozze and the Pohatcong Police Department.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The event was attended by local police officers, community members, and town officials, reflecting the community’s support for its law enforcement. Chief of Police Scott...
'We heard a loud crash': Storm leaves trail of damage in parts of Lehigh Valley
S. WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. - Dave Billowitch said he was at his daughter's field hockey game when a storm quickly moved through his South Whitehall Township neighborhood at Chew and Adams streets Tuesday night. "I got a call from my son saying a huge tree just fell down, knocked down...
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. Franzone’s Gold Award Project was raising awareness about the challenges one may face with having Dyslexia and the resources that are available so that people do not have to struggle...as she did.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE...
Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin Visits Phillipsburg for Local Understanding of Food Insecurity and Housing Costs at Norwescap Food Bank
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin visited the Norwescap Food Bank in Phillipsburg on July 15, 2024, to discuss the topic of food insecurity among Warren, Sussex, and Hunterdon County residents. Assemblyman Coughlin, D-Middlesex County, has demonstrated his commitment and passion for raising money for NJ’s 19th Legislative District’s food bank and soup kitchens.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “He has been a game changer for food insecurity,” said Mark Valli, CEO of Norwescap. “Not just for food banks, but for SNAP benefits.” Coughlin spoke to dozens of individuals representing the Flemington...
First building opens as former Slate Belt tire dump is repurposed as industrial park
A tire dump that held more than 2 million tires at its peak is now home to the first of several industrial buildings. Representatives of the Green Knight Industrial Park and developer JVI LLC held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for the first of its buildings to open. The project has...
Hackettstown Street Fair road closures, parking restrictions for Sunday
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – The Hackettstown Business Improvement District’s Street Fair will be held this Sunday, July 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Main Street will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. between Route 517 (High Street) and East Plane Street. There will also be no parking on either side of that portion of Main Street, police said.
Raising Cane's on the way to Glassboro, Washington Township
GLASSBORO — Construction is scheduled to start July 29 on a Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers outlet here. Demolition started July 1 on the former Rite Aid pharmacy that will become the restaurant's site, said spokeswoman Hannah Henderson. ...
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