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Two Deceased Whales Wash Ashore This Weekend: 16-18 Foot Whale Spotted in NJ’s Raritan Bay Thursday, Washes Ashore in NY Saturday. Smaller 10-12 Whale Washes Ashore in Lafayette, NJ Friday.
NJ/NY: A dead minke whale, which was first reported floating in the Raritan Bay area in New Jersey on Thursday, October 3, was, according to Marine experts, expected to eventually wash ashore at Sandy Hook, in Middletown, NJ.Instead, the whale continued to float offshore until its landing at Fort Tilden, in Queens, NY, on Saturday morning.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAccording to a report released by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), the U.S. Coast Guard initially notified local marine mammal organizations about the whale, estimated to be 16-18 feet long, floating...
Sparta Police: Ax Used to Solve Flag Dispute
SPARTA, NJ – No arrests were made after a man chopped down his neighbor’s flagpole on September 30. According to police, around 5:30 p.m. they were called to Valley View Trail after Greg Gulino cut down a flagpole owned by Richard Laird.Gulino’s ax-wielding display was the final blow in an incident that began earlier in the day. Laird told officers Gulino had sent him a text message demanding he take down the flag. Laird claims the flagpole is on his property, but Gulino disputes that claim, according to police.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWhile...
This 279 Year Old NJ Home Has Secret Passageways, Hidden Doors, and George Washington Visited
This Morris County home has a deep history in New Jersey and overall American history as it played a part in the Revolutionary War. Cricket Hill, built in 1745, is located in the Morris County town of Boonton and it has some intriguing features. The first unique feature is the...
Phillipsburg football scores in all 3 phases of play in victory at West Orange
The Phillipsburg High School football team put in a balanced performance Friday night and did just enough to leave West Orange with a win. The Stateliners scored in all three phases of play with one touchdown on offense, defense and special teams, though the scores happened in the opposite order, to knock off the Mountaineers 21-14 at Suriano Stadium in a cross-conference matchup.
Authorities warn of identity theft scam targeting Apple users
Officials in Northampton County are warning residents to beware of messages purporting to be from Apple asking for money. “The notification is carefully designed to appear as though it is a legitimate communication from Apple,” officials wrote in a press release warning residents about the scam. “The notification purports...
The Haunted Red Mill celebrated their official opening last night, October 4, 2024
CLINTON TOWN, NJ - The Haunted Red Mill celebrated its official opening last night, October 4, 2024. This year's theme is UFO: Unidentified Frightening Objects! The Haunted Red Mill has been a beloved local tradition, now in its 34th year, and serves as the museum's primary fundraiser.With this year's theme being UFO! Unidentified Frightening Objects, promises visitors an otherworldly experience navigating mazes and taking a slow hayride along the river before entering what is reputed to be Clinton's most haunted building, with over 200 years of ghostly history.This year's event will take place on Fridays (October 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th) and Saturdays (October 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th), with doors opening at approximately 7:15 PM. Tickets are w for purchase at the following link: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERhttps://redmillmuseumvillage.ticketspice.com/haunted-red-mill-2024-unidentified-frightening-objects For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
How you can eat a healthy cheesesteak at this NJ spot
Yes. Beef is good for you. Bioavailable protein is a taste that most bodies crave. The best way to have it, if you're a Jersey guy, is in the form of a cheesesteak. Now most cheesesteaks fall under the category of something for cheat day. Many feel bloated and a little gross with the classic pizza place offering. Not anymore.
This favorite NJ Irish bar gets back to business after long renovation
MORRISTOWN — A landmark favorite bar and restaurant has finished renovations and is reopening to the public. A ribbon cutting and grand reopening is set for Oct. 10 at Dublin Pub in Morristown. The pub at 4 Pine Street first opened its doors in 1973 and quickly became a...
Roxbury Police Warn Residents About Internet Scam
ROXBURY, NJ - Township residents should not send money in response to an email scam that is going around, warns the Roxbury Police Department.The department said it has “received a few calls from residents” who reported receiving threatening emails that attempt to gain credibility by including the recipients' phone numbers, addresses and Google Earth images of their houses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe senders of the email claim to have secretly installed software on residents' computers that allows them to track Internet browsing. They threaten to share with the recipients' family, friends and employers the information they've obtained unless they are paid $1,950 in Bitcoin currency as a “privacy fee.”“Please delete the email and do not send them any money,” said Roxbury police. “They do not have access to personal information. Unfortunately, a quick Google search and anyone can obtain the same information.”Police included in their post a picture of the scam email. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Algae and fungi and bacteria-Oh my! Phillipsburg Graduate Pens Inspiring First Book on Microbiology for Young Readers
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - “Algae and fungi and bacteria-Oh my! So, you’re telling me there is a whole other ecosystem existing all around us and we can’t even see it?” is just part of an overview from Alex Korbobo’s new book Ask Annie About Microbiology.It was Korbobo’s teachers at Phillipsburg High School who first sparked her interest in science. After graduating in 2015, Korbobo went to Moravian College to pursue a BS in Biology, followed by Lehigh University for her MS in Earth and Environmental Sciences. She, along with her husband Ray, who also happens to be a 2015 PHS...
Football: Morris Knolls runs past Mount Olive, clinches share of division title
FLANDERS — Chris Kaiser scampered for a pair of touchdown runs as Morris Knolls, No. 21 in the New Jersey Super 25 poll, took down No. 18 Mount Olive on Saturday in a 27-7 victory. Morris Knolls never completed a pass in the victory while senior Bobby Brickner led the Golden Eagles (5-0) with 119 rushing yards on 16 attempts. Morris Knolls rushed for 377 yards as a team on Saturday. Quarterback Chris Kaiser began the scoring...
Before getting an e-bike or electric scooter, you may want to know these Pa. rules
E-bikes and electric scooters have grown in popularity over the years. The U.S. Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy reported that between 2018 and 2022, e-bike sales alone have increased by approximately 775,000. Just like any mode of transportation, there are rules to follow. The Easton Police Department recently...
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