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Saddleback breaks ground on new 50,000 sq. ft. industrial building in Hackettstown
A project by Saddleback Real Estate Developers will bring 50,000 square feet of new warehouse space to a 9.47-acre site at 999 Willow Grove St. in Hackettstown. — Rendering courtesy: Saddleback Real Estate Developers. Saddleback Real Estate Developers has started construction on a project that will bring 50,000 square...
Greedy Employee Manipulates Payroll To Steal $1.2M From Ridgefield Park Company: Prosecutor
Sang Park, 44, of Belle Mead used various internal payroll and expense systems to steal the $1.2 million from a Ridgefield Park company between 2018 and 2022, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. The alleged thefts came to light in December 2023, when they were reported to Ridgefield Park police,...
Passaic County Sheriff's Office Fugitive Warrant Sweep Results in Four Arrests
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ - Members of the Passaic County Sheriff's Office, Fugitive Warrant Squad, conducted a "high risk fugitive warrant sweep" on Tuesday, resulting in four arrests. Rockquan Richburg, 22, was arrested in Jersey City and charged with Armed Robbery while Carlton P Hocutt, 30, was arrested in Paterson and charged with Robbery. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Wanted in connection with a July 5 shooting which left one man with a gunshot wound, Jhon Garcia, 29, was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder and Gun Possession. Luis Taveras-Encarnacion, 27, a fugutive from Georgia, was arrested and charged with Theft. “It is important that fugitives from justice are apprehended and face punishment,” said Acting Sheriff Gary Giardina. “I want to thank the Detectives and Officers involved in this important operation.” DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
A Day on the Greens: Supporting Community Causes at Knoll West Country Club
PARSIPPANY — What could be better than a phenomenal golf day at one of Morris County’s most beautiful courses, all while supporting multiple worthwhile causes that benefit our community in various ways?. On Thursday, July 11th, the Morris County Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 held their Annual Basil...
Monroe Co. man accused of recording 2 juveniles, woman in bathroom with hidden cameras
E. STROUDSBURG, Pa. -- Court records out of Monroe County allege a 43-year-old man recorded two girls and an adult woman in the bathroom with hidden cameras. John Swineford, 43, of East Stroudsburg is accused of recording footage of a 17-year-old and 12-year-old without their knowledge. A woman, also known to the man, is listed as an additional victim in the documents.
NWS: Pike, Wayne could see 'isolated to scattered severe storms' Wednesday
Parts of the Poconos could see severe storms on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook that includes Pike and Wayne counties. "Isolated to scattered severe...
1K homes still without power in Lehigh Valley. NWS again issues heat advisory.
Many homes in the Lehigh Valley are still without power after barreling storm winds rolled through the region overnight Tuesday, causing damage. PPL Electric Utilities Corporation Outage Map calculates about 1,000 households in Lehigh County were still without power as of 10 a.m. Wednesday. About 70 Northampton County PPL customers had no power at that time.
Here's when students start and end the school year and get breaks in Monroe districts
When does the 2024-25 school year start and end? When are students in Monroe County on Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks?. Here are the key dates for East Stroudsburg Area School District, Pleasant Valley School District, Pocono Mountain School District and Stroudsburg Area School District. First day of school. East...
Tech’s Powell-Lee Nominated for AFCA Good Works Team
THE FLATS – Georgia Tech defensive back Clayton Powell-Lee (Atlanta, Ga./Westlake H.S.) is a nominee for the 2024 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, the American Football Coaches Association announced on Wednesday. The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team recognizes college football student-athletes for their unwavering commitment to community service and...
This Passaic County town will serenade local shoppers with summer concert series
HAWTHORNE — A series of outdoor concerts will take place this summer as officials continue to try to support downtown merchants in more creative ways. The six musical acts, which begin Saturday afternoon on the grounds of the Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center on Lafayette Avenue, will mark the latest attempt by the borough to charm new clientele to the business district. ...
'Jeopardy!' contestants stumped by clue about Bergen County borough
North Jersey residents can proudly say they were smarter than three "Jeopardy!" contestants for at least one clue this week — that is, as long as they know where Fort Lee is located. The Bergen County borough was the main hint in the question — technically, the answer —...
Nathan’s Famous Offers 5 Cent Hot Dogs on July 17th In Honor of National Hot Dog Day
--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Nathan’s Famous: This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717161817/en/ Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Offered for 5 cents on National Hot Dog Day! (Photo: Business Wire)
State of Emergency Declared In New York State
After several days of nasty weather across the State, New York Governor Kathy Hochul has issued a "State of Emergency" for the state this week. Severe thunderstorms swept across the state this week causing widespread damage across the state. This led the governor to issue the "State of Emergency" to help with clean-up efforts.
Paterson Man Arrested in Connection with July 5 Shooting
PATERSON, NJ - A 29-year-old Paterson man has been arrested and charged in connection with the July 5 shooting that left one man injured. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi, Jhon Garcia, was arrested on July 16 and charged with Attempted Murder, Unlawful Possession of Weapon, Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and Certain Persons not to Possess a Weapon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As previously reported, at approximately 5:22 a.m. on July 5, members of the Paterson Police Department were dispatched to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center to meet with a 33-year-old male from Passaic, who suffered from a non-fatal gunshot wound. Members of the Paterson Police Department were able to determine that the shooting took place in the area of Park Avenue and East 18th Street. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact them on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or to contact the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Unmasking Struggles: EO STEM Academy's Valedictorian Breanna Thomson’s Fight for Mental Health Awareness
East Orange, NJ – High school is a time of intense growth and self-discovery, often accompanied by emotional and academic challenges. For Breanna Thomson, the 2024 Valedictorian of East Orange S.T.E.M. Academy, these years were not just about personal achievements but also about making a significant impact on her community’s mental health. From an early age, Breanna was fascinated by the idea of becoming a valedictorian. Her ambition took a definitive shape during her sophomore year when her guidance counselor, Ms. Woods, informed her that she was leading her class. This revelation motivated Breanna to excel further,...
First Ever Montclair Mile to Support Toni’s Kitchen
If you love the Montclair Doughnut Run, get ready for the Montclair Mile. It’s a new kind of race event plus summer block party that’s kid and canine friendly, taking place in the evening on August 7th, in partnership with Montclair Brewery. The event will include a series...
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