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Hackettstown football preview 2024: Experienced Tigers seek major turnaround
Hackettstown’s football team wants everybody to know that 2023′s one-win season does not define them. “Our mood is very energetic,” said senior right guard and defensive end Mason Burke. “We’re ready to come back after a bad season. We went 1-8, but we want to show this is a different year. We want to win so badly.”
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.
FHS Sports: Warriors Football Comes Back To Win Home Opener, 26-22
It wasn’t looking good for the Franklin High School football Warriors with less than six minutes left in their season-opener game against Trenton Central on August 30. The Warriors were down 22-20, having trailed by as much as 10 points during the game. With about 5:50 left in the...
Ridgewood basketball star battling cancer attends football team's opening win
PARAMUS − The Jim Grasso Classic was John Jackson’s coming out party, and he didn’t play a down. The Ridgewood senior basketball star, recently diagnosed with Stage 4B Hodgkin’s lymphoma, watched the first half from the stands at Paramus, and witnessed a dominating 35-0 victory for the Maroons over rival Clifton. Jackson said he...
Father told his daughter to get out of her mother’s home and wait for him in the car before he rushed inside and shot his ex-wife and her boyfriend to death; arrested
New York – In a horrifying incident in New York, a father is accused of murdering his ex-wife and her boyfriend in their home. This violent act has left the community reeling and raised serious questions about domestic violence and mental health. Late on Wednesday night, the 50-year-old man,...
Football roundup: Sparta, Pope John lose openers
Sparta High School lost its season opener to Montville, 33-9, on Aug. 29 at home. That was Montville’s first win against Sparta since 1975. Lucas Brown made the Spartans’ only touchdown in the third quarter on a pass from quarterback Shane Hoover. That was followed by a 26-yard...
Six most expensive homes sold in Teaneck, Aug. 5-25
A house that sold for $1.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Teaneck between Aug. 5 and Aug. 25. In total, six residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past three weeks, with an average price of $982,500, or $413 per square foot.
10 most expensive homes sold in the Jersey City area, July 8 - Aug. 25
A condo in Jersey City that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Jersey City area between Jul. 8 and Aug. 25. In total, 99 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past seven weeks, with an average price of $722,389. The average price per square foot ended up at $584.
Battle-scarred, Park Ridge waits on joining Ghassali’s fray
PARK RIDGE—Mayor Keith Misciagna told Pascack Press that he would wait on joining Montvale’s proposed statewide affordable housing lawsuit and committing $20,000 to the cause until “the legal basis for this case along [with] a strategy to win” is clear. Misciagna, a Democrat, said that after...
Union City Sidewalk & Infrastructure Improvements Continue
The sidewalk and infrastructure improvements are continuing in Union City. Hudson Avenue from 32nd to 37th Streets will begin after Labor Day. Work is wrapping up on Bergenline Avenue, as construction workers continue to install decorative, sidewalk tiles. Improved lighting along the heavily traveled thoroughfare, as well as decorative planters, have added to the aesthetics of the retail strip.
Pod of 20 dolphins spotted in NYC waters by Staten Island jet skiers
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A routine day of fun on the water turned into an unforgettable experience for three young men from Staten Island when they encountered a pod of dolphins during a jet skiing trip on Saturday, Aug. 24. Nicholas Demetriades, 23, of Annadale; his younger brother, John...
Mail delivery service may slow down, thanks to new U.S. Postal Service policy
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A proposed change to USPS delivery practices could lead to a slowdown in service. The plan, as first reported by the Washington Post, could save the post office up to $3 billion a year by letting mail destined for more far-away locations sit for an extra day at distribution hubs.
OHSAA football scores | Hoban vs Don Bosco Prep high school football recap
The Hoban football team looked much more like itself Friday in a 21-7 win over Don Bosco Prep, NJ. The Knights (1-1) avoided back-to-back losses to start the season for the first time with an impressive ground game against the Ironmen. ...
Propane tractors used in ports
After announcing plans in 2022 to use propane-powered port tractors, the Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) in Newark, New Jersey, has begun the transition away from diesel units. Even before this undertaking, the PNCT already used propane in part of its operations, chiefly in its forklifts. Because PNCT used propane,...
Luke Senatore leads Fort Lee past Memorial - Football recap
Luke Senatore threw for four touchdowns as Fort Lee opened up the season with a 42-0 win over Memorial in West New York. Senatore finished 11-for-13 while Jalen Balbuena had six receptions for 100 yards with two touchdown catches for Fort Lee (1-0). Johnnie McCann caught a 53-yard TD pass and Josh De Hoyos had a 15-yard touchdown pass. Christian Senatore had two rushing touchdowns and De Hoyos finished with 36 rushing yards.
Grace Church in Nutley has a New Priest —Meet the Rev. Asa Coulson
NUTLEY, NJ - The Rev. Asa Coulson is serving as the new priest in charge at Grace Church in Nutley. He is about halfway through his first year serving the Nutley congregation. Although Coulson moved to the township at the end of March, he began his preaching journey in Nutley in mid-January. Coulson recently served for over four years at Grace Church in Madison, where he was the associate rector. Prior to Madison, he was the pastoral associate at Saint James Episcopal Church in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Although he took over from the former rector, the Rev. Pamela...
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...
Chatham Makes Website's List as One of Six New Jersey Towns Rated the 'Safest and Richest' to Live in the USA in 2024
CHATHAM, NJ -- Chatham is one of six New Jersey towns rated among the best places to live in the United States when the combination of safety and wealth are factored in, according to a personal finance advice website. The website, GOBanking.com placed Chatham at No. 14 on its list when it rated the top 30 "safest and richest U.S. cities to live in 2024."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Chatham's average single-family home value of $1,260,189 and its violent crime rate of 0.11 per 1,000 helped put it on the list. In the Garden State, Ridgewood is No. 7 in the Top 30 list, along with No. 9 Westfield, No. 11 Glen Ridge, No. 12 Haddonfield and No. 13 Summit, all listed ahead of No. 14 Chatham, According to GOBankingRates.com, the state of Illinois has the top two towns it rates as the "safest and richest" with Western Springs No. 1, followed by Kenilworth.DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. The 30 Safest and Richest US Cities to Live in 2024 For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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