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Franklin Township: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued
Mount Holly, NJ— The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning at 5:43 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, which is in effect until 6:30 p.m. EDT. The affected areas include Hunterdon County, southwestern Morris County, and Somerset County in New Jersey, along with north central Bucks County in Pennsylvania.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Residents in the impacted regions, including New Brunswick, Somerville, Somerset, Bridgewater, Middlesex, Bound Brook, Manville, Bedminster, Mendham, Flemington, Tinicum, High Bridge, Clinton, Peapack And Gladstone, Glen Gardner, Ferndale, Frenchtown, Lebanon, Milford, and Califon, are advised...
Anticipate damaging winds and quarter-sized hail with thunderstorms in Hunterdon and Warren counties Tuesday
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 7:11 p.m. valid until 8 p.m. for Hunterdon and Warren counties. Expect quarter-sized hail (1 inch) and wind gusts of up to 60 mph. "At 7:11 p.m., a severe thunderstorm was located over Emmaus, or near...
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...
Man injured in ATV crash charged with DWI in Hunterdon County
READINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – A Whitehouse Station man is facing charges after crashing his ATV along the New Jersey Transit railroad tracks in Readington Township. On July 15, at 12:00 p.m., emergency services were dispatched to Railroad Avenue, located in the Whitehouse Station section of Readington Township,...
Power Outages, Downed Trees Reported Following Tuesday Evening Storm
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - JCP&L is reporting about 13,000 customers without power in Hunterdon County following the thunderstorm and heavy winds around 6 p.m. Tuesday. Outages are being reported throughout Flemington, Raritan Township and Readington, with an estimated 9:30 p.m. Tuesday restoration time, according to the JCP&L website. Residents are...
Summer Concert Series Continues at Deer Path Park in Readington
READINGTON, NJ - The 48th Annual Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation summer concert series is in full swing, continuing Thursday night. The concert series is called "Music Under the Stars," and is held Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at Deer Path Park. The series kicked off with a performance by...
Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Program Announcement
The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) offers residents reduced electricity supply rates by purchasing electricity in bulk, including renewable energy, for several municipalities. Chester Township residents are invited to sign up. To learn all about this program, attend a public information session over Zoom on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to read Mayor Drag's letter with further details about this opportunity. The letter will be mailed to residents shortly.
See all homes sold in Hunterdon County, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Hunterdon County reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 1 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,612-square-foot home on School Road in Whitehouse Station that sold for $493,000.
Man found dead in NJ cemetery near wood chipper
FLEMINGTON — A man was found dead in a cemetery near a wood-chipping machine Wednesday afternoon. Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson said Flemington police were called to the Saint Magdalen Cemetery on Thatchers Hill Road around 6:20 p.m. and found Eonias Mateo-Perez, 22, of Flemington, was found with injuries resulting from operating the equipment.
Update: Prepare for heat index values up to 100 degrees until Wednesday evening
The National Weather Service issued an updated excessive heat warning at 3:32 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 8 p.m. for Warren, Morris and Hunterdon counties. The weather service adds, "Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 100 degrees." "Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and...
Congressman Kean presents $459K check to Raritan Township for emergency generators
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) Monday presented a $459,000 ceremonial check to Raritan Township officials, funding that was secured by the FY2024 Community Project Funding process. This funding will be used for the purchase and installation of new generators at the Raritan Township...
Update: Excessive heat warning likely to expire at 8 p.m.
The warning was for Warren, Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex, Monmouth, Mercer, Salem, Gloucester, Camden, Burlington, Ocean, Cumberland, Atlantic and Cape May counties. "The threat of dangerous heat has ended," states the National Weather Service. Tips from the weather service for staying safe during a heat wave. Stay hydrated: Make sure...
'He never gives up': NJ woman witnesses attempt on Trump's life
Nancy Jakubczyk stood near the back of the campaign rally, where it was cooler, until she heard the song “God Bless the USA” and the cheers of the crowd, and she watched as the former President Donald Trump took the stage. Minutes later, she heard shots, three that...
Man found dead in NJ cemetery near wood chipper
FLEMINGTON — A man was found dead in a cemetery near a wood-chipping machine Wednesday afternoon. Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson said Flemington police were called to the Saint Magdalen Cemetery on Thatchers Hill Road around 6:20 p.m. and found Eonias Mateo-Perez, 22, of Flemington, was found with injuries resulting from operating the equipment.
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