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Liberty boys basketball star guard announces transfer to N.J. prep school
For the second time in as many years, the Liberty High School boys basketball team’s leading scorer is transferring. Blake Hargrove, a guard, announced on Instagram earlier this week that he’s headed to the Hun School in Princeton. He is also reclassifying as a member of the Class of 2027.
One Week Away from the Annual Ocean County Irish Festival at Manahawkin Lake
STAFFORD - The 8th Annual Ocean County Irish Festival will take place rain or shine next Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Manahawkin Lake Park. A free and fun family event to celebrate Irish Heritage with food and craft vendors, live music, Irish Step Dancers, Pipe Bands, Raffles and activities for the kids.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER There is a Super 50/50 drawing and those tickets can be purchased before or during the festival. There will be 50/50 drawings all throughout the day. There will be a great variety of Irish musical...
Kayaker discovers submerged car and dead driver in NJ canal
FRANKLIN (Somerset) — Somerset County authorities are investigating a deadly crash that involved a car in a canal over the weekend. The prosecutor’s office said that on Saturday, August 24, just before 12:30 p.m., township police received a report from a kayaker who spotted a car submerged in the Delaware Raritan Canal near Canal and Grouser roads.
New fast casual restaurant opening in Middlesex County
When you think of fast casual restaurants you probably think of places like TGI Fridays, Applebee’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, etc. If you heard a restaurant was called Tropical Smoothie Café you might think that’s all they serve: smoothies and maybe a yogurt parfait here and there. Nope....
Middlesex County Jazz Festival will include tribute to the late Russell Malone
Russell Malone — the great jazz guitarist and William Paterson University music professor who died of a heart attack on Aug. 23, at the age of 60 — had been scheduled to headline the Metuchen lineup of the Middlesex County Jazz Festival, on Sept. 28. That portion of the festival will now be devoted to a tribute to him, featuring his quartet with Mark Whitfield on guitar.
Nearly 150 counts of animal cruelty for Brick, NJ man
An Ocean County man has been indicted on 149 counts of animal cruelty. Jeffrey Finlay, 56, of Brick, was indicted on Wednesday in connection with the removal of cats and dogs from his home over a year ago, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office. According to authorities, Finlay called...
Franklin Township Community Food Distribution Day
SOMERSET, NJ - The Community Food Distribution Day will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 11 am to 11:30 pm at First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, located at 771 Somerset St., Somerset, N.J. In partnership with the Franklin Food Bank and the Community Food Bank of New Jersey, this monthly event provides fresh produce to those facing food insecurity.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The distribution operates on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Community members in need are encouraged to arrive early to receive food assistance. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
TKR POD: Recapping Rutgers Football's 44-7 win over Howard
Mike is joined by TKR beat reporters Alec Crouthamel and Craig Epstein to discuss everything that went into Rutgers' 44-7 victory over Howard. They cover the injuries to the team (2:00), the young players who stood out (7:00), how the passing game performed and looked different from last season, (11:00), the incredible showing by Kyle Monangai (17:00) and how the depleted defense played bend but not break (24:00).
Boy, 4, found in Berkeley swimming pool is in critical condition
BERKELEY − A 4-year-old boy is in critical but stable condition at Jersey Shore University Medical Center after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool in South Seaside Park on Saturday, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said. Berkeley police responded to the home in the barrier island neighborhood at about 3:30 p.m....
10 most expensive homes sold in Monroe in Middlesex County, Aug. 19-25
A house in Monroe Township that sold for $1.3 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Monroe in Middlesex County in the past week. In total, 33 residential real estate sales were recorded in the county during the past week, with an average price of $472,061, or $269 per square foot.
Hillside Comets have key players back to navigate through tough schedule
HILLSIDE, NJ — To navigate what he feels is “the toughest schedule in Union County,” head coach Barris Grant is fortunate to have his quarterback and his No. 1 player on defense returning. Senior signal-caller Zion Risher (5-10, 175) picked up nicely where Caleb Salters left off...
Hillsborough Township – first community in county – to join AARP Age-Friendly Network
Hillsborough Township becomes the first community in Somerset County to join the AARP Age-Friendly Network, an outcome of master plan discussions. “We look forward to improving our community for people of all ages,” Deputy Mayor John Ciccarelli said. The deputy mayor presented Donato Nieman, state president of AARP New...
SEE IT: Inside Hatzolah’s New Garage on River Avenue in Lakewood
As earlier reported, Hatzolah of Central Jersey’s new garage on the south side of Lakewood is nearing completion and is expected to become fully operational in early 2025. Located at Route 9 and Halsey Street, the garage will serve as a vital resource for the growing kehillos on the south side of Lakewood and Toms River, enhancing Hatzolah’s emergency response capabilities in the area.
Authorities Investigating Hanging Death Near Ocean County Jail
Authorities are investigating after a man was found hanging near the Ocean County Jail in Toms River, TLS has learned. The man was found hanging in a port adjacent to the jail at around 7:00 PM Friday. Resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful.
Point Pleasant Beach opens up season with win over South River - Football recap
Point Pleasant Beach rolled to a 28-0 shutout win over South River, in South River. Aiden Velez led the Rams (0-1) with 74 yards on the ground on seven carries while Kah’mori Cotto tallied 71 yards on 15 rushes. The Garnet Gulls have next week off and will return...
Eight most expensive homes sold in the Lakewood area, Aug. 19-25
A house in Lakewood that sold for $933,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Lakewood area in the past week. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $545,750, or $327 per square foot.
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