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Butler Police Department: National Night Out
BUTLER, NJ - Butler Police Department announces that National Night Out will be Tuesday, August 6th. National Night offers an opportunity for community members to meet our local officers. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Local businesses and Morris County programs will be in attendance and interacting with Butler residents. The night out will be hosted at Butler Police Department Headquarters beginning at 6 pm. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Arrest in Paterson, NJ shooting that injured a man
PATERSON — An arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that took place the day after the Fourth of July in Passaic County, according to the prosecutor’s office. On Tuesday, July 16, a city man, Jhon Garcia, 29, was arrested in connection to a shooting that took place on Friday, July 5 near Park Avenue and East 18th Street.
Lester Senior Living’s independent & assisted living spaces are reimagined by JCHC and DIGroup Architecture
For nearly nine years, DIGroup Architecture has been partnering with Jewish Community Housing Corp. and Lester Senior Living Management to reimagine its senior living spaces, with the latest collaboration producing 20,000 square feet of newly completed modern amenities at its campus in Whippany. Engaged to incorporate interactive spaces at Lester...
Ousted RCC President Gets $175,000 Settlement; St. Thomas Aquinas College Secures $3.5 Million Grant For STEM; HGAR Donates $3,000 to Center for Safety & Change; Briefs
Ousted RCC President Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo Gets $175,000 Settlement Plus Additional Benefits. Dr. Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo, the former Rockland Community College president, will receive $175,000, plus 24 vacation days, 4.5 sick leave days and 1 personal day, as part of a settlement with the college. Last...
Now the State Champs: Hanover Township 12U Girls Softball Majors Will Face Maryland on Sunday
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township 12U Girls Softball Majors Allstar team is now officially the New Jersey State Champions! They are headed to represent New Jersey in the Mid-Atlantic Regional Tournament in Bristol, Connecticut this weekend.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Because it was a double elimination tournament, Toms River needed to beat Hanover Township twice, which they did not do. On Tuesday evening, the girls' team lost to Toms River 7 - 0 but went on to beat them on Wednesday night 6 - 4 which secured their title as State Champions. They now move on to face the Maryland State Champs on Sunday at 1pm. Great luck to the team this weekend! For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Former Marine, Morris County Sheriff's Detective Robert Forte Joins Chatham Township Police Department
CHATHAM, NJ -- Former Marine and Morris County Sheriff's Office Detective Robert Forte was officially sworn in as a new member of the Chatham Township Police Department by Mayor Stacey Ewald on Tuesday night. Forte enlisted in the US Marine Corps in 2012 and served as an ammunition technician until 2016. After the Marine Corps, he attended Bergen Community College and graduated with an Associate of Science in Business Administration, concentrating on Finance.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Forte joined the Morris County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 after graduating from the Morris County Police Academy’s Basic Police Class. During his time with the Sheriff’s Office, he was a Detective in the Warrant Section, where he successfully served several hundred criminal warrants. Additionally, Forte served as the PBA President for Local 151. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
YouTube stunt influencer busted in string of NJ crimes
A reckless social media stunt driver has now been linked to a string of New Jersey burglaries by Fairfield police. Antonio Ginestri — who goes by the handle "Squeeze.Benz" on both Instagram and YouTube — was first arrested in May and now faces new charges in different crimes.
Port Jervis wrestler Charlie Wylie takes home Fargo Nationals title
It’s been a transformational year for Port Jervis wrestler Charlie Wylie, all because she learned to accept change. Standing only 4 foot, 11 inches, Wylie was always cutting weight trying to maintain 100 pounds for her matches. She proved successful for the most part but it wasn’t always comfortable. “I finally went up,’’ she...
Effort by Washington Twp. to Implement Direct Property Tax Relief for Taxpayers Hit by 2023 Massive School Tax Increase, Said to Stall
WASHINGTON—A plan for the Township of Washington to give direct property tax relief to individual township taxpayers to offset a 2023 tax increase caused by the local school board’s budget in closing a $473,871 shortfall, has reportedly stalled with local officials contending the “state is fighting us.”
TEHILEM: Victim with Serious Injuries After Being Struck on Old Nyack and Dykstras Way
This afternoon, a pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Old Nyack Turnpike and Dykstras Way. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and transferred the victim to Westchester Hospital with serious injuries. The Klal is asked to Daven for Chaya Ruchel bas Sheina Leah.
Sparta Education Association: Good News for July
SPARTA, NJ – At the board of education meeting, Sparta Education Association President Angela DeLuccia shared good news about the staff and school district. Good Evening, My name is Angela DeLuccia and I am the very proud president of the Sparta Education Association. While I know the wheel of progress never stops turning, it is my sincere hope that everyone has had at least a little time to enjoy their summer so far.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Just a few short weeks ago we celebrated the promotion of our eighth graders and the graduation of...
Atlantic Health System inks joint venture with physician group
Atlantic Health System in Morristown, N.J, plans to form a joint venture with Richmond, Va.-based Premier Health Associates, a primary and specialty care group with 15 physician offices and one ASC across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, a July 15 news release reports. Premier Health will join the Atlantic Health care...
The Show Must Go On: Back in the Day to Take Stage for Resheduled Concert Tonight
TOTOWA, NJ - With last night's concert canceled due to weather, it's a Rock & Roll Thursday in Totowa tonight. Back in the Day is set to take the stage at the Municipal Front Lawn, 537 Totowa Road, for their rescheduled show.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Starting at 7:00 p.m., lead singer Brian Glesias, along with Bill Henderson and Gene Boucher on lead and bass guitars, and Greg Hedgepeth keeping the beat behind the drums, will play a variety of classic rock hits from the 70s, 89s, 90s, and early 2000s. All four musicians are graduates of Passaic Valley High School, lining tonight's show to be one of the loudest reunions around. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers keeping in steady contact with in-state OL Marlen Bright
In March, Rutgers became the 13th school to offer class of 2026 three-star offensive tackle Marlen Bright of DePaul Catholic (Wayne, N.J.), with the offer coming during an in-person meeting with head coach Greg Schiano. His offer list has nearly doubled since that time. Over the last four months, Bright...
Centuries-old road set to reopen at Delaware Water Gap as $11M facelift proceeds
Work to rebuild Old Mine Road, the 250-year old route through the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, is on schedule, with the road expected to reopen to the public in late August, according to an update from park officials. Thought by some to be the oldest commercial highway in...
Parke Bancorp: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Parke Bancorp Inc. (PKBK) on Friday reported net income of $6.5 million in its second quarter. The Washington Township, New Jersey-based bank said it had earnings of 53 cents per share. The holding company for Parke Bank posted...
Give Your Advice: Colony Pool Construction In Chatham
The Colony Pool Advisory Committee requests the input of residents, non-residents and pool members to provide advice about the design for construction of new pool walls at Colony Pool. Provide your input now via this online form: https://forms.gle/RDAmdXVU1CNRBikE7. Sign Up for FREE Chatham Newsletter. Get local news you can trust...
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