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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
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...
No one hurt as Paterson health office facade crumbles to the sidewalk
PATERSON – Large chunks of concrete blocks from the second story of Paterson’s health division building collapsed onto the sidewalk on Broadway on Wednesday morning, but tragedy was averted because no one was walking along the pavement. The same building has been shut down on nine consecutive business...
21-Year-Old Highland Township Man Tragically Drowns in Townsend Lake, Independence Township
A Highland Township man, aged 21, tragically drowned while swimming at Townsend Lake in Independence Township, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The man, whose name has not been released, was reported to have been swimming with a friend on Tuesday afternoon when he failed to resurface after going underwater. The sheriff's deputies responded to the scene around 1:40 p.m., as reported by CBS News Detroit.
2024 Orange County Fair Guide: Enter To Win Tickets
The Orange County Fair in Middletown, NY, has long been a cherished tradition, blending the nostalgia of county fairs with the vibrant community spirit in Orange County. The 2024 Orange County Fair marks the 184th fair and runs from July 18th through July 28th at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Middletown, New York.
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.
Officer Involved Fatal Shooting Confirmed In Upstate New York
An investigation is underway after a fatal officer-involved shooting in the Hudson Valley. A large police presence was spotted early Tuesday morning in Sullivan County. Fatal Police Shooting In Sullivan County, New York. Sad News: These 11 Popular Food Items Are Gone From New York State Stores. Middletown, New York...
Man Charged In Paterson Shooting Investigation
PATERSON, NJ.- Yesterday, a 29-year-old Paterson, New Jersey, man was taken into custody and charged in connection with a shooting that occurred in Paterson on July 5, 2024, that hospitalized a 33-year-old Passaic, New Jersey man. According to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes, Jhon Garcia, 29, of Paterson, New...
Enrollment Update from the Wayne Schools – Three Grades ‘Close’ to Reaching Limits
WAYNE, NJ – Assistant Superintendent Donna Reichman provided an update of enrollment status in the Wayne Township elementary schools during this past Board of Education meeting, saying that the schools are “currently watching three sections,” that are coming close to reaching approved class size limits. Early in the July Wayne school board meeting, Superintendent Dr. Mark Toback gave his administrative report which was quick and mentioned the business office preparing for the annual audit, and that the facilities department continues with improvements at all the schools.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He then touched...
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
Rockaway Track Club Hosts First-Ever Color Run
Dozens of runners and walkers alike gathered at the amphitheater on Beach 94th Street on Friday, July 12, for Rockaway Track Club’s inaugural “Color Run,” a race inspired by the Hindu festival of Holi. Rockaway Track Club, which hosts monthly 5K marathon and half marathon races throughout...
Morris, Essex landlords broke law with limits on emotional support animals, NJ says
Apartment complexes in Parsippany, Verona and four other New Jersey towns likely violated the rights of residents to keep emotional support animals, the state Attorney General's Office said this week, in an announcement that highlighted new legal protections for people with disabilities. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced his office had found "probable cause" of violations and would further investigate the cases, including allegations against Rutgers Village Apartments in Parsippany and the Claridge House in Verona.
Infant dies after being pulled from hot car in North Jersey, police say
A 6-month-old girl died after she was left alone in a parked vehicle in East Hanover, prosecutors said, as heat and high temperatures soared Wednesday afternoon. East Hanover police responded to a 911 call around 1:30 p.m. to a parking lot in the area of South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 and found the infant in a parked vehicle, according to a statement from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
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...
A New Look For Dunkin’
Dunkin’ Donuts-Baskin Robbins located at 113-20 Beach Channel Drive celebrated a “grand opening” on Saturday, July 13, as the store welcomed locals for an afternoon of music and giveaways for the first 100 guests. While the Rockaway Park store has been open since 2013, it recently underwent...
Sue Altman: Too Radical for NJ-7 Residents
As a constitutent in the NJ-7 congressional district, I believe we must do everything in our power not to elect radical liberal Sue Altman. Her policy positions (and her recent endorsement from the Progressive Caucus) should deeply concern us as NJ-7 residents and voters. Altman’s out-of-touch proposals would directly make...
'A genuine person:' Community rooting for swimmer Hunter Armstrong at Summer Olympics
Dover High graduate Hunter Armstrong will be competing in the Summer Olympics in Paris beginning July 26. His former high school swimming coach says that as awesome he is in the water, he's an even better human being. Armstrong is also known for his ability with card tricks and his...
Rockaway Fishing Report
It seems like fluke has taken over the number one spot regarding inshore fishing. Overall, it’s been a good year to fish for fluke. And the next few months are usually regarded as good ones. On Tuesday, I spoke with Captain Greg of the Ocean Eagle, and the day...
Meet the North Jersey adoptable pets of the week: Bagel and Jamie
Each week, NorthJersey.com would like to highlight adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues. If you foster, work at, or volunteer with a North Jersey animal shelter or rescue and know of some animals who are in need of a loving fur-ever home, please send a photo, description, and adoption information to amwallace@gannett.com to have your adoptable pets featured in the next edition.
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