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Man Arrested In Denville With Active Court Warrant
DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville Police Department says they arrested a man with an active court warrant out of Paterson, New Jersey. On July 14, Denville Police stopped a vehicle after noticing the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. 63-year-old Anthony Ward of Paterson was found to have a suspended driver’s license and active court warrant. Ward was arrested and brought to Denville Police Headquarters for processing. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He was released with a new court date and issued a summons for driving while suspended. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Life in prison for murder for hire
GOSHEN – A man who hired another person to kill his neighbor in the Town of Wallkill was sentenced in Orange County Court on Thursday, July 18 to life in prison without parole. District Attorney David Hoovler said Enoch Lowe, 25, of Wallkill hired Damante Stansberry, 24, of Middletown,...
Wayne YMCA members worried about township's 'bold adventure' to acquire facility
WAYNE — YMCA members expressed concerns Wednesday over a plan by officials to buy the nearly 50-year-old facility on Pike Drive, with many telling the Township Council that they were worried about losing access to their favorite classes and instructors they adore. Some brought up an issue of affordability,...
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...
Rockaway man dies from injuries days after Lafayette motorcycle crash
A Rockaway Township man died due to his injuries days after he crashed his motorcycle in Lafayette on the Fourth of July, police said. Timothy Angle, 64, was driving a Victory motorcycle east on Monroe Road around 6 p.m. when he went off the roadway while negotiating a curve, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron.
2 New Jersey residents plead guilty to helping physician distribute opioids
Two residents in Paterson, N.J., admitted to conspiring with a physician to distribute opioids without a legitimate medical reason. Jasmine McGregor, 32, and Jhenelle Lewis, 35, pleaded guilty to conspiring with Lisa Ferraro, MD, to prescribe oxycodone to people who were not actually Dr. Ferraro’s patients and whom she never examined or questioned, according to a July 18 news release from the Justice Department.
Test calling ISIS terrorists sparks trouble for NJ school superintendent
WAYNE — Parents are holding a school superintendent's feet to the fire after he apologized for a test question that called ISIS an Islamic terror group. The multiple choice question was part of a quiz in a seventh-grade class at Schuyler-Colfax Middle School in Wayne, according to the group Teaching While Muslim.
SUNY RCC president got payout to leave college: See details of separation deal
SUFFERN ‒ Former SUNY Rockland Community College President Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo got $175,000, plus a payout for 24 unused vacation and 4.5 sick days, in a deal to leave his leadership post, according to a settlement obtained by lohud via a Freedom of Information request. The lump-sum compensation was roughly 70% of his $250,000 base salary.
Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
Police: Delivery truck driver who crashed vehicle into utility pole in Hackettstown was drunk
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. - A delivery truck driver was drunk when his vehicle slammed into a utility pole in Hackettstown, New Jersey Tuesday, according to town police. Officers were on a motor vehicle stop around 3 p.m. in front of 100 Main Street, near the intersection of Main Street and Valentine Street, when the officers heard a loud crashing sound and saw a FedEx delivery truck had crashed into a utility pole at the intersection, according to a Facebook post from the Hackettstown Police Department.
Paterson approves $8.6M contract to repave pothole marred River Street
PATERSON — The long-delayed resurfacing project for pothole-plagued River Street moved forward this week as the City Council approved an $8.6 million construction contract. Mayor Andre Sayegh said the work should start in August and be completed next spring. Paterson ended up getting a lower price on the contract...
Mayor Vergano Answers Residents’ Concerns About Wayne YMCA Takeover
WAYNE, NJ – This past Township Council Meeting was of huge importance to residents of Wayne. Ahead is the possible purchase of the Wayne YMCA from its operator, the YMCA of the Oranges for $12.2 million. Then comes the much more difficult part, which is what Mayor Chris Vergano has promised: “to maintain and improve upon all of the programs that are there now.” Vergano spoke before the public comments on the first of three ordinances regarding the possible purchase of the Y which came up for a vote that night. He talked for some time and...
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.”
Firefly Night in Parsippany on June 20th
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Firefly Night returns to Parsippany on Saturday, July 20th at 8pm. Wildlife Preserves is presenting the event at Cameron Hill, Troy Meadows.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Senior ecologist Blaine Rothauser will be there for an “enlightening” event that celebrates the lives of fireflies in all their luminescent diversity. Registration is required for ages 10 and up as availability is limited. To register, visit tinyurl.com/Firefly-Event. The cost is $3 per person to attend and the rain date is Friday, July 26th. 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.
Above and beyond: Here are Tuxedo's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Tuxedo High School selected Veronica Chavez Granillo and Jake Sandak. Here are their profiles:. Veronica Chavez Granillo. GPA: 94.9. Class Rank: 3. Varsity Sports: Volleyball. Academic Honors/Extracurricular Activities: National Honor Society Vice President; Student...
Denville Community Club Announces 2024 Royal Weekend
DENVILLE, NJ - The Indian Lake Community Club in Denville has selected its royal couple for the 2024 calendar year. The tradition of choosing a king and queen dates back to 1927. Club members vote for a royal couple every summer, typically high school seniors. This year’s royal couple are seniors Hogan Hyatt and Bridget Rynkiewicz. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER To celebrate, the Club will be hosting a schedule of events from July 26 to July 28 including: Royal Coronation: July 26 at 7 p.m. Royal Ball: July 27 at 7 p.m. Royal Parade and Picnic: July 28 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Each event will be available for ILCC members and non-resident guests. For the Royal Ball, members must be entering their sophomore year of high school to attend. A parent chaperone must also be present. For more information or to purchase tickets, you may visit the ILCC website. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
LEGALLY BLONDE JUNIOR to be Presented at the Shawnee Playhouse
The Shawnee Playhouse, celebrating its forty-fifth season, will present Legally Blonde Junior, from July 26th through August 10th, 2024. Directed and choreographed by Cordelia D'Orsi, and entirely comprised of an accomplished teenage cast, this fun-filled, high-energy musical showcases top talent from The Poconos, including Mikaela Lipitz as Elle Woods, Alexander Diduca as Warner Huntington III., and Thomas Russo as Emmett Forrest. This enthusiastic, lively rendition also features Julianna Mosser as Vivienne Kensington, Finn Feeney as Professor Callahan, Della Baird as Paulette, and Teagan Maltempo as Brooke.
More Roxbury Area Students on College Dean's List
ROXBURY,, NJ - Roxbury area students earned the spring semester Dean's Lists at Purchase College, Seton Hall University and the University of Tampa, according to the schools. At Purchase College, Spencer Scalamoni of Succasunna,made the list. He is studying Playwriting and Screenwriting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER To be eligible for the Dean's List, students must carry a semester GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science programs and 3.75 for Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Music Performance programs. They must take a minimum of 12 credits. At Seton Hall...
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