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Meet Hunterdon's New Dairy Princess Cassidy Hunt
The 2024-2025 Hunterdon County Dairy Princess is Cassidy Hunt of West Amwell Township. A daughter of Tammy and Paul Hunt, she is a freshman at Delaware Valley University majoring in Dairy Science.Cassidy has been a member of the Mount Airy Dairy 4-H club for 12 years and most recently served as the group’s secretary. Through the club, she has been able to breed and show her own Guernsey cattle. She also is a volunteer firefighter in the West Amwell Fire Company. Her grandmother, Betty Jane Hunt, has been involved in the club and dairy activities for decades.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
A built-out Forks Township could have 3,400 new homes, study says
The Lehigh Valley is a hotspot for new homes, and Forks Township has plenty of land to build them on. The township hired a consultant earlier this year who predicts Forks could see as many as 3,475 homes on its 2,294 remaining acres of developable land. As a result, the...
Big Ten Preview: Rutgers Scarlet Knights
Rutgers running back Kyle Monangai (5) avoids Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Mansoor Delane (4) to score his second touchdown of the fourth quarter during a college football game, Saturday, September 16, 2023 in Piscataway, N.J. The Scarlet Knights won, 35-16. Credit: Andrew Mills via TNS.
Diversity Festival in Somerville: Here's everything you need to know
Somerset County’s sixth annual Diversity Festival will feature multicultural music and dance performances, food trucks, games, and prize drawings for people of all ages. The free festival is from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29 along Main and Grove streets in Somerville. “Every year the festival gets bigger and better. I don’t think...
OPINION: Manville's resilience is powerful. It's a microcosm of the American dream
The story of Manville is the story of America — resilience, hard work, compassion for neighbors and a never-ending ability to pick oneself up after repeatedly being knocked down. Its name comes from the long-closed Johns-Manville asbestos factory, giving the town the nickname The Asbestos City. The factory, which was shut down in 1986, provided jobs for many in the town, but also exposed workers to toxic levels of asbestos. Today, some residents still suffer from...
Let's Grow: Jasna Polana, Part II
In last week’s column I wrote about my short career as an estate gardener at Jasna Polana, the 200-acre Johnson estate near Princeton, New Jersey. I worked there less than a year, but I had experiences I will remember for a lifetime. Jasna Polana was modeled after a traditional European estate; some called...
Parents Call for Board of Education to Do More to Call Out Acts of Antisemitism, Racism in Schools
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Residents spoke out at the Sept. 24 board of education meeting about combatting antisemitism and racism in the schools, and implored the board to take action now to identify it and work to prevent it.Bridgewater resident Matthew Bergman, who had spoken before the board in the past, again brought up the concerns of antisemitism in the schools.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“I’m here to wish you a better year than last year,” he said. “Over the last year, antisemitism in the whole country has risen over 300% as per...
Summit Girls Soccer Triumphs Over Gov. Livingston 3-2
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ -- The Summit Girls Soccer Team battled from behind against Gov. Livingston on Tuesday, rallying to a 3-2 victory as senior left wing Joelle Ma rattled off two goals in the second half. Senior Striker Parker Febo got the team on the board in the first half with a goal, getting the assist from Ma. Gov. Livingston was up 2-1 at the break, but the Hilltopper defense shut its opponent down in the second half and Ma fueled the needed offensive spark leading to Summit’s win. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERGov Livingston's Lauren Simon and Kiera Forrester both scored goals in the first half (5-3).With the win, the Lady Hilltoppers stand at 4-2-1. The team now faces David Brearley on Friday at SHS Upper Turf Field. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Plainfield BOE Recognizes Transportation Workers Who Acted Quickly Amid Bus Accident
PLAINFIELD, NJ — At Tuesday's Plainfield Board of Education Business Meeting, Plainfield Superintendent of Schools Rashon Hasan took time to recognize the district's many transportation workers.“Over the last few years, I think we've done a great job as a school district of trying to bridge the gap and to make sure that our transportation department is really valued, respected, and that our team members know that they are included in everything that we do,” said Superintendent Hasan. “More importantly, they understand that they play one of the more critical roles of any organization or any division within a school...
Berkeley Heights Celebrates Hispanic Heritage with Flag Raising Event
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ – Following some brief technical issues and having the wrong flag were corrected, The Berkeley Heights Diversity Council and the Township of Berkeley Heights held an abbreviated flag raising ceremony in front of Town Hall, prior to the Sep 24 Township Council Meeting. The ceremony commemorated Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and community.The date of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries. It includes Independence Day celebrations from Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua....
Road Construction Causes Delays in Morris County, NJ
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - As of today, multiple construction projects are underway across Morris County, affecting major highways and local roads. Drivers should expect lane closures, shoulder restrictions, and lane shifts throughout the day. Below is a list of the most current construction updates:
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