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Cordoba's Three Touchdowns Leads Plainfield over Franklin
The following article originally appeared on the Jersey High School Sports Blog (www.jerseyhighschoolsports.com) which is run by Plainfield resident and high school sports enthusiast Noel Pyne.FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Plainfield entered the contest searching for their first winning streak of the season. Franklin started the season with a 3-0 record but suffered two consecutive defeats. Momentum was on the side of the Cardinals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPlainfield seized the momentum on the 5th play from the line of scrimmage to start the game. Kent State-bound defensive back Joel Cordoba picked off a...
Somerville football roars to 6-0 record, dealing Summit first loss
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville High School football team put it all together Friday night and Summit felt the brunt in a battle of unbeaten squads. The Pioneers roared to a 41-0 rout behind senior back Terrell Mitchell, senior quarterback Brenden Pacheco and many others, scoring all of their points in the first half....
You’re not seeing things: NJ city’s tap water really is pink
NEW BRUNSWICK — If you’ve seen a pink hue in your water this week in New Brunswick, you’re not imagining things. There’s been an "overfeed" of potassium permanganate at the area’s water treatment plant, according to city officials. While city officials say it’s safe to...
Fanwood Green Team Collects 420 Pairs of Shoes for Soles4Souls Program
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood Green Team held a highly successful shoe drive in the spring in collaboration with the Soles4Souls program. Over 420 pairs of shoes were collected at three drop-off locations: Charles Studio, Fanwood Eye Care, and the Goddard School.“I would consider the shoe drive quite successful,” said Laura Lang of the Fanwood Green Team, who took the lead along with her 15-year-old son, Luke, in the Green Team’s collection initiatives. “Originally, I researched another shoe collection organization, but realized upon further investigation they were for profit and didn’t align with our (Green Team’s)...
Gun Surrender Program in Summit, NJ: Safe Disposal Event
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Police Department will be participating in a countywide gun surrender program on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the City. In a collective effort to reduce gun violence and enhance community safety, the initiative aims to provide a safe and anonymous opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted firearms, ammunition and prescription drugs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERResidents can bring any unwanted firearms, regardless of condition, to Summit police headquarters at 512 Springfield Avenue for disposal. Law enforcement officers will be onsite to collect the firearms safely and dispose of them properly. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Accused killers, kidnappers, rapists still wanted by NJ authorities
These are the nearly two dozen fugitives most wanted by authorities in Middlesex County. Charges for the men on the run include kidnapping, murder, attempted murder and rape. Some of these fugitives have been on the lam for a decade or longer. A rape suspect has been wanted since 1998.
Homicide Suspect In Car Full Of Ski-Masked Men Stopped In Morris County, Chief Says
A Florham Park officer stopped the car for traffic violations and noticed all occupants were wearing ski masks and dressed in all black, Florham Park Police Chief Joseph Orlando said. One of the men in the vehicle, age 18, had been wanted for homicide and had been charged as a...
Football: Belvidere Beats Dayton, 35-7
SPRINGFIELD, NJ -- Although Dayton was coming off its first victory of the season, Belvidere took a four-game winning streak into Saturday's game against the Bulldogs.Belvidere scored on each of its first four possessions on its way to a 35-7 victory over Dayton on Saturday afternoon.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe County Seaters (5-1) took the opening kickoff and drove 65 yards in 12 plays to score on Kyle Blew's 7-yard touchdown pass to Mason Chamberlain on fourth-and-three.Dayton (1-4) went three-and-out on its first series and Belvidere ended up with great field...
NJ campus ranks as one of the most beautiful in the U.S.
There’s something magical about walking around certain college campuses in the fall. I recently had the chance to go back to my alma mater in September (shout out to TCNJ!) and it was beyond nostalgic to be there for the changeover from summer to autumn. Much to my chagrin,...
Free Expungement Clinic Helps Over 225 Somerset Residents
SOMERSET, NJ—On October 1, 2024, a partnership between the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD), First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, and the prosecutor's offices of Somerset and Middlesex counties brought a "Clean Slate" expungement clinic to Somerset, providing vital legal assistance to over 225 residents, according to a press release. The clinic offered free services aimed at helping eligible residents clear their criminal records. Experienced attorneys from NJOPD guided attendees through the eligibility process, helped them complete necessary paperwork, and provided information on other support services available in the community.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
How you can eat a healthy cheesesteak at this NJ spot
Yes. Beef is good for you. Bioavailable protein is a taste that most bodies crave. The best way to have it, if you're a Jersey guy, is in the form of a cheesesteak. Now most cheesesteaks fall under the category of something for cheat day. Many feel bloated and a little gross with the classic pizza place offering. Not anymore.
Experts’ life-saving advice on how to survive an armed robbery
It must have been terrifying for a 35-year-old FedEx driver. Thursday evening in Edison as it was getting dark, he was switching out trailers when three men in masks and dark clothing confronted him with a gun. They held him at gunpoint and forced him to drive to a different location where a box truck was waiting. Then made him unload what he had in his truck and into theirs.
Seven most expensive homes sold in the Plainfield area, Sept. 16-29
A house in Plainfield that sold for $630,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Plainfield area between Sep. 16 and Sep. 29. In total, seven residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $394,571. The average price per square foot ended up at $284.
Relaxing massage spas opening 2 New Jersey locations
New Jersey, you look like you could use a nice massage. Goodness knows we’re stressed out enough that we need a chance to relax. Lucky for us, two The NOW Massage locations are opening up in the Garden State. According to their website ,. The NOW is designed to...
Spotswood High School Storms Past Bound Brook on Gridiron
BOUND BROOK, NJ - It was a big victory under the lights on Friday night for the Spotswood High School varsity football team. Spotswood defeated Bound Brook High School 28-0 for the Chargers' third shutout of the season. Quarterback Se'mir Tolbert-Brimage continued to be a guiding force for Spotswood's offense, throwing for three touchdowns. Stephen Henits scored three touchdowns for Spotswood. Henits had four receptions for 89 yards. Shawn Lennan threw for one Chargers TD. Ryan Foster scored one touchdown for Spotswood. Gavin Pereira connected on four extra points for Spotswood. Sebastian Saracino had 17 carries for...
Warren Township Schools Strategic Planning Sessions Set
WARREN, NJ – Warren Township School District will be holding two Strategic Planning sessions for community members to attend. Community members are invited to provide feedback about the current state of the district and the vision for the future. Sessions will be facilitated by expert consultants who are gathering ideas from staff, students, and community members to advise the Warren Township Board of Education on the Strategic Plan development. We would love to hear from you.Monday, November 4, 2024CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWarren Middle School100 Old Stirling Road1:15pm - 2:45pm 6:30pm -...
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