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Wilkes-Barre homeless camp to be ‘thoroughly cleaned’
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Mayor George Brown announced the encampment in the riverfront area of Kirby Park will be “thoroughly cleaned and cleared.” According to officials with Wilkes-Barre City, Mayor George Brown directed that those who stay at the riverfront area of Kirby Park be notified that the city will be coming to thoroughly […]
Pine Island Man Dies From Severe Burns While Battling Barn Fire
The incident occurred in Orange County around 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 23, in Pine Island on Amity Road. According to Warwick Police Chief John Rader, police officers, the Pine Island Fire Department, and EMS responded to a report of a structure fire. Rader said arriving officers found a fully involved...
Bushkill Township man charged with stealing air conditioners from animal hospital
A Bushkill Township man was charged Tuesday with taking two commercial air conditioners from outside an animal hospital, leaving the staff and animals sweltering for a day until the units were replaced. The 36-year-old took the air conditioners early Monday from HanoverView Animal Hospital at 7122 Beth Bath Pike in...
A Devastating Morning in Bloomingburg, NY: A Family’s Fight to Rebuild After Tragic Fire
On July 17, 2024, at 6:48 AM, a family in Bloomingburg, New York, faced an unimaginable tragedy when a fire engulfed their home on Shawanga Lodge Road. The Bloomingburg Fire Company responded quickly, but despite their efforts, the blaze consumed the entire house. Miraculously, the family of six adults and three children – including an almost 8-year-old autistic boy, a 4-year-old little boy, and a 9-month-old baby boy – escaped unharmed.
Orange County Land Trust to obtain Warwick’s Gibraltar Rock
WARWICK- The Orange County Land Trust is set to obtain Warwick’s Gibraltar Rock, a 136-acre property, with the help of a $484,000 federal grant. The Gibraltar Rock property is rich in history. Due to the property’s rock formations, it was regarded by Native Americans as sacred ground. It also became a popular place for tourists, hikers, and locals alike who often visit the area to picnic or sightsee. For decades, residents have been pushing for the property to be preserved.
WVCSD EdTalk: July 24, 2024
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Vernon football looks to take the next step after best season ever | State of the Program
Last fall, the Vernon program put together its best season in four decades of football. Setting a new school record for consecutive wins and hosting a playoff game for the first time in decades, the Vikings were one of New Jersey's most-interesting stories. As a new season approaches, expectations are higher than ever. ...
Above and beyond: Here are Minisink Valley's scholar athletes for 2023-24
The Orange County Interscholastic Athletic Association recently honored its top senior student-athletes for each high school. Minisink Valley High School selected Madison Boyce and Dylan Williams. Here are their profiles: ...
A look inside most expensive NJ home listed for $28 million
Big homes with big prices take longer to sell. The posh Colts Neck real estate market is as strong as any other with not a lot of inventory to go around. But finding someone who can afford a $28 million home takes time. That’s why this home (OK, mansion) on...
Vendor Applications Available for Edison's First Pride Festival
EDISON, NJ - The township is accepting vendor applications for their first Pride Festival on September 7. The deadline to register as a vendor is August 26. The township will not accept applications beyond this date. To fill out the application, click here. The event will be outdoors at Papaianni Park. All vendors/exhibitors must supply their own tables, chairs, canopies, generators. Water hook-ups will not be provided, according to the township.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Vendors must report to Papaianni Park the day of the festival by 11:00 AM. Set-ups must be completed...
Disturbing New Details Released In Arrest Of Palisades Park Police Officer
Disturbing new details have come to light in the arrest of 42-year-old David Chun, a Palisades Park police officer.Chun, 42, of South Hackensack, was arrested Monday, July 22 on a slew of charges stemming from multiple assaults on a woman in Hasbrouck Heights between 2019 and 2023, Bergen…
Pedestrian struck and killed during police chase in East Orange, New Jersey
An investigation is underway after a police pursuit of a vehicle ended with a pedestrian being struck and killed in East Orange, New Jersey.The incident unfolded around 1 p.m. on Tuesday, beginning as a police pursuit that started in Bloomfield.Mailman Anthony Gordon was out delivering just a few blocks away when he saw the cops chasing after someone."Four law enforcement cars - they came down with sirens on. High speed," he said.The chase eventually ended in East Orange, where a pedestrian was struck on Park Avenue between Washington Street and Glenwood Avenue in the Marin Park area.A tan vehicle, a...
Ex-Wall High teacher granted release with restrictions
FREEHOLD — Former Wall High School teacher and Brick Township resident Julie Rizzitello, who has been in Monmouth County jail since her July 3 arrest for charges related to having sexual relationships with two students, was granted release from county jail on Tuesday. Rizzitello was given “release with level one monitoring,” presiding state Superior Court Judge Marc C.
Hozier performing in Bethel: How to get last-minute tickets to his sold-out concert
Hozier is bringing his “Unreal Unearth” tour to the Bethel Woods Center of the Arts in Bethel, NY on Saturday, July 27 (7/27/2024). If you missed his previous Upstate New York tour stops in Syracuse, Saratoga Springs and Buffalo, this is your last chance to see the “Too Sweet” singer in state. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m., with special guest Allison Russell opening.
UPDATED: Mayor explains why memorial removed
Mayor Anthony Rossi asked for a memorial for Jason Rinker at the pump track to be removed but not for it to be destroyed, he said in a video posted July 12 on his Facebook page. The memorial was taken to the township’s Department of Public Works, where it can...
2 men killed in plane crash at Long Island MacArthur Airport identified
Authorities identified the two men killed in a small plane crash on Long Island Monday night.Their small plane crashed at Long Island MacArthur Airport in Islip, killing the couple.Pilot, Christopher Kucera, 46, and Zachary Hatcher, 43, the passenger, were both from Virginia. No other injuries were reported.The FAA says a single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza A36 crashed near the end of the runway at the airport around 6:15 p.m.According to the NTSB, the plane had just taken off and got about 100 to 150 feet in the air before it nosedived and crashed near the end of the runwayThe NTSB says it...
Scrap Metal Company VP, 24, Killed In Jersey Shore Weekend Crash
The vice president of a scrap metal company died in a crash in Ocean County, authorities said.Kevin Scoda, 24, of Edison, was killed in the crash on Route 72, the Stafford Township Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, July 23. Officers responded to the scene near milepost 24.5 …
UPDATED: School board OKs another 3.71% tax increase
The Board of Education voted earlier this month to increase the budget by $471,528, raising the local tax levy by another 3.71 percent. Along with a tax hike in the 2024-25 budget approved earlier this spring, the local tax levy will climb 6.7 percent from a year earlier. The cap...
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