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Kenilworth Brearley Softball: Amy Efchak Retires Coaching After 23 Years with the Program (Online Gallery)
KENILWORTH, NJ - After 23 years of being at the helm of the David Brearley Softball Program, Head Coach Amy Efchak has decided to step down. During her time as head coach for the Bears for 23 years, Amy helped to bring the Bears to win the states in 2005 and 2006, conference in 2004 and 2021, and county in 2005. On May 10, 2023, Amy hit another milestone, when her varsity girls’ softball team defeated the Johnson Crusaders 3-2, at home for Amy's 250th win with the program. Her immense enthusiasm for education and hard work has not been unnoticed....
Celebrating Excellence: A Berkeley Heights Hero's Journey
Berkeley Heights proudly celebrates one of its own, Lieutenant Colonel Bill Toft, who recently attained the esteemed rank of Lieutenant Colonel at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. A distinguished member of the 82nd Airborne Division, Bill Toft's journey from his roots in Berkeley Heights to his current role is nothing short of inspiring. Bill's story begins in Berkeley Heights, where he grew up and attended Governor Livingston High School. A natural leader, he served as the commander of the Junior ROTC Battalion, setting the stage for his future in military service. His commitment to duty and leadership qualities...
Mobile MVC Clinic Returns to Roselle Park in July
ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Going to the DMV is a pain. Luckily, the Borough of Roselle Park will be bringing the clinic to you, as Roselle Park residents can make their appointment for the MVC’s “Agency on Wheels" mobile clinic starting now. Patrons will be received on a first-come, first-served basis with registration. Details on how to register will be released as the event gets closer, and posted on the Roselle Park event calendar, social media, and in the Borough’s monthly newsletter. Customers can obtain license plates, placards, registrations, drivers licenses, non-driver identification cards, and exam permits....
County College of Morris Awarded $650,000 Advanced Technology Education Grant from the National Science Foundation Leading Community College to Expand Data Science Program and Establish a Data Science Institute
RANDOLPH, NJ — County College of Morris (CCM) is thrilled to announce it has been awarded a $650,000 Advanced Technology Education (ATE) grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant, distributed over three years, will support the college’s expansion of its current nationally recognized Data Science program and aid in the establishment of a new, cutting-edge Data Science Institute. This initiative aligns with the college's commitment to innovation, academic excellence and meeting the evolving needs of the community and industry. Dr. Anthony J. Iacono, president of CCM, expressed gratitude to NSF for the generous grant and emphasized its significance in advancing the college's mission. "Not only...
Montclair Residents Clash Over Mosquito Control Spraying
UPDATE: The original article contained inaccuracies regarding comments made by Lisa Johnson, the Environmental and Code Coordinator for the Township of Montclair. These comments have since been clarified. In a battle between lawn signs, Montclair residents have fueled a contentious debate on lawn treatments aimed at mosquito control. As more...
Ciavarella guided Phillipsburg baseball back to winning ways he experienced as a Stateliner
Phillipsburg High School’s baseball team won its most games since 2008 this spring. That’s a fact that Mike Ciavarella knows well, because he was a junior on the Stateliners squad that set the program record with 20 victories 16 years ago. If you purchase a product or register...
🔴 A man has been charged with installing a skimmer on an ATM at a NJ market
MIDDLESEX — A California man has been charged with installing a skimming device on an ATM at a store in the Central Jersey borough in March, police said. A skimmer is a device that scammers attach to card readers to steal card data and PINs. The data can then be used to either make unauthorized purchases, withdraw cash from ATMs or create counterfeit cards.
East Orange Scholar Excels at the University of Hartford
East Orange, NJ-The University of Hartford announced that Brianna Adams of East Orange has been named to the President's List for the spring 2024 semester. She is no stranger to the President's List, as she continues to excel at the University. The President's List recognizes a select group of students reaching the highest level of academic standing. To be placed on the President's List, students must maintain a GPA of at least a 3.75 and receive grades of C or better.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Spread across seven dynamic schools and colleges, the...
Shots fired in Clark, NJ: 79-year-old arrested by SWAT
CLARK — A 79-year-man is in custody after police say he barricaded himself inside a house early Wednesday morning. Clark police Capt. Miguel Acabou said shots were heard fired at a home on Stanton Street in Clark Township near the Rahway border around 12:30 a.m. The Union County SWAT unit was called to the scene after officers found Kenneth Kutya barricaded inside the house with a weapon.
Bliss Earns Chatham Historical Society Scholarship with her Essay on How Her Family Came from India and Grew Roots in Chatham
CHATHAM, NJ -- Karina Bliss has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Margaret Keisler scholarship offered by the Chatham Historical Society for her essay: My Town by a River. The $1500 scholarship was presented to Bliss at her Chatham High School commencement exercises. The scholarship is named in memory of “Peg” Keisler, a lifelong resident of Chatham who was the Borough’s historian and dedicated educator.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER As part of the scholarship process, students were asked to share their own stories. In her essay, Bliss recounted how her family, originally...
Michigan Deli Lunch Specials July 2
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out! Grilled Chicken Platter, served with Sautéed Veggies & Rice $14.95CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Chicken Cordon Bleu Panini (Grilled Chicken, Ham, Swiss & Honey Mustard), served w/O Rings $14.95 “Southwestern BBQ Salad” BBQ Grilled Chicken over Mixed Greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, avocado, shredded cheddar, served with Ranch Dressing $14.95 Homemade Soups of the Day: Split Pea Soup or Chicken $5.00 DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. Michigan Deli is...
A New Era in Education: Blanquita B. Valenti Community School
In early 2020, a search for the perfect place to build the new Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey/Jack & Sheryl Morris Cancer Center led the New Brunswick Development Corporation (DEVCO) to 165 Somerset St., home of the overcrowded Lincoln Annex School. In exchange for the property, DEVCO negotiated with the project’s major partner, RWJBarnabasHealth, to commit $55 million to build a new school at nearby 50 Jersey Avenue on land donated by the chair of the RWJ University Hospital board and developer Jack Morris.
See homes sold in the Piscataway area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Piscataway area reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 8 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,696-square-foot home on Lackland Avenue in Piscataway that sold for $532,000.
You Have to Try Out New Jersey’s Best Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurant
In a recent article, I read from lovefood.com, they did the number one "hole in the wall" restaurant in each state in the US. It's crazy to see so many "hole-in-the-wall" restaurants that are truly delicious. I remember growing up in Pennsylvania and there were so many of these little...
Police: Man Pretending to be Roofing Contractor Busted After Attempting to Scam Elderly New Hyde Park Woman
The Third Squad reports the arrest of a New Jersey man for a Grand Larceny that occurred on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30 p.m. in North New Hyde Park. According to Detectives, a female victim, 74, stated she was approached at her residence located on North 4th Street by an unknown male advising the victim that her roof needed repairs. The subject represented himself as a roof contractor and instructed the victim on multiple occasions to withdraw money from her bank account.
Jersey Central Power & Light upgrading Morristown substation to reduce power outages
MORRISTOWN, NJ (Morris County) – FirstEnergy Corp. subsidiary Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) is upgrading a transmission substation in Morristown to help prevent or minimize the impact of power outages caused by flooding, particularly during hurricane season. The $78 million project will raise equipment within the facility to...
Hear an evening of original songs and curated covers
Larry Friends and Family along with the Aloft Trio present an evening of original songs and curated covers at Flemington DIY, 26 Stangl Road, Flemington, N.J., at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Larry Friends and Family (originally named simply “Larry”) was founded in 1970 by three Hunterdon Central Regional High...
No Work Wednesday on Scarlet Nation
Scarlet Nation returns another weekly feature as it's time for another No-Work Wednesday. This day is dedicated to all Rutgers fans as we provide a relentless day of content, special guests, premium perks and non-stop action on Scarlet Nation. We will have so much content that those of you at work may not get a whole lot done. Regardless of where you are, you can get over the midweek hump by indulging in the plethora of content on Scarlet Nation and the wealth of information on our premium message board, The Round Table. Our lineup starts with the following articles and will have much more to come:
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