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Frenzied bonito bite after ocean settles from Hurricane Ernesto's swells
The bonito were in a frenzied mood on Monday, the day after Hurricane Ernesto's swells had mostly cleared out. The fish were not far from the inlets. Capt. Cole Riback on Queen Mary party fishing boat said they got to them after a short, five mile ride to the northeast from Manasquan...
NJ school district to adopt universal school hours for all grades
NEWARK — The start of a school year is all about change — a change of pace, a new grade level, a shift in routine and more. But come Sept. 3, Newark Public Schools are implementing another new normal: universal school hours. The school day will now be...
Mars is celebrating National Dog Day with first ever "Mars Summer Treat Pack"
NEWARK, N.J. – It doesn't get much sweeter than enjoying summer with your favorite canine companion. That's why, this National Dog Day on Monday, August 26, M&M'S Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches and GREENIES Dental Treats for Dogs, both proudly part of the Mars family of brands, are bringing pet parents and their dogs the ultimate treating experience with the launch of the limited edition "Mars Summer Treat Pack."
Turtle Back Zoo is Hosting its 8th Annual BARKtoberfest: Pet Adoption Event & Marketspace
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- Pet shelters and rescue organizations are overflowing with beautiful and sweet animals. In an effort to find homes for them, Turtle Back Zoo is hosting its 8th Annual BARKtoberfest: Pet Adoption Event & Marketspace at the Berson Family Center at Essex County Turtle Back Zoo! Come meet adoptable dogs, cats, puppies and kittens while supporting local animal shelters and rescue groups. According to a press release, "This year’s event will feature a Pet Costume Contest, vendor booths, food trucks and more! This event is free and open to the public."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Sparta Meetings this Week: Planning Board, Board of Education, Environmental Commission
SPARTA, NJ – This week several boards will be holding their public meetings. On Wednesday, August 21 the Sparta Planning Board will be meeting at 7 p.m. Their published agenda shows they will hold the “Whispering Wood’s” hearing on the proposed settlement of the “Chipotle” application and continue the hearing for JVP Ventures' proposed improvements to 172 Woodport Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The planning board previously denied ONV-1 Holdings LLC application for a drive-thru Chipotle restaurant with two other commercial spaces because of safety issues related to the traffic. The property is...
Indian American police officer sentenced to 15 years for fatal drunk driving crash
Somerset, NJ, August 20, 2024: An off-duty Edison Township police officer, Amitoj Oberoi, has been sentenced to 15 years in state prison after a drunken crash claimed the lives of two passengers on Route 27 in Franklin Township last August. The 31-year-old Franklin resident was sentenced Wednesday by Somerset County...
Hackensack Meridian Launches New Program to Prevent Cancer
Hackensack Meridian Health's (HMH) John Theurer Cancer Center has launced a new cancer risk and early cancer detection program, designed to better identify the risk of cancer in individuals and enable earlier diagnosis. The new program is offered at HMH's Hennessy Institute for Cancer Prevention and Applied Molecular Medicine (HICAP) located at the recently established Cancer Center at Totowa on the St. Joseph's Health campus in Totowa, NJ. It will expand to its headquarters in the new ambulatory facility in Clifton, NJ, near Hackensack Meridian's School of Medicine and Center for Discovery and Innovation in early 2025.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The HMH network is...
Mercy House in Jersey City gives away 100 backpacks to children in need
The Mercy House in Jersey City gave away 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need last week, the Archdiocese of Newark announced. More than 300 backpacks were handed out in Newark on August 13, while approximately 100 were given away in both Jersey City on August 15th and Elizabeth on August 16th.
Louis and Biles lend 'shark' persona to Pitt's linebackers
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Paterson Police Investigate Shooting Incident Involving Two Local Residents
PATERSON, NJ - Two Paterson residents were shot in an incident on Monday evening, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer in Charge Isa Abbassi announced. According to a statement, at approximately 7:25 p.m., the Paterson Police Department received a report of a shooting in the area of Essex Street and Madison Street. Upon arriving at the scene, officers learned that the men, 26 and 19 years old, had been transported to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center by a private vehicle. Both individuals suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Officers were able to locate a potential crime scene in the vicinity of the reported shooting. The Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office asks anyone with additional information about this incident to contact them on their tips line at 1-877-370-PCPO or tips@passaiccountynj.org or contact the Paterson Police Shooting Investigation Unit at 973-321-1342. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Stuck In The Mud: SUV Thieves Arrested In Lyndhurst, Police Say
Carlos Sierra, 37, and Hortensia Herrera, 50, both of Guttenberg, have been lodged in the Bergen County Jail following their arrests in Lyndhurst Friday, Aug. 16, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. Lyndhurst Officer Anthony Giaquinto was on patrol in the 1200 block of Wall Street West when he got a...
Mosquito spraying set for Wednesday morning in Montville Township
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Montville Township on Wednesday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21,...
NJ Transit, Amtrak still hunting for ‘root causes’ of recent train delays
WASHINGTON — Rail agencies are still trying to determine the “root causes” behind the train delays that have roiled New Jersey since May and are considering expanding work crews’ nighttime schedules to speed the pace of repairs. In a summary released Tuesday, New Jersey Transit and...
New Jersey property taxes by county — 7 among nation’s highest
💲 Average property taxes top $10,000 in several New Jersey counties. 💲 New Jersey still has the nation's highest average rate. 💲 The bill is less than $250 in select U.S. counties. Property taxes vary drastically across the 50 states. Folks in New Jersey feel the greatest...
N.J. football preview, 2024: Top 10 offensive linemen plus other people movers to watch
All hail those big guys with their hands in the dirt. Whether an offense runs the spread or the I, whether it’s one back or two, whether there are four wide, five or two tight ends, success depends on what the five bulldozers do -- individually and in unison.
Study says New Jersey is one of the Best States for Children in America
In today's polarizing political climate, the word "Privilege" has evolved into a negative connotation for groups of people. But the reality is that just because people live in the United States doesn't mean everyone has the same privileges and opportunities as others have received. According to the Children’s Defense Fund,...
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