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Ground game leads Kinnelon past Lenape Valley - Football recap
Wyatt Sisco rushed for 114 yards on 11 carries to lead Kinnelon to a 32-13 victory over Lenape Valley on Friday. Sisco, who led a ground game that rushed for over 255 yards throughout the game, also scored a touchdown on a 44-yard run. Quarterback Zach Grande, who went 10-for-15 passing with 135 yards and 2 TDs, also rushed for 50 yards. Matthew Siciliano (42 yards) and Soren Porada (39 yards) also contributed to the prolific rushing attack.
2 die from West Nile virus in New Jersey, bringing reported deaths in U.S. to 5
Two people in New Jersey have died from West Nile virus, state health officials said Friday, bringing the number of reported deaths in the U.S. to five this mosquito season. According to health officials, two people in eastern Wisconsin and one person in northeastern Illinois have died of West Nile virus. A third person in Wisconsin has been hospitalized because of the mosquito-borne illness, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said Thursday. Wisconsin's cases involve residents of Outagamie, Fond du Lac and Brown counties.In Lake County, Illinois, three people tested positive for the virus over the past seven days, the Lake...
Football: Columbia Edges West Side, 10-6, on Opening Day
WEST ORANGE, NJ -- The Columbia football team scored all its points in the first half and held on for a 10-6 victory over Newark West Side in the opening game for both teams in the Mountaineer Classic on Saturday at West Orange High School. The Cougars took a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on a 8-yard touchdown run by junior tailback Charlie Knutsen. Sophomore Jonah Breen kicked the extra point.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Breen extended Columbia's lead to 10-0 in the second quarter with a 32-yard field goal. West Side came back with a touchdown in the third quarter on a 2-yard touchdown run by Essahd Wilson, but the Roughriders' attempt at a two-point conversion run was thwarted by Columbia's defense. The two teams did not play each other in 2023. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Svorec’s third book, ‘Acorn Adventures,’ drops Sept. 5
PASCACK VALLEY—As seasons change, so do we. Acorn Adventures, the latest book by resident Shane Svorec, is “a heartwarming tale that serves as a testament to nature’s resilience and persistence, drawing parallels for readers of all ages.”. This beautifully illustrated book touches on themes of embracing change,...
PHS hosts expert on Civil War’s ‘elephant’ Sept. 8
PARK RIDGE—The Pascack Historical Society welcomes back guest speaker Robert Stevenson, Ed.D., for his latest presentation, “Have You Seen the Elephant? The Everyday Life of Johnny Reb and Billy Yank” on Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. at the Society’s museum, 19 Ridge Ave., Park Ridge.
‘Galaxy’ park name contest draws world of ideas
WOODCLIFF LAKE—The borough’s contest to name the passive park under construction at the corner of Werimus Road and Woodcliff Avenue has generated more than 50 potential park names to replace its unofficial moniker of Galaxy Gardens Park, Mayor Carlos Rendo tells Pascack Press. The contest, open to residents...
Park Ridge downs Weehawken in low-scoring affair - Football recap
Park Ridge’s third-quarter score proved to be the difference as it defeated Weehawken 7-0 in Park Ridge. Despite coming away with the loss, Weehawken’s Emmanuel De La Hoz recorded 14 carries for 35 yards and had two catches for 21 yards. Christian Ramirez tallied 14 tackles for Weehawken...
Oratorio Society of New Jersey’s Fall Season Features Two Modern Choral Masterpieces
The Oratorio Society of New Jersey (OSNJ) begins rehearsals for the annual fall concert of its 72nd season on Tuesday, September 10, from 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm at Union Congregational Church (176 Cooper Avenue, Montclair). OSNJ is looking for new singers to join the choir. After the first rehearsal, all other rehearsals will take place from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
Middlesex County Jazz Festival will include tribute to the late Russell Malone
Russell Malone — the great jazz guitarist and William Paterson University music professor who died of a heart attack on Aug. 23, at the age of 60 — had been scheduled to headline the Metuchen lineup of the Middlesex County Jazz Festival, on Sept. 28. That portion of the festival will now be devoted to a tribute to him, featuring his quartet with Mark Whitfield on guitar.
Knights start kids in fishing: Township’s Mike Fusco gets key assist from nonprofit
TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON—The tireless Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5427 on Saturday, Aug. 24 made quite a splash with a youth fishing introduction at the Knights’ hall, 79 Pascack Road in the Township of Washington. The event welcomed 20 parents and their children from the township. Sponsored...
Manchester Reg. edges out close road win over Bogota - Football recap
Manchester Regional edged out a 20-19 road win over Bogota, in Bogota. The Falcons (1-0) led 7-6 at the half. Jason Alvarado scored two rushing touchdowns for Bogota (0-1) on 49 yards and 11 carries. Ryan Lewis went 6-for-15 passing for the home team for 131 yards. Manchester Regional will...
Two minutes make difference as Pascack Valley tops RV at Battle at the Beach
With under a minute to go in the first half, the Pascack Valley and Rancocas Valley High School football teams were tied at 7. With just over a minute gone in the second half, Pascack Valley held a 28-7 advantage. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
Ramapo College Cracks Hot Missing Persons Case
The Ramapo College of New Jersey's Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center (IGG) worked in collaboration with authorities in St. Louis County, MI, to successfully identify “St. Louis John Doe,” who had been missing since 2021. "This was a hot case, which generally refers to the presence of active, investigative...
Spencer-Blaetz Sets Wins Record as Field Hockey Blanks Ramapo 5-0
Mahwah, N.J. – Head Coach Meredith Spencer-Blaetz of the Stevens field hockey team notched her 83rd career win to become the program leader as the Ducks downed Ramapo College 5-0 on Saturday. Spencer-Blaetz, who is now 83-52, surpassed Jessica Reed, who guided the team to 82 victories from 2004-2010.
Girls Soccer Preview: Wood-Ridge/Wallington Looking to Young Core for Successful Season
WOOD-RIDGE, NJ – It will be year two for the Wood-Ridge/Wallington co-op in girls soccer, and head coach Jerry Cala is enthusiastic about his team after what he termed a “great summer” of work. The team was 9-8-1, with an appearance in the North 2, Group 2 playoffs in 2023, and they look to improve upon that this year. "We have a solid junior class and a solid group of incoming ninth graders,” Cala said. “They have gelled together quickly. The girls have demonstrated a great work ethic and have great chemistry with each other.” CLICK HERE TO...
Yoon leads River Dell in road victory over Nutley - Football recap
Zion Yoon racked up three rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown to lead River Dell to a season-opening 42-7 road win over Nutley, in Nutley. Yoon finished with 60 yards on the ground on eight carries and went 8-for-12 through the air for 160 yards. RJ Weiss hauled in a 48-yard scoring strike from Yoon in the third quarter.
Lightning strike sparks fire at NJ zoo
WEST ORANGE — Lightning touched off a fire in a building at the Turtle Back Zoo, requiring several turtles to be moved to other locations. Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo Jr. said the fire caused damage to the roof of the 4,000-square-foot Sea Turtle Recovery Room. The zoo will be open regular hours today.
Broken items? NJ repair event will bring them back to life for free
SUMMIT — Most of us are guilty of getting rid of household items too soon. But luckily, there’s an upcoming event in Union County to stop the cycle and teach sustainability. "If you have an item that you love that's broken but can be fixed, this is a...
Southern pulls away in second half to beat Highland in season opener
Chuck Donohue Sr. returned to familiar territory to get his Southern Regional football team a much-needed win. The Rams got their season started on the right foot and snapped a five-game losing streak dating back to last year with a 17-0 victory over Highland at the fourth annual Battle at the Beach Football Classic.
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