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Park Ridge 9U Owls attack! Back-to-back champs more than earn redemption
PARK RIDGE—Congratulations to the Park Ridge Owls 9U baseball team, which capped off a dream season with back-to-back championships. Entering the spring with the sting of last summer’s 1-0 championship loss to the Northern Valley Norsemen still fresh, the Owls were on a mission. Determined to erase the memory of that narrow defeat, they took to winter workouts and spring practices with a singular focus: redemption.
Hillsdale DPW returns from WCL; ‘final design’ in on community center
HILLSDALE—A top public works official informed the Borough Council on Aug. 13 that all DPW operations, including office staff and light vehicles, have moved back from temporary offices in Woodcliff Lake to the local DPW facility. Earlier this year, the DPW relocated its office operations and some lighter vehicles...
Graham sidesteps question on whether Trump should attend Jan. 6 award gala
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) sidestepped a question Sunday about whether former President Trump should attend a Jan. 6 award gala that will be hosted at his golf club in New Jersey next month. The Stand in the Gap Foundation will be hosting the event, dubbed the “J6 Awards Gala,” on Sept. 5 at Trump’s golf…
RED BANK: BALLOON MISHAP CAUSES POWER OUTAGE
A map of the areas affected by the power outage as of 2:48 pm Sunday, from the JCP&L web site. (Photo by Brian Donohue. Click to enlarge.) A balloon release gone wrong knocked out power to a wide swath of Red Bank Sunday afternoon, officials said. One of the balloons...
Plainfield-Based Organization Helps Liberians in Need with Fundraiser at Mount Olive
PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Saturday, Friends of Yesterday Today and Tomorrow (FOYTOM) held its annual fundraiser outside of Mount Olive Baptist Church in Plainfield. Its CEO and Founder, Edna Brown, said that FOYTOM started as a support group for fellow Liberian women who fled the country during its brutal civil war during the late 80s and 90s.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "For the first five years, we supported each other spiritually, morally, and financially. We used to make ourselves feel good," said Brown during Saturday's fundraiser. "After five years, I said to the other...
Transcript: Rep. Pat Ryan on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 25, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Pat Ryan, Democrat of New York, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that aired on Aug. 25, 2024.MARGARET BRENNAN: All right, Congresswoman Lee, thank you for your perspective. For a slightly different one from a fellow Democrat, we are joined now by New York Congressman Pat Ryan. Good morning.REP. PAT RYAN: Hey, how are you doing, Margaret?MARGARET BRENNAN: I'm doing well. You know you were at the DNC this week, speaking on stage. You were one of the very first House Democrats to call out and publicly say Joe...
Rumson Police: Attempted Stabbing Over Wine Spill at Iconic Local Restaurant
Word spread quickly among Rumson-Fair Haven area people after a video showing a scuffle and attempted stabbing on Thursday at the upscale Red Horse Restaurant, the former Fromagerie, in Rumson. A 75-year-old out-of-state restaurant patron was charged with aggravated assault and related charges stemming from the incident. Rumson police, on...
Trump aides desperately trying to stop him golfing and focus on election as critic says he’s ‘lost his mojo’: Report
Aides to former Donald Trump are reportedly trying to get the former president off the golf course and onto the campaign trail. But as his family visits his Bedminster, New Jersey golf course in August, the president seems to prefer hitting the links and appeared bored during a press conference at the course earlier this month. He didn’t seem too pleased about attending a fundraiser with donor Miriam Adelson either, The Washington Post reports.
Meet your favorite columnists, learn how to use the online newspaper on Sept. 18
With intense weather events, vivacious election campaigns and a colorful Paris Olympics, it’s been quite a breathless news cycle this summer — and we’re grateful you rely on us to keep you on top of it all. Now that fall is just around the corner and we’re...
Boonton Prepares for Annual Labor Day Celebration to Benefit Volunteer Fire Department
BOONTON – The Boonton community eagerly anticipates the return of one of its most beloved traditions, the Boonton Fire Department Labor Day Carnival, set to take place from Thursday, August 29, through Sunday, September 1. This four-day celebration, held at the Boonton High School field, promises a weekend full of fun, entertainment, and community spirit, all while supporting the Boonton Volunteer Fire Department.
Florham Park Rehab & Healthcare Hosts Movie Night on the Lawn
FLORHAM PARK — Get ready for a fun-filled evening under the stars as Florham Park Rehab & Healthcare presents Movie Night on the Lawn on Monday, August 28, at 7:00 p.m. This family-friendly event will be held at Florham Park Rehab & Healthcare, located at 190 Park Avenue, Florham Park.
The Seeing Eye puppies visit Kenilworth Library
This slideshow requires JavaScript. KENILWORTH, NJ — The Seeing Eye Inc. is a registered United States nonprofit located in Morristown. Its mission is to enhance the independence, dignity and self-confidence of blind and legally blind people through the use of Seeing Eye dogs. The Seeing Eye breeds its own German shepherds, Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers and Labrador golden crosses. When the puppies are about 8 weeks old, they are placed in the home of a volunteer puppy raiser, where each is taught basic obedience and socialization – and lots of love. When the dog is about a year old, it is returned to The Seeing Eye and begins a four-month course of training with a sighted instructor. When the dog passes this phase, it’s matched with a blind or legally blind person and they train together, with the supervision of a sighted instructor. The dog also gets its vest.
All newborns at N.J. hospital will have access to donated break milk
A donated breast milk program has expanded to another South Jersey hospital as an alternative option for the hospital’s newborns, officials announced this month. Inspira Health expanded its donor human breast milk program to Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill in Gloucester County on June 28 through an agreement with Mid-Atlantic Mother’s Milk Bank of Pennsylvania, a nonprofit group based in Pittsburgh.
Florham Park Gears Up for Annual Night Out Event on September 3
FLORHAM PARK — The community of Florham Park is eagerly anticipating the annual Florham Park Night Out, rescheduled for Tuesday, September 3. This event, which will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Volunteers Memorial Park, located at 37 Elm Street, promises an evening filled with fun, food, and festivities to strengthen the bond between residents and law enforcement.
After breakout 2023 season, Kyle Monangai eager for more
Following a season where he led the Big Ten with 1,262 rushing yards and helped Rutgers win its first bowl game since 2014, many expected running back Kyle Monangai's next steps to be preparing for football on Sundays. However, he decided to return to the Scarlet Knights with expectations he could help the program reach even greater heights.
Missing teen Sophie Barker who vanished while getting coffee is rushed to hospital after being found by hero guard
A MISSING teen who disappeared after leaving home to go to a coffee shop has been heroically found safe by a bodyguard. Sophie Barker, 17, was rushed to the hospital after being found late Friday afternoon in Manhattan, New York. The teenager, whose parents said she suffers from a disability, went missing on Thursday morning […]
Union Public Speaking Class Boosts Confidence and Skills
UNION, NJ – More confidence and self-esteem and improved communication skills were just some of the outcomes of Union’s recent Public Speaking Class graduates. Over a six-week period, the young speakers developed communication skills, learning to maintain eye contact, how to captivate an audience, and use body language effectively. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The program was led by Scott Levy, who has a varied career as a certified teacher, an aspiring standup comedian, and owner of Party Maniacs, a popular event company based in Springfield. During the last session, families were invited to watch the students present their speeches in front of an audience. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
2024 Rutgers Football Position Preview: Top-heavy group of corners leads Scaret Knights
The Rutgers Football season will kick off on Thursday, Aug. 29 at SHI Stadium against Howard. Leading up to the season opener, we will be taking a look at each position on the field for the Scarlet Knights. The cornerbacks lead a talented secondary that can make it difficult for...
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