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Cordoba's Three Touchdowns Leads Plainfield over Franklin
The following article originally appeared on the Jersey High School Sports Blog (www.jerseyhighschoolsports.com) which is run by Plainfield resident and high school sports enthusiast Noel Pyne.FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ — Plainfield entered the contest searching for their first winning streak of the season. Franklin started the season with a 3-0 record but suffered two consecutive defeats. Momentum was on the side of the Cardinals.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERPlainfield seized the momentum on the 5th play from the line of scrimmage to start the game. Kent State-bound defensive back Joel Cordoba picked off a...
Experts’ life-saving advice on how to survive an armed robbery
It must have been terrifying for a 35-year-old FedEx driver. Thursday evening in Edison as it was getting dark, he was switching out trailers when three men in masks and dark clothing confronted him with a gun. They held him at gunpoint and forced him to drive to a different location where a box truck was waiting. Then made him unload what he had in his truck and into theirs.
New 1950 Originals in Westfield Offers Creatively Topped Hot Dogs, Burgers
WESTFIELD, NJ — 1950 Originals, offering a combination of innovative hot dogs, hamburgers and French fries and new variations of those culinary favorites — is celebrating its grand opening in Westfield on Sunday, Oct. 6, less than a year after opening its first location in Westwood. To celebrate the occasion, free hot dogs will be given out to the first 150 customers visiting the location at 13 Elm St., open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“We started in Bergen County, and now we’re in Union County, where people are embracing...
Plainfield cruises past Franklin following bye week - Football recap
Plainfield came out of its bye week flying as it defeated Franklin 34-2 in Somerset. Plainfield (3-2) took a 27-0 lead into halftime before adding another touchdown in the third quarter. Plainfield has outscored its opponents 123-2 in its three wins, coming off a 41-0 victory against Perth Amboy on...
This 279 Year Old NJ Home Has Secret Passageways, Hidden Doors, and George Washington Visited
This Morris County home has a deep history in New Jersey and overall American history as it played a part in the Revolutionary War. Cricket Hill, built in 1745, is located in the Morris County town of Boonton and it has some intriguing features. The first unique feature is the...
Somerville football roars to 6-0 record, dealing Summit first loss
SOMERVILLE – The Somerville High School football team put it all together Friday night and Summit felt the brunt in a battle of unbeaten squads. The Pioneers roared to a 41-0 rout behind senior back Terrell Mitchell, senior quarterback Brenden Pacheco and many others, scoring all of their points in the first half....
Football: Bernards Shuts Out South Plainfield, 28-0
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ -- The Bernards football team maintained its undefeated record with a 28-0 victory over South Plainfield on Friday night at Olcott Field.The Mountaineers (6-0) took a 7-0 lead on a 10-yard run by Logan Stevens in the first quarter and an extra-point kick by Noah Ochab.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSophomore quarterback Nolan Walsh's 10-yard touchdown pass to Terrence Hanratty and another Ochab PAT extended Bernards' lead to 14-0.Ochab kicked his third field goal of the season to make the score 17-0, and a short TD run by Hanratty followed by a two-point pass from Walsh to Ari Rosen made it 25-0 at halftime.Ochab's fourth field goal of the season was a 20-yarder in the second half to provide the final points of the Mountaineers' second shutout victory of the season.Next week, Bernards will host Summit on Thursday night. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Lehigh wrestling gets commit from NJSIAA state medalist
Delbarton School senior Chase Quenault gave a verbal commitment to Lehigh wrestling on Saturday. Quenault, a three-time state qualifier, announced the commitment on the social media site X, formerly known as Twitter. Quenault finished seventh at 132 pounds at the NJSIAA state tournament in Atlantic City in March, defeating Jackson...
Free Expungement Clinic Helps Over 225 Somerset Residents
SOMERSET, NJ—On October 1, 2024, a partnership between the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender (NJOPD), First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens, and the prosecutor's offices of Somerset and Middlesex counties brought a "Clean Slate" expungement clinic to Somerset, providing vital legal assistance to over 225 residents, according to a press release. The clinic offered free services aimed at helping eligible residents clear their criminal records. Experienced attorneys from NJOPD guided attendees through the eligibility process, helped them complete necessary paperwork, and provided information on other support services available in the community.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP...
Michigan Deli Lunch Specials October 7
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out.BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese on Texas Toast, served w/Tots $14.95CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAsiago Bacon Cheeseburger topped w/Lettuce, Tomatoes, Frizzled Onions and Garlic Aioli, served w/FF $14.95Grilled Chicken & Cheddar, BLT w/Chipotle Aioli Mayo on a Ciabatta Roll, served w/Tots $14.95Homemade Soups of the Day: Chicken Pasta or Rice or Yankee Bean $5.00 DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE.Michigan Deli is located at 219 Market Street....
How you can eat a healthy cheesesteak at this NJ spot
Yes. Beef is good for you. Bioavailable protein is a taste that most bodies crave. The best way to have it, if you're a Jersey guy, is in the form of a cheesesteak. Now most cheesesteaks fall under the category of something for cheat day. Many feel bloated and a little gross with the classic pizza place offering. Not anymore.
North Plainfield Football Falls to Voorhees, 47-22
https://www.youtube.com/live/XGFtqaRVxzY?si=qnGKFQdu99Gd1XicNORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — North Plainfield took the early lead 6-0 but fell to Voorhees on Friday, 47-22. The Canucks are now 1-4 and Voorhees improves to 3-3.Prior to the game the community honored its first responders.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER https://www.youtube.com/live/LpWV0kCA7i8?feature=sharedSEE HEREThe Canucks next play at Iselin Kennedy on Thursday. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Rutgers-Nebraska availability report: Scarlet Knights down another key starter
LINCOLN, Neb. — Rutgers is off on the wrong foot in its first Big Ten road trip of the season. The Scarlet Knights (4-0, 1-0) will be without starting left guard Bryan Felter for their meeting against Nebraska (4-1, 1-1) after he suffered a season-ending knee injury against Washington last Friday, a person with knowledge of the situation told NJ Advance Media.
Ruddy 61-Yard Touchdown Catch from Allen, 'Big Mac' TD Pass to Lagunowich Help Chatham Football Snap its 'Cougar Night' Blues
SUCCASUNNA, NJ – Over the past three years, the thrill of a “Cougar Night” football win in front of a boisterous home crowd for Chatham has wilted into a deflating lopsided loss in the next game on the schedule.Chatham football coach Evan Picariello's edict this week to his players was that the trend had to end.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“The biggest thing going into this week and I told the guys on Monday, we've been 3-0 on Cougar Nights the last three years and then we're 0-3 the week after Cougar...
Roxbury Police Warn Residents About Internet Scam
ROXBURY, NJ - Township residents should not send money in response to an email scam that is going around, warns the Roxbury Police Department.The department said it has “received a few calls from residents” who reported receiving threatening emails that attempt to gain credibility by including the recipients' phone numbers, addresses and Google Earth images of their houses.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe senders of the email claim to have secretly installed software on residents' computers that allows them to track Internet browsing. They threaten to share with the recipients' family, friends and employers the information they've obtained unless they are paid $1,950 in Bitcoin currency as a “privacy fee.”“Please delete the email and do not send them any money,” said Roxbury police. “They do not have access to personal information. Unfortunately, a quick Google search and anyone can obtain the same information.”Police included in their post a picture of the scam email. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Husker247 Sunday Side Session: Breaking down the win over Rutgers
Gary Sharp of 1620 The Zone joins the Husker247 Side Session this week to break down the Huskers' win over Rutgers that moved the Big Red to 5-1 on the season. This week's podcast is also an opportunity to take stock of where things stand for the Big Red at the midpoint of the season.
The Editorial Staff at Mashed.com Select New Jersey’s Best Diner
So I do have to go on record saying we have more than just one diner that is among the best in the nation. Many of our great diners can hold their own to any in America. According to Google AI Overview, "New Jersey is known as the diner capital of the world and has more diners than any other state in the United States." It's estimated that New Jersey has over 500 diners around the state.
WHRHS Boys Soccer: Watchung Hills Shuts Out Somerville, 5-0
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills shut out Somerville on Saturday, 5-0. Watchung Hills improved their record to 7-3 while Somerville fell to 4-7.“The boys are starting to establish themselves as a strong team and have being able to put out more consistent performances as of late,” said WHTHS head coach Estiven Benitez. “Today we were confident in our game-plan and the kids were able to execute for a 5-0 win against Somerville. We have put ourselves in a good spot to battle for the conference title this year. Our focus is now directed towards the County tournament which starts...
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