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Newark Teens Arrested After Attempted Burglarly of Union Home
UNION, NJ – Early Friday morning, a Union man confronted burglars as they were attempting to break into his home via the front door, Union police said.At just before 7 a.m., Union police received a 9-1-1 call from a resident, who lives off of Stuyvesant Avenue near the Essex County border, reporting that someone was trying to get into his home. He reported that when he heard noises and realized someone was trying to get into his home, he confronted the men, and they were scared off, running to an awaiting getaway car that fled towards Stuyvesant Ave.CLICK HERE TO...
SHSD Youth Summit on Antisemitism
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - One hundred student leaders gathered in the Bernards High School PAC one year and one day following the October 7 terror attack on Israel, the worst attack on Jewish people since the Holocaust. Since that event, an exponential rise in antisemitism has been seen and felt within New Jersey, across the country, and throughout many nations abroad. Organized by BMS Principal Lisa Garofalo and BHS Principal Scott Neigel, the SHSD Youth Summit’s purpose was to bring young minds together to acknowledge, to educate, and to discuss. “These are conversations that need to happen, and grow, and be...
Smithereens inducted into NJ Hall of Fame: This week in Central Jersey history, Oct. 21-27
The Smithereens were among the New Jersey J Hall of Fame Class of 2018 inductees at a ceremony held on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2019, at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. The band's frontman, Pat DiNizio, who passed away in December 2017, at the age of 62, was inducted posthumously. ...
Summit NJ Volleyball Team Continues Win Streak
SUMMIT, NJ – The 2024 Summit Lady Hilltoppers Volleyball Team has made a major comeback this season, rattling off six straight victories. As the team prepares for the County Semifinals, TAPinto Summit caught up with head coach Antonio Martins to get his views on the season. How is your season going so far? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWe are in the midst of a six-game winning streak which puts our record at 13-9. We will be playing in the Semifinals of the Union County Tournament on Tuesday, which will be only the 4th time in school...
Belvidere football swamps archrival North Warren with first-quarter surge
Thanks to junior linebacker Nathan Sussko’s tackle in the end zone on the game’s first play from scrimmage, Belvidere had a lead 14 seconds into the game and never looked back. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we...
Exciting Events and Updates in Summit, NJ This Week
SUMMIT, NJ – Among so much activity going on in Summit, check out some current highlights.Arbor Day CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe City of Summit’s 29th Arbor Day celebration was held on Thursday at the Tiny Forest. Summit Mayor Elizabeth Fagan, MD read the Arbor Day proclamation and Summit NJ Environmental Commission Chair Donna Goggin Patel spoke about the Tiny Forest.A new serviceberry tree was recently planted in the Tiny Forest with help from the Division of Public Works. Thank you, The Tiny Forest is free and open to the public - stop by to check...
Jalen Berger, former Don Bosco star, returns to NJ and helps UCLA defeat Rutgers football
PISCATAWAY – Playing back in his home state, UCLA football running back Jalen Berger scored the touchdown that ultimately sent the Bruins past Rutgers on Saturday. Berger, a Don Bosco Prep product and Newark native, caught a nine-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ethan Garbers early in the fourth quarter of UCLA’s eventual 35-32...
Football: Despite off day, unbeaten Woodbridge uses fast start to cruise past Summit
On one hand, Woodbridge football coach Joe George knew his team didn’t play its best football of the season on Saturday afternoon. But from another perspective, his undefeated Barrons still walked away from Summit with a two-score victory on the road despite that. If you purchase a product or...
Field Hockey: Ohio State suffers 1-0 loss on lone Rutgers goal
Senior goalkeeper Abby Danson (75) alongside fellow Buckeyes during the Rutgers University game. The Scarlet Knights swept the buckeyes 1-0 at the Bauer Track and Field Complex in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Credit: Ohio State Athletics.
The Township of Hanover is Offering Free Rabies Clinic in November
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Township of Hanover Health Department will hold its annual Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. It will be held at the Whippany Fire House located at 10 Troy Hills Road in Whippany. Dr. Nate Clark of the Werner Animal Hospital will be administering the rabies vaccinations. All animals must be accompanied by an adult.Please note that the vaccination given will provide one (1) year of protection for cats and dogs vaccinated for the first time and three (3) years for cats and dogs being revaccinated. Also, for pets that have already been vaccinated, the State Health Department advises that revaccinations be given every two (2) years to ensure an overlap of immunity and prevent pet owners from missing the three (3) year revaccination date.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNo reservations required. If you have any questions, please call the Township of Hanover Health Department at 973 515-6667. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Summit Skid Reaches 3 Games with Loss to Woodbridge
SUMMIT, NJ - Summit’s struggles on the gridiron continued Saturday afternoon, as the Hilltoppers rushed for just 77 yards as a team and lost for the third consecutive week, this time to undefeated Woodbridge, 28-17. The loss puts Summit’s chances of earning a home playoff game in serious jeopardy.“We just need to clean up mistakes,” said Summit head coach Kevin Kostibos. “We gave up points we shouldn’t have. We had mental errors. It comes down to playing a clean game.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERSummit (4-3) had two nine-play drives in the first half but...
Plainfield Athlete of the Week: Yasily Medina
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Plainfield girls volleyball senior setter Yasily Media is the Athlete of the Week for October 7 through October 13 due to her performances that week and throughout the season.In four games last week, she helped lead the girls volleyball team to a 4-0 record, notching 16 kills, 2 blocks, 10 digs, 52 assists, 44 service points, and 26 aces. The Plainfield Girls Volleyball team is 12-4 overall, including 12-1 when Medina plays. She is a team captain, and averages 12 assists per contest.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERMedina, who emigrated from the Dominican Republic, first...
Michigan Deli Athletes of the Week: Nathan Bonnet and Ellie Cantalupo
KENILWORTH, NJ – Nathan Bonnet and Ellie Cantalupo have been named this week’s Athletes of the Week. Nathan Bonnet is a freshman at David Brearley and has played football since he was 5 years old. “My best sports memory was when I was in eighth grade, and we made it to the championship.” Nathan's other hobbies include basketball, playing video games, and watching movies. After high school, Nathan wants to continue his football career at a D1 university, specifically Penn State. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Ellie Cantalupo is a junior and participates on the competitive cheerleading, winter and fall...
Scenes from the Fanwood 5K Pizza and Family Fun Run
FANWOOD, NJ – The Fanwood 5k Pizza and Family Fun Run took off from Borough Hall on Sunday, Oct. 20th, under beautiful blue skies and warm weather. The 1 mile Family Fun Fun began at 11 a.m. followed by the 5k at 11:30 a.m. with both races beginning and ending at Borough Hall on North Martine Avenue. The 5k attracted over 300 runners with participants from throughout Union County and New Jersey and from afar away as Merina Del Rey, Calif., with hundreds more participating in the Family Fun Run. The top 5K male finisher was Luke Lang,...
Union County Tournament: Scotch Plains-Fanwood Boys Defeat Oratory Prep, 2-0; Westfield Ousts Girls, 1-0, in Semifinal Action
CLARK, NJ – Scotch Plains-Fanwood soccer's two top goalscorers – junior Jayvon Young and freshman Anastasio Pavlou – found the back of the net, while keeper Shawn Guzman held the opponents scoreless as the Raiders defeated Oratory Prep, 2-0, in the Union County tournament semifinal held at A.L. Johnson High School in Clark on Saturday night. The victory means the Raiders (12-1-2) will advance to play Westfield (who else?) for the county championship next Saturday. This game is poised to become another classic in the rivalry between the Raiders and the Blue Devils. Scotch Plains-Fanwood was the...
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