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Magic and illusion show Oct. 26-27
A magic and illusion show, “A Haunting We Will Go ... ,” will be presented Saturday, Oct. 26 and Sunday, Oct. 27 at Sparta Avenue Stage, 10 Sparta Ave. N. Shows are at 4 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. The show, which is appropriate for...
Home Damaged in Gould Place Fire in Caldwell
CALDWELL, NJ – Firefighters from four towns battled a blaze on Gould Place in Caldwell for more than four hours from Thursday night into Friday morning.On Thursday evening at 10:53 p.m., the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 32 Gould Place. Upon arrival, Chief Pollara reported heavy fire on the first floor in the rear of the home. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERCaldwell FD Engine 524 and Truck 526 arrived and extinguished the fire. Assisting them on the scene were the fire departments from West Caldwell, Essex Fells and Verona and the West Essex First Aid Squad.One person was transported to the hospital, but there is no report on the victim's condition. The residence sustained heavy damage.Fire crews remained on scene until 3 a.m. extinguishing hot spots. The fire remains under investigation. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Wayne Man Charged with DUI in ‘Serious Crash’ Involving NJ Transit Bus on Alps Road
WAYNE, NJ – On October 15, 2024, a car driven by a Wayne Man drifted into the wrong lane, struck an NJ Transit Bus on Alps Road, resulting in a “serious crash,” according to the Wayne Police Department. The driver is being charged with “being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance,” among other charges.Were you a witness to the crash? Police are asking anyone with information regarding this motor vehicle accident to contact the Wayne Police Traffic Bureau at 973-633-3520.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe incident occurred at Alps Road...
Sparta Football Defeats West Milford
WEST MILFORD, NJ – Sparta High School took down West Milford on Friday night taking the game 42-14. Spartan QB Shane Hoover threw for more than 300 yards, connecting with Christian Brevig for 101 of them. Hoover completed 17 of 27 attempted throws as he closes in on 3000 career passing yards. Sparta Brady Shagawat started off the scoring early making the most of a 75-yard pass taking it in for six. Brevig snagged a 42-yard pass for the second Spartan TD in the first quarter. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERBrevig went again in...
Two NJ men behind bars for armed gas station robberies
NEWARK — Two Hudson County men have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a string of armed gas station robberies in New Jersey in 2022, according to U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. According to Sellinger, Wendell Bradley Jr., 27, of Bayonne, was sentenced to over 13...
Huge budgeting error forced N.J. school district to cut 93 staff, including teachers
As East Orange schools operated on a half day schedule on Friday for the second day in a row, the superintendent attributed the district’s cut of 93 positions to local officials mistakenly expecting more state aid when approving this year’s budget. East Orange’s school board voted to slash...
HWS Tournament finals preview: Top 4 seeds duke it out ahead of championship
The Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament championship is just one day away. The four squads remaining will compete at 10 a.m. in the semifinal round on Saturday to determine the finalists. Check out all the information, stats and predictions below for the H/W/S final. Semifinals matchups:. 1-Hunterdon Central vs. 4-Hackettstown. 2-Sparta vs. 3-North...
Would-be victims fight back during mugging in NJ
PATERSON — The unexpected happened early Friday morning in Paterson. An armed person tried to rob a group of people, but then the would-be victims retaliated, according to RLS Metro Breaking News. The encounter happened just after midnight near the Pennington Street and Oak Street intersection. The initiator was...
Kittatinny girls soccer makes 'big statement' in Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex win
NEWTON — While standing at the penalty spot, Kittatinny senior Sienna Templeton "literally blacked out." She remembers looking at the goal, and Sparta goalkeeper Riley Molbury. She knew she'd placed the ball down, backed up a few paces, and ran through her approach. Said Templeton, "I saw myself shoot it, and then I...
Unique historic classic event in beautiful Far Hills this weekend
You may have never heard of this event, but it's been around for over a hundred years and beyond. It's the Far Hills Race Meeting this Saturday, October 19th, in beautiful Far Hills, which is in the northwestern hills of Somerset County. It's considered one of the premier social events...
County Clerk: Mail-in voters must follow instruction for their vote to count
NEWTON - Some voters are putting their mail-in ballots in jeopardy of not being counted, because officials say they are not following instructions on signing the paperwork - which includes their ballot - before being returned to the Sussex County Board of Elections. While he did not have numbers, County Clerk Jeff Parrott...
Drew Barrymore Cooks Pasta With Montclair Chef
Chef Robbie Felice, who runs pastaRAMEN, a Japanese-Italian fusion restaurant in Montclair, made Mochi Ramen Cacio e Pepe, one of the most popular dishes from his restaurant with Barrymore in an episode aired that aired Thursday, Oct. 17. "Cacio pepe is one of my favorite foods on Planet Earth," Barrymore...
Parsippany Hills Vikings Football Falls to Morris Hills 6-0
DENVILLE, NJ -In a defensive battle, the Morris Hills Football team earned their first win of the season, defeating Parsippany Hills by a score of 6-0 on Saturday afternoon. The game remained scoreless through three quarters as neither team could generate much offensive momentum. Morris Hills’ defense, led by standout performances from Nick Rex and Emmanuel Ospina, kept Parsippany Hills off the board. Ospina's critical interception late in the game set up the decisive play for Morris Hills.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe only score of the game came in the fourth quarter, when Morris Hills finally broke through with a 50-yard rushing effort by Nick Rex, who carried the team offensively. While neither team managed any passing yards, Rex's rushing and the team's defensive strength proved to be the difference-maker.With the victory, Morris Hills improves to 1-7 for the season, while Parsippany Hills moves to 0-8. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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
Gettin' Real Spooky in Hawthorne!
HAWTHORNE, NJ - Skeletons, caskets, pumpkins, ghosts and eerie figures are scattered throughout the borough…clearly all in good fun!Borough residents are getting in on that fun and decorating their homes for Halloween, this year on a Thursday, of course, October 31.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe tradition brings out many peoples' creative ‘bones’ and it's a blast for everyone to view! TAPinto's photographer Judy Kopitar was out catching the sites earlier this week. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School Holds Hispanic Heritage Day
WEST ORANGE, NJ - The West Orange School district concluded their celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Oct. 14 as Mt. Pleasant Elementary School held a Hispanic Heritage Day featuring dance, crafts, and special presentations in all classes. Organized by teacher Kristina Moyet and staff, students were treated to Hispanic culture by professional dancers Frank and Rosa from the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Montclair. In each classroom, a variety of educational, artistic, and musical lessons continued throughout the day: CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Read-aloud and crafts from the following Hispanic stories/texts: Kindergarten- Isabel...
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...
Coastal flood advisory affecting Essex and Union counties until Friday midday
On Friday at 3:29 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a coastal flood advisory valid for Friday between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. for Essex and Union counties. "Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in vulnerable areas near the waterfront and shoreline," comments the weather service. "Localized minor coastal flooding is possible with high tide Saturday morning."
DeLorenzo leads Ramapo gymnastics team to title at Bergen County Championships
All-around champion Sophia DeLorenzo led Ramapo to the team title at the Bergen County Championships on Friday at Ridgewood High School. Ramapo put together a winner score of 107.925, while Pascack Hills finished second with 102.775, followed by Holy Angels (100.775), Ridgewood (100.35), and Indian Hills (89.85). In the all-around...
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