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Sparta Police: Ax Used to Solve Flag Dispute
SPARTA, NJ – No arrests were made after a man chopped down his neighbor’s flagpole on September 30. According to police, around 5:30 p.m. they were called to Valley View Trail after Greg Gulino cut down a flagpole owned by Richard Laird.Gulino’s ax-wielding display was the final blow in an incident that began earlier in the day. Laird told officers Gulino had sent him a text message demanding he take down the flag. Laird claims the flagpole is on his property, but Gulino disputes that claim, according to police.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERWhile...
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
Two Deceased Whales Wash Ashore This Weekend: 16-18 Foot Whale Spotted in NJ’s Raritan Bay Thursday, Washes Ashore in NY Saturday. Smaller 10-12 Whale Washes Ashore in Lafayette, NJ Friday.
NJ/NY: A dead minke whale, which was first reported floating in the Raritan Bay area in New Jersey on Thursday, October 3, was, according to Marine experts, expected to eventually wash ashore at Sandy Hook, in Middletown, NJ.Instead, the whale continued to float offshore until its landing at Fort Tilden, in Queens, NY, on Saturday morning.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAccording to a report released by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC), the U.S. Coast Guard initially notified local marine mammal organizations about the whale, estimated to be 16-18 feet long, floating...
GoFundMe Established to Help the Victims of Devastating Fire
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ – A GoFundMe has been established for the Victor St. family whose house was destroyed in an early morning fire on Sunday, Sept. 22. The house was engulfed by flames after 1 a.m. resulting in the loss of the home and the family's pets (a dog and three cats) and an injury to one of the residents. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On September 22, 2024, my sister-in-law Donna Laing Blaes lost her home of 26 years to a devastating fire. My nephew Michael was able to guide his mother...
Popular U.S. eatery opens its first location in NJ
We have so much great food in New Jersey. It’s almost hard to believe that anybody would bring in anything new and have it be appreciated by the likes of us culinary experts here in New Jersey, but there’s always room for another great food option. This one’s...
Gun Surrender Program in Summit, NJ: Safe Disposal Event
SUMMIT, NJ -- The Summit Police Department will be participating in a countywide gun surrender program on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., according to the City. In a collective effort to reduce gun violence and enhance community safety, the initiative aims to provide a safe and anonymous opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted firearms, ammunition and prescription drugs.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERResidents can bring any unwanted firearms, regardless of condition, to Summit police headquarters at 512 Springfield Avenue for disposal. Law enforcement officers will be onsite to collect the firearms safely and dispose of them properly. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
October is Monarch Butterflies Month in NJ thanks to local teen's efforts
Over the last few years, a North Jersey Girl Scout has turned a pandemic project into a statewide effort to promote awareness for monarch butterflies as well as protect and improve wildlife habitats in her town and around the state. The monarch butterfly, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, is...
Delbarton High School football team reloads for another successful season
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Now it’s time to meet our athlete of the week. Today, we head to Morristown, New Jersey, where the Delbarton High School football team is trying to prove they don’t just rebuild—they reload. PIX11’s Perry Sook caught up with the team.
Florham Park Police: Latest Local Criminal Activity Involves Stealing Mail/Checks out of Mailboxes
FLORHAM PARK NJ - It has been a week full of criminal incidents in Florham Park. Most recently, suspects were pulled over in a suspicious vehicle and found to be dressed in black with ski masks. In their possession were twenty-five personal checks stolen from area residents using a device that retrieves mail from inside mail boxes. One of the suspects had an active arrest warrant out for him for homicide. Chief of Police Orlando has issued the following announcement regarding the Friday early morning incident: Residents, During the early morning hours, our patrols located a suspicious vehicle, in...
Morris County will mark Oct. 7 anniversary with Torah dedication, survivors' stories
One year after the devastating Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, Morris County will remember the hundreds killed or still in captivity with memorials, seminars, first-hand accounts for survivors and other events this week. On Monday, the one-year anniversary, the Jewish community of Mendham and Chester will dedicate a Torah scroll inscribed...
Governor Phil Murphy and State Officials Tour Toni’s Kitchen
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West Orange’s First Cannabis Dispensary Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon Cutting
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Pure Natural Vibes made history on August 31, 2024, when it opened as West Orange’s first cannabis dispensary. They recently hosted a grand opening with a ribbon cutting that was attended by Mayor Susan McCartney and Council Members Asmeret Ghebremicael and Michelle Casalino as well as the owners and staff of the store.Since marijuana was legalized in 2021, the state and the township have been working out the procedures for opening businesses, and it’s been a long, slow process.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERCo-founders Darnnelle and Nordia Gibbs...
Parsippany Girls Soccer Falls to Hanover Park
WHIPPANY, NJ - The Hanover Park's girls soccer team secured a 6-0 win over Parsippany this week. Hanover Park scored four goals in the first half. Nicolette Peluso led the charge with two goals and an assist, contributing to five total points. She was supported by goals from Gia D'Alessio, Andrea DiSessa, and Manuela Restrepo. Restrepo added an assist, giving her three points for the game, while Abby Liebhauser contributed two assists.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe second half saw Hanover Park adding two more goals, with Tory Henning scoring one of them to seal the victory. In goal, Gia D'Alessio secured the win with six saves before being substituted by Sabrina Casola, who added three more saves to complete the shutout.Hanover Park’s record is now 5-3-2, while Parsippany's fell to 2-9. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Football: Morris Knolls runs past Mount Olive, clinches share of division title
FLANDERS — Chris Kaiser scampered for a pair of touchdown runs as Morris Knolls, No. 21 in the New Jersey Super 25 poll, took down No. 18 Mount Olive on Saturday in a 27-7 victory. Morris Knolls never completed a pass in the victory while senior Bobby Brickner led the Golden Eagles (5-0) with 119 rushing yards on 16 attempts. Morris Knolls rushed for 377 yards as a team on Saturday. Quarterback Chris Kaiser began the scoring...
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