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Still ‘stranded and struggling,’ Ida survivors plead for aid
Sen. Troy Singleton working to expand eligibility to more homeowners. “My heart breaks — again and again,” said Milford’s Leanna Jones, who joined a group of Hurricane Ida survivors in Trenton on Monday to once again ask lawmakers for help. The Legislature passed a measure in June...
Randolph Girls Tennis Wins State Playoff Opener Over Nutley
RANDOLPH, NJ- After a 12-4 season in the Fall of 2022, the Randolph girls tennis team slipped' up in 2023 and endured a challenging year with a losing record. However, with a senior heavy group in 2024, the Lady Rams are back on the winning track – having compiled a record of 9-4 so far this season. ( Link to photos at end of story ) “The tough season we had last year motivated us to come back ready and motivated this year,” said captain Noelle Thompson. “The success that we are experiencing this season has created...
IRON STRONG Athletes of the Week: Mia Dy and Julie Kontoh from Phillipsburg
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The play of first doubles partners Mia Dy and Julie Kontoh has had a lot to do with the Phillipsburg High School girl’s tennis team being over .500 with a 5-4 record thus far this season.The pair, who lead the team with a 6-3 record, won for their third straight match as did the team when they defeated Lauren Polakiewicz and Kathy Reyes of Bound Brook 6-2, 7-5 on Tuesday.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER“They’ve worked on communicating better on the court and playing off each other’s strengths the...
Newton High School's In-Person Back to School Night to be a 'Fun Event' on October 3
NEWTON, NJ – The staff at Newton High School is looking forward to seeing parents at Back to School night on October 3 beginning at 7 p.m. It will be a “big night” that parents “won’t want to miss,” according to Newton High School’s Carla Brunelle.Newton Pride Foundation and Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce are joining in to make the in-person back to school night a great event. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERAccording to the GNCC, members of the Newton High School community will receive a free raffle ticket as they enter the back to school night event and there will be giveaways for attendees as well. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Warren Hills’ Mason Wester Nominated for USA Football’s Heart of a Giant Award
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – Mason Wester, a standout student-athlete from Warren Hills High School, has been nominated for the prestigious 2024 USA Football Heart of a Giant Award. Presented by the Hospital for Special Surgery and the New York Giants, this award honors high school football players across the Tri-State area who demonstrate exceptional commitment, character, teamwork, and perseverance.Mason’s nomination highlights his remarkable dedication both on and off the field. A three-sport athlete, Wester balances his athletic commitments with being a volunteer firefighter and excelling in the classroom. His community involvement and plans to pursue a...
Northampton County man dies in Route 534 crash with truck, state police say
A 65-year-old Bath man died in a two-vehicle collision Friday afternoon along Route 534 in Monroe County, state police said. Pennsylvania State Police in Lehighton said the accident happened shortly before 4 p.m. Friday at the highway’s intersection with Upper Middle Creek Road in Polk Township. A 59-year-old male driver from Easton was traveling west on Upper Middle Creek Road in a truck and failed to stop at a stop sign at the road’s intersection with Route 534, state police said.
Power cut to over 30K in NorCo during Met-Ed substation malfunction, utility says
More than 30,000 Northampton County customers were in the dark over the weekend due to a malfunction at a Palmer Township power substation, a Met-Ed spokesman said. Met-Ed spokesman Todd Meyers told lehighvalleylive.com the widespread outages began around 4 p.m. Sunday. They affected Met-Ed customers, including: 1,400 in Bath; 4,200 in Easton; 1,000 in East Allen Township; 5,200 in Forks Township; 2,400 in Lehigh Township; 950 in Lower Nazareth Township; 1,600 in Moore Township; 9,200 in Palmer Township; 1,000 in Upper Nazareth Township; 1,000 in Nazareth; and 2,700 in Wilson Borough.
Morris Knolls Homecoming held on Sat. Sept. 28
On Saturday, September 28, Morris Knolls SGA organized the Glitz and Glamour-themed Homecoming dance in the Morris Knolls gymnasium from 7-10 PM. It was an absolute success! Students had fun dancing, singing, and chatting as they showed their school spirit. Students also supported and cheered for their favorite Senior Homecoming nominees: Brian Caggiano, Marcello Flammia, Christopher Kaiser, Jake Merlucci, Ryan Mullen, Cece O’Toole, Vincent Rodriguez, Zachary Rospond, Aleena Seyam, Eva Shemon, Evie Underwood, and Addison Walker. Everyone applauded when Zachary Rospond and Ryan Mullen were elected as Morris Knolls’ King and Queen. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Newton Braves Football Team Wins by Four Over High Point
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School Braves Football team won 36-32 over High Point when they played them away on Friday, September 27.High Point got on the board first, scoring their first touchdown in the first quarter, but the kick missed and they only put up six .CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERNewton scored two TDs in the second quarter and both Matt Ellsworth’s kicks were good to add 14 points but High Point answered back with two touchdowns and adding 12 points.The Braves made it into the end zone one more time...
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