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Local Farms Abound
Summer is fully in gear and our local farms are blooming and budding with a variety of fresh bounties. From beautiful flowers to farm fresh produce to humanely and locally raised meats and poultry, our community farmers deliver. Explore the many options available right down the road. Beaver Brook Ranch.
Cleartelligence continues growth with Bardess Group acquisition
Align Capital Partners’ (“ACP”) data strategy and analytics consulting firm Cleartelligence (or the “Company”) announced it has acquired Bardess Group (“Bardess”). Bardess is a data and analytics firm that leverages cutting-edge technologies to facilitate end-to-end digital improvement for clients. The acquisition extends Cleartelligence’s solution offerings and deepens its industry expertise – solidifying the Company as a leading independent data strategy advisory firm.
Joe Johnson Talks Science: Mammoths, Cave Paintings, and “Hot Jupiter”
Joe Johnson is a retired Port Jervis science teacher and Radio Catskill volunteer and he regularly brings us science stories that have caught his eye. This week Johnson discussed a woolly mammoth DNA discovery, ancient cave paintings, and a smelly planet with Jason Dole on Radio Chatskill. Image: Flying Puffin,...
Belvidere’s Grant Castner Captured Art in Nature
The beginning of photography art in nature is a moment in time, perfectly captured light, shadow and reflection from a river that has no pause. In a recent webinar, Gary D. Saretzky, curator, archivist, photographer and educator, discussed the photographic work of Grant Castner, Belvidere native. Titled “Grant Castner, Trenton Photography: The Delaware River and Canals, 1890-1920,” the webinar featured much of Castner’s work that is on display at the New Jersey State Museum until September 15, 2024.
Michael Easton
Michael Easton entered into eternal light peacefully on the morning of Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was 29. Born April 17, 1995, Michael lived in Barry Lakes all his life. Graduating from Vernon Township High School in 2013 and Lincoln Tech in 2018, Michael was a skilled mechanic, a passionate chef and a popular mixologist.
Bands playing at benefits Saturday
There’s something for every type of music lover this week, from tunes at the farmers market to evening rock and blues performances. Jeiris Cook will bring his soulful selections to the Lafayette House, 75 Route 15, at 6 p.m. Krogh’s Restaurant & Brew Pub, 23 White Deer Plaza, Sparta,...
Kiwanis of Greater Dover Distributes Over 450 Food Boxes to Community
DOVER — Over the past two days, the Kiwanis of Greater Dover, in collaboration with Premier Taxi Company, distributed over 450 boxes of breakfast sandwiches and other food items to the Dover community—this significant effort aimed to support residents, particularly in light of ongoing economic challenges. Maria Rosario,...
Selective Insurance: Q2 Earnings Snapshot
BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — BRANCHVILLE, N.J. (AP) — Selective Insurance Group Inc. (SIGI) on Thursday reported a loss of $63.3 million in its second quarter. The Branchville, New Jersey-based company said it had a loss of $1.08 per share. Losses, adjusted for investment gains, came to $1.10 per share.
Temporary Route 15 bridge opens early, easing traffic nightmare
The southbound drive on Route 15 through Jefferson is back to normal, six weeks after a 124-year-old Morris County bridge was closed due to structural concerns. A temporary bridge opened Sunday, five days ahead of schedule, officials said. Thousands of cars had been detoured onto local streets starting June 4,...
NJ, PA troopers face off in charity softball game. Get ready for Battle for the Badges 2
FRANKFORD — Trooper up!. State police from New Jersey and Pennsylvania will meet on the diamond once again this week for Battle of the Badges. The charity softball game will benefit a Sussex County student and a Garden State trooper each facing serious medical challenges. The second annual match...
It’s an Easy 4-Hour Road Trip to This Natural Water Park Built Into a Ski Mountain
Summertime in New England means it's time for waterpark season. I just discovered a water park slightly outside of New England that is totally road trip-worthy. Don't worry, it is only about four hours away. I would not recommend this place if it were over a five-hour drive. This is...
NPS: 79th person since 1980 drowns in Upper Delaware River with no life jacket
A man who was rafting on the Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River (UPDE) went for a swim but became the 79th drowning victim in the Upper Delaware since the National Park Service started keeping record in 1980. UPDE Superintendent Lindsey Kurnath reported to the Upper Delaware Council on July...
Campers keeping cool in the Poconos
On the basketball courts at the International Sports Training Camp near Reeders, the fans are cranked all the way up. This week, the facility in Jackson Township is hosting more than 300 campers from the tri-state area and beyond. "We also have kids who fly in internationally and from around...
Sparta Education Foundation's Cornament Raises Funds for Local School Grants
SPARTA, NJ – The Sparta Education Foundation held their fourth annual Cornament on the turf field at Station Park. Forty-eight teams competed in the heat. There were four rounds of round-robin play followed by a single elimination final round. The Sparta Education Foundation provided grants to Sparta public schools with the proceeds of their fundraisers throughout the year. Many grants bring elements of STEM education to the classrooms, based on grant requests from Sparta’s teachers.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In 2023 the SEF funded $160,000 donations to Sparta schools: “Calming Corner” requested by school...
Here's when students start and end the school year and get breaks in Monroe districts
When does the 2024-25 school year start and end? When are students in Monroe County on Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks?. Here are the key dates for East Stroudsburg Area School District, Pleasant Valley School District, Pocono Mountain School District and Stroudsburg Area School District. First day of school. East...
Underground Legacy Operator Buds Bus Busted in North Jersey
The underground legacy operator Buds Bus was busted in North Jersey in West Milford in Passaic County. They had been operating openly for some time. Locals had become upset and notified the town council. Buds Bus had been operating multiple buses in different locations. According to their website, they had buses stationed at five permanent […] Source: Underground Legacy Operator Buds Bus Busted in North Jersey from Heady NJ
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