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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Traffic Alert : Little Road/Tabor Road Work in Morris Plains Over Next Few Days
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Attention motorists.... there will be maintenance on Littleton Road/Tabor Road in Morris Plains over the next few days near the train bridge, announced the Morris Plains Police Department. Motorists should expect delays until 1pm. Police will be on the scene to assist.
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...
Shop Mount Olive Property Tax Rewards, rewards businesses, renters and residents
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - Mayor Joe Nicastro brought the idea of The Shop Mount Olive Property Tax Rewards program to the township 12 years ago but it was not until the Tuesday, June 25 meeting that the Township Council unanimously adopted a resolution to implement the program. “I first learned...
Crows Attends Formal Reactivation of Restored Century-Old Hopatcong State Park Fountain in Roxbury
ROXBURY, NJ – The long-dormant, recently restored fountain at Hopatcong State Park in Landing was officially reactivated Tuesday morning at a celebration that culminated a decade of planning. The fountain gushed to life again exactly 99 years to the day that it was first activated as part of a...
Open Letter to Mayor Cicerale and Hardyston Township Council
Open Letter to Mayor Cicerale and Hardyston Township Council. I am writing to you as a long-time Sussex County/Sparta resident and a former Sparta Mayor. I have been active for the past two years challenging the construction of a very large “warehouse” within the limits of Sparta. While the presence of what one might consider a traditional warehouse could bring environmental, safety and other challenges, what is actually proposed for construction is far different and greatly exacerbates the associated problems.
Newton Town Council Honors Girl Scout for Her Gold Award
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton Town Council held their July meeting on Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m. and on the agenda was the reading and presentation of a special proclamation. The proclamation honored Ariel Franzone, a recent Newton High School graduate who has been part of Girl Scout Troop #5688 since kindergarten and has recently received her Gold Award.
Pickleball courts won't replace Long Valley dog park
WASHINGTON TWP. — It's back to the drawing board after the Township Committee dropped plans Wednesday, July 10 to build a pickleball court where the former Long Valley Dog Park was located on Fairmount Road. Mayor Matt Murello and the Township Committee learned this past week that projects using...
Sparta Recreation's Junior Chef Camp
Join Sparta Recreation and Chef it Up, as we go on a week-long adventure around the world to celebrate the 2024 Summer Olympics and make a variety of recipes from different countries. See you there!. Editor's Note: This advertorial content is being published by TAPinto.net as a service for its...
Morris Dems Hispanic Caucus Kick-Off Event Triumphs Under Brian Varela’s Leadership
MORRIS COUNTY — Under Brian Varela’s leadership, the Morris Dems Hispanic Caucus (MDHC) Kick-Off Event, held on Saturday, July 13, was a remarkable success, attracting over 70 attendees from Wharton and its surrounding areas. The MDHC’s commitment to fostering community engagement and inclusivity was evident as the event met and exceeded its goals. The initiative to form the Wharton Democratic Committee received enthusiastic support, establishing a solid foundation for future civic involvement.
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