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Rookie Hudson Valley K9 Locates Strangling Suspect on First Day
A four-legged member of the Hudson Valley police force tracked down a potentially dangerous suspect on his first day on the job. Police work isn't easy. That's why officers in the Hudson Valley employ every tool possible to help keep the public safe. Technology like drones and radar are helping to give law enforcement the upper hand, but nothing compares to the talents of a trained K9 when it comes to apprehending a suspect on the run.
Township Council Commits To Purchase $700,000 In Goods And Services
Contracts for nearly $700,000 in goods and services were awarded July 9 by the Township Council. The Council approved five contracts totaling $696,588.10. Nine companies were awarded contracts valued up to $500,000 for surveying services. The companies are Carroll Engineering and Van Cleef Engineering Associates, both of Hillsborough; Boswell Engineering of South Hackensack; Colliers Engineering & Design of Holmdel; CME Associates of Parlin; Harbor Consultants of Cranford; The Nader Group of Hackettstown; Paulus, Sokolowski & Sartor of Warren, and Suburban Consulting Engineers of Flanders.
ESU golf tournament set for Sept. 23
Tired of ads? Subscribers enjoy a distraction-free reading experience. East Stroudsburg University’s College of Business and Management (COBM)’s Annual Golf Fundraising Event will be held on Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, at Skytop Lodge Golf Course from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. The Annual Golf Fundraising Event is a...
Denville Brewery Celebrates First Anniversary
DENVILLE, NJ - Diamond Spring Brewing Company recently celebrated a significant milestone, marking one year in downtown Denville. The brewery was founded by managing partners Craig Doremus and Attila Nagy, both long-time residents of Denville, along with their spouses, Chrissy Doremus and Monika Kuzmos. Doremus also serves as the Head Brewer. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In late June, the brewery celebrated its first anniversary with live music, games, and their signature brews. “Breakfast in Bali” made its debut, which is a blonde ale infused with cold brew. Their signature brews Lakeside, a West Coast IPA, and Juice Box, a beloved New England hazy IPA were also on tap for guests to enjoy. “I was really happy to see [Diamond Spring Brewing Company] open last year, and I haven't been disappointed!” said Diamond Spring patron Lionel Ruland. “I've met some great people, drank some great beers, and attended some great special events. My only complaint is that [they] run out of my favorite beers too quickly!” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Sparta Police Chief's Initial Analysis of Crash Data from 2021 to June 2024
SPARTA, NJ – An initial review of the crash data revealed some patterns according to Sparta Police Chief Jeff McCarrick, including day of the week and time of day when crashes are most prevalent. He emphasized, in addition to having the police evaluate areas with high crash numbers to see if improvements can be recommended, increasing public awareness of these areas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “The data over the three and a half years showed most crashes occurred on the Lafayette Road section of State Route 15 with a total of 315 or...
NASCAR Cup Series rolling into Pocono Raceway this weekend
(Long Pond, PA) — The NASCAR Cup Series field will fight for playoff berths at Pocono Raceway this weekend. The drivers battle in the Great American Getaway 400 at Long Pond. Alex Bowman is coming off a big win in the Chicago Street Race last weekend and earned a spot in the postseason. The driver of the No. 48 car is 11th in the overall standings, while Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, Tyler Reddick, Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Jr. make up the Top-Five.
Stanhope Family Fun Day moved to Sunday
Children cool off in the spray from a firetruck hose during Stanhope Family Fun Day last year. (File photo by Greg Smith) Stanhope Family Fun Day will be from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14 at Lake Musconetcong Park, 46 Musconetcong Ave. It was postponed from Saturday, July 13...
Volleyball Officially Welcomes Four Newcomers Ahead of 2024 Season
NEW YORK — The Columbia volleyball program and Head Coach Patric Santiago have announced the addition of four incoming first-year student-athletes ahead of the start of the 2024 season. Two of the newest Lions, Maria Happ and Charlotte Gravlee, join Columbia from south Florida. Meanwhile, Clara Yu hails from...
Corey Heim Gets Fifth Craftsman Truck Series Win Of 2024 At Pocono Raceway
Long Pond, PA – Corey Heim earned his series’ best fifth victory of the season in Friday evening’s rain-interrupted CRC Brakleen 175 at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway. The 21-year old swept both stages and led 55 of the 70 laps to add to his trophy total. But, he...
Wayne Brinster
Wayne P. Brinster, a longtime resident of West Milford, passed away unexpectedly on July 6, 2024. He was 71. Before living in West Milford for 48 years, he lived in Ridgefield Park. Born in Hoboken, he was the son of Wayne L. and Mary Patricia (York) Brinster. As an entrepreneur,...
SCCC offers workshops for teachers, businesses
Sussex County Community College (SCCC) will host Computer Numerical Control (CNC) & Manufacturing Professional Development Workshops designed for high school teachers and industry partners. The workshops will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 16-18 and July 23-25 at SCCC’s Makerspace in the Performing Arts Building (A).
New hotel and spa coming to former Playboy Club in Vernon. Here's what we know
The plans for the former home of the Playboy Club in Vernon are starting take shape. Vernon Mayor Anthony Rossi, who previously said that the property sold back in March, said in a Facebook post that the sale has been finalized and the town's attorney's have deemed the transaction legal as of Friday.
Sparta business added to WALL
Brookwood Body Shop, 50 Senara Lake Lane, Sparta, has been added to the Workplace Accountability in Labor List (WALL) at the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOL). It was among 10 businesses added this month, bringing to 178 the number of employers that have failed to address...
Four Spartan Track and Field Athletes Finish Strong at USTAF Nationals 2024
NEW YORK, NY – Sparta Recreation Track and Field athletes battled the heat in the 2024 USTAF National Youth Outdoor Championships at Icahn Stadium and finished strong. Three boys competed at the 9/10 level and in U8.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Rafferty Hopkins, competed on all four days in U8 -400 meters, 800 m and Long Jump. Taking 10 seconds off his time in the finals, he finished the 800 in 2.46.16 for second place All American and broke the Lakeland League record by 5 seconds. On the last day Hopkins took third...
NASCAR Inspection Issues: July 2024 (Pocono Raceway)
NASCAR Cup Series teams have unloaded in Long Pond, PA. The field is set to race this weekend on the 2.5-mile triangle of Pocono Raceway. View NASCAR inspection issues from Pocono Raceway below. Cars have yet to roll to the track. However, on Friday, all teams rolled through the NASCAR inspection line. Three teams have failed NASCAR inspection, twice. The cars of Ross Chastain, Todd Gilliland and Daniel Hemric all passed on their third attempt through the line. Per the rules, all three have been issued a penalty. One crew member from each team has been ejected from Pocono Raceway...
Four things to know ahead of Pocono Raceway weekend
LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — With six races left in the NASCAR regular season many drivers are still looking to claim one of the last four spots in the NASCAR playoffs. Here are four things you need to know heading into Pocono Raceway this weekend. This will also be the last race at the […]
Pauldo Twins Make Their College Choice!
Mia and Mya Pauldo have made their commitment to play Division I basketball. Check out the highlights of New Jersey’s Twim Back Court!. Mia and Mya Pauldo have led Morris Catholic to back-to-back Non-Public “B” state championships and have become revolutionary in building their Twin Back Court brand with NIL deals. The duo has always vowed to play together at the next level and will see that happen in Knoxville after the pair committed to the University of Tennessee. The Pauldo’s chose the Lady Vols over Texas Tech, Illinois and Penn State.
UPDATED: Route 23 North reopens in West Milford
Route 23 North reopened about 2 p.m. Friday, July 12. Earlier, it was closed at Reservoir Road because of a wide load stuck in the northbound construction zone just south of Canister Road, according to an alert from the West Milford Office of Emergency Management sent about 1 p.m.
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