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Blazers get hot down the stretch, win 3 in a row as team clinches play-in berth
Entering the final weekend of the East Coast Collegiate Baseball League regular season, the Quakertown Blazers needed to win four of their final six games. Playing 43 innings from a first pitch at 7 p.m. Friday night to a 4 p.m. first pitch Monday, it wasn’t going to be easy to accomplish this.
Madison Area YMCA to Hold Mariner Swim Tryouts In August
Are you interested in becoming a Mariner? Join the Madison Area YMCA for the Mariners Swim Team Tryouts for the upcoming season! Tryouts will take place Thursday August 1, Wednesday August 7 and Saturday August 10.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Swimmers will be expected to swim all four strokes in the following distances: 8 & Under: 25 Yards (1 lap of each stroke) 9 & 10: 50 Yards (2 laps of each stroke) 11 & 12: 50 Yards (2 laps of each stroke) 13 & 14: 100 Yards (4 laps of each stroke) 15 & Older: 100 Yards (4 laps of each stroke) CONTACT Head Coach, Kevin Carney at kcarney@madisonymca.org or 973.822.9622 ext. 2231. Senior Director of Aquatics, Yean Jimenez at yjimenez@madisonymca.org or 973.822.9622 ext. 2265. REGISTER here. For more information and to sign up, visit madisonareaymca.org. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Pedestrian crash shuts down Holland Township intersection
OTTAWA COUNTY, Mich. — An intersection is closed to traffic after a Holland Township crash involving a pedestrian Sunday afternoon. The crash happened near Quincy Park at Quincy Street and 140th Avenue shortly after 2 p.m., according to the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO). Not much is known...
Lee Ann Slattery Receives Local Business Awards
Allentown, PA - Lehigh Valley Business has selected Lee Ann M. Slattery, Sales Support Manager of ATAS International, Inc., as a 2024 Women of Influence recipient and a Circle of Excellence honoree. Women of Influence awards honor high-achieving women for their career accomplishments. The honorees are selected based on their...
Tony Bennett tribute tour will come to Englewood, Morristown and Red Bank
A 20-date tour endorsed by the Tony Bennett estate and titled “Tony Bennett — The Official Musical Celebration” will take place in October and include shows at BergenPAC in Englewood, Oct. 13; The Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, Oct. 23; The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, Oct. 24; and The NYCB at Westbury Theatre in Westbury, New York, Oct. 27.
Trump crashes Bedminster wedding: This week in Central Jersey history, July 22-28
President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance at a wedding reception at his golf club in Bedminster, it was reported on Tuesday, July 23, 2019. At the reception on Saturday, July 20, 2019, Trump received chants of "USA! USA!" from the bride, groom and guests, according to CNN. The groom, P.J. Mongelli, had sent multiple invitations to Trump. ...
IronPigs continue strong month of July with a 6-4 victory over Worcester
ALLENTOWN - Lehigh Valley slugged three home runs to pickup another series win with a 6-4 victory over Worcester on Sunday at Coca-Cola Park. Carlos De La Cruz, Cal Stevenson and Kody Clemens all went deep to support the strong pitching from starter David Buchanan who won for the third time in his last four starts.
Pohatcong Looks to Solve Noise and Traffic Complaints "Warm Weather is Fine, but Noise, not Fine" – Mayor Slack.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – At the July 16, 2024, meeting at the Pohatcong municipal building, nearly three dozen people were present to discuss an item not on the agenda. Still, they took the opportunity to raise concerns about traffic, speeding, and noise in the town's residential areas.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Pohatcong Police Chief Robb confirmed that the only decibel reader is at the county level. However, police ask people to lower their music and cite them if they violate the ordinance. The key is that complaints must be called in. Ravine Area Partying, Traffic...
Newton Area Campus News - July 20, 2024
NEWTON, NJ – Newton area alumni have earned accolades and degrees from their colleges. Nile Mattar earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration in management from Kutztown University in PA.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Kathleen Kriege and Natalia Mattar graduated from the College of Charleston in South Carolina. Kriege earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. Mattar graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. Grace Young graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in general psychology from James Madison University in Harrisonburg,...
Search continues Sunday for possible Delaware River drowning
A search continues Sunday for a possible drowning in the Delaware River near Easton’s wastewater treatment plant, officials said. The search started around 4 p.m. Saturday when multiple witnesses reported seeing a man go underwater, according to Pennsylvania Water Rescue Chief Branden Bachman. If you purchase a product or...
Berkeley Heights Board of Education Special Meeting Scheduled for Thursday, July 25
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - The Board of Education has scheduled a Special Meeting for Thursday, July 25, at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place at Gov. Livingston High School, located at 175 Watchung Blvd, Berkeley Heights. The primary purpose of this Special Meeting is for the Board to vote on and discuss personnel resolutions.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER While there has not been a formal announcement regarding Athletic Director Ann Clifton's retirement or resignation, there is speculation that she has given her notice effective August 30. Notably, the district's website posted a...
Real Life Woman Reveals How Rocking Relaxes Her and Relieves Her Pain
"This year, I don’t think I can decorate my house for Christmas,” Margery told a friend asking about her beloved annual holiday tradition. Just home from a day at her women’s clothing boutique, her back was aching once again. “I was in such excruciating pain,” Margery, who is in her 60s, recalls. “I’m a huge ...
July 21, 2024 | Current Volunteer Opportunities from Volunteer Center of the Lehigh Valley
The Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank is seeking volunteers to help pack food boxes and bags for our Elderly Food Program (EFP). We will pack boxes 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Our seniors are very grateful that we are able to deliver both fresh and frozen produce to them in addition to non- perishable items. Contact Amy Hitch, 610-821-1332, aaefb1978@gmail.com. Website link- www.volunteerlv.org/opportunity/a0CVI00001BbEpz2AF.
New Jersey Swimmers Fallon and Alexy Earn Spots in U.S. Olympic Trials
NEW JERSEY - Two New Jersey swimmers, Matt Fallon of Warren and Jack Alexy of Mendham, have earned spots in the U.S. trials for the 2024 Olympics, which kick off in Paris on July 26. Fallon broke the American record in the 200-meter breaststroke, while Alexy secured his spot in the 100-meter freestyle by outperforming a seven-time gold medalist. Fallon, a 2021 graduate of the Pingry School in Basking Ridge, broke numerous records during his high school career. Notably, he set the National Independent High School Record in the 400-meter freestyle with a time of 3:50.65, surpassing...
Morristown Employee Facing “Disciplinary Action” for Comment Posted After Trump Shooting
MORRIS COUNTY — An update to a story that first appeared in Morris Focus on July 16, titled “Community Condemns Morristown Worker’s Post on Trump Assassination.” Click here to read previous story. Morristown has taken unspecified “disciplinary action” against Tia Ellzey, a town employee, for a...
Food drive planned next weekend
Bridge Marina, 89 Brady Road, Lake Hopatcong will hold its Christmas in July Food Drive on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28. Guests are invited to bring a nonperishable food donation to support Sparta Community Food Pantry’s efforts to help local families and individuals in need. Those who...
Suddenly, these Lehigh Valley delegates could have a bigger role in possibly selecting the next president
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — For nearly a month, Aidan Levinson has watched uncomfortably as the pressure mounted on President Joe Biden. Biden's disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump ignited fears the 81-year-old Biden wasn't up for a second term. Slowly and repeatedly, momentum turned against him as more and more of his allies publicly and privately called on him to leave the race.
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