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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...
Hopatcong State Park’s swim area closed
Hopatcong State Park’s swim area in Landing is closed until further notice because of a confirmed Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB), according to the state Department of Environmental Protection. More than 86,000 cells of cyanobacteria, which causes HABs, were found in a sample of water taken from Lake Hopatcong on...
‘Exciting addition’: Shoppers converge at Lehigh Valley’s newest supermarket
EASTON, Pa. - A new destination for fresh meats, produce and other groceries in Northampton County welcomed its first customers on Friday. Bravo Supermarket, a family-owned grocery store, held a soft opening Friday morning at 250 Line St. on Easton’s South Side, co-owner Grizel Mazariegos-Perez said. The business will...
PSE&G Continues Gas Main Upgrades and Road Repairs in Somerville
SOMERVILLE, NJ - PSE&G and contractor crews will continue working on the gas pipe replacement project the week of Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. All work is weather permitting.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER - Installing main on Somer Drive between N. Gaston Avenue and Fieldstone Drive; - Continuing onto Nagle Drive and Schoolhouse Lane; - Working on tie-in pits on Codington Place along multiple intersections (Monday); - Installing gas main on Kirby Avenue between Haynes Street and Van Doren Avenue (Monday and Tuesday);DOWNLOAD THE FREE TAPINTO APP FOR MORE LOCAL NEWS. AVAILABLE IN THE APPLE STORE AND THE GOOGLE PLAY STORE. - Working on tie-in pits at Grove Street and William Street (Tuesday and Wednesday); - Installing main on N. Richards Avenue between E. Main Street and Hope Street (Wednesday to Friday); Contact the PSE&G Gas Construction customer hotline at 1-833-661-6400 or email GasWorks@PSEG.com. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Kutztown U. trainer headed to Paris to help Team USA wrestlers bring back gold... again
Bethlehem resident Shelby Hoppis and Team USA wrestling took home nine gold medals in Tokyo in 2021. Hoppis, who joined Kutztown University as its athletic trainer when she returned from the Olympic Games, is now gearing up for Paris with high hopes — and invaluable experience. “We did remarkable...
New Palmer police station near district court could cost $32.6M
A new police station at the Palmer Township municipal complex could cost between $29.7 million and $32.6 million, according to a feasibility study. Alloy 5 Architects unveiled the study for the township board of supervisors on Tuesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Alpha woman makes history as first female officer to join P’burg’s police department
The Phillipsburg Police Department is marking history. The department announced that the town’s first female police officer, Haley Fitzpatrick of Alpha, has joined the more than 30 all-male, rank-and-file in the squad this week. “Officer Haley Fitzpatrick finished her basic training at the Mercer County Police Academy and became...
Dinan joins law firm’s leadership
Timothy Dinan has become co-managing partner of Laddey Clark & Ryan with Thomas Ryan. Ryan has served as solo managing partner of the Sparta law firm for the past 30 years. Dinan is the practice leader of Laddey Clark & Ryan’s personal injury practice. A graduate of Rutgers Law School, he joined the firm in 2010 and has taken on increasing responsibility for his practice’s and the firm’s leadership.
NCC Announces New Programs for Fall 2024
BETHLEHEM, PA – This fall, Northampton Community College (NCC) is excited to announce several new academic programs as it continues to meet the needs of its students and communities, all while continuing to offer a mix of in-person, online, and hybrid course options across its 120+ programs and majors.
Two Injured In Four-Car Crash On Route 80: Njsp
At 10:47 a.m. on I-80 eastbound in Hardwick Township, a crash occurred between a tractor-trailer, two Ford pickup trucks and a Toyota sedan, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Two drivers sustained minor injuries and were transported to a nearby hospital, Lebron said. The crash...
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,...
Route 611 to reopen within weeks after nearly 2-year shutdown
PORTLAND, Pa. — There’s been a breakthrough in the nearly 2-year-old impasse to reopen a closed stretch of Route 611 at the Northampton County-Monroe County line. A compromise between state and federal officials will enable the road to reopen in about eight to 10 weeks – by the end of September, according to U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pa.
Townsfolk Attend Send-off for Departing Roxbury Library Director
ROXBURY, NJ – A steady flow of well-wishers came to the Roxbury Public Library on Friday to say goodbye to departing library director Radwa Ali. It was Ali’s last day at the library, a place to which she brough significant change since being hired in 2017. On Monday, she starts a similar position at Montclair Public Library.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Those attending Friday’s farewell event, signed guest books, enjoyed snacks and made a point of hugging Ali or shaking her hand while expressing gratitude mixed with disappointment at her departure. "Leaving Roxbury was...
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...
Whitehall graduate pays homage to late brother in film that debuts this weekend in the Lehigh Valley
Nine years ago, Hannah Mittermeier lost her brother, Christian, in a drowning accident. On Tuesday, which would have been his birthday, Mittermeier will feature her semi-autobiographical film, “Happy Sadurday,” at a screening at Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theater in Orefield, in the third of three area screenings beginning Sunday. Mittermeier, 25 and a graduate of Whitehall High School, directed ...
Denville Man Drove Drunk, Fled Scene Of Crash: Police
The crash occurred in the Cedar Lake area, Denville police said in a release. An investigation revealed Mark Johnson was under the influence when the crash occurred, police said. Johnson was charged with driving under the influence, police said. He was also issued summonses for reckless driving, careless driving, failure...
The top Lehigh Valley-area news stories you might have missed last week
Damage to trees from the invasive beetle species known as the emerald ash borer is adding to power outage problems in Williams Township, according to Thomas Little a homeowner there. Little said his electric company Met-Ed, is not doing enough to clear away dead or dying ash trees destroyed by the beetle contributing to downed power lines during storms. Little filed a formal complaint against Met-Ed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Madison Rotary to host blood drive at Madison Area YMCA Aug. 8
MADISON - The Madison Rotary, in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Madison Area YMCA, will host a blood drive at the YMCA from 2 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at 111 Kings Road. The blood drive will take place in Buttenheim Hall at the YMCA’s Family...
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