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Tornadoes Possible, Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued For All Of NJ, Parts Of PA
The NWS said tornadoes, heavy rain, and wind gusts up to 65 mph were possible through 9 p.m. The first round of storms came early Monday morning, May 27. As of press time, more than 600 Bedminster, NJ residents were without power, according to JCP&L. It was not immediately clear if that outage was caused by the storm, though.
N.J. support initiative struggling to attract students in Warren Co., organizers say
A book fair hosted by the tri-county group NJ4S received a disturbingly low turnout on Tuesday. Only four children showed up to the literacy event hosted at the Heckman Terrace Community Building in Phillipsburg. More than 500 fliers about the event were delivered to residents and the school district gave...
Man Robs Bank In Warren County, Prosecutor Says
At 9:50 a.m., the Lopatcong Township Police Department was dispatched to a robbery in progress at the First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union at 501 Baltimore St., the Warren County Prosecutor's Office said. A man entered the credit union and demanded money from the teller, authorities said. Anyone with information is...
Commercial building fire goes to third alarm in Forks Township
FORKS TWP., Pa. — A commercial building caught fire Saturday night in Forks Township, Northampton County. According to the Forks Township Fire Department, the fire at the ECOPAX plant, 3600 Glover Road, was reported around 10:50 p.m. It went to three alarms, the fire department said. The fire department...
Power restored after outage impacts over 900 in Monroe County
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Over hundreds of PPL customers were without power in Monroe County. PPL reported the power outage was caused by a tripped breaker or blown fuse and crews are working to make repairs. According to PPL, around 927 customers in the Stroudsburg area were impacted by the incident and that power has […]
Police search for suspect after deadly shooting in Monroe County
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — State police are searching for a suspect after a deadly shooting Friday night at a bar near East Stroudsburg. The shooting happened shortly before 11 p.m. at My Place Bar & Grill on Milford Road in Middle Smithfield Township, state police said. The victim — whose identity was not disclosed — was hit by gunfire and later died at Lehigh Valley Pocono Medical Center.
PSP: Police investigating East Stroudsburg homicide
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TWP., Pa. - Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) are reporting one person has died in a shooting incident Friday night. Police say the shooting occurred at My Place Bar & Grill at 5138 Milford Road in East Stroudsburg, Monroe County. At approximately 10:54 p.m. police responded to the location,...
Phillipsburg's 2024 Memorial Day Event Update
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Phillipsburg's annual Memorial Day Parade is expected to be rained out, and has been cancelled. The ceremony will now take place at the Bernardine May Legion Post 457 on Marshall Street, Phillipsbur, New Jersey at 11:00 AM. The Bernardine May American Legion Post 457 works tirelessly to keep this tradition of honoring the nation's fallen year after year.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The public is still invited to this free event to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed for our country. Join us for a special Memorial Day Ceremony...
Hunterdon County home sales for the week of May 26, 2024
23 Spring Brook Drive. $465,000. 53 Westgate Drive. $590,000. 69 Meadowview Drive. $240,000. 79 Sidney School Road. $445,000. 16 Schaaf Road #A. $875,000. 122 Philhower Ave. $331,000. 222 Maple Lane. $1,675,000. 4 Lance Drive. $999,000. 41 Farmersville Road. $930,000. 6 Marigold Lane. $2,510,000. 9 Spring Mountain Road. $545,224. Clinton Town.
Pocono Pride set to draw biggest crowd yet, with expanded entertainment, security
A rainbow crosswalk on the corner of Monroe and 7th Streets in Stroudsburg is quiet now, but soon the pavement will echo with the sounds of music and thousands of feet. The brightly colored stripes represent the borough's support and excitement for the annual Pocono Pride Festival, which is set for Sunday, June 2 — and just one among a weekend of events to kick of June, which is observed as LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
Phillipsburg Memorial Event Pays Tribute to the Fallen
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — The annual Phillipsburg Memorial Parade, a local tradition, was canceled today due to anticipated heavy rain. Despite the weather putting a halt to the parade, the community's spirit, and the parade's message of "Freedom, Service, Tribute to the Fallen, Pride of Service, Remembrance" remained undampened. While the streets and Shappell Park may have been empty this year, the sentiments honoring those who served and sacrificed for the nation were felt throughout the Legion Hall, which were proudly seeking new members, and found them. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In lieu of...
12-year-old Easton boy traveling the world to learn, share the stories of soldiers
EASTON, Pa. - It's one Easton boy's mission to capture the stories of soldiers, both those who gave their lives serving our country and the veterans still living. We first introduced you to Ben Cooke last summer, and 69 News Reporter Priscilla Liguori caught up with him again, as he prepares for his next trip to Normandy, France.
Vietnam War vet is parade grand marshal
Vietnam War veteran Carmen Turrisi Jr. will be the grand marshal of the Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 27 in Newton. The parade also will honor World War II veteran Cornelius ‘Neal’ Faber, 99, who is unable to attend because of his health. A flag that was...
Mayor Randy Piazza, Jr. Says Proposed Truck Route In Phillipsburg Is Moving Forward, Details Next Steps
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Previously reported by TAPinto in March 2024, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) delivered Phillipsburg with the news that they are “willing to approve” a system of truck routes in Phillipsburg. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Over the years, truck accidents and wrong turns have become a regular occurrence in Phillipsburg. The town has struggled as large commercial vehicles on residential streets have increased with more warehousing in the Lehigh Valley to service supply chain operations. Whether at town council meetings or in private social media groups, residents and local officials...
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