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Tour of Somerville: N.J.’s biggest bike race whips through soggy streets (PHOTOS)
Bicycle racers from across the world returned to Somerville for the borough’s 79th bicycle tour on Memorial Day, race organizers said. As the oldest continuing bicycle race in the country, the Somerset County annual holiday tradition saw hundreds of amateur and professional cyclists compete in this year’s Tour of Somerville in multiple races for varying age ranges and skill levels.
Williams Twp. honors fallen heroes, veterans, active troops in Memorial Day eve ceremony (PHOTOS)
Williams Township residents observed Memorial Day in a Sunday evening ceremony at the township’s municipal building on Cider Press Road. Several community groups participated in the ceremony, which included laying a wreath on the township’s memorial to Fallen Heroes. Lehighvalleylive.com freelance photographer Max Blease was there to capture...
MAGA Feud in Central New Jersey Ends in Local Official’s Arrest
An amateur sting operation in a bitter feud between Republicans in a small town in central New Jersey has now resulted in the arrest of a local councilman.The hustle, reports the New Jersey Globe, was organized and planned by a growing cohort of MAGA Republicans in Readington Township. Frustrated by the increasingly routine disappearances of their political placards, they decided to plant six repurposed boards from the district’s 2022 House race as bait, pinning them with Apple AirTags before planting them next to a group of signs supporting a pair of moderate conservatives running for Readington mayor.The signs were then...
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.
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...
Councilman arrested for theft after rivals put tracking device on political signs
If you’re involved in politics, reading this story could save you thousands of dollars in legal fees and prevent you from inadvertently being charged with a crime. Around 11:30 PM last Friday, a Readington township committeeman was arrested in his home after unexpectedly finding out that political signs he allegedly stole had a tracking device.
Celebrate nature with your family and friends with Preserve @ Play: Tree Jamboree
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve invites you to celebrate nature with your family and friends during their third annual Preserve @ Play on Saturday, June 15th. This highly attended event offers a full day devoted to family fun and child-friendly activities within the 134-acre native botanical museum. Activities will run from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
Rolling Thunder Motorcycle Club Rumbles Through Downtown Somerville in Support of Veterans & MIAs
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Members of the Rolling Thunder veterans' motorcycle club rumbled down Main Street early Sunday afternoon during the 36th annual Nationwide Ride for Freedom. Hundreds of motorcycles gathered at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg at noon for their over-the-road rally, part of a national remembrance for American military still listed as Missing in Action or those held captive as Prisoners of War.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Rolling Thunder chapters are also advocates for veterans' causes. The long line of bikes with wide-open throttles certainly gets your attention, which is precisely why they ride - reflective of the club's motto - "We Will Not Forget." The five-hour rally traveled through adjoining towns in Somerset County. Rolling Thunder was incorporated in 1995 as a non-profit organization with more than 90 chapters in the United States. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
19-year-old convicted of beating worker at N.J. business
A 19-year-old Somerset County man has been found guilty of beating an employee at a business. Yahmir Brown, of Franklin, was convicted of second-degree aggravated assault the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office said Thursday. Brown and a juvenile broke bones in the vicim’s face during the beating on Hamilton Street...
Easton's Torres keeps the magic going with javelin state medal
In all of Easton’s track and field’s often-glorious history, the Red Rovers may never have had an athlete quite like Collin Torres. When Torres stepped on the javelin runway Saturday morning at Shippensburg University to compete in the PIAA Class 3A track and field championships, he was in his sixth competition.
Phillipsburg joins Easton in canceling its Memorial Day parade due to forecast
Phillipsburg’s Memorial Day has been canceled due to a forecast for thunderstorms, according to a Facebook post from the parade organizers. The town follows Easton’s decision Saturday to cancel the parade coming up Monday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on...
Memorial Day Parade to Start in Front of Town Hall on Monday Morning
BERNARDS TWP., NJ _ This year's Memorial Day parade and ceremony returns to downtown Basking Ridge on Monday, with the procession due to step off at 9:30 a.m. sharp from the municipal complex at Collyer Road and South Finley Avenue. The participants will gather at 9 a.m. The parade will wind north to the green in the downtown, where the annual laying of the wreaths and remembrance of those who served the nation will take place.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER This year's event will again be hosted by the volunteer Basking Ridge Fire Co. The Bernards Township annual Memorial Day parade rotates every other year between Basking Ridge and Liberty Corner village, where the event is hosted by the Liberty Corner Fire Co. The public gathers by the roadside each year to view the parade, the laying of wreaths by local organizations, and to listen to comments thanking veterans, especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defending the nation. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Memorial Day Tributes
In Williams Township, the community remembered those who paid the ultimate sacrifice this Memorial Day weekend at an annual ceremony. "This is our 19th year that we have done this," said Ronald Hineline, master of ceremonies. Hineline said among those being remembered are service members on a memorial in the...
Somerset County adopts ‘fiscally responsible’ budget
The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners adopted its 2024 budget, which Commissioner Director Shanel Y. Robinson described as “fiscally responsible and consistent with our duty to support the needs of our residents and promote economic growth.”. The $270.82 million budget increases the surplus, or “fund balance,” by 9%,...
Spotlight: Pet Photos Plus
Pet Photos Plus, located at 13 N. Main Street in New Hope, makes wonderful photos of pets and families. They have many ways to display their photos including canvas, wood, metal, coasters, mugs, even travel tags, etc. PPP started with a small studio and quickly added studio 2 to accommodate so many customers.
Morristown Boys Lacrosse Eliminated in State Tournament
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The No. 6 Morristown boys lacrosse team fell to No. 11 Hunterdon Central in the 2024 NJSIAA Boys Lacrosse, North Jersey, Group 4 Tournament on Friday afternoon. Hunterdon Central advances to face No. 3 Bridgewater-Raritan in the Quarterfinals on Tuesday May 28.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER During Friday's game, the Colonials fell to Hunterdon Central; 5-4. The Colonials end the season with a record of 5-11. This was the final game for seniors Connor Ross, Thomas Gleichmann, Dom Ricco, Jack Frazzano, Brody Toye, Braden VanZile, Liam Wilson, Jack Byrne, Aidan Clark, Billy Christmas Mike Nolan and Colin McKenna. Sign up to get all the news as it happens at www.TAPinto.net/enews and follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/MorristownTAP/ and on Twitter at @MorristownTAP and on Instagram at @tapintomorristown Download the TAPinto App! Click here for Android. Click here for iOS For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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