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Sparta Little League Challenger Division Baseball Starts 2024 Season with Fanfare and Full Rosters
SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Little League Challenger Division baseball teams started their season with great fanfare. The Sparta High School marching band performed. The first pitch was thrown by Pope John senior Jake Holdwright, the 2023 “Buddy of the Year.” Sparta Police Department had several officers on deck and there was popcorn and snow cones for the fans at Ungerman Field. "We cannot thank the coaches Shannon Benson and Faith Kelly enough for their support. The buddies also play an incredible role in this league, thank you for their enthusiasm and commitment," division organizers Stacey and Scott Grecco...
Man sentenced after drug delivery results in deadly overdose
STROUD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Detectives announced a man pleaded guilty and was sentenced for his involvement in drug delivery that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old Stroudsburg man. According to the Monroe County Office of the District Attorney in March 2023 a 33-year-old Stroudsburg man, Steven Nitschke, was found dead in his […]
Park shuttle ready to roll starting Memorial Day weekend
Looking for a fun day paddling on the river but don’t have a second car to leave downstream? Want to do a long one-way bike trip on the McDade Trail? Well, at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, there’s a shuttle for that, and it’s free. The...
Roxbury Gaels boys bowling enjoys tremendous success in second season
The Roxbury High School varsity boys bowling team, in just their second season, enjoyed great success. The Gaels, whose head coach is Kevin Cantwell, finished with a record of 16 – 4, won their first ever Morris County Tournament title, and made it all the way to the sectional finals of the state tournament.
McCormack lifts North Warren past Lenape Valley - Girls lacrosse recap
Ella McCormack put in seven goals to help give North Warren an 11-7 victory over Lenape Valley in Blairstown. Abby Besser had two goals and Kathryn Hunsinger added a goal and four assists for North Warren (7-6). If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link...
Toxic chemical found in drinking water in Monroe County
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect the water issue is in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A concerning water problem in part of the Poconos. Officials say a toxic chemical has been found in the water impacting thousands of customers. 28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli was in Stroud Township […]
Three Delaware River toll bridges to stop taking cash in June. How NJ drivers can prepare
Three of the four northernmost toll bridges across the Delaware River will stop accepting cash at their toll plazas effective June 17, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced on Monday. Tolls after that will be payable only via E-Z Pass or through a pay-by-plate system for the Portland-Columbia...
Report of armed person prompts hospital lockdown
The Newton Police Department responded to a report of an armed individual entering Newton Medical Center on Friday, May 17, it reported in a post on Facebook. The post said the hospital implemented lockdown procedures after receiving the report to ensure the safety of its patients, staff and visitors. Newton...
See all homes sold in Sussex County, May 13 to May 19
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Sussex County reported from May 13 to May 19. There were 67 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,443-square-foot home on Barry Drive in Highland Lakes that sold for $350,000.
Softball: Ramapo and IHA will shake it out in the Bergen County final
WOOD-RIDGE - The last time the two teams played, New Jersey had an earthquake. This time, the only thing shaking (hopefully) will be the stands as Ramapo and Immaculate Heart Academy will square off for the 2024 Bergen County softball title Saturday at the Wood-Ridge Athletic Complex at 1 p.m. IHA handled the Green...
Officials signal NJ ready to preserve more farmland slated for warehouse development
Officials complete purchase of Warren County parcel as developer drops warehouse plan. New Jerseyans can expect the state to take a more aggressive approach to buying and preserving farmland that is slated for warehouse development now that it has completed its $27.2 million purchase of a 566-acre parcel in Warren County, state officials said.
Durand School students dance the night away at prom in Washington Township
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- Students danced the night away at the Durand School prom on Friday night."We have been talking about this event for weeks now," Durand School Principal Jennifer Amoroso said.The special night at The Supper Club in Washington Township was filled with sparkles and snazzy suits."We have quite a few dancers in here. We love to dance at Durand," Amoroso said.One of them was Hayden Rossi, who said a 90s boy band inspired his look for the night."I look like the one from the Backstreet Boys, 'I Want It That Way,'" Rossi said.Durand serves students with autism, learning and...
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