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WINNER! Powerball Ticket Sold In Warren County Nets Big $$
It was a sensational Saturday for a lottery player in Warren County.A ticket sold in Washington matched four numbers and the red Powerball in the drawing held on Saturday, May 11, winning $50,000. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's Food Store.The winning numbers were 3, 6, 39, 49, 67 and the red Pow…
Roxbury Pastor Promises to Not Win Upcoming Cornhole Tournament
ROXBURY, NJ – Redeemer Lutheran Church Senior Pastor Tom Kildea is a man of faith, except when it comes to his team’s chances of winning the Succasunna church’s upcoming cornhole tournament fundraiser. The event is scheduled to take place rain or shine on June 1 at the church on Eyland Avenue. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I’ll be playing, too,” Kidea said. “There is no danger of my team winning; I’m not very good.” But Kildea’s professed lack of cornhole skill should not dissuade from signing up those who have a knack for the sport. The...
Priest-Chaplains Stand with Law Enforcement
A priest chaplain is a volunteer non-paid position that provides members, their families, and the community with spiritual counseling, religious referral, and general character guidance through the various religious denominations within our society. Father Michael Drury (Fr. Mike) when growing up thought he wanted to be a cop. But the...
Notre Dame High School prom 2024 (PHOTOS)
Editor’s Note: Lehighvalleylive.com is offering a benefit to subscribers: Click the photo gallery to see if we photographed your favorite prom-goer, and get free, print-quality downloads - as well as the option to purchase keepsakes at half the price. Notre Dame High School students celebrated their prom at The...
Sparta Township Council Votes to Prohibit Short Term Rentals
SPARTA, NJ – After debate that took several meetings with hours of public comments, petitions and letters from each side of the issue, the Sparta Township Council passed Ordinance 24-04 prohibiting “short term rentals of residential properties.” Mayor Neill Clark, Deputy Mayor Dean Blumetti, Councilman Dan Chiarello and Councilwoman Christine Quinn voted yes. Councilman Josh Hertzberg voted no.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The ordinance restricts owners of “single family detached dwellings” from renting their property for less than 28 days. The ordinance prohibits advertising a property to be rented for less than 28...
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.
Garden of Giving plants summer crops for Monroe food banks
Saylorsburg, Monroe Co. — The Garden of Giving is preparing their summer crops to donate to local food banks in Monroe county. The non-profit in Saylorsburg planted hundreds of seeds this weekend, including kale, parsley and cucumbers. The garden is supported by volunteers and donations. “Planting weekend is always...
Newton Softball Team Bests Morristown-Beard
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton High School softball team won 9-5 over Morristown-Beard when they played them away on Thursday, May 16. The Braves came out strong, matching the two runs Morristown-Beard put on the board in the first inning. They then took the lead 6-5 at the end of the third, and finally took the victory by adding three more runs in the fourth.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Jaida Long went 3-for-3 at bat with two doubles, a single and three RBIs. Catherine Vena went 3-for-3 at bat with a single, two home runs,...
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...
Fawn season in full swing in the Poconos
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Baby deer have found themselves in the care of the Wilderz at Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center near Stroudsburg, but they're not hurt. Good samaritans brought them in, believing the fawns were abandoned. "They are actually doing more detriment while trying to be helpful,"...
Conflict takes place over church food pantry
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tension and conflict over a church food pantry and its delivery system in Monroe County. Stroudsburg Borough officials say there have been several issues with the pantry over parking space and community safety in the last several months. But food pantry organizers don’t agree. The Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building and […]
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