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Crash involving school bus leaves woman seriously injured
A New Jersey woman was seriously injured in a crash that sent a school bus into a ditch in Geneva, Ontario County, on Monday afternoon, according to the Ontario County Sheriff's Office. The crash occurred just before 3:30 p.m. on County Road 6 and Billsboro Road. Deputies said that Ingrid...
Pennsylvania man killed grandmother, burned her body because he thought she was the devil, police say
Pennsylvania State Police say a Pike County man stabbed his grandmother and set her on fire because he believed she was the devil. George F. Sisco, 28, of Milford, has been charged with criminal homicide in the death of Margie S. Finlay, 67, of Milford, according to reports from the Pocono Record and WBRE/WYOU.
Pea-sized hail expected with thunderstorms in Southern Wayne and Pike County Tuesday
A report from the National Weather Service was issued on Tuesday at 5:19 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 5:45 p.m. for Southern Wayne and Pike County. Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are expected. "At 5:19 p.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near...
NJ's property tax rate leads the country. Where does your town stand?
New Jersey's 564 towns all levy property taxes and invariably receive backlash over the cost — not surprising, as the state boasts the highest concentration of the highest property tax bills in the nation. Its property tax rate on owner-occupied property as a percentage of home value leads the 50 states, according to a 2023 analysis by the Tax Foundation. ...
Items from Bostwick collection sold
A recent sale and auction of fluorescent and aesthetic daylight mineral specimens from Franklin and Sterling Hill presented collectors with a unique opportunity to acquire specimens once owned by Richard Bostwick, a well-known and highly respected member of the mineral community. The minerals, officially part of the Richard C. Bostwick...
Baseball: 2024 Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament bracket, scores, schedule
Four-time champion Pope John baseball earned the top seed in the 14th Hunterdon/Warren/Sussex Tournament on Monday. Sparta was awarded the second seed. Both teams received double byes to the quarterfinals. No. 3 High Point, No. 4 Hunterdon Central, No. 5 North Hunterdon, No. 6 Phillipsburg and No. 7 Warren Hills,...
Lafayette Township Firefighters' Association holds record-breaking pancake breakfasts
LAFAYETTE TWP. — The Lafayette Township Firefighters’ Association has had record-breaking attendance at their annual pancake breakfasts. Held at the Lafayette Township Fire Department, Sunday’s pancake breakfast was the final of the year, Association President Steve Kile said every Sunday during the month beat the prior years.
The Week Ahead in Franklin/Somerset: April 29 to May 2
Here's a look at some municipal, business, and recreational events going on this week in the Township of Franklin and some events of interest nearby. You can submit events directly to TAPinto by clicking HERE and creating a free account. Then simply click the "Submit Content" button located on the upper right side of the front page, where you will be brought to a menu, to submit events. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Monday, Apr. 29 Trail Run 101: Social Run Series The Trails Advisory Committee is hosting a trails running series on Monday evenings from April 22nd – May 20th. TAP here...
Columns Museum to host Civil War ‘living history’ program
The Pike County Historical Society will once again host a living history program and Civil War encampment on the grounds of The Columns Museum, located at 608 Broad Street in Milford. The event will take place between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 11. The members of the...
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