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Part of Central Avenue in Westfield Closed Monday After Car Crashes Into House
WESTFIELD, NJ — The 1500 block of Central Avenue is closed Monday morning, May 20, after a car crashed into a house there. Two people were taken to University Hospital in Newark, Westfield Fire Chief Michael Duelks said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Westfield police advised drivers and pedestrians to avoid the area in a Nixle alert Monday at about 11 a.m. An investigation into the crash is ongoing, police said. This story will be updated if more information becomes available. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Winner! Somerset County Lotto Player Wins Big $$$
Their ticket matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 jackpot drawing on Thursday, May 16, splitting the $100,000 jackpot. The winning numbers were: 05, 13, 14, 22 and 33 and the XTRA number was: 04. The ticket was sold at Krauszer's in Hillsborough. to follow Daily Voice Somerset...
Roxbury Police Urge Promgoers to Be Smart
ROXBURY, NJ - As it's done in the past, the Roxbury Police Department today published a letter to Roxbury High School students attending this year's Senior Prom, which takes place Wednesday evening. It's an annual message that attempts to convince students to avoid making bad decisions on Prom night. Here it is, published verbatim (aside from a few minor punctuation tweaks).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Here at the Police Department, we are all very excited for you. We know you don’t recognize it now, but even with the way things are, you will eventually refer...
It's good news for Central Jersey school districts hit hard by state aid cuts
There is hope for the 140 New Jersey districts, many in Central Jersey, impacted by a reduction in state aid for the upcoming school year. Gov. Phil Murphy has signed into law a bill that restores a portion of the school aid cuts and allows property tax levy cap flexibility for districts that have seen an overall decline in state aid in recent years.
Boonton Police Receive "Non-Credible" Calls of Explosive Device and Active Shooter
BOONTON, NJ - The Morris County Prosecutor's Office received a tip on Monday morning, through the RSVP-3 system of an alleged explosive device that had been brought into Boonton High School. Members of the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, and Boonton Police Department responded to the building. Boonton High School was placed on shelter in place as a precaution, said authorities. All bags were searched, and at the conclusion of the search, the shelter in place was lifted after no suspicious devices were found. Later Monday morning, around 11:18 a.m., a report was received by Boonton Police of an alleged active shooter at John Hill School. Members of Boonton Police, Mountain Lakes Police, and Montville Police responded to the school and cleared the building. The report was confirmed to be not credible, said police. The investigation for both scenes lasted approximately two hours and included the use of the Morris County Sheriff’s K9 Section. At this time, law enforcement cannot comment on whether or not the two incidents are related. Both incidents remain under investigation. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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...
Car Fire Jams Route 78 In Summit
The fire occurred on Exit 45 westbound near Glenside Avenue in Summit. Two right lanes out of three are closed and drivers can expect delays, the state Department of Transportation said. to follow Daily Voice Union and receive free news updates.
Lights, Camera, Action! Perth Amboy Lands a Major Movie Role
PERTH AMBOY, NJ — The “City by the Bay” has a huge supporting role in a major motion picture with many of its streets and buildings used as backdrops for outdoor and indoor scenes. Production company, Pink Toes LLC, filmed in Perth Amboy for a few days in May, shooting scenes for “Tow,” a big-screen picture to be released later this year or in early 2025.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The movie will star Academy Award winners Rose Byrne, Ariana DeBose, and Octavia Spencer; Grammy winner Demi Lovato; and 21-year-old actor Dominic Sessa,...
This Central Jersey-based chain was named the best gas station for food
Even if you're on the run, you don't have to settle for sub-par food if you make at a stop at one Central Jersey-based convenience chain. QuickChek, which is based in Whitehouse Station, was named as one of the top 10 best gas stations for food, according to USA TODAY.
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