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The time has come to grill some dogs, butter some corn and pay tribute to our fallen military heroes. As a CrossFitter, I plan to do the Memorial Day Murph workout in honor of the late Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy. And, as a runner? I'll be completing the Manhattan Memorial Day 10K.
Franklin Township Memorial Day Parade - CANCELLED
SOMERSET, NJ - This year's Memorial Day Parade is canceled due to an unfavorable weather forecast. The parade was scheduled for 12pm on Monday, May 27.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER "Due to the high risk of thunderstorms, out of an abundance of caution, we have decided not to hold the parade and service tomorrow," reads an announcement from the township. "Please keep Service members in your thoughts as we celebrate Memorial Day in our own way." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Funeral arrangements scheduled for Millburn Police Officer Luke Lyons
Funeral services have been scheduled for Millburn Police Officer Luke Lyons, 31, of Randolph who was killed in a crash early Sunday morning. Visitation will be held on the evening of Friday, May 24 at the Tuttle Funeral Home at 272 Highway 10 in Randolph between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Construction woes continue at Rockaway Beach during Memorial Day weekend
City beaches may now be open for the summer, but some parts of Rockaway Beach will stay closed due to construction. “I see construction everywhere. That’s all I can see,” said Bhim Thakur, who has been coming to Rockaway Beach for years. What You Need To Know. Just...
Umpire waves off tying home run, ends NJ high school baseball game in controversy
A New Jersey high school baseball has one team up in arms after a controversial call ended a state tournament game between Northern Highlands and Mount Olive on Wednesday. What appeared to be a game-tying three-run home run for Northern Highlands in the top of the seventh was waved off after Mount Olive appealed to the home plate umpire, who ruled the first runner didn’t touch the plate and called him out, NJ.com reported. That wiped away the three runs that would have scored and the would-be-homer instead became the final out, handing Mount Olive a 3-0 win. It’s time to stop the...
Alan Henderson: County Commissioner Candidate Comments Sparta Warehouse Application
Question: What are your thoughts about the 800,000 square foot warehouse project proposed for the site of Sparta Redi-Mix in Sparta? One of the major controversies communities are faced to manage is warehouse construction and the myriad of issues that come with it. While the 4 lanes of Routes 80 and part of 15 may be able to handle the proposed increased truck traffic, what’s the impact on our 2-yard roads? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The Environmental Impact Statement and detailed Traffic Study and Projections certainly need to be thoroughly reviewed before this project should move forward. However the final decision will be up to the Sparta Land Use Board. All this information should be available for public preview and comment since surrounding communities will certainly feel the impact. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Dover councilman makes first court appearance after allegedly assaulting homeless man
More than three months after his arrest for allegedly assaulting a homeless man he claimed was drinking alcohol in public, Dover Councilman Sergio Rodriguez made his first court appearance to answer the charges on Thursday in Lincoln Park Municipal Court. With the case transferred in the past week from Dover...
Mt. Arlington Veteran is Roxbury Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal
ROXBURY, NJ - Vietnam War veteran Elston Pirro, a Mount Arlington resident, will be the grand marshal of this year's Memorial Day parade in Roxbury. The announcement was made by Roxbury Memorial Day Parade Committee Chairman Michael Mangano.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Pirro was born in Bronx, NY., signed up for the Army in September 1966 and did his advanced infantry training at Fort Hood, Texas. He spent one year in Vietnam, came back to the United States and then re-enlisted in the Army. Pirro, who is retired, is a member of Roxbury Veterans...
VOTE for the North Jersey Softball Player of the Week for May 20-26
After a fun start to the high school softball playoffs, it's time to look back on the best performances. Read about the players who stood out last week and let us know who you think should be the North Jersey Player of the Week in the poll at the bottom of this page.
Chatham Borough Memorial Day Message: 'Love of Country, Love of Family, Love of Community, Love for Future Generations'
CHATHAM, NJ -- Council member Justin Strickland, a veteran who served in Iraq, gave a message of "Love" in his remarks at the 2024 Memorial Day Ceremony held at the Chatham Borough Firehouse on Monday. Chatham Veterans from the Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines were represented at the annual event, which was moved from Memorial Park to the firehouse because of the weather conditions.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Veterans in attendance included Tom Salvas (Air Force), John Eyre (Navy), John Geddes (Army), John Crouthamel (Army), Strickland (Army) and Jack Conlan (Marines). "On Memorial Day...
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