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N.J. support initiative struggling to attract students in Warren Co., organizers say
A book fair hosted by the tri-county group NJ4S received a disturbingly low turnout on Tuesday. Only four children showed up to the literacy event hosted at the Heckman Terrace Community Building in Phillipsburg. More than 500 fliers about the event were delivered to residents and the school district gave...
Franklin Township LGBTQ Pride Celebration: Join us to Celebrate Diversity and Inclusion
SOMERSET, NJ - The community is invited to attend a "Franklin Pride" event at the Franklin Township Performance Gazebo on Sunday, June 2 at 4pm. "Join us to reaffirm Franklin Township as a diverse and inclusive community by coming together to celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ+ Franklin residents, businesses, their families, allies, and friends," reads an announcement from the township. "Featuring Deputy Mayor Ed Potosnak, the first openly gay member of the Franklin Township Council, Mayor Kramer, and other dignitaries, community members, faith leaders, and LGBTQ+ equality allies."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER RSVP: franklintwp.seamlessdocs.com/f/FranklinPride Questions: councilmember.potosnak@franklinnj.gov For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Green Village Fire Department Holds 2024 Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony
GREEN VILLAGE, NJ -- The Green Village Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony, honoring service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice on Monday morning on the triangle. Janet Doherty of the GVFD Auxiliary led the ceremony that included the laying of the wreath by Green Village Fire Chief Mike Zalis.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Vietnam Veteran Ken Hetrick plays Taps. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
PD: Traffic stop leads to stolen car arrest
HANOVER TWP., LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man was arrested after police say a traffic stop found he was driving in a car stolen from New York City. The Hanover Township Police Department says they arrested Amadeo Batista-Damaso from East Orange, New Jersey after a traffic stop. Police said the car Batista-Damaso was driving had […]
A Rockaway girl was allegedly 'disfigured' after gym class injury. Now her family is suing
A former Rockaway Township middle schooler who suffered serious injuries after two strikes to the face with a hockey stick in gym class has been left with permanent scars, the girl's family claims in a lawsuit filed against the district. The Copeland Middle School student required immediate surgical and dental intervention following the...
Somerville Resurrects Memorial Day Parade and Solemn Service for Veterans at Historic New Cemetery
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The skies were dreary and bleak on Memorial Day morning, but the weather would be no match for the patriotic spirit that filled the air at Culver Park as the Memorial Day Parade line of march went off at 8:15 a.m. The Somerville High School marching band warmed up with their instruments, youth baseball teams gathered, and first responders' vehicles lined up in a neat row at the World War I memorial. The Central Jersey Corvette Club polished their cars, eager to escort local veterans in the parade. All were eager and optimistic to be...
Memorial Day in South Orange and Maplewood, NJ
Maplewood and South Orange, NJ – May 27, 2024, was Memorial Day and the observances for both towns that comprise SOMA had been carefully planned. However, the weather executed changes to the plans. In South Orange the Memorial Ceremony was canceled early in the morning while the heavy rain was still falling.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER In Maplewood, the decision was made a bit later in the morning, and there was a reprieve from the rainstorm, allowing the plans to go forward. However, due to a policy prohibiting school musical instruments to be...
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...
Wayne's Memorial Day Service - Honoring Our Fallen Heroes
WAYNE, NJ - Although this year's annual Memorial Day Parade for Wayne Township was canceled, a memorial ceremony was held at Veteran's Memorial Park under the large gazebo next to the American Legion Hall on Mountainview Boulevard, where nearly 100 people gathered to honor America's fallen hero soldiers who died fighting for our country and for us. Parade Grand Marshall, Specialist/Team Leader Lionel Torres-Bush of the US Army 10th Mountain Division would've led the parade down Valley Road - an honor he wanted to share with his father, but he had recently passed away. And he would've spoke...
100 from NJ Music Community Unite for Mental Health Song
In a powerful display of unity, nearly 100 members of New Jersey's music community have come together to release a song and video titled Jersey for Mental Health to raise money for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey. The collaborative effort, spearheaded by 23-year-old Berkley Heights resident John Pullara, aims to break the stigma around mental illness and provide a message of hope and support to people who live with anxiety, depression and other emotional health challenges. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The song and video were released on May 1, kicking off...
Memorial Day 2024: Warren Township Honors Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice ( with video)
WARREN, NJ - Hundreds of residents lined the parade route to honor those who have fought and died for our nation at the annual Warren Township Memorial Day Parade on Monday. SEE VIDEO CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Following the parade, a wreath-laying ceremony was conducted at the Municipal Complex to honor all veterans who have given their lives in defense of our nation. Warren Township Mayor Victor Sordillo thanked all service men and women and spoke of the next generation before the Warren Middle School chorus sang the National Anthem. Memorial Day is a time for many to reflect on the sacrifices and services of the American soldiers and veterans and the U.S. military men and women and express appreciation, support and prayers. The words 'United We Stand' and 'God Bless America' still hold the power to stir hearts. Freedom isn't free. “Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude. America will never forget their sacrifices.” – President Harry S. Truman For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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