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Kepler’s monster day ignites Jefferson to fourth straight win - Girls lacrosse recap
Samantha Kepler pumped in seven goals, tying a career-high and powering Jefferson to a 17-9 victory over Roxbury in Oak Ridge. Now sitting at 99 career goals, Kepler should reach the 100 milestone in Jefferson’s next game on Saturday. Jumping out to an 8-3 lead at the half, the surging Falcons have now won four in a row and have a 7-2 record on the season. Riley Strauch also added a hat-trick for the winners in this one.
New girls golf champions crowned at Morris County Tournament
MOUNT OLIVE — Annie Costache didn't really trust the process at the girls golf Morris County Tournament on Thursday. The Morris Knolls players, all freshmen and sophomores, were convinced they'd won. Yet they had to compete in a one-hole playoff against Chatham and Morristown Beard. ...
LVPC's new Allentown waterfront offices more secure, director says
The Lehigh Valley Planning Commission has occupied its new offices on the Lehigh River in Allentown, and it brought along 63 years of history. Executive Director Becky Bradley said the staff had to move 280 file cabinets as part of the office shift to 615 Waterfront Drive. Those files include the history since the planning organization was founded in 1961. It was then known as the Joint Planning Commission. The LVPC reviews developments and zoning changes in Northampton and Lehigh counties.
Moran, No. 2 Morristown stay perfect in win over No. 8 Ridgewood - Girls Lacrosse recap
Morristown, the No. 2 ranked team in the NJ.com Top-20 rankings, continued its perfect start to the season with a 12-7 victory over No. 8 Ridgewood in Morristown. Cathleen Moran led the way for Morristown (10-0) with a game-high four goals and also dished out two assists during the victory.
Baseball: Ridge Extends its Winning Streak, Beating Somerville, 11-1
BRIDGEWATER, NJ -- Just a couple of weeks ago, the Ridge baseball team was in the throes of losing four of its first five games to open the season. Now, that seems like a couple of decades ago rather than just a fortnight.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Since that 1-4 start, Ridge has been one of the hottest teams in New Jersey, winning its seventh game in a row -- and third in three days -- with an 11-1 victory over Somerville at the Torpey Complex on Thursday afternoon. Catcher Nick Rossi and first...
No. 2 Morris Knolls storms past Morristown - Softball recap
Morris Knolls, the No. 2 ranked team in the NJ.com Top-20 rankings, rolled to a 14-2 victory in Morristown over the Colonials. The Golden Eagles tallied the first 14 runs of the contest to pick up their 13th victory of the season in five innings. If you purchase a product...
Tafuri supplies pop as No. 2 Delbarton blanks Chatham - baseball recap
Sophomore Matt Tafuri had a home run, a single and knocked in three runs as Delbarton — No. 2 in the NJ.com Top 20 — blanked Chatham 12-0 for a five-inning home win in Morristown. Louis Friedrich added a single and three RBIs. Delbarton has won nine straight...
Halsted Middle School Student Receives 'Positive Ticket'
NEWTON, NJ—A Halsted Middle School student received a “Positive Ticket” from the Newton Police Department, the first one for April. According to Assistant Principal, Angela Dunbar, Tyler Marion received the positive ticket from School Resource Officer Justin Bellis. The ticket was awarded to Marion for his efforts in deescalating a conflict between fellow students on Thursday, April 11.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the Newton Police Department, "Positive Ticketing Sussex County" was initiated by The Center for Prevention & Counseling and is used to reward children who are observed by police, engaging in positive behavior. Each ticket has been printed and donated by Minisink Press and comes with what is called a “posi token” that can be redeemed for an item at one of three participating local businesses: One free tall hot or iced coffee or iced tea from Starbucks A slice of pizza from Dominick’s A small fruit smoothie from The Nutrition Store. “We're incredibly proud to witness the positivity these students bring to our community and we're honored to recognize their efforts. Your dedication to kindness and good citizenship doesn't go unnoticed. Keep shining bright, students,” police department officials said. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Westwood baseball continues its hot hitting and outslugs Ramapo
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP – Westwood continues to build a strong case for a top-four seed for the Bergen County baseball tournament. The hard-hitting Cardinals, No. 4 in the NorthJersey.com Top 25 rankings, out-smashed No. 7 Ramapo, 9-8, Thursday in the Big North Conference to improve to 12-1. Joe Cerritelli hit...
Allentown School District makes decision on charter school application
ALLENTOWN, Pa. – The Allentown School District Board of Directors voted Thursday to deny Lehigh Valley STEAM Academy Charter School's application. The district is the third in the area to do so. Back in February, Whitehall-Coplay and Bethlehem Area school districts denied applications for similar STEAM schools. In January,...
'Hamburglar' nabbed during ribbon-cutting ceremony at McDonald's in Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM, Pa. – Bethlehem police have nabbed an iconic burglar. The Hamburglar of McDonald's fame was taken into custody Thursday. The city's mounted police caught up with him during a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the opening of the new McDonald's on Schoenersville Road. The Hamburglar even posed for some photos...
Northampton Borough moves to automated payroll system, hires new public works supervisor
During their meeting on April 18, Northampton Borough Council approved the transition to a new automated payroll system. Council unanimously approved the purchase of iSolved, an online HR and payroll platform that will reduce the 20 hours spent every other week on payroll down to two, saving the borough roughly $10,000 per year in admin expenses.
101-year-old WWII veteran takes to skies over New Jersey
HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. (PIX11) – It’s one heck of a way to spend your 101st birthday. “I love the view,” said Donald Stern, a World War II Army Air Corps veteran. It’s no B-17 Flying Fortress, the bomber Stern served on as a bombardier and navigator in the 1940s, but on board a Cessna Skyhawk, he […]
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