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By MELISSA MANEY
April 3, 2026
The Hackettstown High School girls flag football team continued its historic inaugural season on April 2 with a competitive 12–7 matchup against Indian Hills High School on the road.Led by quarterback Anna Willis, the Tigers showed poise and determination against a tough Indian Hills defense.
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona invites residents to its annual paper shredding event. The event will take place on April 11, rain or shine, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Verona Pool Parking Lot on Fairview Avenue. The event is free and open to the public. Donations to the Verona Children’s ...
MILLBURN, NJ — The Millburn Charter Study Commission on March 22 held a public listening session, drawing a sizable audience at the Bauer Community Center.Points of discussion included the role of the mayor and whether Millburn should transition to a Faulkner Act council‑manager system. The ...
STAFFORD TWP, NJ – The Southern Regional Rams extended their season-opening winning streak to four games on Wednesday, delivering a commanding performance to defeat Pennsylvania’s Strathhaven (PA) 13-3.While the Rams’ offense found its rhythm early and often, the story of the game was the ...
EDISON, NJ - The Council will introduce an ordinance allowing funds in the Recreation Department's budget for donations to eligible youth sports organizations. The ordinance will be introduced at the Council's combined meeting on Tuesday.According to the proposal, eligible youth sports ...
HAWTHORNE, NJ — Borough officials introduced the 2026 municipal budget, outlining a plan aimed at maintaining services while keeping the tax increase lower than last year.During an April 1 council meeting, Mayor John Lane said the budget includes a 2.9% overall tax increase, down from 4.5% in 2025.
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Three Colombian nationals operating out of Queens have been charged with burglary and other crimes in several Pennsylvania municipalities that included a January theft in Warrington.After investigating a burglary on Magdalene Drive (near Folly Road and Street Road), ...
RAHWAY, NJ — There is a special kind of magic that happens when a child realizes an entire building exists just to hold stories for them. This week, the second-grade students from Franklin Elementary School experienced that wonder firsthand during their very first field trip of the year to the ...
NEWARK - Twelve mayoral and City Council candidates have asked the U.S. Department of Justice to send in federal monitors to help oversee Newark’s May municipal election following first-hand experiences of bullying and intimidation, as well as allegations of voter coercion and illegal campaigning ...
NEW JERSEY — As you shop for your Easter and Spring flowers, keep the safety of your furry family members in mind, especially if you have cats in the house.Although beautiful, especially during the Easter and Spring seasons, lilies are poisonous and potentially deadly to cats. All parts of the ...
NEW JERSEY — As you shop for your Easter and Spring flowers, keep the safety of your furry family members in mind, especially if you have cats in the house.Although beautiful, especially during the Easter and Spring seasons, lilies are poisonous and potentially deadly to cats. All parts of the ...
EAST WINDSOR, NJ – If you're as interested in NASA's mission to send astronauts around the moon for the first time in decades, learn more about possible careers in aerospace with a series of community events at the Hickory Corner Branch Library in East Windsor. The program, Aerospace Adventures ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — Vote-by-mail ballots are now available for the Special General Election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, as state officials continue to emphasize that New Jersey’s election system remains secure, accessible and under state control.Gov. Phil Murphy signed a writ of ...
PRINCETON, NJ - The Police Department will host a Traffic Law & People-Friendly Driving seminar on Wednesday, April 8, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the municipal building, located at 400 Witherspoon Street. This seminar is free and open to those aged 13 and over. To register, click here.The ...
WAYNE, NJ — A DePaul Catholic High School teacher and coach has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged communications with a student.Rashid Darrisaw, 39, of Haledon, was charged with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Evan Placotaris scored six goals to give him 79 in his career as undefeated Easton pulled away from a close game at halftime to defeat Phillipsburg High School, 12-5, in a non-conference boy’s lacrosse game on Thursday at Cottingham Stadium.Peter Assise added two scores ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A sub shop known for its hot, made-to-order sandwiches has closed in West Boca Raton.The Jon Smith Subs location at Mission Bay Plaza, 20401 FL-7, Suite G13, is now permanently closed, according to a sign posted on the door.The notice reads: “This location is now permanently ...
UNION COUNTY, NJ — The Union County Board of Commissioners is set to approve its $559 million budget later this month, which includes a 2 percent increase in the tax levy (the amount of money that’s raised in property taxes) from 2025.With the revenue and appropriations, the budget is ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit Relays will be held Saturday at Tatlock Park, beginning at 7:30 a.m. and running through approximately 3:30 p.m.Hosted by Summit High School, the meet is expected to draw about 1,000 athletes and spectators from Summit and approximately 20 schools.Parking restrictions will ...
MANASQUAN, NJ – If there were any doubts about how a first-year program would handle the bright lights of Shore Conference competition, the Barnegat Bengals are answering them with authority. On the back of a historic performance from their sophomore signal-caller, Barnegat improved to 2-0 with a ...
POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Behind a balanced offensive attack and a stout defensive performance, the Barnegat High School girls lacrosse team moved to a perfect 2-0 on the season with a commanding 10-4 victory over Point Pleasant Boro on Thursday, April 3. The Bengals (2-0, 1-0) showed why they are a ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — St. Joe's has probably seen quite enough of Andrew Bena by now this school year.Bena, a sophomore left-hander, pitched six strong innings in his varsity debut on the mound to lift South Plainfield to a 6-2 baseball victory over St. Joseph of Metuchen on Thursday afternoon.The ...
As the season of renewal and hope arrives, the staff at TAPInto Somerset Hills extends our warmest wishes to all our readers and valued advertisers for a blessed and joyful Easter. This special time reminds us of faith, new beginnings, and the enduring power of community.We are grateful for your ...
SOMERSET, NJ — The Franklin baseball team is getting a later start than most teams to its 2026 season.The Warriors will finally be in action on Tuesday, April 7 for their opener across town at Rutgers Prep.Grant Neary has taken over as the new head coach, the third at Franklin in the last three ...
SUMMIT, NJ — The Summit High School Flag Football Team is off to a strong and focused start this spring, building on last year’s momentum with a 2-1 record through its first three games.Head coach Frank Harpster said the team has quickly found its rhythm.“Our team has gotten off to a great start,” ...
EDISON, NJ — A family-owned hardware and lumber store plans to host a “watch party” on Saturday, April 11th, so customers, staff, families and friends can see its appearance in the pilot for a new Netflix TV series called “Big Mistakes.”Scenes for the upcoming Netflix series were filmed at Edison ...
Lebanon, NJ – While the United States’ 250th celebrations are shaping up with community events and educational programs planned for destinations all around Hunterdon County and New Jersey, one of the county’s smaller municipalities is marking a major milestone with big goals. Lebanon Borough has ...
FAIRFIELD, NJ – Fairfield police arrested two Passaic County men on drug charges after a traffic stop on Tuesday night. Joseph Pabon, 22, of Clifton and Santiago Cardonavilla, 23, of Paterson were apprehended on charges related to a traffic stop that occurred at approximately 10:38 pm on March ...
Montville Kiwanis to Host Beefsteak Dinner & Tricky Tray Fundraiser on April 10thThe Montville Kiwanis Club invites the community to an evening of great food, fun, and giving back at its Beefsteak Dinner & Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Friday, April 10, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the ...
Robbinsville, NJ — A month ago my husband, Steve, and my friend Susan and I all piled into the car and headed for an adventure. We were going to Robbinsville, to witness the recently built second-largest Hindu temple in the world. It’s called BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham – BAPS is an acronym for a ...