Hillsborough Top Stories
By TAPINTO STAFF
July 11, 2024
NEW JERSEY — Dengue, a virus spread to people through mosquito bites, has infected at least 47 people in New Jersey this year, according to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said, as of Thursday, there have been at least 2,559 cases ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office is seeking help from the public in locating Dave Adamovic, wanted in connection with the attempted sexual assault of a child in Bound Brook.
WOODLAND PARK, NJ - The NJ Challenge Coin Museum, located inside Gun For Hire at 1267 McBride Ave., recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. "Challenge coins, steeped in tradition and symbolism, have long been cherished as part of military and organizational ...
CAMDEN – George E. Norcross III, pleading not guilty on Tuesday to a grand jury indictment by the New Jersey Attorney General, did what he did for the good of Camden and Cooper University Health Care, his attorney claimed in court. The South Jersey Democratic kingpin and several others were the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS), has announced that Hilary Kruchowy will now lead the non-profit as the newly appointed executive director. Kruchowy, a resident of Hillsborough, started with NJCTS in 2022 as the Development Director and ...
ERIE, Pa, -The Somerset Patriots downed the Erie SeaWolves 9-3 on Wednesday afternoon in game two of a six-game series at UPMC Park. LHP Ben Shields (7 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 8 K) earned his first Double-A win, hurling a career-long 7 IP of one-run ball. In his first two Double-A starts, Shields ...
ERIE, Pa, - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Erie SeaWolves 5-4 on Tuesday night in game one of a six-game series at UPMC Park. RHP Zach Messinger (6 IP, 5 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 5 K) did not factor into a decision in his 17th outing (15th start) of the season. The Yankees No. 21 prospect ranks among ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – The typical Rutgers undergraduate student will face a 4% tuition increase for the 2024-25 academic year, and mandatory student fees will also rise by 4%. Additionally, housing room rates and residents’ education fees will go up 6% and dining plan rates will increase by 8% for ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Elijah Dunham the Eastern League Player of the Week for games played from July 1-7. Over the Patriots' six-game series vs. Reading, Dunham went 10-for-25 (.400) with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 3 R, and 6 XBH. Dunham began the series with a ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Jamila Carter, a registered nurse at Robert Wood Jonson University Hospital/Somerville, was presented with the Local LGBTQ Hero Award during Somerville's Pride Night celebration on the Division Street pedestrian mall Thursday. The Somerville resident has worked at the hospital ...
White House officials hosted advocates and allies last month for a panel discussion to commemorate the 25thanniversary of the Olmstead Act – a Supreme Court decision stating that people with disabilities have a qualified right to receive state-funded support and services in the community and ...
READING, Pa, - The Somerset Patriots swept the Reading Fightin Phils 8-2 and 5-4 in a doubleheader on Friday to clinch a series victory at First Energy Stadium. Game one was a continuation of the nine-inning affair which was suspended following three innings on July 4, while game two was a ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - Gallery on Main is hosting an exhibit of paintings by Branchburg artist J. "Jimmy" Ostroski featuring familiar buildings and landmarks in the borough. A reception will be held with Ostroski at Gallery on Main, 30 Main St., on Saturday, July 6 from 5-7 p.m. Admission is free ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - A suspect has been charged with sexual assault against two young boys, ages 7 and 9, inside a bathroom at a local church on two separate occasions. according to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald. Pierre Joseph, 68, a Plainfield resident, is charged with two ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots defeated the Reading Fightin Phils 5-4 in a late inning thriller on Wednesday night in game three of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark before a sellout crowd of 7,106. 2B Anthony Seigler (3-for-4, 3 RBI, R, 2B) had three separate RBI hits in the ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ – Students from Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School (SCVTHS), including several from Hillsborough, competed in the SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta from June 23rd to June 27th. SkillsUSA is a not-for-profit association that serves more than 300,000 ...
BRIDGEWATER. NJ - The Somerset Patriots fell to the Reading Fightin Phils 4-2 on Tuesday night in game two of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. RHP Zach Messinger (5 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 4 H, 4 BB, 2 K) took the loss in his 16th appearance (14th start) of the season. Over his last 11 outings ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Francisco Roman Jr., and North Plainfield Chief of Police William Parenti have announced the arrest of George Wohar, Jr., 62, North Plainfield, in relation to the ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - A pre-fabricated bridge was lowered into place between the Edge I and Edge II apartment buildings over South Davenport Street Tuesday morning. Preliminary site plan work had begun June 22; by the end of the week, two pits had been excavated, one alongside the Starbuck's, where ...
Samantha Bobinski Makes Remarks at University of Scranton Commencement SCRANTON, PA - More than 465 graduates earned master's and doctoral degrees from the University of Scranton at the commencement ceremony at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Samantha Rose Bobinski, ...
NEWARK — A former deputy mayor solicited and agreed to accept a “stream of cash payments,” watches, jewelry and other benefits from two business owners in exchange for helping them in the acquisition and development of city-owned properties, according to federal charges Carmelo G. Garcia, 49, of ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Major League Baseball has announced that Somerset Patriots OF Spencer Jones and LHP Brock Selvidge have been selected to represent the American League in the 2024 All-Star Futures Game. The game will be played on Saturday, July 13 at Globe Field in Arlington, Texas. Jones, ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked-off the Reading Fightin Phils in a 7-6 victory on Monday night in game one of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. Somerset stole a season-high seven bases in the contest, which matches the single game Patriots Double-A era record. The Patriots ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - An open-air pavilion with picnic benches has been opened at Merdinger Trail Park off East Mountain Road for bird watchers and hikers to rest and relax after enjoying the 1.5 miles of trails at the 75-acre preserve. Mayor Robert Britting, Deputy Mayor John Ciccarelli, ...
SOMERVILLE, NJ - The Summer Stage Concert series features live music back-to-back on Friday and Saturday nights this weekend. Zaire takes the stage on Friday night, from 7-9 p.m., followed by Rainbow Fresh on Saturday playing from 6-9 p.m. Zaire's play list features classic rock from the '60s ...
WASHINGTON, DC – The office of New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-7th) is now accepting applications for the Fall 2024 Internship Program, an opportunity that provides college students with a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in the fast-paced world of public service and legislative ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Minor League Baseball has named Somerset Patriots OF Spencer Jones as the Eastern League Player of the Week for games played from June 24-30. Over the six-game series in Richmond, Jones went 9-for-27 (.333) with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 5 R, and 7 XBH. For the week, he led the Eastern ...
The Somerset Patriots defeated the Richmond Flying Squirrels by a score of 13-3 on on Sunday afternoon in their series finale at The Diamond with Spencer Jones enjoying a career day at the plate. Jones (4-for-5, 2 HR, 7 RBI, BB, 3 R) recorded his first career multi-homer game, capitalized by a ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots, the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate, have partnered with Operation Shoebox New Jersey for a Patriotic Celebration for the Wednesday, July 3rd game at TD Bank Ballpark when the Patriots take on the Reading Fightin Phils (Philadelphia Phillies) at 7:05 ...
RICHMOND, Va. - The Somerset Patriots were defeated by the Richmond Flying Squirrels by a score of 11-3 on Saturday night at the Diamond, snapping Somerset’s season-high four-game win streak to open the second half of the season. RHP Trystan Vrieling (3.0 IP, 10 H, 9 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 1 HR) was ...