TOP LOCAL News
By TOM MUGAVERO
January 17, 2026
The Phillipsburg High School girl’s swimming team only won two of 11 events but its depth kept them close before falling to North Hunterdon, 86-84, in a Skyland Conference meet at the Phillipsburg Elementary School on Tuesday.Sophomore Amber Olexa won the 100-breastroke for the third time this ...
The Phillipsburg High School bowling teams continued on its undefeated seasons with 7-0 wins against Hunterdon Central on Tuesday.Senior Marvin Jaquish rolled a career-high 788 series which is a record since coach Jason Kish revived the Stateliners bowling programs nine seasons ago. Jaquish bowled ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - Oxford Township School District has been awarded one of twelve 2025 New Jersey Department of Education Teacher Climate and Culture Innovation Grants, securing $50,000 to address the growing administrative workload facing teachers. Oxford Central School, which serves ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A unanimous first-reading vote on Ordinance 2026-04 at the Jan. 13 meeting moved the Phillipsburg Town Council closer to repealing Chapter 463 of the town’s rent control law. The council’s second meeting of 2026 was contentious, with numerous residents stepping to the lectern to ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Sophomores Jayson Williams and Liam Tezlaf bowled their best games and series’ ever for Phillipsburg High School and senior Raylyn Cook paced the girl’s as both teams took home the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex Tournament championship for the second consecutive season on Wednesday at ...
A 24-second pin by reigning TAPinto Athlete of the Week Owen Garriques gave Phillipsburg High School its first lead of the match at 24-22 and the Stateliners went on to defeat Watchung Hills, 36-28, in a Skyland Conference wrestling match on Wednesday at the ‘Liners gym.In the final bout of the ...
CRANFORD, NJ - Cranford served as the backdrop for another film production Monday morning, as cameras rolled in the Miln Street parking lot, drawing the attention of residents and passersby.Filming for the upcoming movie called “Somedays” began early and wrapped around noon, according to a local ...
MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – Mount Laurel resident Isabeau Levito will be taking her local training and focus to Milan, Italy when she competes as part of the U.S. Ice Skating team during the 2026 Winter Olympics next month. Levito earned her spot on the 16-member U.S. Ice Skating Team on Sunday, January 11, ...
TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his final state of the state address on Tuesday in front of a joint session of the Legislature gathered in the Assembly chambers.From recognizing local diners to mentioning Tony Soprano, an animated Murphy closed the book on the past eight years in true ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Town Council took a significant step toward dissolving its newly established Citizens’ Advisory Board, unanimously approving Ordinance 2026-03 on first reading at its Jan. 13 meeting. The ordinance would repeal Chapter 220 of the Phillipsburg Town Code, which ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior guard Gabe Kielb scored a game-high 20 points with four rebounds and three assists and Sidd Narayaanabhatla had seven assists and six rebounds to lead Ridge past Phillipsburg High School, 47-38, in a Skyland Conference boy’s basketball game at Thomas Fisher Court on ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – After a stalemate, the Phillipsburg Board of Education has new leadership. On January 12, 2026, during a meeting at the Education Center, Business Administrator Staci Horne read a formal letter from Interim Executive County Superintendent Dr. Rosalie Lamonte, ending a 5-5 tie ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Three-year starting Phillipsburg High School junior wrestler Owen Garriques put it all together to claim the 150-pound title in Saturday’s Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex tournament at the high school.Garriques won by fall over North Hunterdon’s Ian English in 3:13 in the quarterfinals, ...
STAFFORD – In a clash of New Jersey wrestling titans, Southern Regional sent a definitive message to the rest of the state on Tuesday night. Behind a barrage of pins and technical falls, the Rams dismantled perennial powerhouse Phillipsburg, showcasing the depth and aggression that has them ranked ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — School safety in Greenwich Township is getting a boost as federal funds are officially set to deliver a dedicated vehicle and specialized equipment for the district’s School Resource Officer (SRO). Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced Monday that the project is among six ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – January 13, 2026 – In a press release received January 13, 2026, The Educational Services Commission of New Jersey announced in statement they are opening a new program in Phillipsburg. TAPinto has contacted the Town of Phillipsburg and Phillipsburg School district for ...
Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation sponsored by Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) establishing tianeptine, often referred to as “gas station heroin,” as a schedule II controlled dangerous substance. “The unethical marketing tactics used by companies to promote a dangerous substance like ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Madison Bethea scored 15 points with nine steals while dishing out four assists and Naziyah Randolph finished with 13 points and nine rebounds to lead Phillipsburg High School past host Warren Hills, 50-49, in a Skyland Conference girl’s basketball game on Saturday.Shantalina ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Massimo Gonzalez, Owen Garriques and Ben Ellis were crowned champions for Phillipsburg High School in the Hunterdon-Warren-Sussex wrestling tournament on Saturday held in P’burg’s gymnasium.The Stateliners finished second in the team standings with 211 points to North Hunterdon ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Town of Phillipsburg is scheduled to hold first readings on ordinances that would repeal its rent control law and dissolve the town’s newly established Citizens’ Advisory Board. According to the official agenda, Ordinance 2026-03 would repeal Chapter 220 of the Phillipsburg ...
ALPHA, NJ – When Zachary Payne is outside practicing hoops, of course, every kids dream is to make that one half-court shot. But mostly, it happens on the court in a big rivalry game moment. But on January 10, 2026, in a game that was 14-6, right before halftime, a group of elementary school kids ...
WEST ORANGE, NJ - Governor Richard Codey, a driving force in New Jersey politics for more than half a century, died Sunday.His family announced the death of the 79-year-old on social media, saying he died “after a brief illness.”“He lived his life with humility, compassion, and a deep sense of ...
TRENTON — After multiple E-Bike bills were volleyed around the New Jersey statehouse and legislative districts in 2025, New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would significantly change how electric bicycles are regulated in the state, including requiring many riders to obtain ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Local authorities have reported a missing 16-year-old boy has been found. The Phillipsburg Police issued an alert to the community following the reported disappearance of a 16-year-old boy. Residents across the area received an emergency alert at approximately 6:30 PM on Friday, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The Firth Youth Center (FYC) closed out the year with a display of sportsmanship and community dedication, hosting its 7th Annual New Year’s Eve Novice Wrestling Tournament on December 31st. The event, which serves as the FYC’s premier single-day fundraiser, saw 131 young area ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Seven Democrats seeking to unseat Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-7) addressed immigration enforcement, congressional war powers, climate change, health care, energy costs, and affordability Friday night during a candidates forum hosted by the Democratic Clubs of Berkeley Heights and ...
TRENTON, NJ – As New Jersey enters 2026, residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are navigating a period of significant transition shaped by federal policy changes, expanded work requirements, and lingering uncertainty following late-2025 disruptions to the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Senior Raylyn Cook has been a big part of the success the Phillipsburg High School’s girl’s bowling team has had the last four seasons.On Thursday, Cook rolled a 472-series to lead the Stateliners to a 7-0 victory over College Achieve on their home lanes at Bar Don in ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ — Local authorities have issued an alert to the community following the reported disappearance of a 16-year-old boy. Residents across the area received an emergency alert at approximately 6:30 PM on Friday, January 9, 2026, notifying them of the search for Jayvien ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan outscored Phillipsburg High School 15-9 in the second half to overcome a three-point halftime deficit and the Panthers posted a 37-34 victory in a Skyland Conference girls basketball game on Thursday on Thomas Fisher Court.Brianna Cacchio tallied 11 points for ...