TOP LOCAL News
By ALLEY SHUBERT
August 13, 2025
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has announced the launch of a statewide tracking system aimed at increasing transparency in the investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases. The new system allows survivors access to the status of their Sexual Assault ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – The New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) has announced the 21 educators who have been named New Jersey's 2025-2026 County Teachers of the Year. These educators were recognized on August 12, 2025, at an awards ceremony at The College of New Jersey in Ewing.Among the honorees ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - The Warren County Mosquito Commission will conduct mosquito spraying operations on Tuesday, August 12, targeting specific areas of Phillipsburg, Pohatcong Township, and Greenwich Township. Spraying is slated to take place between 8 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. An alternate date of ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A second 17-year-old suspect has turned themselves in to the Phillipsburg Police Department in connection with a shooting that occurred less than an hour before the town’s National Night Out celebration. On Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at approximately 4:17 p.m., the Phillipsburg ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - TerrAscend Corp., a leading North American cannabis company, announced its financial results for the second quarter which ended on June 30, 2025. The company reported net revenue of $65 million, slightly down from $67.2 million in Q2 2024. Gross profit margin improved to 51.1%, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Farmers Market has found a new home on Riverside Way, and it's becoming a community hub for locals and visitors alike. With a scenic backdrop of the Delaware River, the market on Saturday, saw foot traffic, with people stopping by from Easton and even visitors ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Annabel’s Italian Restaurant, located in Tuscany Hill Plaza in Phillipsburg, also known as Stockton Street, has officially closed to the public. Despite the restaurant's website still appearing active and Google listing it as open, online ordering has been disabled, and calls to ...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office (HCPO) announced they have assumed full control of the Franklin Township Police Department (FTPD) following serious operational concerns stemming from a recent double homicide investigation.Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson ...
Firefighter, Tyler Webb pictured above was killed in an apparent double-murder. NEW JERSEY— A devastating act of domestic violence has left multiple NJ communities in mourning after the deaths of Tyler Webb, 29, of Forked River, and Dr. Lauren Semanchik, 33, of Pittstown. The couple were killed in ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ The 26-year-old Somerville man who had all the right answers during a 16-game winning streak on the Jeopardy! TV game show last month threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Somerset Patriots game at TD Bank Ballpark Thursday night.Scott Riccardi, a 2021 graduate, proudly ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A 17-year-old juvenile was charged and detained in connection with a shooting that occurred less than hour before the town’s annual National Night Out celebration. On Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025, at approximately 4:17 p.m., the Phillipsburg Police Department responded to the 100 block ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Police are continuing to investigate a shooting incident that occurred in Phillipsburg just before the start of the town's National Night Out celebration. According to witnesses and a photo journalist onsite, three separate areas had been taped off in connection with the incident ...
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. – Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-10) visited Bihler of America, a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of precision automation systems visited Alpha Borough, NJ just outside Phillipsburg August 6, 2025. This visit marked ...
The Warren County Community College Foundation will recognize six outstanding individuals whose leadership, service, and commitment have left a lasting impact on the region. The honorees will be inducted into the Warren County Hall of Fame, an award that for 15 years has celebrated the achievements ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A Phillipsburg man is in critical condition after he was rescued from the water while clamming, authorities say. According to a statement from the Atlantic Highlands Police Department, on August 3, 2025, at approximately 11:37 a.m., the Atlantic Highlands and Highlands Police ...
LOPATCONG NJ– Children of the Lopatcong community had the opportunity to meet members of the Lopatcong Police Department at the annual National Night Out. Lopatcong has been involved with the National Night Out for the last decade, and Detective Tyler Plesnarski explains that it is something that ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Construction on Wendy’s newest location in Greenwich Township appears to be nearing completion, and locals are eager with excitement for the chance to enjoy the fast food chain’s signature Baconator, Frosty, and crispy fries. A spokesperson for the chain told TAPinto that there ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred Tuesday on Henderson Street in Phillipsburg. According to Police Chief Anthony Goodell, officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 100 block of Henderson Street at approximately 4:17 p.m., as shared in a post on ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg joined municipalities nationwide in celebrating National Night Out, an annual initiative aimed at encouraging community engagement with local law enforcement. On Tuesday evening, Aug. 5, Walters Park was one of eight sites across Warren County to host a National ...
The Phillipsburg Farmers Market moves to Riverside Way and will now be held on the promenade at Riverside Way and the large municipal parking lot on the banks of the Delaware River. The new market location is in the shadow of the Northampton St. “Free Bridge” connecting Phillipsburg to Easton, and ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - A Phillipsburg man has been charged after shooting several shots at a residence over the weekend. On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at approximately 3:36 a.m., the Phillipsburg Police Department responded to a call on the 400 block of Anderson Street after receiving an alert from the ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Authorities are investigating a suspected double homicide in Hunterdon County after discovering the bodies of a man and a woman on Saturday afternoon in the Pittstown section of Franklin Township. Hours later, a New Jersey state trooper believed to be connected to the ...
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ — Authorities are investigating a suspected double homicide in Hunterdon County after discovering the bodies of a man and a woman on Saturday afternoon in the Pittstown section of Franklin Township. Hours later, a New Jersey state trooper believed to be connected to the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Rite Aid’s Phillipsburg location at 755 Memorial Parkway has remained open longer than expected, but as of today, August 4, 2025 has marked down all store items 30-50% until the shelves are empty, anticipating a final date of closure, August 24, 2025. The news broke after the ...
PHILLIPSBURG NJ– On August 3, Jaime Sands, a Phillipsburg ‘lifer’, organized Phillipsburg’s first ever Children’s Business Fair. As a mother to a five year old son, Sands explains that she wished kids had a place to learn real world experience, make money, and participate in the community. She had ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - An update as of 7:00 PM, Phillipsburg police have confirmed an arrest has been made in a shooting incident that took place Sunday, August 3, 2025 on Anderson Street, in the Phillipsburg Housing Authority section of town. Original reports shared that 0n August 3, 2025, at ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - On August 3, 2025, at approximately 3:36 a.m., the Phillipsburg Police Department responded to the 400 block of Anderson Street on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, authorities say they secured the scene and found evidence of a shooting. As of 7:00 PM, authorities have ...
WARREN COUNTY NJ– At the annual Warren County Farmers Fair, the Warren County Democratic Committee and the Warren County Republican Committee host tents for attendees to learn more about their party. This year, with local elections and a statewide election for Governor on Tuesday November 4th, ...
NEW JERSEY – Tired of annoying spam phone calls? Does it feel like they are happening more and more often? If the answer is yes, you have good reason to feel that way.A new study by ranks New Jersey as No. 7 among the 50 states for spam phone calls. According to research by Kasinohai, New Jersey ...
HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, NJ - The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has confirmed that a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, on Saturday night.The USGS reported a 3.0 magnitude earthquake at 10 kilometers deep hit the borough at 10:18 p.m. It was felt as far away as Trenton, ...