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April 10, 2026

PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - As the school year comes to a close, Norwescap Food Bank is continuing its efforts to combat childhood hunger through its Summer Food Service Program, providing critical support to families across the region. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded, ...

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ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...

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ROXBURY — Any work by the federal government to convert a massive warehouse into a 1,500-person immigration processing center must stop immediately because even preparing the building for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) could harm the Roxbury environment, the township and the ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Kayla Hikade scored three goals to give her a team-high 15 after five games and Phillipsburg High School scored three fourth-quarter goals to break open a one score game after three quarters in an 11-7 victory over host Gill-St Bernard’s for the Stateliners second straight ...

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NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — TAPinto is a partner of the inaugural Local News Day, which took place on April 9.Local News Day is a coordinated effort to reconnect people with the trusted local news outlets that help neighborhoods stay informed, prepared and engaged.TAPinto is committed to bringing ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Phillipsburg High School scored five runs in the top half of the third inning and added another five-spot in the fourth on the way to an 11-0 mercy-rule victory over host Warren Hills in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division softball game on Thursday.The Stateliners (1-1 overall, ...

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PHILLIPSBURG,NJ - Sophomore attacker Brendan Scott was involved in six of North Hunterdon’s eight goals with four scores and two assists to lead the Lions to their third straight win to begin the season, 8-7, over Phillipsburg High School in a Skyland Conference boy’s lacrosse game on Tuesday at ...

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WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A Warren County woman has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with an investigation that began late last year, according to court records. Frances A. Ciemniecki, 71, of Phillipsburg, was arrested April 8 and charged with third-degree cruelty to animals by the Warren ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Connor Blum shot a three-over par 39 to take match medalist honors and senior Eddie O’Neil carded a 41 to finish second to pace Phillipsburg High School to a 169-174 victory over Rutgers Prep in a Skyland Conference boy’s golf match on Tuesday at Quail Brook Golf Course in ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ -  A portion of South Main Street in Phillipsburg was closed Wednesday night due to emergency repairs on a bridge over railroad tracks, officials said. The closure went into effect around 7:35 p.m. on April 8, with police shutting down South Main Street in both directions between ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Sophomore attacker Kayla Hikade scored a career-high four goals in a game for the second time this season and senior midfielder Lena Carpernter scored twice and added two assists to lead Phillipsburg High School to a 10-6 victory over Immaculata in a Skyland Conference girl’s ...

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As families across the country continue to shoulder rising health care costs—paying an average of $6,850 annually toward employer-sponsored family coverage—a new report is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to children’s care. Personal finance company WalletHub has released its 2026 ...

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The Branching Out Foundation is inviting the community to come together in celebration and support this Thursday as it marks Autism Month with a special event alongside local artist Jaime Sands. Organizers are keeping one element of the evening under wraps, promising attendees a surprise as part of ...

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PHILLIPSBURG,NJ - Somerville scored three runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to take its first lead of the game and held on for a 5-4 victory over Phillipsburg High School in a Skyland Conference Raritan Division baseball game on a chilly Tuesday afternoon at Torpey Field.Jordan Snow collected ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Police Department is actively investigating the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl. Bella Rae Caceres, of Phillipsburg, was reported missing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from the 500 block of South Main Street, according to a statement from the ...

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April 3, 2026 Wawa, of Media PA, is recalling its 16 oz pints of Wawa Iced Tea Lemon, Wawa Iced Tea Diet Lemon, Wawa Diet Lemonade and Wawa Fruit Punch produced by the Wawa Beverage Company for sale in a limited number of Wawa stores located in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Junior Drew Spence collected a career-high three hits and drove in a pair of runs and Chatham’s pitching held Phillipsburg High School to two hits as the Cougars spoiled the Stateliners home and season-opening baseball game with a 4-2 victory on Saturday in a non-conference game ...

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Long before her name lit up London marquees, Elizabeth Firth was simply “Jimmie” from Phillipsburg—a bright, musically gifted girl growing up on Market Street. Born on April 11, 1880, the only child of Joseph H. and Margaret A. (Lewis) Firth, she carried with her the legacy of a family whose roots ...

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BELVIDERE, NJ — Warren County is inviting veterans and military families to attend its 2nd Annual Veterans Expo, an event focused on connecting those who have served with valuable resources and community support.The expo will take place on Thursday, April 16, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at ...

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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 ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Police Department has officially appointed James McDonald as its new chief, marking a leadership transition focused on community engagement, officer safety, and expanded use of technology. McDonald, who brings 25 years of law enforcement experience, said he is ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Easton took a 4-0 lead after a quarter and then held on for dear life in defeating Phillipsburg High School, 8-7, in a non-conference girls' lacrosse game between arch-rivals on Thursday at Cottingham Stadium. Anabella Laleggio scored three goals and Rowan Krieger, Ashley Yih, ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Easton took a 4-0 lead after a quarter and then held on for dear life in defeating Phillipsburg High School, 8-7, in a non-conference girls' lacrosse game between arch-rivals on Thursday at Cottingham Stadium. Anabella Laleggio scored three goals and Rowan Krieger, Ashley Yih, ...

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MELBOURNE BEACH, FL- Viewers gathered on the beach Wednesday to watch the launch of Artemis II, NASA’s first crewed Artemis mission to orbit the moon.The rocket launched at 6:35 p.m. from Kennedy Space Center, sending astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - One match after losing its season-opener by three shots on Monday, the Phillipsburg High School boy’s golf team clipped host Hillsborough by a stroke, 162-163, in a Skyland Conference match on Wednesday at Royce Brook Eddie O’Neil was medalist for the Stateliners with a one-under ...

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WARREN COUNTY, NJ - The New Jersey State Police is asking for the public’s help as it marks the sixth anniversary of an attempted murder case that remains unsolved in Warren County. On March 31, 2020, at approximately 5:57 a.m., troopers from the Perryville Station responded to a reported shooting ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Josh Hufford scored four goals and Tyler Trevaskiss, Benny Kim, Rylan Benitez and Dustin Moke added two each as undefeated Voorhees defeated Phillipsburg High School 12-8 in a Skyland Conference boy’s lacrosse game on Tuesday at the Phillipsburg Athletic Complex. The Vikings ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - North Hunterdon used a seven-run third inning to ignite a 10-4 victory over Phillipsburg High School to spoil the Stateliners season and home-opening softball game on Tuesday in a Skyland Conference game at the Ruth Gibbs Complex.Freshman Madelyn Hoadley collected two of P’burg’s ...

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PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - The Phillipsburg Land Use Board voted on March 26 to support a proposed ordinance that would prohibit data centers in all zoning districts, finding the measure consistent with the town’s master plan following a formal review. The proposal, Ordinance 2026-08, was first introduced ...

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The Phillipsburg High School boy’s golf team lost a close match, 157-160, to North Hunterdon to open its season on Monday in a Skyland Conference match at Architects Golf Club as six different golfers, three from each team, shot a low-round of four-under par 39 for the nine holes.Senior Eddie ...

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