TOP LOCAL News
By TAPINTO MORRISTOWN STAFF
August 14, 2024
Last week, residents in most areas of New Jersey were alerted to a Tornado Watch, which suprised many readers. What exactly is a Tornado Watch, and how is it different from a Tornado Warning? Let's find out: According to the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, a Tornado Watch is issued ...
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots hosted a team of volunteers from Operation Shoebox New Jersey who came to TD Bank Ballpark early Saturday to assemble personal care packages for shipment to US troops deployed around the world. The volunteers were joined by several Somerset Patriots ...
NEW JERSEY -- New Jersey was ranked as having the 8th best early education system in the nation in 2024, according to a new study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 US states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's ranking in the following ...
NEWTON, NJ—Newton Roller Hockey 2024 fall season registration is now open for the co-ed league for any player ages five to 18. The league has several competitive divisions based on age and the players’ ability and it is open to residents of Sussex, Warren, Morris and Pike counties. An ...
NEW JERSEY — Award-winning broadcast journalist Michael Aron, the chief New Jersey political correspondent on the state’s public television stations for four decades, died on Tuesday. He was 78. Considered the “dean of the Statehouse Press Corps,” Aron was a daily fixture on NJ PBS News and on ...
STEWARTSVILLE, NJ - A creative revolution is taking place in Stewartsville, NJ, led by visionary Samantha ‘Sam’ Matthews. Through her Innovative Art Supply Thrift Pop-Up, Matthews’ dynamic hub at Propagate Studio is giving used art supplies a second life. That’s So Sam A whole new brand ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - An investigation in Greenwich Township on July 30, 2024, led to the arrest of a Brooklyn native utilizing fraudulent information at a bank as well as linking him to various identity theft investigations in New Jersey. At 11:39 AM, the Greenwich Township Police Department ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ –Shappell Park will be ringing with excitement as the Phillipsburg Farmers Market hosts a special event: First Responders’ and Touch a Truck Day. Running from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, this family-friendly event will offer a unique opportunity for the community to meet local first ...
PARIS, FRANCE -- Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the queen of the track and field world, added another gold jewel to her crown when the New Jersey native blew open the women's 4x400-meter relay with an historic second leg to spark Team USA to an American record and a blowout victory on Saturday at the ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—Downtown Phillipsburg has a new destination for all things beauty and skincare with the grand opening of Johnsons Beauty Bar at 160 South Main Street, Phillipsburg. Looking for inspiration and a little hope? Meet Owner Roxanne Johnson, who converted her online shop into ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - As food insecurity continues to challenge families in Phillipsburg, local organizations are stepping up to provide additional access to resources. Approved the August 5, 2024, School Board Meeting, Phillipsburg School Based Youth Services (SBYS), in partnership with Norwescap, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ—The Phillipsburg Board of Education unanimously approved a motion at its August 5, 2024, meeting to enhance communication and engagement with parents of multilingual (ML) students. Thirteen Bilingual/ESL teachers have been authorized to provide translation services during parent ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A Tornado Watch has been issued for our area for Friday August 9. The Tornado Watch is in effect until 2pm today. Do you know the difference between a Tornado Watch and A Tornado Warning? According to the New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, a Tornado Watch is issued ...
BETHESDA, MD - More than 300 reports of unintentional activation of the front-mounted knobs by humans or pets since 2013 has led to the recall of more than two dozen models of Samsung Electric Slide-In Ranges. The ranges, sold at Best Buy, Costco, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and other appliance ...
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ -- The crowd came to watch history at Union Catholic's watch party for alumna Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone at Stage House Tavern in Mountainside, and the GOAT delivered a dominating performance at the Paris Olympics in the 400M hurdles on Thursday, August 8. She became the first ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – In a press release today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced fifteen projects submitted for community Project funding. One of the largest is a proposed park revitalization to Delaware River Park in downtown Phillipsburg. Dating back to 2012, the last improvements ...
NEW JERSEY - The state of New Jersey ranked as having the 8th most student debt in the nation in 2024, according to a study done by WalletHub. The personal finance website ranked all 50 states, and the District of Columbia, by a total score based on each state's ranking in student-loan indebtedness ...
ELIZABETH, NJ - Distinguished Pizzaiolo, Al Santillo, owner of iconic Santillo’s Brick Oven Pizza in Elizabeth is teaming up with celebrity Dave Portnoy to help rebuild his century-old pizzeria that was severely damaged in a fire this past January. The founder of Barstool Sports,aka “El ...
Leer en español CAMDEN – Although the city has covered many bases in its war against illegal dumping, the persistent problem of getting rid of old tires has been tough to solve. The bulky rings of rubber can be spotted on empty lots and at curbsides because they are not normally collected ...
NEW JERSEY — No surprise: Most states rely on taxpayers – not federal aid or service fees – to fund their many government agencies, programs and services. The State of New Jersey, however, reportedly takes a bigger bite out of hardworking, and sometimes struggling taxpayers, than 45 other ...
Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ: TSCO ), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, announced today the launch of Pet Appreciation Days, its annual celebration of pets and the people who love and care for them. Pet Appreciation Days promotions will run in stores and online until ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Local social media is buzzing over a graffiti image featuring the words “Hawk Tuah” along the Delaware River in Phillipsburg. Approximately one week ago, an unidentified source vandalized private property at the riverfront with a shout-out to Hailey Welch, better known as the ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – Cameron M. Scrudato, a 46-year-old man from Inverness, Florida, pled guilty today in Warren County Court to the sexual assault of a six-year-old child. The plea was accepted by the Honorable John J. Burke, III, J.S.C., who recommended a ten-year sentence in New Jersey State ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Mosquito spraying is set for tonight, August 6, 2024, in Phillipsburg and Alpha. Previously reported, six Culex mosquito samples for West Nile virus tested positive in Warren County on July 16, 2024. Culex mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting West Nile virus, ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – Local Police departments have canceled tonight's planned National Night Out. The Phillipsburg Police Department has confirmed via social media that National Night Out will be canceled for this evening, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. National Night Out was slated to take place this ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ—Did you receive a text message about a balance due after crossing a bridge using EZPASS? The Federal Bureau of Investigations recently issued an alert to all E-ZPass users in regard to a text message scam. Authorities say the text messaging scam targeted E-ZPass customers ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ – At the August 5, 2024, board meeting, the Phillipsburg School Board unanimously approved the renewal of a student transportation services contract with B&K Dalrymple Inc. for the 2024-2025 school year. The contract, recommended by Superintendent Dr. Greg Troxell, covers ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – Get your costumes and walking or running shoes on, registration is open for the Sterbenz "Miles of Smiles”. The five kilometer (5K) run and one kilometer (1K) walk/roll/stroll to benefit Abilities of Northwest Jersey, Inc. The event, which is open to the public, is ...
Phillipsburg, NJ – Phillipsburg Area Youth Summer Theatre Keeps Youth Engaged with "Newsies JR." The Phillipsburg Area Youth Summer Theatre (PASYT) has once again provided a dynamic summer experience for local youth, following their successful "Singin' in the Rain" performances at Phillipsburg ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – Summer is well underway but there is still time to visit Warren County’s unique attractions, such as the Lakota Wolf Preserve and Camp Taylor Campground in Knowlton Township, Warren County. Commissioner Director James R. Kern III did just that, touring the facility July 31, ...