Rutherford NJ News

Rutherford Little League tournament teams win titles

RUTHERFORD - Two of Rutherford Little League's tournament teams for 2016 have won District 5 championships and are participating in state sectional tournaments this week.

The 12-year-old team went through the district bracket undefeated, capping off their title with back-to-back defeats of Saddle Brook to advance to the sectional in Livingston.

 

Snow in North Jersey Forecast!

A large coastal nor'easter bringing "heavy, wet" snow could hit New Jersey on the first day of spring, forecasters say. The National Weather Service says a storm system is expected to impact the region on Sunday and Monday, even as there is still "considerable uncertainty" regarding the storm. The Weather Channel says a "significant nor'easter" is possible, with Accuweather saying that 6 to 12 inches is possible in North Jersey; 3 to 6 inches in Central Jersey; and 1 to 3 inches in South Jersey and the Jersey Shore. Precipitation may begin as early as Saturday night. Temperatures will be close to freezing, so the precipitation may fall as snow or as a cold rain If we do have snow, it will likely be a "heavy wet snow," sticking to trees and power lines, according to the National Weather Service. We will keep you updated with any more weather news!

The Full Worm Moon In Rutherford NJ

The FULL WORM MOON

The March full moon will appear on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at 8:01 a.m. It is called the “Full Worm Moon.” According to the Farmer’s Almanac, as the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts appear, heralding the return of the robins. Crow Moon” when the cawing of crows signaled the end of winter; or the “Full Crust Moon,” because the snow cover becomes crusted from thawing by day and freezing at night. The “Full Sap Moon” marks the time of tapping maple trees in another variation. To settlers, it was also known as the “Lenten Moon” and was considered the last full moon of winter. The Native American Indians of the northern and eastern United States kept track of the seasons by giving a name to each recurring full moon. European settlers followed the custom.