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Dover Town Planner Alex Dougherty Honored with Prestigious Rising Star Award
DOVER – Alex Dougherty, Dover's dedicated Town Planner, has been recognized with the prestigious Rising Star Award by the New Jersey Chapter of the...
Town of Dover Mayor and Council Meeting Scheduled for December 23
DOVER — The Town of Dover Mayor and Council will meet on Monday, December 23, at 10:00 a.m. at 37 North Sussex Street.
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Charming Residence at 131 Madison Street in Dover: A Timeless Treasure
DOVER -- Located in the heart of Dover, 131 Madison Street stands as a testament to mid-century charm and modern convenience. Built-in 1955, this...
Morris County Honors Miriam Acevedo For 31 Years Of Exemplary Service
DOVER -- The Board of County Commissioners congratulates Miriam Acevedo on her well-earned retirement after more than 31 years of dedicated service with the...
Dover Board of Education to Hold Annual Reorganization Meeting
DOVER — The Dover Board of Education has announced that its Annual Reorganization Meeting will take place on Thursday, January 2, at 6:30 p.m....
Dover Board of Education President Announces Run for Town Council
DOVER -- Daniella Mendez, a trailblazing leader and President of the Dover Board of Education, has announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for...
Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney Named 2025 MCPCA President
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Police Chiefs Association (MCPCA) announced Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney as its 2025 President during the association’s annual...
Dover Honors the Legacy of Shirley Jerome, Retired Educator and Advocate
DOVER -- Shirley A. Jerome (Harper) passed away on December 7, 2024. She was born in 1939 in Long Branch, New Jersey, to Anna...
County College of Morris Opens Veterans Resource Center
MORRIS COUNTY -- The County College of Morris (CCM) celebrated the grand opening of its Veterans Resource Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, December 6, drawing veterans,...
Dover FMBA 60 Hosts Successful Toy Drive for Toys for Tots
DOVER -- DOVER, NJ—The spirit of giving was alive and well as Dover FMBA Local 60 hosted its annual Toy Drive in support of...
Kiwanis Club of Greater Dover Brings Hope to Honduran Children with Donation of Clothes...
DOVER -- The Kiwanis Club of Greater Dover proudly announced that their donation boxes, filled with children's clothing and backpacks, have successfully arrived in...
Kiwanis Clubs Serve Over 300 Thanksgiving Meals Across Morris County
MORRIS COUNTY — This week, Kiwanis Clubs in Northern New Jersey embraced the holiday spirit by serving over 300 hot turkey dinners to senior...
Launch of Carlos Caprioli’s new book: Parque Chas
DOVER -- Mayor James P. Dodd, joined by Councilmembers Claudia Toro and Sergio Rodriguez, celebrated a special community moment at the Dover Public Library:...
Breaking News: Dover Police Officer Arrested for Child Pornography
DOVER -- Dover Focus has received information regarding the arrest of a Dover Police Officer by the Morris County Prosecutors Office on Tuesday, November...
Dover Man Charged with DWI and Multiple Violations Following Late-Night Traffic Stop on Route...
HANOVER – On October 30, 2024, at approximately 11:17 p.m., Sgt. Dominic Kaiser observed a white Mazda tailgating another vehicle on Route 10 West...
Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Prospect Street in Dover
DOVER -- On Monday, November 11, at approximately 6:04 p.m., the Dover Police Department and Dover Fire Department responded to a report of a...
Dover Police and Sheriff Gannon’s SLAP Program Partner for Forest Cleanup
DOVER -- On Sunday, November 10, the Dover Police Department joined forces with the Morris County Sheriff’s Office SLAP (Sheriff’s Labor Assistance Program) to...
Community Connection Events: Coffee with a Cop and Ward Meetings
DOVER -- The Dover Police Department will host “Coffee with a Cop” on Tuesday, November 12, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the...
Councilwoman Karol Ruiz Loses Third Ward Seat to Veronica Velez in Dover’s Unofficial Election...
DOVER -- As of November 6, 2024, unofficial election results have been released for Dover's Third Ward council seat. Veronica Velez won the seat...
Grants Available for NJ Parks, Playgrounds, Trails, and Sports Facilities
MORRIS COUNTY -- The state Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Division of Local Government Services (DLGS) is accepting applications from counties, municipalities, and school districts...
Community Unites for 2024 Thanksgiving Food Drive to Provide Holiday Meals for Families in...
DOVER -- The Thanksgiving Food Drive will run until November 21, 2024. Each family in need will receive a turkey and a bag of...
Mayor Dodd and Staff Unite in Pink to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and Promote...
DOVER -- Town of Dover Mayor James P. Dodd, alongside the committed administrative staff and employees, stood united in pink to support Breast Cancer...
Late Night Collision on Orchard Street Leads to Arrest
DOVER -- On Sunday evening, October 6, around 9:02 p.m., Dover Police Officers responded to Orchard Street following a report of a collision involving...
Town of Dover Mayor and Council Meeting Scheduled for October 29
DOVER — The Town of Dover Mayor and Council will meet on Tuesday, October 29, at 7:00 p.m. at 37 North Sussex Street.
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Surrogate Darling Hosts Estate Planning Seminar Offering Multiple Access Platforms
DOVER -- Morris County Surrogate Heather Darling recently led an insightful seminar at the Morris County Library, focusing on estate planning and the serious...
Stephanie Buckley Named to Bob Jones University’s Dean’s List
MOUNTAIN LAKES – Stephanie Buckley, a senior majoring in kinesiology has been recognized for academic excellence at Bob Jones University. She is among approximately...
Barbara Molony Elliott: From Mountain Lakes to a Life of Travel, Service, and Family
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Barbara Molony Elliott, 82 On Thursday, December 12, Barbara Molony Elliott, 82, of Duxbury, MA, formerly of Manchester-by-the Sea, MA, passed...
Morris County 2025 Reorganization Meeting Set
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Morris County Board of County Commissioners will convene for its annual reorganization meeting on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 6:00...
Mountain Lakes Resident John Pirolo Accepted into Prestigious Program at Palmer College of Chiropractic
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- John Pirolo has been accepted for enrollment in the General Science, Bachelor of Science program at Palmer College of Chiropractic’s Main...
Cresskill Man Pleads Guilty to Mountain Lakes Bank Robbery
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- A Bergen County man admitted to robbing PNC Bank, located at 425 Boulevard in Mountain Lakes, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger...
Embassy Suites Holds 30th Annual Trick or Suite for PG Chambers School
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Embassy Suites, located at 909 Parsippany Boulevard, Parsippany, hosted its 30th Annual Trick or Suite event on Friday, October 25. Trick...
NJHSR Vice-Chairman casts first ever ballot in 2024 election
BOONTON TOWNSHIP -- Chris Ilic, 18, Vice Chairman of the New Jersey High School Republicans, took advantage of early voting and cast his...
Lakeland Hills YMCA Hosts Annual Turkey Trot in Mountain Lakes on Thanksgiving Morning
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Thanksgiving morning in Mountain Lakes will start on a lively note as the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA hosts its annual Turkey...
Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town Club Welcomes New Leadership
BOONTON -- The Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town held its annual meeting recently at Hapgood’s in Mountain Lakes. Members from the Town of Boonton, Boonton...
Morris County Vocational School District Art Exhibition at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
MORRIS COUNTY – The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is hosting the grand opening of its new art gallery, designed to foster community relationships by...
Open House this Sunday Funday: 192 Boulevard, Mountain Lakes
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- This Sunday, September 29th, potential homebuyers are invited to explore a stunning property located at 192 Boulevard in the serene community...
Mountain Lakes Alumnus Jayson Kern Earns Degree from Ole Miss School of Journalism
BOONTON -- Jayson Kern, a Mountain Lakes High School graduate, successfully balanced academics and athletics during high school, excelling in football and baseball. He...
Girl Scout’s Gold Award Leads to New Jersey’s First Monarch Butterflies Month Proclamation
MORRIS COUNTY -- Monarch butterflies migrate to New Jersey each summer and fall, and now New Jersey gardeners and enthusiasts have a reason to...
Mountain Lakes Police Apprehend Cyprian Luke for Active Warrant and Suspended License
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- On August 24, at approximately 1:49 a.m., Mountain Lakes Patrolman Stewart conducted a motor vehicle stop on Briarcliff Road, resulting in...
Stunning Property at 2 Crestview Road in Mountain Lakes Sells for $1.25M
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- The elegant home at 2 Crestview Road, Mountain Lakes, has recently been sold for $1,250,000, highlighting the robust demand for luxury...
Joy’s Angels to Host Annual Vendor Fair Benefiting Local Cancer Patients
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- On Sunday, September 29, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Joy’s Angels will hold its much-anticipated Annual Vendor Fair at...
Hapgoods: A Culinary Journey Through Mountain Lakes’ History
MOUNTAIN LAKES — With the remnants of Hurricane Debby impacting the area and ominous predictions of heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and even a...
The Mental Health Association is hosting a free event!
MORRIS COUNTY -- Join the community for "Express Yourself: An Empowering Youth Mental Health and Wellness Experience" on Thursday, August 22nd, from 6:30 p.m....
Mountain Lakes Residents Invited to Cornhole Sundays
MOUNTAIN LAKES – This August, Island Beach is the place to be for cornhole enthusiasts.
Every Sunday morning, on August 4, 11, 18, and 25,...
Community Rallies for Albertus Swanepoel Memorial Fund
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- The sudden and tragic loss of our dear friend Albertus Swanepoel deeply saddens us. Albertus was an incredibly talented artist and...
Roger Williams University Announces 2024 Graduates
MORRIS COUNTY -- The following students received their degrees in May as part of the Class of 2024.
Ilaria Coen of Madison graduated with a...
Swim-Lesson Class Expansion Begins This Fall at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
MORRIS COUNTY -- Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is excited to announce the expansion of its swim lesson program from the traditional 7-week format to...
Rockaway Valley Garden Club Awards Arlene Persson Memorial Scholarships
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- The Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC) has honored three exemplary Mountain Lakes High School students with the prestigious Arlene Persson Memorial...
Mountain Lakes High School Student Creates Lifeline for STEM Enthusiasts
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- The Parsippany Cube Club has shaped a vibrant and unique community. Founded by local enthusiast and educator Anikait Sota, a Mountain...
Mountain Lakes Student Leader Meets Congressman Van Drew in D.C.
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- New Jersey High School Republican (NJHSREPS) Vice Chairman Chris Ilic recently met with Congressman Jeff Van Drew in Washington, D.C., to...