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Jamal Naymeddin Named to the Honors List at FDU
DOVER -- Jamal Naymeddin, a student at Fairleigh Dickinson University's Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ, has been named to the Honors List for...
Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes to Host Tricky Tray Event
DOVER -- Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes in Dover invite you to join their anticipated Tricky Tray event on October 5, 2024. This...
Vendors Wanted for Yard Sale/Flea Market in Dover
DOVER -- St. John's Episcopal Church is seeking vendors for its upcoming Yard Sale/Flea Market. The event will take place on Saturday, September 7,...
Support Julian Morris’s Legal Defense Amid Tragedy
DOVER -- As previously reported in Morris Focus, Julian Morris, a member of the Dover High School Graduate Class of 2011, has been identified...
Charges Announced in Dover Child Sexual Assault Investigation
DOVER -- Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Town of Dover Police Chief Jonathan Delaney confirmed that Rony Oviedo-Buezo,...
Health & Wellness Center Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening
DOVER -- The Health & Wellness Center proudly celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 13, attended by community members,...
Sergeant Sanchez’s Vigilance Leads to DUI Arrest on East Blackwell Street
DOVER -- On Saturday, June 29th, 2024, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Sergeant Boris Sanchez was parked in the front parking lot of Dover Dodge,...
Join the Citizens Advisory Committee!
DOVER -- The Dover School District Board of Education recognizes that parent and community involvement, input, and advice are meaningful and essential. To that...
Morris Dems Hispanic Caucus Kick-Off Event Triumphs Under Brian Varela’s Leadership
MORRIS COUNTY -- Under Brian Varela's leadership, the Morris Dems Hispanic Caucus (MDHC) Kick-Off Event, held on Saturday, July 13, was a remarkable success,...
Dover Cultural Extravaganza 2024: Vendor Applications Now Open
DOVER — Excitement is building as the Town of Dover prepares to host the Dover Cultural Extravaganza on Saturday, September 28th. Scheduled from 11:00...
Kiwanis of Greater Dover Distributes Over 450 Food Boxes to Community
DOVER -- Over the past two days, the Kiwanis of Greater Dover, in collaboration with Premier Taxi Company, distributed over 450 boxes of breakfast...
Randolph Resident Charged with DUI After Collision in Dover
DOVER -- On Friday, July 5, at 8:54 p.m., Mr. Elvis Suarez, 38, of Dover, was stopped in traffic on East McFarlan Street at...
Town of Dover Mayor and Council Meeting Scheduled for July 16
DOVER — The Town of Dover Mayor and Council will meet on Tuesday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. at 37 North Sussex Street.
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Joe Bonfiglio of Dover makes Dean’s List at RIT
DOVER -- Joe Bonfiglio was named to the Dean's List at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester of the 2023-2024 academic year. Bonfiglio...
Coffee Gathering with Acting Superintendent Luis A. Jaime
DOVER -- Luis A. Jaime was honored to introduce himself as the Acting Superintendent of Dover Public Schools at a Meet-and-Greet at Club Colombia...
Julian Morris’ Lawyers Release Statement as Police Still Look for Him; BPD Responds
The Birmingham Police Department's ongoing search for Julian Morris, a person of interest in the death of Deundray Cottrell, has prompted attorney Victor Revill,...
School Safety First: Dover Police Seeks Class III Officers
DOVER -- The Dover Police Department is currently hiring for the position of SLEO III. The Class III Special Law Enforcement Officers shall conduct...
Chief Delaney Among Global Law Enforcement Leaders at FBI Academy
DOVER -- Dover Chief Jonathan Delaney has arrived in Quantico, Virginia, to proudly represent the Town of Dover at the FBI National Academy (FBINA).
Chief...
Police Seeking 2011 Dover High School Graduate in Connection with Unclassified Death Investigation
BIRMINGHAM -- Birmingham, Alabama, Police say they are looking for 31-year-old Julian Morris in the missing person/death investigation of Deundray Cottrell. Morris is a...
Ruiz Files as Independent, Legal Battle Over Sore Loser Law Looms
DOVER -- A current Democratic Dover councilwoman, Karol Y. Ruiz, who filed for re-election as an independent after losing party support, could face challenges...
Morris County Reviews Sites for Funding Including Orchard Street Cemetery Gatehouse and Arthur W. Condict...
DOVER -- The Morris County Board of County Commissioners was asked to approve $3.6 million in grants from the county’s Preservation Trust Fund to help...
Dover Man Charged with DUI After Rear-End Collision in Parsippany
PARSIPPANY — On June 23, at 12:25 a.m., Parsippany Police Seargent Ferreira, Patrolman Ross, Patrolman Nicos, Patrolman Piccinini, Patrolman Santangelo, and Patrolman Harvey responded...
Adam Cruz Hired as Dover’s Town Administrator
DOVER --- Adam E. Cruz was hired on June 26 as Dover's new town administrator. He will earn $220,000 annually, reportedly $20,000 more than...
Pancho Villa Rodeo Contributes $10,000 to Dover’s Cultural Extravaganza
DOVER -- The Town of Dover announces that Pancho Villa Rodeo, the inaugural lead sponsor, has generously donated $10,000 for the Cultural Extravaganza Festival...
Harvey A. Kuntzelman Chapter – National Honor Society Dover High School – 2024 Graduates
DOVER -- The following 2024 graduates were on the Harvey A. Kuntzelman Chapter - National Honor Society Dover High School:
Lizzy Banegas Villeda, Camilo Brenes,...
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...
Roger Williams University Announces Spring 2024 Dean’s List
MORRIS COUNTY -- Select students have been named to the Spring 2024 Dean's List at Roger Williams University in Bristol, R.I. Full-time students who...
Faustino Calleja Arrested for DUI and Reckless Driving
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- On May 5th, 2024, at approximately 12:50 a.m., Patrolman Brown conducted a motor vehicle stop on Route 46 East after witnessing...
Sergeant Gil Benitez Bids Farewell to Mountain Lakes Police Department
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Mountain Lakes Police Sergeant Gil Benitez, affectionately known as 'Officer Gil' by many residents, has retired after 26 years of dedicated...
Mountain Lakes Resident Earns Award for Outstanding Volunteer Efforts
MORRIS COUNTY -- NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), the non-profit organization responsible for recovering donated organs and tissue in the Garden State, recently presented Volunteer...
Montville UNICO Foundation Hosts Luxury Handbag Bingo Fundraiser
MORRIS COUNTY — The Montville UNICO Foundation is excited to announce its upcoming Luxury Handbag Bingo fundraiser, set to take place on Thursday, June...
Sophia Gillen’s Gold Award Paves Way for Expanded Pet Fostering in New Jersey
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- New Jersey is taking decisive steps to improve the lives of companion animals and humans who love them thanks to the...
Boonton Celebrates Kathy Hardin’s Dedication
BOONTON -- We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Kathy Hardin for her remarkable achievement of 50 years of dedicated and honorable...
Rapid Response by Morris County Authorities to School Threats
BOONTON -- At approximately 9:46 a.m. on Monday, May 20, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office received a tip through the RSVP-3 system alleging the...
Mountain Lakes Teen Charged with Eluding Police and Reckless Driving
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Mountain Lakes Patrolman Grady attempted to stop a vehicle on Route 46 East on April 15th, but the driver sped off,...
Suspect Charged in Vehicle Burglary Case
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- On April 13, 2024, Mountain Lakes Detective Torres received notification from the Morris County Sheriff's Office about a positive fingerprint match...
Jacqueline Edwards Completes Intensive Research Project
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Jacqueline Edwards, a member of the class of 2025 majoring in Aerospace Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a student...
Mountain Lakes Troop 41 Honors Latest Eagle Scouts
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Mountain Lakes BSA Troop 41 honored its three newest Eagle Scouts, Olin Bose, Aaron Lukowski, and Andrew Wilmot. Mountain Lakes Borough...
Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town Hosts Lucrative Easter Bunny Photo Fundraiser
MORRIS COUNTY -- On a sunny Saturday morning, March 16, the Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town orchestrated a successful Easter Bunny Photo Fundraiser at the...
Hanover Township Organizes Planning Session for “Next 250 Celebration”
MORRIS COUNTY -- Hanover Township is calling for volunteers interested in coordinating the upcoming "Next 250 Celebration," scheduled for July 4, 2026. This event...
Authorities in Morris County Confirm Arrest of Tony Winst for PNC Bank Robber
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mountain Lakes Police Chief Shawn Bennett confirmed a man...
57-Year-Old Joseph McInerney Arrested for DWI by Patrolman Grady
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- On January 12th, at approximately 7:22 p.m., Mountain Lakes Patrolman Grady conducted a motor vehicle stop on an erratic driver on...
Manhunt Initiated: FBI Offers Reward for Bank Robbery Suspect in Mountain Lakes
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- A reward is now available for any information regarding the whereabouts of a man suspected of robbing a bank in Mountain...
Joyriding Ends in Arrests: Suspects Charged in Boonton Police Pursuit
BOONTON -- A police officer from the Town of Boonton Police Department attempted to initiate a motor vehicle stop with a 2015 White Honda...
Toby Anderson Drops Bid to Take on Sherrill
MORRIS COUNTY — U.S. Army veteran Toby Anderson has dropped his bid to challenge Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-Montclair) in New Jersey’s 11th district, one...
Police Pursuit Ends in Motor Vehicle Accident: Suspects Apprehended in Parsippany
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- On February 10, 2024, at approximately 3:12 a.m., the Mountain Lakes Police Department was notified that the Boonton Police Department was...
Boonton Kiwanis First Aid Squad Rebrands to Boonton Volunteer EMS, Continues Legacy of Service...
BOONTON -- Boonton Kiwanis First Aid Squad has rebranded to Boonton Volunteer EMS.
Since their inception in 1938, they've served as the Boonton Kiwanis...
Stunning Home with NYC Skyline Views Sells for $1.38M in Mountain Lakes
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- 67 Lookout Road, Moutain Lakes was listed on October 4, for $1,389,000 and sold on December 13 for $1,380,000.
The property boasts...