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Motor Vehicle Facilities will be Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day
MORRIS COUNTY -- All New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission facilities will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr....
Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township Officially Organized with 30 Charter Members, Doubling the Impact
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Congratulations are in order for the newly formed Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township, which officially organized this week with an impressive...
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Jefferson Water Customers in Lake Hopatcong System
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for customers served by Jefferson Township Water within the Lake Hopatcong water system following...
Lakeland Hills YMCA Celebrates Praesidium Accreditation®. Raising the Bar for Youth Safety
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- As a leading youth-serving organization, the YMCA has a responsibility to provide safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for the 6.5 million...
Jefferson Township Rescue Squad Seeks Volunteers to Help Save Lives
JEFFERSON — The Jefferson Township Rescue Squad is kicking off the New Year with a renewed call for volunteers, inviting residents to consider a...
Jefferson Township Junior Christopher Giannotti Earns Spot in Prestigious Regional Band Programs
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Jefferson Township High School junior Christopher Giannotti is being recognized for his outstanding musical achievements after earning acceptance into both the...
Kutztown University Announces Fall 2025 Dean’s List Honorees from Oak Ridge
JEFFERSON -- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has announced that 2,261 students were named to the Fall 2025 Dean’s List. To earn this academic honor,...
Turn Caring Into Action—Join the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township
JEFFERSON -- A new chapter of community spirit is beginning in Jefferson Township—and it’s already off to a joyful and inspiring start.
The Kiwanis Club...
Lake Hopatcong’s Emily Schorr Earns Spot on Shenandoah University Dean’s List for Fall 2025
LAKE HOPATCONG -- Emily Schorr, of Lake Hopatcong, is one of 1,195 students who earned a spot on Shenandoah University's Dean's List for the...
Registration Now Open for Jefferson Soccer’s 2026 Spring Season
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Registration is now open for Jefferson Soccer’s 2026 Spring season, offering programs for young athletes from under-4 through under-15 with age-appropriate...
Registration Underway for Jefferson Youth Lacrosse Spring 2026
JEFFERSON — Registration is now open for the 2026 season of Jefferson Youth Lacrosse, offering boys and girls in kindergarten through eighth grade the...
Allyson Marie Legora Remembered After Fatal UTV Crash in Jefferson
JEFFERSON — A 21-year-old woman from Lake Hopatcong has died following a single-vehicle off-road crash involving a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) in Jefferson Township.
Allyson...
Jefferson Township Swears In New Board of Education Members
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Newly seated members of the Jefferson Township Board of Education were sworn in on Monday, January 5, stepping into roles that...
A Career of Commitment: Detective Lieutenant Tracy Medwin Retires from Sheriff’s Office
MORRIS COUNTY — After more than two decades of dedicated public service, Detective Lieutenant Tracy Medwin has retired from the Morris County Sheriff's Office,...
Morris County Reorganizes in Nation’s Semiquincentennial Year
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Morris County Board of County Commissioners convened tonight for its annual reorganization, installing new leadership and swearing in reelected county officials as...
Denville Police Charge Rockaway Township Man With Impersonating Law Enforcement Officer
MORRIS COUNTY — A Rockaway Township man has been charged following an investigation into an incident reported at a local business late last year,...
Denville Police Arrest Morris Plains Man Following Route 10 Motor Vehicle Stop
MORRIS COUNTY — A Morris Plains man was arrested on multiple drug, weapon, and warrant charges following a motor vehicle stop conducted by the...
New Jersey Raises Maximum Weekly Unemployment Benefit to $905
MORRIS COUNTY — The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced updated maximum benefit rates and taxable wage bases for...
New Jersey Senate Approves Bill Requiring Emergency Key Boxes at School Buildings
MORRIS COUNTY -- The New Jersey Senate has passed legislation that would require school buildings across the state to install secure exterior emergency key...
Pennacchio: I’m A Hard ‘No’ On Sales Tax Increase—How Does This Make N.J. More...
MORRIS COUNTY -- In light of recent news that Trenton Democrats are considering raising the sales tax to 7%, Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) released...
Governor-Elect Sherrill Announces Inauguration Ceremony at NJPAC
Swearing-In for Governor-Elect Mikie Sherrill and Lt. Governor-Elect Dr. Dale Caldwell Set for January 20 in Newark
NEWARK — Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill and Lieutenant Governor-elect...
Morris County Expands “Joy for All” Companion Pet Program
MORRIS COUNTY -- During the holiday season, Morris County distributed robotic companion pets to seniors living in county-supported housing as part of the “Joy for...
Young Artists Shine at Jefferson Township Student Art Recognition Ceremony
JEFFERSON -- The Jefferson Arts Committee proudly announced its December 2025 Student Artists of the Month (SAM) recipients, recognizing outstanding student artwork from Jefferson...
Multi-Town Prostitution Investigation Leads to Charges Against Oak Ridge Man
MORRIS COUNTY -- Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Criminal Justice announced that Ricardo Botti, 56, of Oak Ridge, is among...
Morris County Sheriff’s Office Welcomes New Canine Officer Titan
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Sheriff’s Office has officially welcomed a new four-legged member to its Canine Section with the addition of Titan,...
Lakeland Hills YMCA Celebrates Praesidium Accreditation®. Raising the Bar for Youth Safety
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- As a leading youth-serving organization, the YMCA has a responsibility to provide safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for the 6.5 million...
Morris County Reorganizes in Nation’s Semiquincentennial Year
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Morris County Board of County Commissioners convened tonight for its annual reorganization, installing new leadership and swearing in reelected county officials as...
Police: DWI Suspect Nearly Hits Patrol Car
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Boonton Township man was arrested following a late-night traffic stop in Mountain Lakes after police said his vehicle crossed into...
Honors Choir Selection Marks Major Achievement for Morris County Vocalists
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Morris Area Choral Directors Association (MACDA) is the professional organization for music educators in Morris County. The MACDA is best...
The Wait is Over: Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Opens Renovated Health & Fitness Center
MOUNTAIN LAKES – Lakeland Hills Family YMCA proudly announces the grand opening of its reimagined Health and Fitness Center on Monday, December 22 at...
A Look Inside the Mountain Lakes Library Makerspace
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- When you walk into the Mountain Lakes Public Library’s Makerspace, you can immediately sense the energy of creation with 3D printers...
Sherrill’s Resignation Triggers Two Special Elections in CD11
MORRIS COUNTY — Governor Phil Murphy has issued a writ of election to fill the vacancy in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District (CD-11), created...
Bartlett Raises More Than $500,000 in First Five Days of NJ-11 Campaign
PASSAIC COUNTY — Passaic County Commissioner John Bartlett (D–Wayne) announced that his campaign for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District has raised more than $500,000...
80-Year-Old Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Member Makes History at Ironman World Championship
MORRIS COUNTY — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA proudly celebrates member Natalie Grabow, who on October 11, became the first 80-year-old woman in U.S. history to complete the Ironman...
Boonton Elks Launch Special Needs Children Social Club
BOONTON — The Boonton Elks Lodge has launched its new Special Needs Children Social Club, a welcoming and inclusive program designed to provide children...
Boonton Man Arrested Following Police Pursuit That Ended on I-287
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Boonton man was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop and leading Mountain Lakes Police on a pursuit that concluded on...
Free Rabies Clinic Offered in Boonton
BOONTON — The Town of Boonton Board of Health will sponsor a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, November 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00...
SNHU Announces Summer 2025 Dean’s List – Mountain Lakes Student Recognized
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announced that James Thompson of Mountain Lakes has been named to the Summer 2025 Dean’s List.
The...
A Race Against Time: The Story of Macie and Mackley
MORRIS COUNTY -- Macie and Mackley are just 8 months old—still babies, full of sweetness, innocence, and boundless love. But instead of knowing the...
Fall Registration Now Open at Lakeland Hills Family YMCA
MORRIS COUNTY -- Fall is around the corner, and the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is ready to kick off a season full of energy,...
Lakeland Hills YMCA and Juventus Team Up for Community Soccer Fun
MORRIS COUNTY -- The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, in collaboration with Juventus Academy New Jersey, invites local families to take part in Juventus Open...
Boonton Township Man Charged After Eluding Traffic Stop in Mountain Lakes
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Boonton Township man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop in Mountain Lakes last...
Lakeland Hills YMCA Launches “Grit ’n Climb” to Build Youth Resilience
MORRIS COUNTY — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is introducing a new youth development program, Grit ’n Climb, as part of its award-winning resilience...
Lakeland Hills YMCA Hosts Free Outdoor Concert Featuring Parsippany’s Allegro Orchestra
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA invites residents to enjoy an evening of music and community at a free Outdoor Summer Concert...
Ciattarelli Picks Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon as Running Mate
BOONTON — Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli has selected Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon as his running mate for lieutenant governor, solidifying a...
Mountain Lakes Security Firm Barred from Government Contracts Over Unpaid Wages
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Clover 427 Security Group LLC, a local security firm based in Mountain Lakes, has been added to the New Jersey Department...
Lakeland Hills YMCA and Allegro Academy to Host Global-Themed Outdoor Summer Concert
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Residents from Parsippany and surrounding communities are invited to enjoy an evening of music, culture, and community spirit as the Lakeland...
Andrew Barrasso Named to Spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll at University of Mississippi
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Andrew Barrasso, a resident of Mountain Lakes, has been named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2025 Dean’s Honor Roll.
Barrasso, who...
Amalia Duarte Reflects on Accomplishments and Welcomes New Leadership Team for Morris County Democratic...
MORRIS COUNTY — Following a successful reorganization meeting, the Morris County Democratic Committee (MCDC) announced its newly elected Executive Board, set to lead the...
Local Students Named to Dean’s List at Miami University
MORRIS COUNTY — Michael Berger of Boonton and Sammy Simon of Mountain Lakes have been named to the Dean’s List at Miami University for...