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County College of Morris to Host Criminal Justice Career Fair
RANDOLPH — The County College of Morris (CCM) is inviting students, graduates and general job seekers to its Criminal Justice Career Fair on Thursday,...
How Jefferson Voted: Selen and Hathaway Carry Township in Commissioner and Congressional Races
JEFFERSON — Jefferson Township voters backed Republicans Tayfun Selen for Morris County Commissioner and Joe Hathaway for the 11th Congressional District on Tuesday, bucking...
Oak Ridge Residents Collecting Leftover Halloween Candy for Veterans
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Residents with leftover Halloween candy can put it to good use by donating it to veterans through a collection drive in...
Ioffredo Thanks Voters and Opponents After Winning Jefferson Township Council Seat
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Councilwoman Yvonne Ioffredo thanked residents and congratulated her opponents after winning the unexpired term on the Jefferson Township Council in Tuesday's...
Letter to the Editor: Morris County GOP Leaders Should Resign After Election Losses
Dear Editor:
As of Tuesday night, there is not a single Republican in Washington who represents one resident of Morris County. And for the first...
Wilsusen Wins Third Term as Jefferson Township Mayor; Senatore, Galfo and Ioffredo Elected to...
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Mayor Eric F. Wilsusen has been elected to a third four-year term, and Republicans Melissa Senatore, Thomas G. Galfo and Yvonne...
Russo Leads Selen in Early Returns for Morris County Commissioner
MORRIS COUNTY — Democrat Chris Russo holds a strong lead over Republican incumbent Commissioner Tayfun Selen in the race for the Morris County Board...
Oak Ridge Woman Arrested on Two Warrants After Drinking in Public in Denville
MORRIS COUNTY — An Oak Ridge woman was arrested on two outstanding warrants after Denville police officers observed her drinking an alcoholic beverage in...
Lake Hopatcong Elks Offer Free Meals to Veterans at wELKome Wednesday
MOUNT ARLINGTON — The Veterans Committee of the Lake Hopatcong Elks Lodge 782 will host wELKome Wednesday on Wednesday, November 4, from 5:00 p.m....
Milton First Aid Squad to Host Breakfast With the Grinch
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Milton First Aid Squad will hold its Annual Pancake Breakfast, featuring Breakfast with the Grinch, on Saturday, December 5, from...
Polls Open Until 8:00 p.m. as Morris County Voters Head to the Polls on...
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County residents are heading to the polls today, Tuesday, November 3, for the general election. Polling places throughout the county...
Morris County Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 Continues Its Commitment to Giving Back to...
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Sons of Italy Lodge 2561 continues to demonstrate that its mission extends far beyond celebrating Italian-American heritage. Through...
County Clerk Ann Grossi Hosts Annual Get-Out-The-Vote Breakfast at Knoll Country Club
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Clerk Ann Grossi hosted her annual Get-Out-The-Vote Breakfast on Sunday, November 1, at Knoll Country Club, drawing roughly 70...
Fall Back: Turn Your Clocks Back One Hour Tonight
MORRIS COUNTY — Residents get an extra hour of sleep this weekend as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end.
Clocks officially fall back one...
Oak Ridge Resident Charged with Shoplifting at Denville CVS
MORRIS COUNTY — An Oak Ridge resident was arrested after police say more than $400 worth of merchandise was shoplifted from the CVS on...
Nick’s Hope to Hold Cash for Gold Fundraiser
JEFFERSON — Nick's Hope will hold a Cash for Gold Fundraiser on Saturday, December 12, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 5716 Berkshire...
Hope and Serenity Recovery Community Center to Host Free Halloween Game Night
JEFFERSON — Hope and Serenity Recovery Community Center will host a free Game Night on Friday, October 30, the night before Halloween, at 6:00...
Early Voting Continues Through Sunday at Eight Morris County Sites
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County voters have until Sunday, November 1 to cast a ballot early for the general election. Sites are open Monday...
Flora Foundation to Host “A Piece of Christmas Magic: Brunch with Santa”
LAFAYETTE — The Flora Foundation will host "A Piece of Christmas Magic: Brunch with Santa" on Sunday, November 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30...
Jefferson Township Firefighters Join 30th Annual Making Strides Walk in Parsippany
MORRIS COUNTY — Jefferson Township firefighters, wearing black "We Fight Together" shirts, were among the thousands of walkers, survivors, families and corporate teams who...
Meet Frieda Rich: Sweet Cavapoo Puppy Looking for Her Forever Home
MORRIS COUNTY — Frieda Rich, a sweet Cavapoo puppy who loves to stay close to her people, is looking for a loving family through...
Woman Charged With Driving While Intoxicated After Crashing Into Tree on Route 181
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 41-year-old woman was charged with Driving While Intoxicated early Sunday, September 6, after her car crashed into a tree near...
The Jefferson House Welcomes New Owners, Stays Open Through the Winter
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson House on Lake Hopatcong has new owners and a new chef, and the lakefront restaurant will now stay open...
Jefferson Township Police Officer Charged With Drunk Driving After Rollover Crash on Route 181
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 22-year-old Jefferson Township police officer was charged with driving while intoxicated after her vehicle left Route 181, struck a utility...
Route 181 Striping and Rumble Strip Installation Friday Night in Jefferson Township
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Route 181 is scheduled for striping work and rumble strip installation Friday night.
From 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, until 8:00 a.m....
Muilenburg, Hilton and Menard Win Mountain Lakes Borough Council Seats
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Mayor Melissa Muilenburg, Deputy Mayor Tom Menard and newcomer Andrew Hilton have won the three open seats on the Mountain Lakes...
Coe Scores Twice as Parsippany Defeats Mountain Lakes, 5–1
Marcus Coe scored twice and earned Man of the Match honors as Parsippany High School’s boys soccer team defeated Mountain Lakes, 5–1, on Friday, October 23.
Muilenburg, Menard and Hilton Launch Campaign for Mountain Lakes Borough Council
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Mayor Melissa Muilenburg, Deputy Mayor Tom Menard and civic leader Andy Hilton have launched their campaign for the Mountain Lakes Borough...
Mountain Lakes Public Library’s Makerspace BrailleGen Makes Tactile Literacy More Accessible Than Ever
MOUNTAIN LAKES — When most people think of Braille generators, they picture specialized equipment and high costs. However, a free web app developed at...
Grayhawks Football to Host Beefsteak Dinner and Tricky Tray Fundraiser
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Grayhawks Football will hold its Beefsteak Dinner and Tricky Tray Fundraiser on October 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at...
Mountain Lakes Resident To Be Honored At Caldwell University Alumni Awards Luncheon
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Caldwell University will honor Mountain Lakes resident Barbara McFadden with the Veritas Award for Excellence in Service and Educational Impact at...
Eight Morris County Students Graduate From University Of Rhode Island
MORRIS COUNTY — Eight area students were among more than 4,000 graduates at the University of Rhode Island's commencement ceremonies, held May 15 through...
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Now Hiring Fall Before and After School Kids Club Staff
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is hiring energetic and enthusiastic staff for its Before/After School Kids Club program for the fall....
Mountain Lakes Woman Charged with DWI After Route 46 Traffic Stop
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A thirty-five-year-old Mountain Lakes woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department officer observed...
Dover Man Charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Child Endangerment After Route 46 Crash
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Mountain Lakes Police patrol was dispatched to Route 46 West on June 21 at approximately 3:56 p.m. for a motor vehicle...
Boonton Man Charged with Assault, Terroristic Threats Following Mountain Lakes Investigation
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Mountain Lakes Police Department was notified by another agency on June 6 of an assault that had occurred inside a...
Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes to Hold Joint National Night Out 2026
The Town of Boonton, Boonton Township and Mountain Lakes Police Departments will host National Night Out 2026 on Tuesday, August 4, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rockaway Valley Athletic Field.
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA to Host Free Summer Concert Under the Stars
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, in partnership with The Music Shop, will host a free summer concert titled "Movie Magic Under...
Mountain Lakes Train Station Awarded $126,000 for Continued Restoration
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The historic Mountain Lakes Train Station has been awarded $126,000 through the Morris County Historic Preservation Trust Fund's 2026 grant round,...
Bucco Statement on Severe Storms in Morris County
MORRIS COUNTY — State Senator Anthony Bucco, a Republican representing Morris and Passaic Counties, released a statement this past week addressing the severe and...
Sultan Almosbeh to Pursue Dual Master’s Degree at Stevens Institute of Technology
BOONTON TOWNSHIP — Sultan Almosbeh will pursue a dual degree Master of Business Administration and Master of Science in Electrical Engineering as an incoming...
Sammy Simon Named to Miami University Dean’s List
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Sammy Simon of Mountain Lakes has been named to the Dean's List at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, for the spring...
Debra Weisberg Honored as New Jersey Professional Lawyer of the Year
MORRIS COUNTY — Debra Weisberg, a founding partner of Hagan, Weisberg & Nunn, has been recognized as the Professional Lawyer of the Year by the...
Mountain Lakes Man Charged with DWI Following Traffic Stop in Parsippany
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Mountain Lakes man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a late-night traffic stop on Route 46 West,...
Mountain Lakes PBA Local 310 to Host Community Block Party
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Mountain Lakes PBA Local 310 will host a family-friendly Block Party on Saturday, June 13, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m....
Mountain Lakes Students Connect with Police During Special Breakfast Program
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A group of local students recently enjoyed a unique opportunity to connect with members of the Mountain Lakes Police Department during...
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Honors Students for Community Service and Artistic Achievement
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is proud to recognize outstanding local students through its annual Kogen Community Service Award and Young Artists...
Mountain Lakes Man Charged With Criminal Trespass At High School
MOUNTAIN LAKES — On April 30, 2026, patrol units responded to Mountain Lakes High School following reports that a male had entered the school...
Dover Man Arrested On Outstanding Traffic Warrant In Mountain Lakes
MOUNTAIN LAKES — On April 6, 2026, Patrolman Blair of the Mountain Lakes Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop in the parking lot...
Hapgood’s and Saddleback Make Meaningful $20K Donation
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Hapgood’s Restaurant & Bar and Saddleback Real Estate Developers have joined forces to make a meaningful impact, each contributing $10,000 to...