JEFFERSON FOCUS
Minimum Wage Increases to $16.48 Per Hour
TRENTON — The minimum wage for most employees in New Jersey will rise to $16.48 per hour on Friday, January 1, an increase of...
Employers Must Report All Worker Separations Through Online Portal
TRENTON — Employers across New Jersey are required to report every employee separation electronically through the Department of Labor and Workforce Development's Employer Access...
Lakefront Home on Halsey Island Sells for $1,461,500
JEFFERSON — Ten homes recently sold across Jefferson Township, with sale prices ranging from $270,000 to $1,461,500.
The highest sale was a lakefront home at...
Camp Jefferson Foundation Fundraiser Celebrates 100th Anniversary at The Jefferson House
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Camp Jefferson Foundation will hold its fundraiser on Saturday, November 14, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at The Jefferson...
Dunn Calls on Governor Sherrill to Hold School Funding Meeting in the Highlands
JEFFERSON — Assemblywoman Aura Dunn is calling on Governor Mikie Sherrill to hold a school funding meeting in the Highlands region, saying schools in...
Pumpkin Illumination to Light Up Morristown’s Vail Mansion Plaza
MORRIS COUNTY — Families are invited to bring their carved pumpkins to Pumpkin Illumination on Saturday, October 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m....
Man Charged With Driving While Intoxicated After Backing Into Truck in Club 15 Parking...
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — John A. Doherty, 57, was arrested for driving while intoxicated early Saturday morning, September 5, after police said he backed his...
Man Charged With Driving While Intoxicated After Being Found Slumped Over Wheel in McDonald’s...
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Adam W. Riker, 42, was arrested for driving while intoxicated on Saturday night, August 22, after police found him slumped over...
New Hope Food Pantry Seeks Donations for Thanksgiving Baskets
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — It is hard to believe, but the New Hope Food Pantry is already planning for Thanksgiving baskets.
The pantry will distribute Thanksgiving...
Jefferson Township Council Approves New Police Contract
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Township Council unanimously approved a new contract with the Jefferson Township Police Department’s Policemen’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local 190 at...
Off-Duty Immigration Agent Charged With Driving While Intoxicated After Bar Disturbance
JEFFERSON — An off-duty federal immigration agent was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a disturbance outside McKenna's Pub in the Lake...
Jefferson Township Mayor Leads Ribbon Cutting at Grand Opening of New Restaurant
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Olive and Oak Lakefront Kitchen, a new restaurant in Oak Ridge, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday, October 8. Jefferson Township...
Jefferson Township Haunted House Seeks Volunteers
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Haunted House is seeking volunteers to help bring this year's attraction to life, with the event set for...
Jefferson Township Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale Set for This Weekend
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Treasure hunters can head to Oak Ridge and Lake Hopatcong this weekend for the Fall Town-Wide Garage Sale, with sales at...
Jefferson Township Appoints Mariah Himsel as Deputy Clerk
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Council appoved the appointment of Mariah Himsel as the township’s Deputy Clerk at its meeting on Wednesday, October...
Boris Risteski Sworn In as Jefferson Township Firefighter
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Boris Risteski is the newest firefighter in Jefferson Township. Mayor Eric Wilsusen swore him in during a special ceremony that opened...
Moose Drive, New Trucks and a Deputy Clerk on Jefferson Council Agenda Tonight
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 7, in the Municipal Building, 1033 Weldon Road. The...
Jefferson Township Police to Host Halloween Donut Decorating Event and Trunk or Treat
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Police Department will host a Halloween Police Donut Decorating Event on Sunday, October 25, from 10:00 a.m. to...
Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township Collects Food for New Hope Food Pantry
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Members of the Kiwanis Club of Jefferson Township conducted a food collection at the Acme on Berkshire Valley Road in Oak...
North Jersey Dietitian Tackles the Connection Between Sleep, Blood Sugar and Weight in New...
After nearly two decades helping people improve their nutrition, blood sugar and metabolic health, New Jersey registered dietitian Erin Palinski-Wade noticed one factor was...
Jefferson Township Museum Hosts Final Open House of the Season
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Township Museum, “The George Chamberlain House,” and “Miss Elizabeth’s Shoppe” will be open for tours on Sunday, October 4,...
Jefferson Township Issues Tax Sale Notice for Unpaid Property Charges
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Jefferson Township will hold a lien sale of properties for non-payment of taxes and other municipal charges, according to a public...
Route 181 to Close for New Jersey Natural Gas Project
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Route 181 will be closed on Wednesday, October 7, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).
The roadway will be...
Morris County Sheriff Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Individuals in Rockaway Township Investigation
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP — The Morris County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help identifying individuals as part of an investigation into several incidents...
Sussex County Community College to Unveil New Outdoor Fitness Court Studio
NEWTON — Sussex County Community College, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey and National Fitness Campaign are introducing a new outdoor Fitness...
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...
Team Tungsten Qualifies for Nationals!
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Each Wednesday night and Saturday afternoon, in a room filled with the hum of 3D printers and tables scattered with prototypes,...
Mountain Lakes Police Arrest Parsippany Woman on Outstanding Warrant
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A Parsippany woman was arrested following a motor vehicle stop conducted by Mountain Lakes Police, authorities said.
On Friday, March 6, 2026,...