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Bucco Bill Increasing Penalties for Assaults on Seniors and People with Disabilities Advances
TRENTON — Legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco that would increase criminal penalties for assaults against seniors and people with disabilities...
New Jersey E-Bike Rules Take Effect in July 2026: What Riders and Families Need...
MORRIS COUNTY -- New Jersey residents who own or operate electric bicycles will soon face significant new requirements under a state law that takes...
Video: Jefferson Township Council Meeting – June 10, 2026
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Jefferson Township Council Meeting – June 10, 2026.
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Foot Care Clinic Offered at Jefferson Township Health Center
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Residents seeking professional foot care services can take advantage of the upcoming Foot Care Clinic on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at...
Four-Bedroom Oak Ridge Home Sells Above Asking Price for $585,000
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- A well-maintained custom home at 13 Paderewski Road in the Petersburg section of Oak Ridge has sold for $585,000, closing above...
Patriotic Concert to Fill St. Thomas the Apostle Church with Music and Pride
JEFFERSON — St. Thomas the Apostle Church will host a Patriotic Concert on Sunday, June 14, at 2:00 p.m. at the church, located at...
Morris County Vocational School District Programs Earn State Environmental Honors
MORRIS COUNTY — Students and educators from the Morris County Vocational School District were recognized with two prestigious environmental awards during the 2024 Governor’s...
Community Rallies Around Dina Barraco Pepe During Health Battle
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Family and friends are asking the community to support Dina Barraco Pepe as she faces a series of serious health challenges...
Warren County Man Charged In Robbery Of Jefferson Gas Attendant
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Titan Elite Seeks Young Cheerleaders for Tiny Novice Cheer Program
SPARTA — Titan Elite is inviting young children to join its Tiny Novice Cheer Program, designed for beginner cheerleaders between the ages of 3...
Governor Sherrill Appoints Lisa Montalbano as Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
MORRIS COUNTY – Governor Mikie Sherrill confirmed the appointment of Lisa Montalbano to serve as Ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their...
Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Honors Detective Jazmin Felder Upon Retirement
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office honored Detective Jazmin Felder during a retirement walkout ceremony on May 29, recognizing her more than...
Essex County Prosecutor’s Sergeant from Sparta Charged with Theft at Delaney Hall Protest
SPARTA — A sergeant with the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office has been charged with theft after allegedly taking a photojournalist’s camera equipment while the...
Wilsusen, Senatore, and Galfo Win Jefferson Republican Primary
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Mayor Eric F. Wilsusen won the Republican nomination for another term as Jefferson Township Mayor, defeating former Assemblyman Christian E. Barranco...
An Evening With Spirit Returns to Jefferson Township
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Due to popular demand, the Junior Woman's Club of Jefferson Township and Kathleen O'Neill Hanek will host “A Spring Evening With...
One Ticket, One Winner: Nick’s Hope 50/50 Raffle Brings Joy While Supporting Families in...
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Sometimes all it takes is a single ticket.
That was certainly the case for Michele, the lucky winner of Nick’s Hope’s annual...
Jefferson Township Library Invites Adults to Chair Yoga Session
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Adults seeking a gentle and effective way to improve flexibility, balance, and overall wellness are invited to attend “Chair Yoga for...
Retired Jefferson Township Officers Endorse Barranco for Mayor and Brown and Santasieri for Council
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Save Jefferson Team is proud to announce an endorsement from members of the Jefferson Township PBA Local 190 Retirees...
Luc’s Car Show Returns to Oak Ridge on June 6
OAK RIDGE — Luc’s Fajita Hut will bring back its popular car show on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in the Acme...
Morris County Mourns the Loss of Legendary K-9 Kai
MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its most celebrated and beloved members, K-9 Kai, whose...
Disorderly Patient Charged After Alleged Threats and $20,000 in Damage at Saint Clare’s Hospital
DENVILLE — A Jefferson Township man faces multiple charges after allegedly threatening healthcare workers and causing approximately $20,000 in property damage at Saint Clare’s...
Emily Schorr Makes Shenandoah University’s President’s List
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- Emily Schorr, of Lake Hopatcong, is one of 437 Shenandoah University students who earned a spot on the President's List for...
Jefferson Township Administration’s Hypocrisy Knows No Bounds
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP -- For all of our present Town administration's insistence that they do all they can to help our local schools have the...
Morris County Holds Memorial Day Observance in Nation’s 250th Year
MORRIS COUNTY -- Nine local veterans were presented Morris County Distinguished Military Service Medals by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners at the...
Assemblyman Jay Webber and Jefferson Township Council Majority Endorse Save Jefferson Team
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Save Jefferson team, the joint ticket of mayoral candidate Christian Barranco with Council candidates Sheila Brown and Dottie Santasieri, announced...
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,...
Mountain Lakes Police Charge Woman Following Restaurant Incident and Arrest
MOUNTAIN LAKES — A late-night disturbance that began at a local restaurant led to multiple charges and police involvement across two municipalities, according to...
Juvenile Faces Charges Following Alleged Knife Threat at Morris County Restaurant
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- A 17-year-old juvenile has been charged after allegedly threatening a former restaurant employee with a knife last month in Mountain Lakes...
Homeless Solutions’ 26th Annual Dream Builders’ Bash
MORRIS COUNTY — Homeless Solutions will celebrate its 26th Annual Dream Builders’ Bash on Friday, March 27 at a spectacular new venue, The Mansion at Mountain Lakes in...
Applications Now Open for the 2026 William Kogen Community Service Award
MOUNTAIN LAKES -- Lakeland Hills Family YMCA announced that applications are now open for the 2026 William Kogen Community Service Award. This annual award...
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA Announces New Art Exhibit Scholarship Award for Graduating Seniors
MORRIS COUNTY — Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is proud to introduce a new scholarship opportunity for graduating high school seniors: the Art Exhibit Scholarship...
Lakeland Hills YMCA Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for Renovated Health and Wellness Center
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA marked a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to community health and wellness with a ribbon-cutting...
Out With the Old, In With the New: Lakeland Hills YMCA Unveils New Health...
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Lakeland Hills YMCA has officially opened the doors to its newly upgraded and reimagined Health and Fitness Center, marking a bold...
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA and Sunrise Senior Living to Host Winter Jazz Concert
MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, in partnership with Sunrise Senior Living, will present a Winter Jazz Concert on Thursday, March 26,...
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...