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Dover Community Mourns Loss of High School Student Cristhofer Perez Huamani
DOVER — The Dover community is mourning the loss of Cristhofer Jeremy Perez Huamani, an 18-year-old Dover High School student, whose sudden passing has...
Dover Business Development Group Launches New Business Spotlight Series with Dover Focus
DOVER — The Dover Business Development Group is proud to announce an exciting new collaboration with Dover Focus aimed at showcasing the incredible local...
Kiwanis Club of Greater Dover Plants Pinwheel Garden for Child Abuse Prevention Month
DOVER — In recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month, members of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Dover joined New Jersey District Governor Frank Cahill...
Dover Business Spotlight: Taurus Chicken and Coffee Bar
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DOVER -- Taurus Chicken & Coffee Bar held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, March 20.
Taurus Chicken & Coffee Bar brings a fresh twist...
Analilia Mejia Wins Special Election for Congress in New Jersey’s 11th District
MORRIS COUNTY — Democrat Analilia Mejia secured a decisive victory over Republican Joe Hathaway in Thursday’s special election for New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District.
Mejia...
Fatal NJ Transit Train Strike Under Investigation in Morris County
MORRIS COUNTY — A tragic incident occurred Thursday evening, April 16, when an adult man was fatally struck by an NJ Transit train along...
Driver Charged with DWI After Crash on Rockaway Place
PARSIPPANY — A Dover man was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle crash on Rockaway Place, according to a report...
Kiwanis Club of Greater Dover Hosts Successful Clothing Distribution
DOVER — The Kiwanis Club of Greater Dover once again demonstrated its commitment to the community with a highly successful Annual Spring Clothing Giveaway...
Morris County Sheriff’s Office Hope One Celebrates Nine Years
MORRIS COUNTY -- Morris County Commissioner Director Stephen H. Shaw joined Sheriff James M. Gannon and Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll at Calvary Baptist Church to mark the ninth anniversary of...
Summer EBT Program Offers $120 Per Child to Help Families This Summer
MORRIS COUNTY — The Summer EBT Program is providing important support to families across New Jersey, offering a one-time $120 per eligible child to...
Coach Charged with Sexual Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Possession of CSAM,...
MORRIS COUNTY -- Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mendham Township Police Chief Ross Johnson, confirmed that Troy Roberto,...
Governor Sherrill Signs Proclamation Designating April 2026 as Second Chance Month in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY -- Governor Mikie Sherrill today signed a Proclamation designating April 2026 as Second Chance Month in New Jersey.
“During my time at the U.S. Attorney’s...
Law Enforcement Announces Arrests in Connection with Dover Kidnapping
DOVER -- Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Morris County Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon, and Dover Police Chief Jonathan...
Dover PBA Local 107 Announces 21st Annual Beefsteak Dinner
The Dover PBA Local 107 is inviting the community to its highly anticipated 21st Annual Beefsteak Dinner, set for Friday, May 1, 2026.
The popular...
Dover Police Inspire Students During Dover High School Career Day
DOVER -- Members of the Dover Police Department recently participated in the Dover High School Career Fair, where they met with students from the...
Dover Invites Families to Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Crescent Field
DOVER -- The Town of Dover is inviting residents to celebrate spring at its Annual Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for Saturday, March 21, from...
Dover Police Officers Participate in Read Across America
The Dover Police Department proudly participated in Read Across America during the past week, spending time with local students and sharing the joy of...
How License Plate Readers are Quietly Tracking Drivers
MORRIS COUNTY -- Cameras are everywhere today — on buildings, in stores, and even in doorbells. But there is another type of surveillance technology...
New New Jersey E-Bike Law Now in Effect: What Riders Need to Know
MORRIS COUNTY — New statewide regulations governing electric bicycles are now in effect following legislation aimed at addressing a growing number of serious e-bike...
Dover Police Arrest Wharton Man for Driving While Intoxicated After Route 46 Traffic Stop
DOVER — A Wharton man was arrested for driving while intoxicated after Dover police stopped his vehicle early Wednesday morning on Route 46.
According to...
College Club of Dover Offers Scholarships and College Loans to Local Young Women
DOVER — The College Club of Dover is once again offering scholarships to support and encourage young women graduating from area high schools as...
Dover Man Arrested for DWI Following Early Morning Traffic Stop
MORRIS COUNTY -- A Dover resident was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a motor vehicle stop in the early morning hours...
United Way Launches Free Tax Prep Program for Eligible Residents
MORRIS COUNTY — Beginning in February, low- and moderate-income residents can once again have their taxes prepared and filed at no cost through a...
Dover Mourns Beloved Coach and Educator Jan Beliveau, 84, Former Dover High School Teacher
DOVER -- Jan Beliveau, 84, of Sparta, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Dover, Jan...
County College of Morris Foundation Receives $1 Million Grant from Delta Dental of New...
RANDOLPH, NJ:County College of Morris (CCM) Foundation is thrilled to announce it has received a historic grant of $1 million from the Delta Dental of...
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...
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,...