EAST HANOVER — The East Hanover Health Department, in partnership with the Roseland Board of Health, will conduct a male cancer screening program from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, at the Senior Citizens Center, 96 Mt. Pleasant Avenue.
The emphasis of this screening is to detect early signs of prostatic, testicular, and colorectal cancer.
DOVER — Mayor James Dodd, along with Councilmen Sergio Rodriguez and AB Santana, cordially greeted Luz de Mar as they inaugurated their new location at 10 North Sussex Street in Dover with a celebratory ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sunday, March 11.
Marina Guerrero and Luciano Diaz, the dynamic duo behind Luz de Mar, a burgeoning beauty and wellness haven nestled in Dover’s heart. With a decade of dedicated service to Dover’s community, Marina, hailing from Mexico, and Luciano, from Uruguay, have seamlessly merged their expertise to offer a comprehensive array of rejuvenating services.
Marina’s journey into the world of beauty began in Guadalajara, Mexico, under the tutelage of her mother, Isabel de la Cruz Vallejo, a seasoned beauty professional. With over 30 years of experience, Marina’s passion for cosmetology blossomed early, leading her to enroll in the Academy of Cosmetology in 1996. In 2001, she embarked on a new chapter in New York, where she earned her cosmetology license and honed her craft before settling in Dover with her husband in 2013 where she earned her beautician license.
Meanwhile, Luciano’s path to wellness started in 2009, when he graduated from the American Institute of Business. Over the years, Luciano has added various modalities to his practice, including seven years of providing medical massage therapy at a local chiropractor’s office. Following his relocation from Uruguay in 2002, Luciano found his calling, combining his chiropractic background with massage therapy to offer holistic healing. His commitment to holistic wellness drove him to establish Luz de Mar alongside Marina. They share a vision of promoting overall well-being for mind, body, and spirit.
Since Luz de Mar’s inception three weeks ago, Marina and Luciano have garnered praise for their unparalleled services, ranging from hair treatments to massages, and facials to physical therapy. Their commitment to excellence extends beyond mere pampering; it’s about fostering a sanctuary where clients find solace and rejuvenation.
But their journey doesn’t end there. Marina and Luciano are on a mission to redefine the beauty and wellness landscape in Dover. With a keen eye on innovation and the latest trends, they’ve introduced cutting-edge amenities like sauna facilities and shower accommodations for massage sessions, setting Luz de Mar apart from the rest.
Moreover, their dedication to community engagement is evident through initiatives like the Polar Express toy drives, where they offered chair massages to raise funds for noble causes. For Marina and Luciano, Luz de Mar isn’t just a business—it’s a beacon of compassion and inclusivity, where everyone, from first responders to military personnel, receives a warm welcome and special discounts. As Luciano aptly puts it, “A massage is a wellness, not a luxury,” encapsulating their ethos of prioritizing holistic well-being above all else.
MORRIS COUNTY — Starting Monday, March 25, New Jersey will join the State-to-State (S2S) Verification Service to further strengthen the security of driver licenses and IDs issued in the Garden State.
By joining the program, New Jersey will finalize its compliance with the federal REAL ID Act.
“Ensuring one driver has one license is the goal of the State-to-State service,” said Latrecia Littles-Floyd, Acting Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC). “With New Jersey signing on to the program, the Motor Vehicle Commission will enhance the integrity of the licensing process here and in other states, leading to safer roads and better identity theft protections that benefit everyone.”
For additional information about S2S, including answers to frequently asked questions, visit the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) website. New Jersey will be the 40th state to join the S2S service.
To bring the S2S service online, required NJMVC system maintenance and updates will take place from Saturday, March 23, through Sunday, March 24.
This will result in the following NJMVC service impacts that weekend:
All NJMVC online services will resume normal functionality by 8:00 p.m. Sunday, March 24, and all NJMVC agencies and facilities will resume normal operations on Monday, March 25.
For motor vehicle services, appointment scheduling, and more NJMVC information, visit NJMVC.gov.
MOUNTAIN LAKES — Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Mountain Lakes Police Chief Shawn Bennett confirmed a man has been taken into federal custody for a bank robbery that occurred on November 17, 2023, at the PNC Bank.
At approximately 11:15 a.m. on November 17, 2023, law enforcement received a report of a bank robbery that occurred at the PNC Bank, 425 Boulevard. Subsequent investigation revealed that a male suspect entered the bank branch and demanded money. No weapon was displayed or threatened. The suspect fled the bank with approximately $1,000 in U.S. currency.
Law enforcement agencies in New Jersey worked with federal authorities to identify the alleged suspect as Tony Winst, 46, last known address Cresskill.
On March 9, 2024, Winst was taken into custody by federal authorities in New York City. Winst remains in federal custody and the case will be prosecuted at the federal level.
Numerous law enforcement agencies participated in this investigation, including the Mountain Lakes Police Department, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigations Unit, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call the Newark FBI at (973) 792-3000, or 1-800-CALL-FBI.
MORRIS COUNTY — A Morristown man was arrested on Monday night after he and his passenger were found asleep in the middle of Route 10 in Denville Township.
On March 11, around 11:46 p.m., police responded to a report of a motor vehicle stopped in the center lane on Route 10 eastbound, with the driver and passenger appearing to be asleep. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle and found the driver and passenger asleep inside.
Following a brief investigation, the driver, identified as Milton Gonzalez, 21, of Morristown, was arrested for driving while intoxicated. Gonzalez faces charges of driving under the influence, reckless driving, careless driving, having open containers in a motor vehicle, and obstructing traffic.
He was released pending a court appearance.
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, this Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
MORRIS COUNTY — County College of Morris (CCM) Dean of the School of Health Professions and Natural Sciences, Dr. Maria Isaza, has been recognized as a S.H.I.N.E. (Serves, Helps, Inspires, Nurtures, and Excels) Award recipient by Child & Family Resources.
Dr. Isaza received the award for the S.H.I.N.E. Educator of the Year in the Higher Education category on Thursday, March 7 at the annual S.H.I.N.E. Educator of the Year Awards Gala.
FLORHAM PARK — The Knights of Columbus Council 2248 of Florham Park and Madison is bringing back its round-robin chess tournament on Saturday, April 13, to be held in the gym of Holy Family Church at 35 Orchard Road.
This competition is open to all local students in grades 3 through 8.
MORRIS COUNTY — A Denville woman, Laura Decroce, 48, is confronting multiple charges following her alleged involvement in a hit-and-run incident early Monday morning, March 11th, in Denville Township.
The collision occurred around 12:45 a.m. on North Shore Road.
According to police, during the investigation of the crash, it was discovered that one of the vehicles involved had fled the scene before the arrival of law enforcement officers. However, the license plate of the suspect’s vehicle was left behind at the site.
Following a brief inquiry, authorities successfully located the vehicle and identified the driver as Laura Decroce.
Decroce was subsequently arrested and charged with driving under the influence, aggravated vehicular assault due to injuries sustained by the other driver in the crash, careless driving, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, failure to report a crash, leaving the scene of a motor vehicle crash with injuries, and refusal to provide breath samples for testing.
Decroce was released pending a court appearance.
A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, this Defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
DOVER — The Town of Dover Mayor and Council meeting for Tuesday, March 12, will be held at 7:00 p.m. at 37 North Sussex Street, Dover, NJ 07801.
Click here to download the agenda.
This meeting is being held in accordance with the Open Public Meetings Act, also known as the Sunshine Law, N.J.S.A. 10:4-6. Notice of the meeting was sent to the Daily Record and Star-Ledger on January 2, 2024, and published in the Record and Ledger on January 5, 2024. Notice was also posted on the Bulletin Board of the Municipal Building.” These notices were sent within 48 hours before this meeting and were sent in sufficient time for the publications to publish them.
The Town of Dover highly values the input of residents in making important decisions that affect the residents of our community. We also believe in the rights of residents to observe Governing Body Meetings. To ensure that all of our residents have the opportunity to offer comments, each statement/comment shall be held to a time of five minutes.
Mayor James Dodd
(December 31, 2027)
Claudia P. Toro
Council Member – First Ward
(December 31, 2025)
Sandra Wittner
Council Member – First Ward
(December 31, 2024)
Sergio Rodriguez
Council Member – Second Ward
(December 31, 2025)
Geovani Estacio
Council Member – Second Ward
(December 31, 2024)
Michael Scarneo
Council Member – Third Ward
(December 31, 2025)
Karol Ruiz
Council Member – Third Ward
(December 31, 2024)
MORRIS COUNTY — On Saturday, March 9, crowds lined South Street, Morristown Green, and Washington Street to celebrate a parade rich with Irish heritage, led by Morris Plains Grand Marshall Jack Haren.
As the parade drew nearer, laughter and excited chatter filled the parking lot behind Town Hall, undeterred by the moisture in the air. Although the event is alcohol-free, parade-goers were greeted with the cheerful offer of a free beer as they turned from South Street towards the Green.
Jack Haren, a longtime resident of Morris Plains, was honored on February 17 by the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Morris County. This marked the first-ever “publicity” parade in Morris Plains, celebrating Haren’s selection to lead the renowned St. Patrick’s Day parade in Morristown.
By 11:00 a.m., South Street was alive with 10,000 shades of green, from flags and hoodies to Lucky Charms t-shirts, despite the cold, wet weather. Promptly at noon, the parade kicked off from the Morristown Municipal Building, winding its way around the Morristown Green and up Washington Street, passing by the Morris County courthouse before culminating at the high school.
Among the participants, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon proudly marched in a kilt, while Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty and Jersey City Mayor Steve Fulop shared an umbrella.
The spirit of the parade remained undeterred by the weather, as it has since its move from Wharton to Morristown in 1991. Organized by the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick of Morris County and the Irish American Association of North West Jersey, the event continued to thrive.
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