HANOVER — Amanda Grace M. Ruiz of Whippany was among the more than 500 graduates who earned masters and doctoral degrees at The University of Scranton. Degrees were presented at its graduate commencement ceremony on May 21 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza, Wilkes-Barre. Degrees were conferred to graduates who had completed their academic degree requirements in August and December of 2022, as well as January and May of 2023.

Ruiz earned a Master of Science in occupational therapy from The University of Scranton.

At the ceremony, the University conferred its first Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in accounting degrees to 12 graduates. The University also conferred Doctor of nursing practice doctor of physical therapy degrees, and Master’s degrees in various disciplines. Graduates represented 27 states: California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Students also represented Puerto Rico, Saudi Arabia, and India. The programs with the most graduates were the Master of business administration, master of health administration, master of occupational therapy, master of Accountancy and doctor of physical therapy.

HANOVER — Hanover Township has always prided itself as a community that cares for those in need and exhibits its compassion and understanding by actively supporting and directing its resources toward improving the quality of life of fellow human beings. Since 1985, the Township has forged a strong working relationship with ARCMorris. It is in that year the very first group home in Hanover opened.

Since then, five additional group homes have been constructed and occupied, and a seventh is in the planning stages. It is because of Hanover’s commitment and dedication to the care, support, and advancement of people with intellectual and related developmental disabilities and their families that the Township was given the “Best Friend Award” during ARCMorris’ 70th Anniversary Annual Awards Gala reception at the Birchwood Manor on Wednesday, May 17.

Accepting the award on behalf of the Township were Mayor Thomas “Ace” Gallagher and Committeemen Ronald F. Francioli and John L. Ferramosca. During the presentation, it was noted that Hanover Township has made a difference in Morris County because of its continuous support and advocacy in helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It was also noted that ARCMorris’ success in Hanover largely belongs to former Mayor Sal Iannaccone, the catalyst and chief proponent in forging a working relationship with ARCMorris and all stakeholders.

HANOVER — Hanover Township Police Officer Brandon Law arrested Mr. James Rosenski, 53, currently residing at the Red Carpet Inn, for theft, on May 10.

Officer Law was called to the Wegmans for an individual who had used counterfeit money for purchase and was in the store again attempting to purchase more merchandise. Loss prevention turned over the counterfeit $100.00 bill to the Hanover Police, which was fraudulent.

Mr. Rosenski was arrested and charged with forgery and theft by unlawful taking.

He was transported to the Morris County Correctional Facility pending his court date.

Editors Note: A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. Despite this accusation, the juveniles are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

HANOVER — Dilshod Umarkhanov, 60, Parsippany, was arrested and charged with aggravated sexual contact after allegedly abusing a man who suffers from dementia and for whom he cared as an aide Thursday, May 11.