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East Hanover Store Sells Winning Pick-6 Ticket Worth 2.1 Million Dollars

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EAST HANOVER — A Morris County ticket matched all six numbers drawn Thursday night to win the New Jersey Lottery’s Pick-6 jackpot, according to the New Jersey Lottery. The cash value of the prize is nine hundred twenty-one thousand eight hundred fifteen dollars.

The winning ticket was sold at 7-Eleven store number 29431, located at 434 Ridgedale Avenue in East Hanover. The store will receive a ten thousand dollar bonus for selling the winning ticket.

The winning numbers were 02, 03, 05, 23, 32, and 44.

This is the second Pick-6 jackpot ticket sold in New Jersey this week. A ticket worth seven point seven million dollars was sold for Saturday’s drawing.

“Congratulations to our second Pick-6 jackpot winner this week,” New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James Carey said. “We’re excited to meet the lucky winner and to see if our players’ lucky streak continues!”

The Pick-6 jackpot has reset to two million dollars heading into Saturday’s drawing.

Double Play Results

Players are able to add Double Play for an extra one dollar, providing a chance to win up to two hundred fifty thousand dollars in cash. No player matched all six numbers in Wednesday’s Double Play drawing. The numbers were 05, 09, 16, 22, 30 and 34.

Mountain Lakes Woman Charged with DWI After Route 46 Traffic Stop

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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 her vehicle run a red light on Route 46 West, according to a police report.

Parsippany Police Officer Antonio Piccininni was patrolling the area of Route 46 and Fox Hill Road on June 10, 2026, when he observed a red 2017 Honda Accord fail to stop for a red traffic signal. The officer followed the vehicle, which turned onto Boulevard, and initiated a motor vehicle stop.

Making contact with the driver, identified as Julia M. Cohen, 35, the officer noted she apologized for speeding and stated she believed the signal had been green, according to the report. The officer detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage and asked Cohen whether she had been drinking. She initially said she had not, then stated she had consumed three beers, the report states.

Backup officers Evan Ruggiero and Leba responded to the scene. According to a supplemental report, Ptl. Ruggiero observed Cohen swaying and having difficulty keeping her balance as she stood on the sidewalk, and detected the odor of alcohol on her breath. Cohen told the officer she had consumed two beers prior to the stop. She was administered Standard Field Sobriety Tests and subsequently arrested.

Cohen was issued four summonses and charged with the following:

  • Driving While Intoxicated (39:4-50)
  • Reckless Driving (39:4-96)
  • Careless Driving: Likely to Endanger Person or Property (39:4-97)
  • Failure to Observe Traffic Control Device (39:4-81)

The matter is scheduled to be heard in Parsippany-Troy Hills Municipal Court.

Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Navigating Hope Van to Visit Jefferson Township Library

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The Navigating Hope mobile outreach unit connects Morris County residents with essential social services, resources and community assistance.

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Navigating Hope mobile outreach van will visit the Jefferson Township Public Library, 1031 Weldon Road, on Monday, July 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Residents who visit the van will be able to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), along with other forms of public assistance.

Staff on hand will also connect residents with resources related to health and wellness, domestic violence support, aging services, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and other services.

Atlantic Health Executive Trish O’Keefe Chosen as Grand Marshal for 2027 St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County

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Trish O’Keefe

MORRIS COUNTY — Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center President Trish O’Keefe has been selected as Grand Marshal for the 2027 Saint Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County.

A third-generation Irish American, O’Keefe is the daughter of Hank and Ruth (nee Hennessey) O’Keefe. Her Irish roots extend to County Cork on both sides of her family.

“I am incredibly honored to be chosen as the 2027 Grand Marshal of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade,” O’Keefe said. “The parade significantly honors our Irish heritage, which has deep ties to Morris County and the surrounding region, and especially to the town of Morristown that I love, where I live and have worked for many years.”

As grand marshal, she will lead more than 3,000 marchers down South Street in Morristown on Saturday, March 13. The parade routinely draws between 50,000 and 70,000 spectators.

The Morristown parade is one of the largest in New Jersey and among the oldest in the country. Following the difficult winter of 1779 to 1780 in Jockey Hollow near Morristown, General George Washington, in recognition of the support of his Irish militiamen, gave them the day off, leading to the first Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in Morris County in 1780.

O’Keefe is a member of the Irish American Association of Northwest Jersey and has been actively involved as a parade patron and in other parade roles for more than 25 years.

Among her many honors, she was recognized in 2022 by Irish America magazine as one of the Irish Healthcare and Lifesciences 50.

“I am incredibly proud of my Irish heritage,” O’Keefe said. “I embrace the qualities of strength, perseverance, love of family, loyalty, spirituality and the ability to enjoy life.”

O’Keefe started her career as a bedside nurse 45 years ago and has dedicated her life to serving as a leader at Atlantic Health Morristown. In 2016, she was named president of the hospital and senior vice president of Atlantic Health. She also served as Atlantic Health’s chief nurse executive for several years.

For the parade committee, O’Keefe was an ideal choice to serve as the 2027 Grand Marshal.

“Trish’s extraordinary leadership, unwavering commitment to compassionate health care, and decades of dedicated service to the people of Morristown embody the very spirit of our parade — community service and pride in our heritage,” said Carl Stopper, president of the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade of Morris County Incorporated.

“This recognition is both well-deserved and deeply meaningful,” he added. “We look forward to celebrating her remarkable accomplishments as she prepares to lead the parade on Saturday, March 13.”

Free Webinar to Help Small Businesses Navigate State Certification Process

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A small-business owner reviews New Jersey’s certification process and explores opportunities to compete for state contracts.

MORRIS COUNTY — Small business owners across New Jersey looking to expand their access to government contracts will have a chance to learn how state certifications can help level the playing field during a free webinar next week.

The session, titled “Level Up Your Business: Navigating New Jersey’s Certification Process for Small Enterprises,” will be held on Tuesday, July 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The webinar is designed as a step-by-step guide to help small business owners understand how to apply for state-level certifications, including designations for veteran-owned, minority-owned, women-owned, and disabled-owned businesses. Organizers say these certifications can open the door to additional contract opportunities and help drive local economic growth by leveling the playing field for underrepresented business owners.

In addition to the certification overview, representatives from the Apex Accelerator Team will discuss free services available to small business owners interested in exploring government contracting opportunities.

Business owners interested in attending must register in advance by clicking here. Once registered, attendees will receive access details for the webinar in a separate email.

The Apex Accelerator program is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the Department of Defense.

Whippany Woman Charged with Eluding, Child Endangerment After Police Chase

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The Morris County Correctional Facility, located at 43 John Street in Morris Township, serves as the primary detention center operated by the Morris County Sheriff’s Office.

FLORHAM PARK — Florham Park police officers Jason Conley and Alex Tredy observed a gray Nissan with Pennsylvania plates traveling on Route 24 West on June 16 at 1:50 a.m. that was using both the right and left lanes to operate in at the same time, according to police. Officers also observed the vehicle making abrupt lane changes as well as slow, drifting lane changes.

Believing the operator may have been impaired, officers attempted a motor vehicle stop. The driver refused to stop for emergency lights and sirens and continued operating through a construction zone before exiting the highway, running stop signs and traffic signals, and eventually stopping in the parking lot of a residential complex in Hanover Township.

The operator of the vehicle, Alyece Cassidy, 32, of Whippany, refused to exit the vehicle and needed to be physically removed, police said. She also refused commands when advised she was under arrest for eluding, and based on additional observations at the time, officers’ suspicion was affirmed that she was under the influence of intoxicating substances. During her arrest, a significant quantity of marijuana, both raw and used, along with edible THC products and alcohol, were observed and seized. A one-year-old child was also in the rear of the vehicle.

After being removed from the vehicle, the child was transported by the Florham Park First Aid Squad to police headquarters, where the child was turned over to a responsible family member. Cassidy submitted samples for the testing of alcohol and other intoxicating substances in her body.

Cassidy was charged with 13 motor vehicle offenses, including 10 moving violations inclusive of a driving while intoxicated charge. She was additionally charged with the following crimes and lodged in the Morris County Correctional Facility pending a detention hearing before a Superior Court judge:

  • Eluding, a second-degree crime
  • Child endangerment, a fourth-degree crime
  • Obstruction of justice, a fourth-degree crime
  • Resisting arrest, a disorderly persons offense

Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Free Summer Gazebo Concert Series Continues with Jersey Sound

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Frank Cahill
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JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — The Jefferson Arts Committee’s free summer concert series continues Friday, July 24, with a performance by Jersey Sound at the Jefferson Township Gazebo, located in the Jefferson Township Municipal Complex, 1033 Weldon Road.

All concerts in the series begin at 6:30 p.m. and are free to attend, with free parking available. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket, along with their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. The event is family friendly, carry in and carry out for trash, and a dedicated portable restroom will be on site.

Friday’s performance features Jersey Sound, one of the Tri-State area’s most popular premiere oldies bands, performing a combination of music genres. The band’s set spans classic oldies, classic rock, Motown, rhythm and blues, British Invasion and pop hits originally recorded by some of the biggest names in rock and roll, performed by the band’s vocalists and rhythm section.

Frank Capello will return with his LIL ICE Trike Company ice cream truck to many of the concerts, offering frozen treats for sale. While admission is free, a free-will donation is always appreciated to help fund the concert series.

The concert series continues throughout the summer, with the final concert scheduled for Friday evening, August 21. In the event of inclement weather, a concert will be relocated to the Jefferson Township High School Auditorium, located at 1010 Weldon Road. Snacks and beverages are not permitted inside the auditorium.

Dover Man Charged with Driving While Intoxicated, Child Endangerment After Route 46 Crash

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Frank Cahill
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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 accident.

Upon investigating the accident, Patrolman Stewart arrested the driver of one of the involved vehicles, 28-year-old Bryan Rodriguez-Ruiz of Dover, who was charged with the following:

  • Driving while intoxicated
  • Endangering the welfare of a child

Rodriguez-Ruiz was released pending a mandatory court date.

Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Boonton Man Charged with Assault, Terroristic Threats Following Mountain Lakes Investigation

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Frank Cahill
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MOUNTAIN LAKES — The Mountain Lakes Police Department was notified by another agency on June 6 of an assault that had occurred inside a vehicle as it traveled through the department’s jurisdiction.

An investigation involving multiple neighboring agencies resulted in the arrest of 42-year-old Corey Porcelli of Boonton, who was charged with the following:

  • Simple assault
  • Terroristic threats

Porcelli was taken into custody by another agency to face additional charges in that jurisdiction.

Editor’s Note: The charges outlined in this publication are merely accusations, and the defendant and/or defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Video: Jefferson Township Council Meeting – July 15, 2026

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Frank Cahill
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Jefferson Township

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — Jefferson Township Council Meeting – July 15, 2026.

Click here to download the agenda.

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