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Jefferson Student Named to NYIT Presidential Honor List

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Jacqueline Taylor

JEFFERSON — Jacqueline Taylor of Oak Ridge has been named to the New York Institute of Technology’s Presidential Honor List for the spring 2026 semester.

The Presidential Honor List recognizes undergraduate students who achieve outstanding academic performance during the semester.

Taylor is pursuing a Bachelor of Architecture at NYIT, expected in May 2027, and is a member of the American Institute of Architecture Students. She previously earned an associate degree in business administration and management from County College of Morris, where she studied from 2020 to 2022, and is a graduate of Pope John XXIII High School.

About New York Institute of Technology

New York Institute of Technology’s six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, professional, and medical degree programs in disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. Founded in 1955, the nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute welcomes more than 7,000 students worldwide, with campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York, and Jonesboro, Arkansas, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of a network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

Jefferson Township Woman Charged With DWI, Open Container Violation

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JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A township woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated on July 9, according to a Jefferson Township Police Department report.

Michelle C. Dilapi, 30, was arrested at 4:05 p.m. and handcuffed at the scene, according to the report. Police said Dilapi’s car was checked before and after she was placed in the back seat of the patrol vehicle. The case was investigated by Police Officer Liam Shernce.

Dilapi was charged with the following:

  • Driving under the influence of liquor or drugs (39:4-50)
  • Reckless driving (39:4-96)
  • Traffic on marked lanes (39:4-88)
  • Open container of alcohol or unsealed cannabis in a motor vehicle (39:4-51B)

Dilapi is due to appear in Jefferson Township Municipal Court on July 30, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. on the driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and open container charges. The traffic on marked lanes charge carries a penalty of $186.00, payable by July 23, 2026.

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.

Hopatcong Woman Charged With DWI After Crash

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Frank Cahill
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JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A Hopatcong woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after a two-vehicle crash on Nolans Point Road on June 16, according to a Jefferson Township Police Department report.

Denise L. Sloane, 62, was arrested at 6:11 p.m. after police said her vehicle crossed the centerline on Nolans Point Road near Castle Rock Road and struck a second vehicle. Sloane was handcuffed and taken into custody following the crash, according to the report.

According to the crash investigation report, a vehicle driven by Diane L. Tyrpak was traveling west on Nolans Point Road when Sloane’s vehicle crossed the centerline and struck it. Sloane was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated, the report states. Police said Sloane refused a breath test at the scene.

Sloane was charged with the following:

  • Driving under the influence of liquor or drugs (39:4-50)
  • Reckless driving (39:4-96)
  • Traffic on marked lanes (39:4-88)
  • Refusal to submit to a chemical test (39:4-50.4a)
  • Consent to take samples of breath (39:4-50.2)

Sloane is due to appear in Jefferson Township Municipal Court on July 9 at 1:00 p.m. The case was investigated by Traffic Safety Officer Charles Paskas.

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.

St. Thomas the Apostle Parish to Hold Three-Day Rummage Sale in Oak Ridge

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Frank Cahill
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JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — St. Thomas the Apostle Parish will hold a three-day rummage sale at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, 5635 Berkshire Valley Road, Oak Ridge, from Friday, September 18, through Sunday, September 20, 2026.

The sale will run Friday, September 18, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; Saturday, September 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday, September 20, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Items for sale will include clothes, household goods, seasonal items, toys, tools, garden supplies, vintage finds, jewelry, small furniture and sports equipment. Every dollar raised will go directly to the parish’s ministries and its Hardship Fund, which supports neighbors in the community who need a helping hand.

The parish is seeking help in three ways: donations, which can be dropped off after every Mass through the sale; volunteers to help sort, price, set up, work during the sale and clean up; and shoppers looking for a bargain. The parish is accepting clothing, household items, seasonal decor, toys, tools, garden items, vintage pieces, jewelry, small furniture and sports equipment, but is not accepting televisions, electronics, or anything that will not fit in a small two-door car.

Those with questions may text (917) 405-0596.

Morris County Historical Society to Host Walking Tour in Denville

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Historical Society will host a walking tour on Saturday, September 12, with tours beginning at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at 560 Openaki Road.

The tour is part of the Morris County Walking Tour Series, presented by the Morris County Historical Society in partnership with local historians and history organizations. The series runs from April through October and features nearly forty guided walking tours exploring almost two dozen communities throughout Morris County, with topics ranging from historic districts, downtowns and neighborhoods to local industries that shaped the landscape and the individuals who left a lasting impact.

The Denville tour will follow the Den Brook to the sites of two pre-Revolutionary War forges, and to an eighteenth century tavern, saw mill and gristmill, where a slave woman named Dinah tended to patrons, where local Native Americans came to hear the news of the day, and where George Washington likely waited while his horse was shod by a local blacksmith.

The tour is free and will proceed rain or shine. Pre-registration is required. Those with registration inquiries may contact the Morris County Historical Society at [email protected].

Macculloch Hall Historical Museum Hosts Lunch with the Librarian Series

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Frank Cahill
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MORRISTOWN — Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, in partnership with the Morristown and Morris Township Library, is hosting “Lunch with the Librarian,” a free program for preschool children and their caregivers, on Wednesday, July 22; Wednesday, July 29; Wednesday, August 5; and Wednesday, August 12, at 12:00 p.m.

Children and caregivers are encouraged to bring lunch and enjoy stories in the museum’s garden. Attendees should enter the garden through the side gate. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be held in the museum’s Center Hall.

The program is free and will be held at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown, New Jersey 07960.

New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission Mobile Unit Coming to Morris Plains

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Frank Cahill
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MORRIS PLAINS — The Morris Plains Police Department, in conjunction with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, will host a mobile inspection station at Community Park, 51 Jim Fear Drive, on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

“By bringing inspections directly to Morris Plains, we want to help residents stay compliant with state requirements in a more convenient and efficient manner — reducing travel time, long wait lines, and overall burden on Motor Vehicle Commission facilities,” the department said.

Inspections will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis, and no appointments are required. Vehicles will be lined up and processed in the order they arrive. Inspections can be performed only up to two months in advance of a vehicle’s expiration date.

Vehicles that pass inspection will receive a two-year inspection sticker, while new car dealer vehicles will receive a five-year inspection sticker. Vehicles that fail inspection will receive a rejection sticker along with a thirty-day report, allowing the owner time to address the issue and return to an inspection facility for a re-inspection.

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

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Frank Cahill
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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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Frank Cahill
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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.

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