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NJ police chief’s firing over homophobic slurs is ‘despicable,’ attorney says
ROSELLE — The embattled police chief of this Union County borough has lost his job after being accused of using homophobic slurs at work. Stacey Williams, the now-former police chief of Roselle, was terminated at Wednesday's council meeting. He took the job three years ago in July 2021. After...
N.J. congressman hospitalized after suffering from a fever
U.S. Rep. Bill Pascrell, Jr. was “in good spirits” on Monday, a day after the the New Jersey congressman was admitted to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson while suffering from a fever, his chief of staff said. “We spoke to the congressman this morning. He...
NJ extremist’s terror plot to cripple power grid in heat wave, prosecutors say
💥Plan was revealed to undercover agent, prosecutors say. An East Brunswick man whose online posts on extremist social media platforms encouraged violence against Jews and Blacks was arrested just before he could fly to Ukraine, federal officials say. Andrew Takhistov, 18, took to fringe social media sites to praise...
NJ man found $40K in unclaimed funds for his church. And that may be just the start
Philip Britton, an active member of his church for years, was forced to stay home from Mass since 2020 because of his declining health. But sitting at home in front of his computer, he managed to bestow his diocese in Camden with a gift that thrilled Catholic church leaders. The...
Man arrested for stealing from a scrap yard in Sussex County
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – A Hunterdon County man is accused of stealing from a scrap yard in Byram Township. Raimos Scrap Iron & Metal reported to the Byram Township police that they had video surveillance of an individual breaking into and stealing from their scrapyard on Dec. 13, 2023 and June 3, 2024.
A suburban Philly community mourns woman killed in Poconos golf cart accident
Everyone needs a friend like Brenna Abbinanti, her best friend Dori Sawyer said. When she died on Friday, it devastated many in the suburban Philadelphia community where she lived. Abbinanti died at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg following a golf cart accident over the Fourth of July weekend in the Poconos, the...
Morris County man accused of inhaling Dust Off
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – A Morris County man was charged after he was allegedly observed inhaling Dust Off in Mount Olive Township, police said. On July 13, at 12:36 p.m., an officer was on routine patrol in the International Drive Mall Complex when the officer observed a man stopped on a bicycle in the area of Picatinny Federal Credit Union, police said.
Former N.J. Playboy Club slated to become new resort, concert venue
The long-empty former Playboy Club in Sussex County has been sold and is slated to become a new resort, spa and concert venue, according to its new owner. An affiliate of Lockwood, a New York City-based real estate investment and development company, acquired the Vernon property earlier this month, according to company president Charles Everhardt.
Hunterdon County offers free concert series at Deer Path Park
READINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – The 48th Annual Hunterdon County Parks and Recreation summer concert series, Music Under the Stars is in full swing, at Deer Path Park, in Readington Township. The free, family-friendly concerts take place on Thursday evenings at 7:00 p.m. The concert series kicked off...
Junior cadets graduate from Northampton Fire Department summer camp program
Bright and early on the hot, summer Saturday of July 13, 22 cadets aged 9 to 17 graduated from the week-long junior firefighter camp at the Northampton Fire Department. Marking its second annual program, the Northampton Fire 42 Summer Camp saw a major success in junior cadet turnout, which increased from 17 cadets in 2023 to 22 cadets in 2024.
Mosquito spraying set for Wednesday morning in Montville Township
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Montville Township on Wednesday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17,...
What $400,000 can buy you in Morris County
Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region between July 8 and July 14. In this article, we outline recent property sales in Morris County, all of which featured homes under $400,000. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top...
Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) Program Announcement
The Hunterdon Area Energy Cooperative (HAEC) offers residents reduced electricity supply rates by purchasing electricity in bulk, including renewable energy, for several municipalities. Chester Township residents are invited to sign up. To learn all about this program, attend a public information session over Zoom on Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Click here to read Mayor Drag's letter with further details about this opportunity. The letter will be mailed to residents shortly.
Sergeant Sanchez’s Vigilance Leads to DUI Arrest on East Blackwell Street
DOVER — On Saturday, June 29th, 2024, at approximately 2:10 a.m., Sergeant Boris Sanchez was parked in the front parking lot of Dover Dodge, 160 E Blackwell Street, monitoring vehicular traffic on East Blackwell Street. Shortly after that, he heard the sound of a car horn, drawing his attention...
Join the Citizens Advisory Committee!
DOVER — The Dover School District Board of Education recognizes that parent and community involvement, input, and advice are meaningful and essential. To that end, they seek the help of community members interested in actively participating in our schools and would like to serve on the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). Click here to complete the application.
Dover Cultural Extravaganza 2024: Vendor Applications Now Open
DOVER — Excitement is building as the town of Dover prepares to host the Dover Cultural Extravaganza on Saturday, September 28th. Scheduled from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Crescent Field, located at 120 First Street, this event promises a day filled with cultural celebrations, community spirit, and vibrant activities. Organized by Mega Bite Events, the extravaganza will be a highlight of the year for locals and visitors.
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