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Former Morris County baseball star selected by St. Louis Cardinals in MLB Draft
Jack Findlay’s big-game mentality and ability to perform when the stakes are high landed the former Roxbury High School pitcher on the biggest stage. The Notre Dame junior and Roxbury resident was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals with the No. 6 pick of the eighth round of the 2024 MLB Draft.
Judge in Megan McDonald murder trial denies defense motion, won't leave case
GOSHEN – Edward Holley wasn’t there to see it — there were problems transporting him from the county jail. But his attorneys failed in all but one respect Monday to convince Orange County Judge Hyun Chin Kim that their pre-trial motions should be granted, including one that she step aside. Holley faces 25...
Tragedy Strikes Again: NJ Family Killed In Second Fire
A woman who was displaced by a fire months ago is reeling again in New Jersey after a second blaze claimed the life of her own mother and two children over the weekend in Essex County.At around 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 13, the West Orange Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire on Liberty…
New York State Police Say Orange County Man Died in Head-On Crash
State Police says that they are continuing to investigate a fatal three-way crash that claimed the life of a Hudson Valley man Thursday. The victim wasn't even involved in the initial crash either, according to a preliminary report. However, the impact from the first collision subsequently sent a semi-truck into the opposite lane, which then struck the victim's vehicle, says offcials.
Pa. coroner’s office seeking next-of-kin for Warren County woman
BELVIDERE, NJ (Warren County) – The Lehigh County Coroner’s Office is asking for help finding the next-of-kin for a Belvidere woman. Authorities says 77-year-old Shirley J. Smith was pronounced dead on Friday, July 12 at 12:36 a.m. at St. Luke’s University Hospital, Bethlehem. The cause of death...
Suspect wanted for alleged retail theft at CVS
CHESTNUT HILL TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say they are searching for a suspect involved in a retail theft at CVS. On July 12 around 8:30 p.m., troopers were called to CVS at the intersection of Route 209 and Route 115 in Chestnuthill Township for a reported retail theft. Through investigation, police say […]
2,000 bags of heroin/fentanyl seized, man convicted of drug delivery resulting in death
PIKE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A jury verdict convicted a man in the death of a victim who died of an overdose after was found with over 2,000 bags of heroin/fentanyl. Pike County District Attorney Ray Tonkin announced a jury convicted Kenneth Smith, 42, of Honesdale in the death of a Pike County resident in April […]
Woman Dies After Fall From Golf Cart In Monroe County: Coroner
Brenna Abbinanti, 35, of Mount Clare, died from blunt-force trauma to the head on Friday, July 12, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg, officials said. The accident happened a week earlier on Saturday morning, July 6, on the 6000 Block of Timothy Lake Road, according to the coroner. She was reportedly a passenger in the golf cart.
Somerset County man dies weeks after being struck by falling branch while cutting tree in Pennsylvania
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, PA (Monroe County) – A Somerset County man died of his injures weeks after being struck by a falling branch while cutting a tree in Monroe County, according to Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. The incident occurred on Saturday, June 29, at around 1:30 p.m....
Banning student use of cellphones in New York schools should be state call, Hochul says
New York's schools and teachers should not have to wrestle with what to do about student cellphone use in class, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday. A statewide ban is a better approach, she said. "It seems to me that a district-by-district approach does not work," she said. "Sometimes it's easy...
Wayne YMCA to sell Pike Drive facility to township in historic deal. Here's the price
WAYNE — The township has agreed to buy the YMCA property on Pike Drive for $12.2 million, clearing the way for health and recreation officials to grow their programs and protect the land from future redevelopment. The historic acquisition, the largest that the township has made since voters approved the creation of an...
State promises to replace 13 Newark schools as district mulls bond for other projects
Superintendent Roger León says 33 of Newark’s oldest schools need replacements and estimates more than $2B is needed for all repairs and upgrades. The state has agreed to fund several new facilities to take the place of some of Newark’s oldest school buildings — but the deal still leaves out 20 schools that need to be replaced, district officials say.
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.
Mahoney named principal with Gensler’s Morristown office
Gensler has named longtime architect Erin Mahoney as the latest principal in its Morristown office, touting her technical prowess and her more than 25 years of experience. The global design firm said Mahoney has been with its team since 2006 and focuses on a range of practice areas, including headquarters, building repositioning, media, technology and law firm workplaces. As technical director, Erin specializes in refining architectural processes and mitigating risk, which translates into established best practices and value for clients.
Randolph Resident Charged with DUI After Collision in Dover
DOVER — On Friday, July 5, at 8:54 p.m., Mr. Elvis Suarez, 38, of Dover, was stopped in traffic on East McFarlan Street at the signal near the intersection of Mt. Hope Avenue facing west. His 2011 Dodge Ram was in the left-hand lane. Mr. Rene Sanchez, 40, of...
NYC will soon stop cash assistance for residents who fail to meet work requirements
In a letter to providers, DSS said that beginning on July 28 the agency is instituting work requirements for some safety net benefits. The Department of Social Services says it will begin slashing aid for people who fail to meet work requirements starting July 28. [ more › ]
Harrison Mayor & Council Meeting Confirmed for July 16, 2024 @6:15 pm
The Town of Harrison Mayor & Council will convene for a pivotal meeting on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 6:15 p.m. The meeting will take place at the Harrison Town Hall, located at 318 Harrison Avenue, Harrison. Residents and interested parties are encouraged to attend as significant matters impacting the community will be discussed. The meeting is currently scheduled for the smaller Third Floor Conference Room but it may be moved to the larger Mayor & Council chambers (traditionally used for meetings prior to the current administration) which is larger both in size and ceiling height located on the 2nd Floor of Harrison Town Hall.
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