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New Jersey Man Sees Mountain Lion at Edge of Farm Field
A New Jersey man says he saw what he believes to be a mountain lion last Thursday (June 27th). Meanwhile, the State of New Jersey continues to claim that there are no mountain lions in New Jersey. More mountain lions spotted in New Jersey. If you're new here - welcome!
Power outages fluctuate in North Jersey nearly two days after storm
Thousands still remained without power heading into the weekend across storm-weary North Jersey, including some who were restored and later lost power again Friday morning, following a severe storm Wednesday that stirred up powerful winds, leaving downed power lines and trees in its wake. Winds gusted over 70 mph in...
With Sirens Wailing and Hoses Spraying, Firefighters Celebrate New Roxbury Ladder Truck at Succasunna Wet Down
ROXBURY, NJ – Roxbury Company 1 Fire and EMS hosted a 5-hour-long party on Saturday to celebrate its new $1.8 million fire truck, a “wet down” that drew visits by other area fire departments which came to spray water on the new apparatus, on kids in bathing suits and on each other. The festivities took place at Company 1’s firehouse on Main Street in Succasunna. It featured free food, music, 50–50 raffles and a beer truck.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Roxbury Mayor Jaki Albrecht made some brief comments and christened the 100-foot, mid-mount...
More than 8,000 still have no power in the Lehigh Valley, Warren County
More than 8,000 residents remain without power a day and a half after windy storms swept through the Lehigh Valley and northwestern New Jersey. About 5,000 residents of Northampton and Lehigh counites still have no power and close to 3,500 are without power in Warren County, according to outage maps provided by local utility companies.
Morris County still dealing with power outages day after storm
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. (PIX11) — More than 24 hours after the storm, Morris County, N.J. families are still dealing with power outages. Several crews worked to restore power around Hanover Township Thursday evening, video from AIR11 showed. PIX11 News caught up with Lisa Malleo and her family as they were getting ready to turn on […]
Rocky’s Pasties in Wharton Borough turns 100
WHARTON BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – Morris County Commissioner Deborah Smith presented a resolution of honor on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners today to Rocky’s Pasties for its 100th anniversary. The County Commissioner, Sheriff James Gannon, Mayor Bill Chegwidden, and representatives on behalf of U.S. Tom...
Morris Habitat for Humanity opens Randolph condos, helping 12 families 'lay down roots'
RANDOLPH —Twelve families became homeowners Thursday as Morris Habitat for Humanity celebrated the completion of the biggest affordable housing project in its four-decade history. More than 30 volunteers, local officials and new residents attended the opening of the 12 condominium development in the township, known as The Crossings at...
‘Big Rockshow’ and Fireworks to Light Up Parsippany on the 4th of July
PARSIPPANY — It’s almost Independence Day, and Parsippany is one of many towns in the Garden State set to light up the sky with fireworks to celebrate America’s independence. This year’s show is on Thursday, July 4, and begins dark at Parsippany Hills High School. Gates open...
Music, fireworks Saturday in Franklin
Franklinite will be held Saturday, June 29 at Franklin Pond, 6 Corkhill Road. Live music will begin at 3 p.m. with Mile 39 Band, followed by the Geuther Girls at 5 p.m. and Glenn Roberts and the Cranked Up Country Band at 6 p.m. A hotdog-eating contest is planned at...
Commissioners look at fees for Newton parking garage, accept grant for Dennis Library work
NEWTON − An ordinance which sets up daily and permit fees for parking in the county garage was introduced to the Sussex Board of Chosen Commissioners on Wednesday. The ordinance goes to a public hearing at the body's July 10 meeting and then could immediately be approved by a majority vote.
Mosquito spraying set for Sunday morning in 2 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Rockaway, and East Hanover Township on Sunday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, June...
Warren County Commissioners Honor Two Local BID Directors
(WASHINGTON BOROUGH, NJ – June 26, 2024) – The directors of the two local Business Improvement Districts in Warren County were honored by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners during a meeting held in the community that one of them serves. The Commissioners held the second of three traveling meetings scheduled for 2024 at the Washington Borough Municipal Building, where they presented Certificates of Merit to Washington BID Executive Director Melanie Thiel and Hackettstown BID Executive Director Laurie Rapisardi.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Earlier this month, Thiel was named the Mount Olive...
June is Foster a Pet Month in NJ thanks to this North Jersey teen
Over the last year, a North Jersey Girl Scout has successfully turned her passion for animals into a statewide effort to advocate for the importance of fostering pets. Sophia Gillen, of Mountain Lakes, has been working on her gold award project, the most prestigious award a Girl Scout can receive, for just over a year. The project is called "Phenomenal Foster Pets" and is made up of various components including a proclamation from the governor and a fun patch to encourage advocacy for fostering pets.
Parsippany mayor race kicks off with bad blood between incumbent mayor and councilman
PARSIPPANY ― Nearly a full year ahead of the 2025 primary, it's game-on for the only full-time mayor's office in Morris County. First-term Councilman Justin Musella, who has repeatedly clashed with Mayor James Barberio since taking office in 2022, announced on Saturday that he will run for mayor next year ― presumably against...
New Jersey Youth Corps of P’burg salutes 13 graduates from Warren County
Thirteen New Jersey Youth Corps members joyfully tossed their caps to the sky at a special graduation ceremony Wedneday at the Merrill Creek Reservoir Visitor Center. It was the culmination of their year, which was distinguished by dedicated effort to learning hard work, community fostering and personal development. From here on out they’ll be taking on the responsibility of being adults.
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