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Baby Dies After Being Left In Car In Morris County: Prosecutor
Police were called to a parking lot near South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 in East Hanover around 1:30 p.m. where they found the baby girl in a parked vehicle, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said. Paramedics attempted to render lifesaving aid and the baby was taken to the hospital...
Madison Area YMCA Welcomes Kids Central Manager Sarah Coto
The Madison Area YMCA welcomes Kids Central Manager and Active Older Adult Social Event Coordinator Sarah Coto! Sarah comes to the Y with a strong background in youth development, dramatic arts, aquatics, and program management, and a passion for fun!. Previously, Sarah served as the Regional Coordinator at USA Sport...
Buzzfest returns to Essex County Environmental Center Aug. 10
ROSELAND - The Essex County Environmental Center is hosting its annual Buzzfest event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. It will be held in Garibaldi Hall, 621 Eagle Rock Ave. in Roseland. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news and value good journalism....
Give Your Advice: Colony Pool Construction In Chatham
The Colony Pool Advisory Committee requests the input of residents, non-residents and pool members to provide advice about the design for construction of new pool walls at Colony Pool. Provide your input now via this online form: https://forms.gle/RDAmdXVU1CNRBikE7. Sign Up for FREE Chatham Newsletter. Get local news you can trust...
Chatham's John Tolkin readies to hit the pitch at Paris Olympics
CHATHAM - The Chathams have someone to root for in this year's Olympics in Paris as John "JMI" Tolkin, a 2020 Chatham High School graduate, will hit the soccer pitch with the United States Men's Soccer Team. Tolkin is a professional soccer player for the New York Red Bulls soccer...
Denville Community Club Announces 2024 Royal Weekend
DENVILLE, NJ - The Indian Lake Community Club in Denville has selected its royal couple for the 2024 calendar year. The tradition of choosing a king and queen dates back to 1927. Club members vote for a royal couple every summer, typically high school seniors. This year’s royal couple are seniors Hogan Hyatt and Bridget Rynkiewicz.
Meet the North Jersey adoptable pets of the week: Bagel and Jamie
Each week, NorthJersey.com would like to highlight adoptable animals from local shelters and rescues. If you foster, work at, or volunteer with a North Jersey animal shelter or rescue and know of some animals who are in need of a loving fur-ever home, please send a photo, description, and adoption information to amwallace@gannett.com to have your adoptable pets featured in the next edition.
Morristown Little League Continue in State Play; Game 2 is Friday Night
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The 11U Morristown American Little League baseball team has advanced to Game 2 in State Tournament Play. The team defeated Hoboken; 10-2 and will take on Haddonfield tonight, July 19 at 8pm. Game will be played at 255 Mt. Pleasant Avenue in Wallington. Good luck!
Pascrell remains in hospital but says he is doing well
Five days after checking himself into a hospital with a fever, Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-Paterson) remains hospitalized but is doing well, according to his office. “Congressman Pascrell was treated with antibiotics and no longer has a fever which was possibly caused by a respiratory infection, and he is being monitored by doctors awaiting a clean bill of health,” said Ben Rich, Pascrell’s chief of staff. “He thanks the medical professionals at St. Joe’s providing his care and is eager to return to his duties.”
Milkshake is looking for his forever home!
Our little Milkshake isn’t so little anymore. We can’t imagine a better #FeelGoodFriday post than this. A few weeks ago, our rescue partners found Milkshake abandoned at a dump site in rural Mississippi. He was emaciated, severely dehydrated, loaded with worms and ticks, and covered in crusty, infected skin. Despite the crippling heat and look of utter defeat on his face, Milkshake wandered right up to his rescuers, tail wagging, sensing that help had finally arrived.
Townsfolk Attend Send-off for Departing Roxbury Library Director
ROXBURY, NJ – A steady flow of well-wishers came to the Roxbury Public Library on Friday to say goodbye to departing library director Radwa Ali. It was Ali’s last day at the library, a place to which she brough significant change since being hired in 2017. On Monday, she starts a similar position at Montclair Public Library.
Algal blooms force closure of beach at North Jersey's largest lake
The latest heat wave to hit North Jersey may have snapped, but the effects left from the steamy weather has led to the formation of a harmful algal bloom in Lake Hopatcong, forcing the beach area of the state's largest lake to close. The closure of the popular Hopatcong State...
Jets partner with Caldwell University to promote higher education
FLORHAM PARK – The New York Jets have signed a multi-year partnership agreement with Caldwell University, as of Tuesday, July 9. The deal makes the school an official higher education partner of the team. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news and value good journalism. As...
Sue Altman: Too Radical for NJ-7 Residents
As a constitutent in the NJ-7 congressional district, I believe we must do everything in our power not to elect radical liberal Sue Altman. Her policy positions (and her recent endorsement from the Progressive Caucus) should deeply concern us as NJ-7 residents and voters. Altman’s out-of-touch proposals would directly make...
Madison Rotary Hosts Blood Drive at Madison Area YMCA
The Madison Rotary, in partnership with the American Red Cross and the Madison Area YMCA, is hosting a blood drive at the Madison Area YMCA on Thursday, August 8, from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. This event comes at a crucial time as there is a significant blood shortage currently affecting our community.
Newton Police Department to Celebrate National Night Out with Free Activities, Entertainment and Food
NEWTON, NJ – The community is invited to join the Newton Police Department for the annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 6 from 5 until 8 p.m. Residents are invited to Memory Park for the event where there will be live music by Black Tie Groove, free hot dogs, ice cream and popcorn.
Roseland offers pickleball lessons for youngsters and adults
ROSELAND - The borough is offering beginner-level pickleball lessons to residents young and old starting this fall. Classes will be held on Thursdays starting Sept. 19 through Oct. 17 at the Harrison Sports Complex at 19 Harrison Ave. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news and value...
Infant dies after being pulled from hot car in North Jersey, police say
A 6-month-old girl died after she was left alone in a parked vehicle in East Hanover, prosecutors said, as heat and high temperatures soared Wednesday afternoon. East Hanover police responded to a 911 call around 1:30 p.m. to a parking lot in the area of South Ridgedale Avenue at Route 10 and found the infant in a parked vehicle, according to a statement from the Morris County Prosecutor's Office.
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