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Decades-old auto parts store in Southern New Jersey abruptly demolished
Here's another case of "here today, gone tomorrow" in South Jersey. A decades-old auto parts store right in the heart of Gloucester County is quickly being reduced to rubble. That store is the old Pep Boys right off of the corner of the Black Horse Pike and Ganttown Road in Turnersville, Washington Township.
Franklin Band wins title 4 years in a row
The Franklin Band participated in the 173rd annual Inspection Day Parade in Port Jervis, N.Y., on Saturday, July 13, marching alongside the Franklin Fire Department. The band was awarded the Best Appearing Musical Unit trophy for the fourth year in a row. The band will perform a free concert from...
Man Killed By State Trooper In Thompson After Striking Officer With Car, Police Say
The incident occurred in Sullivan County at 2:20 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16, on Rock Hill Drive in the town of Thompson. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, troopers were involved in a vehicle pursuit with the driver, identified as Orange County resident Albert Melendez of Middletown.
Public Notice: Independence Twp. Planning Commission Public Hearing, Aug. 8, 2024
PC File # 2024-003 Petitioner: Vito Pampalona. PETITIONER REQUESTS PLANNED REZONING OVERLAY FROM C-4 GENERAL BUSINESS TO PRO/MS MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION. Southwest Corner of Deerhill Drive & Dixie Highway. Parcel #08-19-351-004 2.59 Acres. C-4 General Business. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT THE ABOVE REQUEST MAY BE EXAMINED at the...
Sparta Food Truck & Music Festival is This Saturday!
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Verona Concert Rescheduled Due To Inclement Weather
VERONA, NJ - The Township of Verona announced that due to predicted weather conditions, the Neil Diamond and Friends concert at the Verona Civic Center will be rescheduled to August 28. Originally scheduled for Wednesday night, the concert is one of five in Veronaβs 20th annual Summer Concert Series. Besides...
Did Water Company Harm Some Roxbury Wells?
ROXBURY, NJ β New Jersey American Water (NJAW), a company that provides water to many properties in Roxbury, is investigating whether its actions impacted some private wells in Succasunna. The company, last week, installed an above-ground, temporary water line along Green Lane to alleviate the problem while it conducts...
Traffic Alert : Little Road/Tabor Road Work in Morris Plains Over Next Few Days
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Attention motorists.... there will be maintenance on Littleton Road/Tabor Road in Morris Plains over the next few days near the train bridge, announced the Morris Plains Police Department. Motorists should expect delays until 1pm. Police will be on the scene to assist.
Wayne Police Arrest Rock-Throwing, Windshield Smashing, Spitting West Milford Man
AYNE, NJ β It was a scary moment at the Park Wayne Diner this past Saturday night when a man came in, sat down, drank a glass of water before βflipping out,β causing a dangerous scene in the diner, then went outside and started smashing windshields of cars in the parking lot with rocks. Wayneβs finest were called in and were eventually able to locate the suspect and wrestle him down in the middle of the Hamburg Turnpike before taking him into custody.
Enrollment Update from the Wayne Schools β Three Grades βCloseβ to Reaching Limits
WAYNE, NJ β Assistant Superintendent Donna Reichman provided an update of enrollment status in the Wayne Township elementary schools during this past Board of Education meeting, saying that the schools are βcurrently watching three sections,β that are coming close to reaching approved class size limits. Early in...
Tonight's Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Excessive Heat Warning Includes Morristown Area
MORRISTOWN, NJ - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for Morris County until 8pm, Wednesday July 17, according to the National Weather Service. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm, stated the weather authority. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.
Free Food Distribution for Any Morristown Resident in Need; July 18 and July 19
MORRISTOWN, NJ - The free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday July 18 from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday July 19 in Parsippany, 299 Webro Road from 10:30am - 11:30am.
Traffic Alert: Downed Electrical Wires Cause Route 46 Closure in Parsippany on Wednesday Morning
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Due to downed electrical lines across Route 46, there is a road closure alert for Parsippany. Route 46 westbound is closed between Edwards Road and New Road. Route 46 Eastbound is closed between New Road and just West of Edwards Road. Travelers are advised to please plan...
Yesterday was Corn Fritter Day! Macculloch Hall Shares Their Recipe
July 16 was National Corn Fritter Day! Try this delicious recipe for corn fritters from Louisa Maccullochβs 19th-century cookbook. Sweet Jersey corn is starting to come in and this is a lovely alternative to corn on the cob. According to the garden journal kept by her husband George Macculloch...
Florham Park Police Honor Two Members Lost in the Line of Duty 49 Years Ago
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Police are honoring two members lost in the line of duty 49 years ago, on July 17, 1975. Detective Francis A. Dailey was 27 years old and Patrolman Robert F. Hauptman was 29 years old. Both were tragically killed in a small plane crash.
Couple Owning Salty Chick Restaurant in Beach Haven West Arrested on Drug and Money Laundering Charges
STAFFORD - William and Jennifer Schlette, a couple residing in West Nyack, New York and owners of "The Salty Chick" restaurant in Beach Haven West, were arrested on drug and money laundering charges. William Schlette faces multiple drug offenses, racketeering, money laundering, and deceptive business practices. His wife Jennife Schlette...
Time To Rethink the Lawn
Learn how to manage your lawn in ways that are cleaner, greener, and less expensive at Rethinking the Lawn, a presentation on Tuesday, August 6 at 5:30 PM at the Knippenberg Center for Education at Laurelwood Arboretum, 725 Pines Lake Drive West, Wayne. Speaker Elaine Silverstein, Vice President of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey, will discuss why many common gardening techniques are unsustainable and wasteful of natural resources and will suggest alternatives.
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