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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.
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!
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...
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...
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.
Important Reminder About Group Visits to Laurelwood Arboretum
Group visits to Laurelwood Arboretum are limited to 25 or fewer people. All groups must register by completing an application at least two weeks prior to visiting. Parking is limited, and no buses or large vans are allowed. For additional information and to register, please contact us at info@laurelwoodarboretum.org. Editor's...
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.
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...
Six Month Old Dies; Authorities Investigating
EAST HANOVER, NJ - An investigation has been launched into the death of a six-month-old infant in East Hanover, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and East Hanover Police Chief Christopher Cannizzo. According to officials, on July 17, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers from...
UPDATE…Man who trooper shot after striking him with car dies (VIDEO)
ROCK HILL – The man who led police on a pursuit from Ulster County into Sullivan County and struck a state trooper who was outside his vehicle died from gunshot wounds when the trooper fired at him. Police said at around 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, Albert Melendez, 32, of Middletown,...
Newton looks to ease overnight parking, update tree protections
NEWTON — The Newton Council appears ready to ease limits on overnight parking in town and to institute new rules on how and when property owners can cut down trees. At Monday's meeting, the council also voted to equip and man a vehicle repair facility for town-owned vehicles, especially police cars with Councilwoman Michelle Teets asking that there be an in-depth look at the new operation in 18 months to see if the town is saving on repair bills.
Investigation of Deceased Infant in Parked Vehicle
Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and East Hanover Police Chief Christopher Cannizzo announce an ongoing investigation involving the death of a six-month-old infant in East Hanover. On July 17, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers from the East Hanover Police Department responded to a parking...
SCLSNJ’s Peapack and Gladstone Branch to Temporarily Close for Renovations
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Library System of New Jersey’s (SCLSNJ) Peapack and Gladstone branch will be temporarily closing for renovation beginning 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Updates about the renovation will be shared as the project progresses. "While we'll miss connecting with our community in the short term, we are eagerly awaiting the moment we can welcome everyone back to a beautifully refreshed space in just a few months,” said Nicole C. Pascoe, branch manager. “In the meantime, we are actively working to schedule programs in various other community spaces starting this September. We are...
Arrest in Paterson, NJ shooting that injured a man
PATERSON — An arrest has been made in connection with a shooting that took place the day after the Fourth of July in Passaic County, according to the prosecutor’s office. On Tuesday, July 16, a city man, Jhon Garcia, 29, was arrested in connection to a shooting that took place on Friday, July 5 near Park Avenue and East 18th Street.
Daredevil street racer who taunted NY, NJ cops now accused in string of robberies
The reckless street-racing YouTuber who once taunted New York City and New Jersey cops before his arrest has now been charged in connection to a string of burglaries in the Garden State. Queens daredevil Antonio Ginestri, 19, was arrested again on Tuesday after Fairfield police connected him to a robbery...
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