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Madison Philanthropic Educational Association awards STAR Scholarship
MADISON – Madison High School graduate Erin Sullivan was awarded the Philanthropic Educational Organization (PEO) STAR Scholarship by Lissa Anderson of Chapter AB of Madison during the school’s award ceremony Thursday, June 6. The STAR Scholarship is awarded to accomplished young women graduating high school who are pursuing...
Dona Ellamae Franklin, 91, former Chatham resident, beloved school nurse and churchgoer
Dona Ellamae Franklin, 91, of New Providence, and formerly of Chatham, passed away peacefully in the continuing care section of the Lantern Hill Senior Living facility on Saturday, July 13, 2024 in the presence of her loving family. Dona was born on Oct. 30, 1932, at home in East Bangor,...
Gunman Arrested In Paterson Shooting That Wounded Victim, 33, Prosecutor Says
At 5:22 a.m. on Friday, July 5, the Paterson Police Department met with the shooting victim at a nearby hospital after he was shot at Park Avenue and East 18th Street, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia Valdes and Paterson Police Department Officer-In- Charge Isa Abbassi said. Jhon Garcia was subsequently arrested...
All you can eat breakfast benefit at Musconetcong Mason Lodge
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The Musconetcong Mason Lodge No. 42 Free and Accepted Masons will be hosting an all-you-can eat breakfast fundraiser, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Sunday, July 21 at 20 Old Budd lake Road, Budd Lake. The lodge is hosting an all you can eat breakfast buffet...
N.J. grandmother killed while walking on Route 23 identified
Authorities have identified the pedestrian struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 23 in Cedar Grove earlier this month. Karin I. Johnson, 75, of Cedar Grove, was hit just before 3:45 p.m. on July 9 at an intersection on Bowden Road, the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office said. Another...
Rising High School Senior, Anushka Agarwal is Teaching Kids About Food Allergies, One Book Reading at a Time
MONTVILLE, NJ - Seventeen-year-old rising high school senior, Anushka Agarwal is the author and illustrator of the children's book Jelly Sandwiches. You might be wondering why just jelly and not peanut butter and jelly sandwiches? The reason is that Anushka is allergic to peanuts, as well as eggs, tree nuts, coconut, sesame, and poppy seeds.
NJ residents help travel boom after pent up COVID demand, despite pricey airfares
Passaic County travel agent Ruby Stanfield has never seen her phone lines and email inbox so busy. Everyone wants to travel these days. And they’re willing to pay top dollar now to get away. “We have been busy all year long — it’s been crazy since COVID,” said Stanfield,...
Cambridge Street in Madison Set to Close End of October 2024
MADISON, NJ - Cambridge Street, which offers cards, stationery, custom invitations and gifts, has announced that they will close at the end of October. The store has been in Madison for the past 12 years. In a Facebook post, the owners said, "we have loved being part of Madison's vibrant...
BANK HIRES NEW TRUST OFFICER
Orange Bank & Trust Company, the banking subsidiary of Orange County Bancorp Inc. recently announced that Cynthia Hand, an attorney, has joined the bank’s Trust Services Division as vice president and trust officer in Goshen, New York. “We are delighted to welcome Cynthia to our team,” said Michael Gilfeather,...
IN AND AROUND Madison, the Chathams and Florham Park
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Pingry School Senior, Mia Libretti, Recognized for Her Volunteer Service by the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center.
Mia Libretti, a senior at The Pingry School, was presented with the Women’s Association for Morristown Medical Center’s Ruth Award at an awards ceremony on June 18. This award is presented annually to a senior high school student who is an active Morristown Medical Center volunteer and completes more than 50 hours and six months of consecutive service. The Ruth Award, which is a one-time award of $500 to offset the cost of college tuition, is designed to recognize outstanding service to Morristown Medical Center for dependability, loyalty and unselfish service to others.
Jean M. Pfundstein, 86, formerly of Chatham, educator and friend to many
Jean M. Pfundstein, 86, formerly of Chatham, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 1, 2024, at Morristown Medical Center following a brief illness. Born on November 23, 1937, in Queens, N.Y., Jean was the second daughter of the late William and Anna (Schumacher) Hoenighausen. She received her early education at Sacred Heart Academy in Glendale, N.Y., and graduated from Grover Cleveland High School in Ridgewood, N.Y. Jean worked for several years until marrying Robert G Pfundstein on June 10, 1961. They were married for 46 years living in Singapore and Chatham before retiring to Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. and the Delaware shore.
This Week's Free Food Distribution in Parsippany is on Friday July 19th
MORRISTOWN, NJ - This week's free food distribution will take place in Morristown on Thursday, July 18th from 1pm - 2pm at Bishop Nazery Way (59 Spring Street in Morristown). An additional food distribution will take place on Friday, July 19th in Parsippany at 299 Webro Road from 10:30am - 11:30am.
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...
McCrabb: VP pick JD Vance not the first to put Middletown in bright national lights
Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix, who lived in Middletown for 23 years and served on the City Council, summed up the national news the best: “This puts Middletown on the map.”. State Rep. Thomas Hall, R-Madison Twp. added it shined the spotlight on Middletown “for all the right reasons.”...
North Jersey man may have planned other heinous crimes before fatal shooting, police say
A Morris County man charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a Warren County woman and her puppy last month may have intended to commit other heinous crimes, but his plans went amiss, a Warren County prosecutor said Monday. Anthony Garvin, 34, of Netcong, appeared to have "lied in...
What's happening at the Mt. Olive Library
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. – The following programs are being offered through July at the Mount Olive Library, 202 Flanders-Drakestown Road, Budd Lake. Registration may be indicated for some programs. To register or for more information about programs, visit www.mopl.org. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
Sparta Township Council Narrowly Approves 1st Reading of Funding for Master Plan Review
SPARTA, NJ – The first reading of an ordinance to fund the master plan review narrowly passed after much discussion. Ordinance 24-08 was opposed by Josh Hertzberg, supported by Mayor Neill Clark, Deputy Mayor Dean Blumetti and Councilman Dan Chiariello. Councilwoman Christine Quinn abstained. The ordinance provides $300,000 to...
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