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Newton Town Council Honors Girl Scout for Her Gold Award
NEWTON, NJ—The Newton Town Council held their July meeting on Monday, July 15 at 7 p.m. and on the agenda was the reading and presentation of a special proclamation. The proclamation honored Ariel Franzone, a recent Newton High School graduate who has been part of Girl Scout Troop #5688 since kindergarten and has recently received her Gold Award.
Here's when students start and end the school year and get breaks in Monroe districts
When does the 2024-25 school year start and end? When are students in Monroe County on Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks?. Here are the key dates for East Stroudsburg Area School District, Pleasant Valley School District, Pocono Mountain School District and Stroudsburg Area School District. First day of school. East...
Man Smashing Windshields At Wayne Diner With Rocks Spits On 3 Arresting Officers: Cops
Evan R. Gonzalez was found walking along Hamburg Turnpike by Wayne officers responding to Park Wayne Diner around 6:40 p.m. Saturday, July 13, Capt. Dan Daly said. Gonzalez had been throwing rocks through windshields of parked cars in the business lots, and went into the diner where he threw items out before leaving, Daly said.
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Full Moon Hike at the Great Swamp Wildlife Refuge is hosted by The Great Swamp Watershed Association (GSWA) from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23. Guests should park at the Bluebird Parking Lot on Wood Duck Way in Basking Ridge. July's Full Moon is known as the "Buck Moon" named after the antlers of male deer, which are at their full size in July before they shed them. All are welcome to join in on this guided hike, led by a GSWA naturalist, to discover some gentle nighttime creatures. July at the Refuge is a perfect backdrop to hear and spot owls and a family-friendly opportunity. This hike is free to all, but of course, donations are appreciated. Suggested donation is $10 for GSWA members, $15 for non-members, $5 for children 6-17. Registration is required. To register, visit https://www.greatswamp.org/event/full-moon-hike-at-the-refuge.
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Announces Historic Gift from Andrea and Anthony Melchiorre to Support New Cancer Center
(BPT) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC), an RWJBarnabas Health facility, has received a visionary gift of $30 million from Andrea and Anthony Melchiorre to support the new multidisciplinary standalone cancer center now under construction on the hospital campus in Livingston, New Jersey. The Melchiorre Cancer Center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center will open in 2025.
See all homes sold in Washington Township, July 8 to July 14
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Washington Township reported from July 8 to July 14. There were 20 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,654-square-foot home on Alexandria Drive in Sewell that sold for $365,000. Blackwood.
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 Macculloch’s 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...
East Stroudsburg math teacher accused of recording fiancée's daughters in bathroom
A man employed by East Stroudsburg Area School District is accused of recording his fiancée's two minor daughters in the bathroom without their knowledge. John Swineford, of East Stroudsburg, was charged in May with endangering the welfare of children, invasion of privacy, tampering with or fabricating physical evidence and possessing instruments of a crime.
New hard rock band 'Godstone,' including Morristown resident on bass, performs in Madison
MORRISTOWN – Hard rock band “Godstone,” whose low end is provided by bassist Tony Terraccino of Morristown, performed during the “Come Original” band showcase at the Madison Community Arts Center Sunday, July 14. Terracino said the band is kind of a mix of stoner rock...
Shop Mount Olive Property Tax Rewards, rewards businesses, renters and residents
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - Mayor Joe Nicastro brought the idea of The Shop Mount Olive Property Tax Rewards program to the township 12 years ago but it was not until the Tuesday, June 25 meeting that the Township Council unanimously adopted a resolution to implement the program. “I first learned...
Meet the Chatham High School Class of 2024
CHATHAM - The following students received their diplomas during Chatham High School's graduation ceremonies, held at Morristown's Mennen Arena on Friday, June 14:. Rhea Agarwal, Carly Albanese, Hunter Albert, Diego Anastasio, Carson Anderson, Mackenzie Anderson, Lauren Arpaia, Ellie Bacon, Dev Badlani, Selena Bahl, Abigail Bailey, Charles Baird-Hassell, Victoria Barakat, Julia Bardecki, Addison Barrett, Alison Barton, Karolina Bascara, Azniv Basralian, Andrew Becker, Riley Becker, Owen Bedell, Marcus Vincent Bella Jaro, Aiden Bernstein, Arjun Bhalla, Isabella Bickenbach, John Bigham, Tighe Billings, Jacob Bitar, Karina Bliss, Lucy Boggis, Savanna Bowling, Ashley Burgos, James Byrne, Diana Carbone, Clare Carney, Jordan Catullo, Thomas Cavallone, Mackenzie Cavanaugh, Edward Chacon-Abanto, Emma Chazen, Reese Ciciola, Anthony Cincotta, Casey Clark, Matthew Cline, Lucas Clymer, Anna Cody, Ryan Colabraro, Andrew Cooper, Alexander Coutras, Sasha Crabtree, George Crimmins, Kyra Crowley;
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