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Veteran assistant named head coach of N.J. girls basketball powerhouse
The message from Rahim Huland El has been simple: Keep the train moving. For the last six years, Huland El has been an assistant coach for the Morris Catholic girls basketball program. He’s helped the Crusaders become one of the top girls basketball teams in the state and in the country in his role as an assistant.
Costco member claims ‘it’s not worth’ continuing after 20 years & slams store for cutting services and ‘price gouging’
A DISSATISFIED Costco customer of over 20 years has decided to discontinue her membership over a slew of issues. She cited problems such as price gouging and the removal of key services as reasons for her decision. Long-time Costco shopper Nancy from Randolph, New Jersey - around 30 miles from...
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. Senior high school students...
Gensler elevates industry veteran to principal
Gensler’s Morristown office said Monday that Erin Mahoney has been appointed principal. Mahoney, who served as technical director, specializes in refining architectural processes and mitigating risk, which translates into establishing best practices and value for clients across the firm. Having been with the firm since 2006, Mahoney brings more...
FedEx Driver Was 1.5X Legal Limit In Drunken Crash That Knocked Power In Warren County: Cops
A FedEx driver was drunk when he crashed into a utility pole in Hackettstown on Tuesday, July 16, authorities said.At 2:59 p.m., officers were at 100 Main St. when they saw a FedEx delivery truck crashed into a utility pole, Hackettstown police said. The driver, David Fiallos, a 46-year-old Long Va…
Welfare check leads to DWI arrest in Warren County
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – A New York man is facing several charges following a welfare check Tuesday afternoon in Hackettstown. On July 16, at around 5:36 p.m., police received a 9-1-1 call to do a welfare check on a male who was possibly intoxicated after he was allegedly seen stumble into his silver Tesla, and was observed drinking shooters inside his vehicle outside the QuickChek on Main Street, police said.
NJ man suffers severe burns while making fireworks at home
HILLSBOROUGH — A Somerset County man suffered second-degree burns when chemicals he was mixing for a homemade firework exploded early Saturday morning. Hillsborough police and first responders from several neighboring towns responded to a residence on Three Bridges Road at approximately 4 a.m. They said the man, who has...
Somerset County Wins National Award for “Farm to Frame” Agriculture & Arts Program
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County’s innovative “Farm to Frame” program combining agriculture and art won a National Association of Counties (NACo) 2024 Achievement Award at its national conference this week. More than thirty artists from throughout the Garden State created works of art based on local farms, highlighting the beauty and importance of Somerset County’s preserved farmland and agricultural industry. “Our farmers are integral to Somerset County’s healthy environment and economic vitality, and the artists who participated in the Farm to Frame program captured them perfectly,” said Director Shanel Y. Robinson who accepted the award at the conference....
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...
2 women admit working with N.J. doctor to wrongly prescribe thousands of oxycodone pills
Two Paterson women admitted this week they worked with a Bergen County-based doctor to prescribe thousands of opioids without a legitimate medical reason, the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey announced Thursday. Jasmine McGregor, 32, and 35-year-old Jhenelle Lewis pleaded guilty to one count of knowingly and intentionally...
Essex County Man Faces Serious Charges for Narcotics and Firearms Offenses
NEWARK, NJ – Kyrell Domnie, a 39-year-old man from Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, is facing multiple charges related to narcotics distribution and firearms offenses, as announced by U.S. Attorney…
Thousands still without power days after severe storm in Central Jersey
Thousands of customers are still without power three days after violent storms swept across a narrow band of Central Jersey Tuesday evening. Jersey Central Power and Light was reporting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday that there are 2,789 customers without power in Central Jersey. There are 1,809 outages in Hunterdon County,...
Union County Means Business Expo Returns on September 12th at Warinanco Sports Center
The Union County Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce the return of the Union County Means Business Expo on Tuesday September 12th, at the Warinanco Sports Center in Roselle, from 5:00pm to 7:30pm. Established in 2016, the program was designed to help local businesses and entrepreneurs build their networks and create new opportunities to help make the most effective possible impact when it comes to outreach and economic growth.
Hoboken officer honored for exceptional heroism
It's a challenge for many families across New Jersey. You have a relative who struggles with mental health and has episodes where you need to call someone in to help. Now imagine that same relative is suddenly not where they are supposed to be. You frantically check the house for your loved one and then realize the kitchen knife drawer has been rifled through and the back door is open and swinging.
Democrats choose Newark council president to replace the late Rep. Payne on November ballot
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver is the heavy favorite to win election to the late Rep Donald Payne's seat in November. (Sophie NIeto-Munoz | New Jersey Monitor) Democratic officials on Thursday chose Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver to take the late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.’s place on November’s ballot in the 10th Congressional District.
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