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Marlene Simone Celebrated for Over Three Decades of Service to Little Falls
LITTLE FALLS, NJ - The Township of Little Falls has proclaimed July 31 as "Marlene Simone Day" in Little Falls in honor of Marlene Simone, the Deputy Registrar for the Township. This comes after Simone announced her retirement after over 33 years of service. Simone's career with the township began...
(VIDEO) Califon will soon take over Weis Mill Dam
CALIFON – The Weis Mill Dam will officially belong to the borough as soon as some paperwork is complete. That was the good news out of the Thursday, July 18, public hearing held before the regular Borough Council meeting. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
Emergency repairs set to wrap up this morning following fatal Route 3 crash in Clifton
The Passaic County Prosecutor's Office confirms the 55-year-old truck driver was killed. We're always interested in hearing about news in our community. Let us know what's going on!
Newton High School Alumnus Gets Picked During MLB 2024 Draft
NEWTON, NJ—Newton High School’s Class of 2020 alumni, Alexander Stone, was called up this past week during the 2024 Major League Baseball draft cycle. Stone signed as a catcher with the Toronto Blue Jays as an undrafted free agent to begin his professional career in the majors. “We're...
New Denver Broncos QB Zach Wilson Sells New Jersey Home for $950K
Zach Wilson, the Denver Broncos newly minted quarterback, recently sold his Florham Park, NJ, condo for $950,000. The three-bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is situated in a brand-new development about 23 miles east of Met Life Stadium, where Wilson used to play for the New York Jets. But with a spring...
COMMENTARY: True Diversity will be achieved when we don’t have to ‘celebrate’ it
There was a diversity celebration held on the square of the Morristown Green this past weekend. It was an upbeat affair attended by scores of cheerful people who seemed interested in achieving the vision of the festival’s sponsors: that all people should be treated with dignity, respect, and understanding.
Bring a Flashlight to Bee Meadow Pool for Nightime Hike on July 24h
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Hanover Township Recreation is hosting a pop-up summer program on Wednesday July 2rth called 'Park in the Dark'. Participants should bring a flashlight to go on a nighttime hike on the Bee Meadow Pool Nature Trail.
Montclair BOE Appoints Damen Cooper Interim Superintendent
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Montclair Board of Education has voted to appoint Damen Cooper as the Interim Superintendent of Montclair Public Schools at its meeting on July 22. Cooper, who is currently the Director of Secondary Education, will assume his new role effective immediately, says school district officials. This change in leadership comes in the wake of the untimely death of Superintendent Jonathan Ponds, who served the district for four years and had been reappointed for another five years this past June.
‘A Season to Remember’ for Summit Boys Lacrosse Team
SUMMIT, NJ -- As the Summit Boys Lacrosse team entered its spring season, the Hilltoppers knew they had plenty to live up to given their previous season. After all, the team had a tremendous year in winning multiple championships. Plus, with key players graduating, expectations for the new year could have been reasonably lowered as a younger group took the reins.
Federal grant will help Orange County Land Trust purchase 136-acre Gibraltar Rock property
WARWICK — The Orange County Land Trust will purchase the Gibraltar Rock property in Warwick with funding from the U.S. Forest Service and protect it as the county’s first federally designated community forest. The Gibraltar Rock formation has been a natural gathering site for centuries, according to the...
Township Council honors Township Clerk for 29 years of service, replaces soccer field
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. – The Township Council was to honor Township Clerk Michelle DePinto for her 29 years of service to the township during the Tuesday, July 23 council meeting. DePinto is set to retire on Wednesday, July 31. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
NewlyMintedMillionaire! Ticket Sold In Passaic County Hits Jackpot
A ticket sold in Prospect Park matched all five numbers in the Jersey Cash 5 drawing on Friday, July 19, winning $1,637,643. The ticket was sold at ZT Convenience Store. The winning numbers were 01, 08, 23, 40 and 45 and the XTRA number was 03. The Bullseye number was 23.
Sayegh backs Harris for President
Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, giving her the support of the mayor of the state’s third-largest city and the highest-ranking Arab American population in New Jersey. “Vice President Harris has the vision and leadership to unite our nation and move us forward, building on...
Village Super Market chair William Sumas dies following years-long cancer battle
William Sumas, chairman of Springfield-based Village Super Market Inc., passed away following a four-year battle with cancer. Sumas died July 11 surrounded by family, according to his obituary. He was 77. In a statement, Village Super Market’s board of directors described Sumas as a “visionary leader whose passion for excellence...
(VIDEO) Lebanon discusses infrastructure, garbage collection
LEBANON - The Borough Council discussed infrastructure improvement and garbage disposal issues Wednesday, July 17. Borough Council President Richard Burton gave a high-level overview of the Infrastructure Committee presentation, listing some recent borough improvements and future projects. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news and value good...
Truck explodes on Route 3 in Clifton closing all lanes and evacuating homes
A tractor-trailer exploded and caught fire Monday morning on Route 3 in Clifton, closing all lanes in both directions. The incident was initially reported around 9 a.m. with callers on the highway reporting a commercial truck on fire as well as explosions, according to the Clifton Police Department. First responders on the scene observed additional explosions.
This new center in Paramus offers hope for NJ residents with I/DD, autism
As a parent, there’s no experience more emotionally taxing than watching your child face daily challenges. For me, this reality began when my son, Justin, received diagnoses of autism, developmental delays and verbal dyspraxia at a young age. In our quest for normalcy, every new day brought its own hurdles. My mind fixated on finding an oasis where Justin could prosper and receive the lifelong care he needs.
Utility pole crash leads to drunk driving charge for Long Valley FedEx driver
WASHINGTON TWP. - A 46-year-old FedEx driver from Long Valley was arrested for driving under the influence after his truck crashed into a utility pole in Hackettstown on Tuesday, July 16. Officers were on a motor vehicle stop near 100 Main St. when, at about 2:39 p.m., when they heard...
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