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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...
Kicking off 2024 Paris Olympics talking with U.S. soccer defender John Tolkin of Chatham
John Tolkin of Chatham is one of two players from New Jersey selected for the United States men's Olympic soccer team. The starting left back for Major League Soccer's Red Bulls, Tolkin made seven under-23 appearances in the lead up to the Olympics, as well as one with the full national team. Known for his bleached-blonde hair, Tolkin has seven goals and 13 assists in 109 MLS matches over five seasons.
Wardell Slaughter
Wardell Slaughter of Montclair, New Jersey transitioned on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, Mississippi to Henry Tom and Vastula Slaughter. Wardell attended schools in Carbondale, Illinois and went on to pursue a career in engineering. He was employed at the Picatinny Arsenal in Wharton, New Jersey...
Dramatic moment truck explodes into huge fireball on New Jersey highway
This is the dramatic moment a truck exploded - sending a huge fireball shooting across three lanes. The incident, which took place on Route 3 in Clifton, New Jersey, on Monday, July 22, closed lanes in both directions and prompted the evacuation of nearby homes. The driver, a 55-year-old man,...
Whitehouse Rescue saves chickens, goats, birds after 18-wheeler crashes into barn
READINGTON TWP. – Members of the Whitehouse Rescue Squad were dispatched at about 9 a.m. on Monday, July 22, on a report an 18-wheel tractor trailer had crashed into a barn, according to the squad’s Facebook post. The squad’s Heavy Rescue 22-5 and Rescue BLS 22-55 responded, and...
N.J. highway lanes remain closed a day after fatal truck explosion
Portions of Route 3 East in Passaic County remain closed Tuesday morning as crews repair damage to the highway caused by a tractor-trailer that crashed into a barrier and exploded on Monday, killing the driver. Two right lanes on the eastbound side of the highway near Grove Street in Clifton...
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...
Our Lady of Peace Sandwich Ministry: A Community Effort to Combat Hunger
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ - The Our Lady of Peace Sandwich Ministry in New Providence exemplifies community service, uniting volunteers to prepare and distribute sandwiches to those in need. Every week, this dedicated group assembles hundreds of sandwiches, delivering them to various local charities and soup kitchens. A Weekly Routine with...
Criminal charges after Washington Township crash injures driver, two children
WASHINGTON TWP. — An Audubon man faces criminal charges after a single-vehicle accident that injured him and two children in his vehicle. Sean Asman, 31, was driving an auto that struck a utility pole off Hurffville Grenloch Roadnear Quay Park, according to Washington Township police. Two juvenile passengers were...
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...
Fisherman Stuck In Mud Rescued In Hunterdon County: Authorities
The fisherman had to be rescued after he got stuck in the mud in Lake Solitude, the High Bridge Fire Department said on Facebook. The manmade lake has become filed with sill, the fire department said. "It's very easy to sink down into it, sort of like quicksand," the High...
82-year-old killed in Route 287 crash in Bernards Twp.
BERNARDS TWP. - State Police say an 82-year-old Middlesex man was killed Wednesday, July 17 when the car he was driving veered off Route 287 and crashed into a tree in the township. According to State Police, troopers responded to a motor vehicle crash at 1:46 p.m. where they found...
South Orange Council to Host Special Meeting July 29 Considering Referendum for Water System Sale
The South Orange Village Council will hold a special meeting on July 29 to vote on an ordinance that would allow for a referendum on November 5 deciding on whether or not to sell the township’s water utility to New Jersey American Water. After years of discussion, research and...
(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...
PSE&G outlines gas system modernization program for Long Hill
LONG HILL TWP. - A little over 36,000 feet of gas main piping will be installed in the township to replace aging infrastructure. PSE&G (Public Service Electric & Gas) representatives presented the capital improvement plan for Long Hill, which is anticipated to begin next month, at the Wednesday, July 17 Township Committee meeting.
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