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N.J. man, 24, drowns during weekend swim in Delaware River Water Gap
A South Jersey man drowned in the Delaware River while swimming off of a beach at a national park in Pennsylvania, officials said Saturday. About four hours after going missing, divers retrieved the body of 24-year-old Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes, of Jackson Township in Ocean County, off Milford Beach at the Delaware Water, National Park Service officials said.
NJ man who kidnapped, raped ex-girlfriend gets 40 years
DOVER — A convicted rapist who trapped his ex-girlfriend will spend at least the next three decades in prison. Jesse Meneses, 38, of Dover was sentenced to 40 years in state prison on Friday, according to Morris County Acting Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood. He will not be eligible for parole until 2056 and must also register as a sex offender under Megan's Law.
National Park Service halts bridge repairs in Milford, Pa., over historic artifact
The National Park Service abruptly halted repairs to a bridge spanning the Sawkill Creek in Milford, Pa., after the discovery of a historic artifact connected to an old mill in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. The discovery and the delay raise questions about when needed repairs will be...
Body of missing New Jersey swimmer recovered from Delaware River near Milford Beach
The body of a missing New Jersey swimmer was recovered Saturday evening from the Delaware River near Milford Beach. According to the National Park Service, 24-year-old Jeysson Ariel Osorio-Reyes of Jackson Township was last seen around 3:15 p.m., about 75 yards from the Pennsylvania shoreline in Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Cafe Merlino Coming To Washington Twp. South Philly Sandwiches, Meals, and Catering
Cafe Merlino is coming soon to Washington Township at the Plaza along Shoppers Lane (to the side of Kohl’s), offering amazing South Philly sandwiches, incredible to-go meals, as well as catering. And everything will be homemade with family recipes… as the logo says “Homecooked From The Heart”
Suspect who caused damage at Island Dragway sought by police
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – The Independence Township Police Department is investigating an incident where a man allegedly damaged property at Island Dragway. Police say on Sunday, June 30, at 1:00 a.m., the man in the picture caused significant damage to Island Dragway, located at 20 Island Road,...
NJ man’s body recovered from Lake Hopatcong in second weekend drowning
ROXBURY — A 79-year-old Morris County man is dead after he disappeared into Lake Hopatcong. Roxbury police got a call around 7:30 p.m. Saturday reporting that a man had gone into Lake Hopatcong, according to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. Numerous agencies including Roxbury police, the State Police marine...
June is Foster a Pet Month in NJ thanks to this North Jersey teen
Over the last year, a North Jersey Girl Scout has successfully turned her passion for animals into a statewide effort to advocate for the importance of fostering pets. Sophia Gillen, of Mountain Lakes, has been working on her gold award project, the most prestigious award a Girl Scout can receive, for just over a year. The project is called "Phenomenal Foster Pets" and is made up of various components including a proclamation from the governor and a fun patch to encourage advocacy for fostering pets.
Guilty Pleas Entered in Wallkill Narcotics Trafficking Case
WALLKILL, NY — Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced the successful conclusion of a significant narcotics investigation resulting in guilty pleas from two men involved in cocaine trafficking.…
Popular Discount Store Opening New Hudson Valley Location
America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise & excess inventory opening new store. Everyone's favorite bargain discount store is getting another new Hudson Valley store, and people are excited! The store that has the slogan "Good Stuff Cheap" has been around for some time. Ollie's Bargain Outlet was founded in...
Ideal Institute of Technology hosted I-Achieved Graduation for class of 2024
$100,000 in Scholarships Were Awarded to Graduates to Continue Education at Centenary University. More than 200 students at the Ideal Institute Entrepreneurship and Technology Hub received their diplomas at the I-Achieved Celebration Graduation, which was hosted at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel. Ideal Entrepreneurship and Technology Hub, a state-of-the-art facility, brings together the best and the brightest minds from across the region to collaborate on new projects and ideas and provides students, faculty, and industry professionals with access to the latest technologies, resources, and networks that will help spur innovation and creativity. Many of these graduates were at risk of never completing a career education, but now they will celebrate the special success that comes with surmounting obstacles.
Pennsylvania cyclist killed on Route 206 in Sussex County; driver suffers serious injuries
A cyclist was killed in Sussex County after they were struck by a car on Route 206 on Saturday afternoon. Damian Baranowski, a 22-year-old from Milford, Penn., was traveling north on the highway's right shoulder in Sandyston when a Nissan crossed into the shoulder and hit Baranowski, said New Jersey State Police Sgt....
Jared Stroud scores as D.C. United, Red Bulls match divides Chester family
HARRISON, N.J. — As the soccer ball hit the back of the net, Karen Stroud shot to her feet and excitedly waved her arms. Jared Stroud ran to the far corner of Red Bull Arena, drawing cheers from one set of fans in red and black and boos from the other. Jared Stroud's...
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