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Kiwanis International Names Randolph Kiwanis Freedom Festival & Parade Top Signature Project for 2024
RANDOLPH, NJ- Kiwanis clubs around the world have brought their communities together over the past year through creative and impactful service, fundraisers and events. On July 4 at the 2024 Kiwanis International Convention in Denver, Colorado, Kiwanians gathered to celebrate the best of Kiwanis clubs’ signature projects. . Out of...
Lowe’s awards $123K to upgrade Morris County homes for people with disabilities
The grant will focus on making the residential facilities not just livable but 'delightful.'. ArcMorris, which manages group homes and therapy programs in North Jersey for adults with developmental disabilities, has received $123,000 from home improvement retail chain Lowe’s. “The grant will focus on making our residential facilities not...
Rockaway Township gains $1.2 million in state funding for roadway improvements at school complex
ROCKAWAY TWP. - The township has been awarded $1,199,000 for pedestrian safety and connectivity improvements at the Copeland Middle & Stony Brook Elementary School Complex. The Murphy Administration on Wednesday unveiled projects funded by $21.1 million for 23 grants under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program. HELP SUPPORT OUR...
Sink Hole in Newton Gets Temporary Fix, Traffic Resumes Through the Area
NEWTON, NJ – The road that was closed because of a sink hole next to the Green in Newton has been reopened. New Jersey Department of Transportation installed a metal plate over the area to allow traffic to flow while they decide on a plan to fix the issue, according to Newton Police Chief Steven VanNieuwland.
From comedy skits to musical performances, Roxbury Arts Alliance's first 'open mic' night was a hit
ROXBURY TWP. – Dying for the chance to exercise your performing chops on stage?. The Roxbury Arts Alliance has just the opportunity you’ve been looking for. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news and value good journalism. As a community-based publication run by an independent and local nonprofit, the Corporation for New Jersey Local Media, we feel the same. CNJLM supports strong local journalism and engaged communities - but this work isn't free. With a small donation, you can support this paper and our parent nonprofit. Thank you for reading and for helping secure the future of quality local journalism.
Land and water safety concerns highlight Rockaway Township meeting
ROCKAWAY TWP. – Concerns about water safety and bike safety were the main discussion topic at the Tuesday, July 9 Rockaway Township Council meeting. The meeting was the council’s first and only one of July, as the upcoming meeting on July 23 was canceled. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK:...
It's time to audition for 'Cabaret' in Randolph
RANDOLPH TWP. - Brundage Park Playhouse will hold auditions for the Tony award winning musical "Cabaret" at the playhouse in Randolph. The playhouse is seeking performers ages 18 and up. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news and value good journalism. As a community-based publication run by...
‘Bud Bus’ vehicles busted with 150 lbs. of pot, $200K, N.J. cops say
Police seized 150 pounds of marijuana and more than $200,000 cash during searches of New Jersey locations where “Bud Bus” vehicles set up shop, authorities said. William Schlette, 47, of West Nyack, New York, was charged Wednesday with first-degree possession of more than 25 pounds of marijuana with the intent to distribute, first-degree money laundering, second-degree racketeering, drug possession, conspiracy, and deceptive business practices, police in West Milford said.
'Freedom Garden' commemorates Gaza hostages in Randolph
RANDOLPH TWP. - Community members gathered on Sunday, July 7, for "The Freedom Garden" event, a day dedicated to raising awareness for the hostages in Gaza and fostering unity through prayer and song. This special event marked nine months of captivity for hostages, prompting attendees to reflect on the profound...
Legal fees increased and updates to Shandshore School voted on during Board of Education Meeting
MOUNT OLIVE TWP. - The Board of Education adopted a resolution at a meeting on Monday, June 24, increasing legal fees by $120,000. According to the resolution, the board increased the maximum level of spending for legal services from $265,000 to $385,000 - an increase of $120,000. HELP SUPPORT OUR...
Fingerpainted masterpiece honors Dover health clinic's founders
DOVER - Non-profit community health center Zufall Health has been honored by healthcare marketing agency Fingerpaint Group with tribute to its founders Robert “Dr. Bob” Zufall, MD, and Kathryn “Kay” Zufall. Zufall has a clinic in Dover and in Hackettstown and West Orange. HELP SUPPORT OUR...
See a bear? Calling the police is likely not necessary
ROXBURY TWP. - Township police say they are sometimes inundated with phone calls of black bear sightings. There's not much police can do, however, and they are encouraging residents only to call them if the bear is exhibiting threatening behavior. HELP SUPPORT OUR WORK: You obviously care about local news...
NJ lake officials worry about heat wave impact on water quality
The conditions of North Jersey's ongoing heat wave, apart from causing discomfort for many residents, could pose trouble for area lakes that have already been plagued by environmental problems in recent summers. Lake Hopatcong and Greenwood Lake have been temporarily closed multiple times in the past few years due to...
Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society to celebrate annual Hummingbird Day
GOLCONDA — Shawnee Chapter Illinois Audubon Society is hosting the annual Hummingbird Day 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27 at their War Bluff Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, 228 Bushwack Rd. Everyone is welcome to attend, learn something new, share stories and celebrate these little jewels of the sky, a...
Ty Gibbs takes the top spot at Pocono Raceway in search of his first NASCAR Cup victory
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Ty Gibbs will lead the field to green at Pocono Raceway, the site of his first career NASCAR Cup start and the track he hoped on Sunday would become where he gets his first career win. Gibbs turned a lap of 170.039 mph in...
NASCAR Cup Series The Great American Getaway 400 Presented by VisitPA.com Lineup
(Car number in parentheses) 1. (54) Ty Gibbs, Toyota, 170.039 mph. 2. (24) William Byron, Chevrolet, 169.661. 3. (19) Martin Truex Jr, Toyota, 169.221. 4. (11) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 169.049. 5. (4) Josh Berry, Ford, 169.135. 6. (48) Alex Bowman, Chevrolet, 168.723. 7. (45) Tyler Reddick, Toyota, 168.083. People are...
Bubba Wallace admits to feeling 'miserable' at track for years in wake of NASCAR fine
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Bubba Wallace and his wife have a baby on the way and a mortgage to pay on their home. So when Wallace eyed a pack of media at Pocono Raceway, he decided he’d be the one to open with a question. “Anybody got...
NASCAR-Xfinity Explore The Pocono Mountains 225 Results
(Start position in parentheses) 1. (8) Cole Custer, Ford, 90 laps, 59 points. 2. (3) Justin Allgaier, Chevrolet, 90, 46. 3. (6) William Byron, Chevrolet, 90, 0. 4. (1) Sheldon Creed, Toyota, 90, 38. 5. (4) Taylor Gray, Toyota, 90, 0. 6. (10) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 90, 42. 7. (11)...
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