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Mosquito spraying set for Sunday morning in 2 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Mosquito Commission has announced that it will be using an All-Terrain vehicle to treat a section of woods in Rockaway, and East Hanover Township on Sunday morning. The mosquito spraying will go on from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, June...
Warwick Graduates 335 During Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony
Warwick Valley High School graduated 335 students during the Class of 2024 Commencement Ceremony, held this morning, Saturday, June 29. Warwick Valley High School Principal Georgianna Diopoulos welcomed families and friends and told everyone that for many of these students, she was their middle school principal way back in sixth grade.
Warren County Commissioners honor two local BID directors
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – The directors of the two local Business Improvement Districts in Warren County were honored by the Warren County Board of County Commissioners during a meeting held in the community that one of them serves. The Commissioners held the second of three traveling meetings scheduled for...
Lehigh Valley Dunkin’ eatery moving to larger, nearby location
WIND GAP, Pa. - A former hot spot for burgers and fries will soon be home to a popular coffee and doughnut chain in Northampton County. A location of Dunkin’, the country’s largest coffee and doughnuts brand, is planning to move from 855 S. Broadway in Wind Gap to a larger location across the street at Male Road and Route 512 in Wind Gap.
Man shoots, kills person in Warren County, NJ, prosecutor's office says
INDEPENDENCE TWP., N.J. -- A man shot and killed a person in Warren County, New Jersey Thursday, according to a news release from the county prosecutor's office. Anthony J. Garvin, 34, of Netcong, New Jersey, is charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose, a second-degree crime, the county prosecutor's office said.
UPDATE: Morris County man charged with murder in connection to Independence Township shooting
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – A Morris County man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened Thursday morning in Independence Township, according to the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. Anthony J. Garvin, 34, of Netcong Borough was charged with first-degree murder, specifically by shooting the...
Town to tweak short-term rental code
The town of Warwick seeks to amend its short-term rental law to ensure owners and proprietors of such properties are held accountable and abide by local regulations. A public hearing on the matter was set at the June 27 Warwick Town Board meeting and is scheduled to be held on July 11 at 7:30 p.m.
North Jersey man faces murder charge in Warren county shooting
A Morris County man was arrested Thursday and accused of fatally shooting someone in Warren County earlier in the day, authorities said. Anthony J. Garvin, 34, of Netcong, was charged with murder and possession of a firearm for an unlawful purpose stemming from a shooting early Thursday morning in Independence Township, said Kevin Brotzman, acting chief assistant prosecutor in Warren County in a press release.
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.
Police Department gets PSAP Accreditations
MOUNT OLIVE TWP - The Mount Olive Township Police Department was granted the PSAP Accreditation status for its communications center on Thursday June 13. The department went before the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) and was granted the accreditation by demonstrating its communications center meets and exceeds the standardized policies and "best practices” put forth by the NJSACOP Accreditation Commission, police said.
UPDATE: Suspect in custody following shooting investigation in Independence Township
INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – A suspect is in custody following a shooting investigation in Independence Township on Monday morning, according to the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. On June 27, at around 8:19 a.m., police were notified of a shooting incident on Alphano Road near the Allamuchy...
What is The Smallest Town in New Jersey?
Despite its diminutive size, Walpack Township encompasses a vast expanse of 24.88 square miles, offering a haven for nature lovers and those seeking a peaceful escape from the urban hustle and bustle. The township is home to a variety of natural wonders, including the Delaware River, Buttermilk Falls, and numerous hiking trails, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Fighting the Flood: A Portrait of Resilience in Rockaway
For most New Yorkers, experience with the ocean may be few and far between. For the Rockaways though, life revolves around the activity of the ocean and its waterways. This is becoming truer with every passing month; flooding has increased in both consistency and severity. Rockaway is rising to the challenge of worsening floods.
Fine dining to food truck grub: The best things we ate this week
Double good news, North Jersey: I'm back from Europe, and it's officially summer!. That's right — according to science, the North Pole has reached its maximum tilt towards the sun, meaning the best season of the year is in full swing. And, in case you need a reminder of...
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