Wanaque
LATEST NEWS
Raiders Down Millburn, 3-1, In Cal Ripken 12U District 12
Controlled pitching called the shots in the Cal Ripken, Jr. District 12 12U semifinal game between third-seeded, 3-1 Scotch Plains-Fanwood and second seeded, 4-0 Millburn-Short Hills at Gumbert Field 2 in Westfield on June 26. Pitcher Will Sacchetti won his duel against Miller pitcher Vir Bhatia, 3-1, to advance the Raiders to the District 12 Championship Game at the same location on June 29 to face the top-seeded Cranford Cougars who came from behind to nip the Chatham Cougars, 5-4, in the other semifinal.
Police Release Photos of Suspect in Connection with Theft of Montclair Pride Flag
The Montclair Police Department has released security camera photos of a suspect in connection with the Pride flag theft last month. On June 7, the community raised the Pride flag on the corner of Church Street and Bloomfield Avenue. On Friday, June 14, a member of Out Montclair, a local LGBTQ+ advocacy group, reported it missing.
Newark mayor’s anti-crime group interfering with police officers, union says
A union representing Newark police officers has asked New Jersey officials to investigate one of Mayor Ras Baraka’s anti-crime initiatives, claiming members of the group have repeatedly interfered with police at crime scenes. The Newark Office of Violence Prevention Trauma Recovery was formed four years ago to address quality...
Man Carjacked At Gunpoint: Newark PD
At 5 a.m., a man was parked on the 700 block of South 17th Street when he was approached by a Black man, wearing a black sweater and black face mask and brandishing a firearm, who opened his driver-side door and demanded he get out of the vehicle, Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé said.
NFL Fans Saddened By Death Of Former New York Giants Pro Bowler
The NFL community lost a legend on and off the field of the New York Giants on Wednesday. The former Pro Bowler and Giants star Greg Larson passed away at the age of 84. He reportedly had passed with his wife by his side. The owner of the Giants, John...
22 Bank Branches Closing In New Jersey: Is Yours?
Several bank branches will be closing in New Jersey. It was announced back in 2022 that Lakeland and Provident Banks would merge and now due to what they're calling an "overlap," 22 bank branches will close toward the end of the summer, according to NorthJersey.com. “A careful and thorough review...
Rockaway Woman Busted For DWI Following Crash: Denville PD
At 3:32 a.m., officers responded to Franklin Road and Franklin Avenue on a report of a crash, Denville police said in a release. Police determined the driver, Dana Ojedis-Maclo was intoxicated, officers said. She was arrested and transported to Denville police headquarters for processing. She was released pending a court...
Arrest Made in Abandoned Dog Case in New Rochelle, New York
There's been an update on the abandoned dog case out of Westchester County, New York. Woman Caught on Camera Abandoning Dog in New Rochelle, New York. The SPCA Westchester took to social media in hopes of finding the culprit of a heartbreaking crime. On Sunday, June 11, 2024, around noon...
Interactive Hudson County map shows all road closures planned for July 4 festivities, fireworks viewing
Confused by all the cell phone alerts, robocalls and Nixle dispatches on which roads will be open and closed Thursday for the July 4 holiday events?. An interactive map with all the road closures in Hudson County, related to July 4 activities, was posted to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office’s social media accounts.
Two-alarm fire damages Burger King restaurant in Morris County
MADISON BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – A two-alarm fire damaged a Burger King restaurant in Morris County on Tuesday evening. The fire erupted at around 5:15 p.m., at the Burger King, located at 317 Main Street, in Madison Borough. An employee called 9-1-1 to report a fire in the...
Video: Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – June 17, 2024
PARSIPPANY — Parsippany-Troy Hills Planning Board Meeting – June 17, 2024. Publisher of Parsippany Focus since 1989 and Morris Focus since 2019, both covering a wide range of events. Mr. Cahill serves as the Executive Board Member of the Parsippany Area Chamber of Commerce, President of Kiwanis Club of Tri-Town and Chairman of Parsippany-Troy Hills Economic Development Advisory Board.
Maplewood library is hiring a substitute librarian
Maplewood library is hiring a substitute librarian. Applicants must have an MLS degree and NJ State Certification or be currently enrolled in a MLIS program. Resume and cover letter accepted by email. The Jersey Bee’s staff includes producers and editors who work together to gather, verify, and report useful local...
Why Did Work Stop on Halo High Rise in Downtown Newark? What We Know
NEWARK — Amid claims of both funding and safety issues, construction has stopped on a gleaming residential high rise in downtown Newark – a project that has been among the most visible signs of the city’s development boom. The owner of the Halo on Washington Street sued its lender last week with claims Parkview Financial did not make good on a $90 million loan. And court records show the builder of a neighboring Essex County family courts building has also sued the Halo’s owner and general contractor with claims the construction endangered their workers with “safety issues”...
See homes sold in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Parsippany-Troy Hills area reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 12 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,464-square-foot home on Welsh Place in Morris Plains that sold for $590,000.
See homes sold in the Franklin Township area, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in the Franklin Township area reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 7 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,336-square-foot home on Buckingham Way in Somerset that sold for $450,000.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.