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Sussex County Library System opens new seed library at Stanhope branch
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (180+ words) STANHOPE BOROUGH, N. J. (Sussex County) " The Sussex County Library System has opened a new Seed Library at its Louise Childs Branch in Stanhope, expanding a sustainability program that allows residents to obtain free seeds for home gardening. The new location joins…...
2-alarm house fire damages Morris County home
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (248+ words) MADISON BOROUGH, N. J. (Morris County) " Firefighters battled a second-alarm house fire Sunday evening after flames spread from a basement to upper floors of a home on Kings Road in Madison Borough, authorities said. According to the Madison Fire Department, Morris County…...
Hackettstown Maifest draws crowds with music, contests and German-inspired festivities
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (238+ words) HACKETTSTOWN, N. J. (Warren County) " Hackettstown was filled with live music, German-inspired traditions and family activities Saturday as residents and visitors gathered for the annual Maifest celebration hosted by the Hackettstown Business Improvement District. The spring festival featured entertainment and specials at…...
Man killed in Route 15 crash in Sussex County
10+ hour, 54+ min ago (210+ words) SPARTA TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Sussex County) " A Morris County man was killed early Sunday after his vehicle left Route 15 in Sparta Township, struck a guardrail and overturned in a wooded area, police said. Sparta Township police said officers responded around 12: 45 a. m. Sunday to…...
Gottheimer honors North Jersey Eagle Scouts, Girl Scout Gold Award recipients
22+ hour, 51+ min ago (114+ words) PARAMUS, N. J. (Bergen County) " U. S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer honored dozens of North Jersey Scouts this weekend during the annual Fifth District Scout Honor Ceremony recognizing Eagle Scouts and Girl Scout Gold Award recipients. The ceremony celebrated Scouts from across New Jersey's 5th Congressional…...
Man charged with DUI after construction worker struck on I-80 in Morris County
22+ hour, 59+ min ago (221+ words) MOUNT ARLINGTON BOROUGH, N. J. (Morris County) " A New York City man was charged with drunken driving and assault by auto after authorities said he struck two vehicles and a construction worker in a work zone on Interstate 80 in Morris County. New…...
New Jersey among 17 states affected by Straus Family Creamery ice cream recall
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (269+ words) NEW JERSEY " Straus Family Creamery has voluntarily recalled select flavors and sizes of its organic ice cream products distributed in New Jersey and 16 other states because of the potential presence of metal foreign material. The company said the recall affects…...
Man charged after sliding glass door stolen in Denville
2+ day, 57+ min ago (111+ words) DENVILLE TONWSHIP, N. J. (Morris County) " A Boonton man has been charged in connection with the theft of a sliding glass door and related hardware from a property in Denville Township, police said. The Denville Police Department said officers were notified May…...
Hunterdon County honors Polytech seniors during annual awards ceremony
2+ day, 37+ min ago (171+ words) RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Hunterdon County) " Hunterdon County officials joined students, families and educators this week to celebrate graduating seniors during the annual Hunterdon County Polytech Senior Awards Ceremony at Hunterdon Central Regional High School. "This evening, we celebrate much more than…...
State audit says Somerset County youth treatment provider must repay $1. 5 M to Medicaid
2+ day, 43+ min ago (363+ words) BERNARDS TOWNSHIP, N. J. (Somerset County) " A state audit found that Bonnie Brae, a provider of residential treatment services for youth, failed to adequately document required care under its Medicaid contracts and must repay more than $1. 5 million to the Medicaid program. The…...