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New Jersey expands anti-human trafficking efforts ahead of FIFA World Cup
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey is launching a broad campaign to combat human trafficking ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup matches, with state officials expanding enforcement operations, public awareness efforts and victim support programs.…
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Woman charged after alleged assault on officer during Morris County traffic stop
DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A Jersey City woman was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer and receiving stolen property following a traffic stop in Denville,…
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Hanover Wind Symphony to perform free ‘Music of Liberty’ concert on July 7
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — The Hanover Wind Symphony will present a free patriotic concert July 7 in Morris Township to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of…
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Morris County honors Denville volunteer firefighters for decades of service
DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Six members of the Denville Volunteer Fire Department were recognized for their years of service during the department’s annual Years of Service celebration Saturday…
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New Jersey adopts permanent PFAS cleanup standards for contaminated sites
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has formally adopted site remediation standards for four PFAS compounds, making permanent cleanup requirements that have been in place on…
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St. Luke’s physician to trek Peru’s mountains to support ovarian cancer patients
A St. Luke’s University Health Network physician is preparing to undertake a 55-mile trek through the mountains of Peru this summer to raise awareness and funds for ovarian cancer research…
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Mosquito spraying planned for June 17 in Jefferson
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — The Morris County Mosquito Commission has scheduled mosquito control treatments in Jefferson Township on Wednesday night due to an increase in adult mosquito populations.…
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Bill to create mentoring program for beginning New Jersey farmers advances
TRENTON, N.J. — A bill that would create a mentoring program for beginning farmers in New Jersey has advanced through the Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee. The bill, sponsored…
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New Jersey to receive $365,725 in CVS settlement over Medicaid insulin overbilling
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey has joined a multistate settlement with CVS Pharmacy that will return more than $365,000 to the state after allegations the company fraudulently overbilled Medicaid for…
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Pedestrian airlifted after crash in Hunterdon County
FLEMINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A pedestrian was airlifted to a hospital Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle at a Flemington Borough intersection, authorities said. The crash…
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Motorcyclist injured in Route 15 crash in Morris County
JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A Sparta man was airlifted to a hospital after a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning on Route 15 North in Jefferson Township, authorities said.…
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State police identify body recovered from Warren County pond
ALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — New Jersey State Police have identified the man whose body was recovered Thursday evening from Allamuchy Pond in Allamuchy Township. According to an update…
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Lightning strike blamed for commercial fire that damaged Somerset County strip mall
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — A commercial fire that damaged a strip mall on Hamilton Street in Franklin Township late Sunday night was caused by a lightning strike during…
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Gov. Sherrill, AG Davenport launch statewide effort to crack down on junk fees
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill and Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Monday a coordinated effort to reduce and eliminate so-called “junk fees” in New Jersey, launching a statewide review…
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Vessel crashes into rocks on Delaware River in Hunterdon County, operator seriously injured, state police say
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A vessel operator suffered serious injuries Friday night after a crash on the Delaware River near Bulls Island, according to New Jersey State Police.…
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18 New Jersey credit unions launch summer food drive to combat hunger
NEW JERSEY — Eighteen credit unions across New Jersey have joined forces for the third annual New Jersey Credit Unions Food Cooperative, a statewide effort aimed at helping food pantries…
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Driver rescued after vehicle plunges into canal in Morris County
WHARTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — A driver was rescued Thursday evening after a vehicle entered a canal and became submerged behind a West Central Avenue property in Wharton Borough,…
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USPS to close June 19 for Juneteenth
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service will close all Post Office locations Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume Saturday, June…
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Volunteers remove 123 pounds of invasive water chestnut from Mountain Lake
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — Volunteers gathered at Mountain Lake on Saturday morning to help combat the spread of invasive water chestnut plants, removing 123 pounds of vegetation from…
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Garage fire leaves Somerset County home uninhabitable; dog rescued, cat dies
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — A garage fire Saturday evening left a Franklin Township home uninhabitable, displaced its residents and resulted in the death of one family pet, authorities…
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Authorities investigate homicide after resident found dead in Morris County home
CHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Authorities are investigating a homicide after a 35-year-old resident was found dead inside a Chester Township home last week, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office…
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