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Centenary University earns national recognition for student well-being and prevention programs
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — Centenary University has earned the 2026 Campus Prevention Network (CPN) Seal of Prevention, a national recognition awarded to institutions demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based programs that support student success, safety…
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Bill giving parents of twins, multiples more say in New Jersey public preschool placements heads to governor
NEW JERSEY — Legislation that would give parents of twins and other multiples greater control over their children’s placement in public preschool programs has advanced to the governor’s desk after…
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Rutgers Health expert raises awareness of often-misdiagnosed tailbone pain ahead of Nov. 15 event
NEW JERSEY — Thousands of people suffering from chronic tailbone pain may struggle for months or even years to receive an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, according to a Rutgers…
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New Jersey Treasury appoints two new investment leaders for private equity and real estate
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Investment has announced the appointment of two new asset class heads, bringing decades of experience in private equity…
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Single ticket sold in New Jersey wins $847 million Powerball jackpot, ninth-largest in history
NEW JERSEY — A single Powerball ticket sold in New Jersey matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing, winning an estimated $847 million jackpot, the ninth-largest prize in Powerball…
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Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for unlawful handgun possession in Sussex County
NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — A 36-year-old Hardyston Township man has been sentenced to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to unlawfully possessing a handgun, according to Sussex…
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Early morning garage fire spreads to Roxbury Township home, prompts second-alarm response
ROXBURY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A garage fire spread to a home in Roxbury Township early Wednesday morning, prompting a second-alarm response as firefighters battled heavy flames and police…
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County College of Morris to host free criminal justice career fair Nov. 19
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — County College of Morris (CCM) will host a free Criminal Justice Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 19, bringing together more than 30 federal, state…
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Doherty-owned Applebee’s restaurants to offer free meals to veterans, active-duty military on Veterans Day
NEW JERSEY — Doherty-owned Applebee’s restaurants will honor U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members by offering free meals on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11. The annual Veterans Day promotion…
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NORWESCAP among 10 New Jersey nonprofits awarded $83,000 in grants from Provident Bank
NEW JERSEY — Provident Bank has awarded a total of $83,000 in grants to 10 New Jersey nonprofit organizations, including NORWESCAP, through its Community Development Partnership Program. The bank announced…
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New Jersey Fraternal Order of Police calls for safeguards while supporting license plate reader technology
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey State Fraternal Order of Police is calling for stronger safeguards and oversight of automated license plate reader technology while reaffirming its support for the…
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Christ Church in Newton to host free violin and piano recital Nov. 22
NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Christ Episcopal Church in Newton will host a free violin and piano recital featuring works by Beethoven, Chopin, Amy Beach and Arvo Pärt on Sunday,…
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UPDATE: Netcong officials respond to fire company restroom concerns, say $350K project could resume next week
NETCONG BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — Netcong borough officials have responded to concerns raised by Fire Company No. 1 over the lack of functioning restrooms at its firehouse, outlining a…
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Man arrested in connection with Morris County crash and drug investigation
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A Philadelphia man has been arrested in connection with a September incident in which a vehicle fled an attempted traffic stop and crashed…
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Rutgers-led research team receives $6.5 million federal grant to advance lung cancer prevention
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Middlesex County) — A Rutgers-led research consortium has received a $6.5 million federal grant to develop advanced tools aimed at improving lung cancer prevention, screening and survivorship…
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Bridgewater police launch program rewarding young riders with free Chick-fil-A meals
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Young bicycle, scooter and electric bicycle riders in Bridgewater Township who demonstrate safe riding habits could receive a free Chick-fil-A meal under a new…
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Man charged with drug offenses after being found asleep in vehicle in Mount Olive, police say
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A 64-year-old Chester man was arrested on multiple drug charges after police found him asleep behind the wheel of a vehicle in Budd…
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DEA collects more than 645,000 pounds of unwanted medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and more than 4,200 law enforcement partners collected 645,636 pounds of unused medications nationwide during the agency’s 31st National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on…
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Fundraiser launched for family of man killed in fiery Hunterdon County crash
READINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to support the wife and three young children of a 31-year-old Whitehouse Station man who was killed in…
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United Way of Hunterdon County welcomes Lacy Phelps to board of directors
FLEMINGTON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — United Way of Hunterdon County has announced the appointment of Lacy Phelps, a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Frenchtown, to its board of directors.…
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UPDATE: Tractor-trailer hauling garbage overturns, catches fire on I-80 in Warren County; driver injured
ALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — A tractor-trailer hauling garbage overturned and caught fire on Interstate 80 westbound in Allamuchy Township late Tuesday night, leaving the driver with minor injuries…
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