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Thousands lose power in Warren, Morris counties after transmission line failure
NORTHWEST, N.J. – Thousands of customers in Warren and Morris counties were left without electricity Friday night after a transmission line failure in Hackettstown disrupted service, according to Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L). Power outages…
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Hunterdon County detective named to Centenary University’s 30 Under 30 list
FLEMINGTON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office Detective Kayla N. Morales has been named one of Centenary University’s 30 Under 30 honorees, recognizing young alumni for their leadership,…
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New Jersey residents urged to apply for property tax relief before Nov. 2 deadline
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Department of the Treasury is reminding eligible homeowners and renters to apply for the state’s property tax relief programs before the Monday, Nov. 2,…
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Family of Washington Borough bagel & deli shop thanks community after tanker truck crash injures six
WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — The family that owns Muheisen’s Bagel & Deli is thanking the community for its support following a tanker truck crash that damaged the business…
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Daytime lane closures scheduled at Milford-Montague Toll Bridge Oct. 27-29
MONTAGUE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — Motorists traveling across the Milford-Montague (Route 209 and Route 206) Toll Bridge should expect daytime lane closures and alternating traffic patterns Tuesday, Oct. 27,…
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Newton firefighters respond to two residential fires on consecutive days
NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — The Newton Volunteer Fire Department responded to two residential fires on consecutive days this week, including a basement fire on Walker Street and an oven…
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New Jersey lawmakers propose ban on certain chewing gum, cosmetics and other products containing microplastics
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation that would prohibit the sale of certain products containing microplastics, require manufacturers to disclose their presence on product labels and provide…
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Patrick’s Pub on Lake Hopatcong listed for sale for $1.495 million
HOPATCONG BOROUGH, N.J. (Sussex County) — Patrick’s Pub, a waterfront restaurant and bar on Lake Hopatcong, has been listed for sale for $1.495 million after approximately 12 years under its…
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New Jersey requires sale of five asphalt plants as part of proposed $8 billion merger
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that the state has filed a proposed consent judgment requiring the sale of several asphalt plants, including facilities in Hunterdon,…
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Dover police investigating alleged threat involving middle school student, say no known danger
DOVER, N.J. (Morris County) — Dover police are investigating reports of an alleged threat involving a student at Dover Middle School but say there is no known danger to students,…
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DWI checkpoint scheduled in Mount Olive Township this weekend
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A driving while intoxicated checkpoint will be conducted in Mount Olive Township this weekend as part of an ongoing effort to identify impaired…
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. urges federal officials, airlines to improve wheelchair accessibility on flights
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., is urging federal transportation officials and major airlines to advance technology that would allow wheelchair users to remain seated in their wheelchairs…
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Four charged in alleged stolen vehicle operation at Morris County residence, police say
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Four people have been charged in connection with an alleged stolen vehicle operation at a residence on Route 46 in the Budd Lake…
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Gottheimer announces bipartisan election security measures ahead of early voting in New Jersey
FORT LEE, N.J. (Bergen County) — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer announced new bipartisan legislation Friday aimed at strengthening protections for election workers, ballot drop boxes and the peaceful transfer of…
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UPDATE: Six injured after tanker truck crashes into Washington Borough bagel & deli shop, police say
WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — Six people were injured Thursday morning when a tanker truck struck the front entrance of Muheisen’s Bagel & Deli in Washington Borough following a…
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Hackettstown High School marching band wins four straight competitions, prepares to defend state title
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown High School marching band has earned first-place finishes in all four of its competitions this season as it prepares to defend its state…
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Sussex County business owner pleads guilty to illegal marijuana distribution, agrees to forfeit more than $477K
SPARTA TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — A 37-year-old Sparta Township man has pleaded guilty to illegally possessing marijuana with intent to distribute following an investigation into unlicensed marijuana sales at…
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Gottheimer, Lawler introduce bipartisan bill to expand organ donor registration nationwide
VALHALLA, N.Y. (Westchester County) — U.S. Reps. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., and Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., announced bipartisan legislation Thursday aimed at making it easier for Americans to register as organ donors…
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Man sentenced to 10 years in prison for armed robbery at Morris County deli
DOVER, N.J. (Morris County) — A 29-year-old Wharton Borough man has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with an armed robbery at a Dover…
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Rutgers Health leaders establish endowed professorship to advance Parkinson’s disease research
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (Middlesex County) — Two Rutgers Health leaders have established an endowed professorship dedicated to advancing Parkinson’s disease research, with the long-term goal of developing better treatments and…
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Habitat for Humanity updates Sussex County commissioners on affordable housing projects
NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Habitat for Humanity Northwest New Jersey is on track to complete its 50th home this year as the organization continues its efforts to provide affordable…
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