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USGS reports magnitude 1.6 earthquake in Morris County
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A magnitude 1.6 earthquake was recorded near Randolph Township early Thursday morning, Oct. 22, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The earthquake occurred at approximately 5:38 a.m., about…
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Sussex County Library System to join 68-library alliance, launch new catalog in December
SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J. — The Sussex County Library System will join a New Jersey library alliance in December, giving cardholders access to more than 3 million items, additional digital resources…
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Man charged with DWI after leaving scene of Morris County crash, police say
DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A 25-year-old Morristown man was arrested Monday night after police responded to a single-vehicle crash in Denville Township and found that the driver had…
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New Jersey officials warn immigrant communities about immigration scams, offer guidance to avoid fraud
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Department of Human Services and the Office of the Attorney General are partnering to raise awareness about immigration scams and help immigrant communities identify…
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Mount Olive mayor provides update on Budd Lake Beach redevelopment amid ongoing delays
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Mount Olive Township Mayor Joe Nicastro has provided an update on the long-delayed redevelopment of Budd Lake Beach, outlining the challenges that have…
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Rockaway Borough police say report of man shooting mother, threatening to shoot officers is false
ROCKAWAY BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — Rockaway Borough police said Wednesday that a report claiming a man had shot his mother and threatened to shoot police officers was false. According…
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Parents of man killed in 2024 Hunterdon County crash file lawsuit against state trooper
HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — The parents of a 20-year-old man killed in a 2024 crash in Hunterdon County have filed a lawsuit against a New Jersey State Police…
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I-78 westbound Exit 29 ramp to I-287 to close Friday night in Somerset County
SOMERSET COUNTY, N.J. — The Interstate 78 westbound Exit 29 ramp to Interstate 287 is scheduled to close Friday night, Oct. 23, as work continues on a $67 million bridge…
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Morris County crisis negotiation team takes first place in statewide competition
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Crisis Negotiation Team took first place in the 2026 Best of the Best Crisis Negotiation Team competition, held Friday,…
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$1 million Powerball ticket sold in New Jersey as jackpot climbs to $674 million
NEW JERSEY — A Powerball ticket sold in New Jersey matched all five white balls in Wednesday night’s drawing, winning $1 million as the jackpot climbed to an estimated $674…
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Man charged with theft, illegal dumping after police investigation in Morris County
DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A 69-year-old Morris County man was arrested earlier this month after police allegedly caught him attempting to remove lumber from a local parking lot…
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Friends launch fundraiser to honor Somerset County homicide victim with memorial tree
MONTGOMERY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Friends of a 24-year-old woman who was killed alongside her mother in a double homicide in Montgomery Township last month have launched a GoFundMe…
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South Main Street in Phillipsburg to reopen Thursday following $3.9M emergency bridge repairs
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (Warren County) — South Main Street in Phillipsburg is expected to reopen in both directions by 6 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, following the completion of a $3.9 million…
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Gov. Sherrill criticizes House Republican subpoena over NJ MVC voter registration issue
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill criticized congressional Republicans Wednesday over a subpoena related to a New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission voter registration issue dating back to 2023, accusing lawmakers…
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Hackettstown Land Use Board approves plans for 7 Brew Coffee on Mountain Avenue
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown Land Use Board has unanimously approved plans to demolish an existing Raceway gas station on Mountain Avenue and replace it with a 7 Brew…
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County College of Morris accepting applications for paid AI and data science apprenticeship
RANDOLPH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — County College of Morris is accepting applications through Nov. 2 for its artificial intelligence and data science apprenticeship program, offering students and adult learners…
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NJ-based Doherty Enterprises named Applebee’s 2026 Franchisee of the Year
ALLENDALE, N.J. (Bergen County) — Doherty Enterprises, a family-owned restaurant franchise operator headquartered in Bergen County, has been named Applebee’s 2026 Abe Gustin Franchisee of the Year, the restaurant chain’s…
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Red Cross urges blood donations ahead of holidays, announces November blood drives across New Jersey
NEW JERSEY — The American Red Cross is urging people of all blood types, particularly those with type O blood, to donate blood or platelets ahead of the holiday season…
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Morris County surrogate hosts annual breakfast with local attorneys
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling recently hosted her annual “Breakfast and Conversation” event, bringing together attorneys from across the region to discuss court procedures,…
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St. Luke’s nurse wins world cycling championship after 19-year break from sport
A St. Luke’s University Health Network nurse and mother of two has become a world champion cyclist after returning to the sport following a nearly two-decade break. Cindy Sitler, 37,…
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NJ lawmakers advance bill requiring annual baggage scale inspections at Newark airport
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced legislation that would require annual inspections of baggage scales at Newark Liberty International Airport following reports that more than a…
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