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Six Hunterdon County municipalities participate in $16.8 million shared financing program
HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. — Six Hunterdon County municipalities have participated in a new pooled financing program designed to reduce borrowing costs and improve government efficiency, marking the first completed financing transaction through the Hunterdon County…
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Sussex County man charged after allegedly attempting to make more than $5,000 in fraudulent purchases
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A Sussex County man has been charged after allegedly attempting to purchase more than $5,000 worth of supplies using another person’s business account…
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Dave’s Friendly Service celebrates 50 years in Washington Borough
WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — Dave’s Friendly Service marked its 50th anniversary with a celebration Oct. 14, bringing together employees, former customers, family members, friends and local officials to…
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NJDEP urges drivers to use caution as deer mating season increases crash risks
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is urging motorists to use extra caution on roadways as the fall deer mating season gets underway, bringing increased white-tailed…
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Family seeks to rename I-80 overpass in Warren County in memory of roadside worker killed in hit-and-run crash
FRELINGHUYSEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — Nearly one year after a 20-year-old roadside service technician was struck and killed while assisting a disabled tractor-trailer on Interstate 80, his family is…
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New Jersey attorney general announces voter protections, election security measures ahead of November election
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced safeguards and election security measures ahead of the Nov. 3 general election, outlining steps to protect voting rights, address election-related…
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Morris County Chamber of Commerce hosts inaugural Thrive Together Summit for nonprofits
MADISON BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — The Morris County Chamber of Commerce recently brought together nonprofit organizations, business leaders and community advocates for its inaugural Thrive Together Summit at Fairleigh…
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New Jersey tax revenues jump 22.1% in September, but Treasury cautions against broader growth expectations
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s major tax revenues increased 22.1% in September compared with the same month last year, but state Treasury officials cautioned that much of the growth reflects…
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Readington Township unveils new high-water rescue vehicle
READINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Readington Township has added a new high-water rescue vehicle to its emergency response fleet, improving the township’s ability to respond to flooding emergencies while…
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Somerset County woman pleads guilty to illegally voting in 2024 presidential election
BRIDGWATER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — A Somerset County woman who is a Jamaican citizen pleaded guilty to illegally voting in the November 2024 general election despite not being a U.S.…
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $635 million after no grand prize winner Monday
NEW JERSEY — The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $635 million for Wednesday night’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers in Monday’s drawing. The winning numbers…
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Restroom facility reopens at Hacklebarney State Park
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Visitors to Hacklebarney State Park can once again use the park’s restroom facility, which has officially reopened, according to a recent announcement. The reopening provides an…
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Rutgers University selected to lead New Jersey’s new Social Media Research Center
NEW JERSEY — Rutgers University has been selected to establish and operate New Jersey’s new Social Media Research Center, which will study the effects of social media on children and…
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13 N.J. Lottery players win $10K or more, including winners in Morris County
NEW JERSEY – From October 12 through October 18, 13 New Jersey Lottery players won draw and Scratch-Off prizes of at least $10,000: Draw Date Game Prize Retailer Address Town…
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. honors 30 first responders during annual Hometown Heroes event
NEW JERSEY — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7th District, recognized 30 first responders from across New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District during his third annual Hometown Heroes event held last…
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Chocolates recalled in New Jersey, 16 other states after glass found in product
NEW JERSEY — More than 4,700 pieces of fine chocolates distributed in New Jersey and 16 other states have been recalled after broken glass was discovered in a finished product,…
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Hackettstown hosts Coffee with a Cop and Mayor event to strengthen community connections
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — Hackettstown Mayor Jerry DiMaio and members of the Hackettstown Police Department joined community members Monday morning, Oct. 19, for a Coffee with a Cop and…
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Social Security benefits to increase 3.6% in 2027, adding average of $75 per month for retirees
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6% in 2027, providing an average increase of $75 per month for retirees, the Social Security Administration announced. Nearly 72 million Social Security beneficiaries…
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More than 370 volunteers make nearly 4,900 sandwiches during Affinity Federal Credit Union’s Impact Day
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. (Somerset County) — More than 370 volunteers gathered at Affinity Federal Credit Union’s headquarters in Basking Ridge last week to prepare nearly 4,900 sandwiches for food pantries…
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Two new businesses celebrate grand openings in downtown Hackettstown
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — Two new businesses officially celebrated their grand openings in downtown Hackettstown on Saturday, Oct. 17, with ribbon-cutting ceremonies attended by Mayor Jerry DiMaio and Hackettstown…
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Warren County Sheriff’s Office warns public about scammers posing as law enforcement
WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about scammers impersonating law enforcement officers and using threats of arrest to trick people into sending money…
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