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Hackettstown Historical Society to host Lantern Tours and Ghostly Tales Oct. 16-17
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown Historical Society will bring back its annual Lantern Tours and Ghostly Tales on Friday, Oct. 16, and Saturday, Oct. 17, offering participants an opportunity to explore the town’s…
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Bill to support business growth in smaller New Jersey towns advances in Senate committee
TRENTON, N.J. — Legislation sponsored by state Sen. Parker Space aimed at promoting business development and economic growth in smaller New Jersey municipalities has advanced through the Senate Economic Growth…
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Hunterdon County to host fraud prevention seminar for seniors Oct. 26
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hunterdon County Commissioner Shaun C. Van Doren is encouraging older adults to attend an upcoming fraud and scam prevention seminar aimed at helping them…
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Gas prices remain at record highs for October despite slight decline, AAA says
Gas prices across the United States remain at record highs for this time of year, even as the national average declined slightly over the past week, according to AAA. As…
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USPS, New Jersey MVC offices to close Monday for Columbus Day
NEW JERSEY — U.S. Postal Service locations and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) facilities will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day. All post offices nationwide…
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New Jersey announces $6M in grants to expand apprenticeship and job training opportunities
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) has announced $6 million in available grant funding to help employers create and expand apprenticeship programs that…
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Man accused of driving intoxicated with two children in car in Warren County
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — A 45-year-old Washington Township man was arrested last month after allegedly driving while intoxicated with two children in his vehicle, according to the Hackettstown Police…
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Survey: 81% of Americans plan to celebrate Halloween, chocolate tops candy favorites
With Halloween just weeks away, a new national survey finds that 81% of Americans plan to celebrate the holiday this year, with chocolate remaining the most popular treat and many…
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New businesses open at District 15Fifteen in Parsippany, more expected this fall
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, N.J. (Morris County) — Several new businesses have opened at District 15Fifteen, located at 1515 Route 10 in Parsippany, with additional restaurants, fitness centers and retail services expected…
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Rutgers researcher warns federal ban on lab-modified opioids could hinder medical research
NEW JERSEY — Federal restrictions on three powerful laboratory-modified opioids derived from kratom could create new challenges for medical researchers studying potential treatments for pain and opioid dependence, according to…
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New Jersey Highlands Coalition honors environmental advocates, announces 2026 grant recipients
KINNELON BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — The New Jersey Highlands Coalition recognized individuals for their efforts to protect the region’s natural and cultural resources and announced recipients of its 2026…
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First tunnel boring machine begins digging for Hudson Tunnel Project
NEW JERSEY — The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) announced that the first tunnel boring machine for the Hudson Tunnel Project has begun mining on schedule, marking a major milestone in…
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Hunterdon County to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with LEGO building workshop
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hunterdon County will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a hands-on LEGO building workshop later this month, giving participants an opportunity to recreate historic and…
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Gottheimer meets with Sussex County farmers to discuss rising costs, Farm Bill priorities
AUGUSTA, N.J. (Sussex County) — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) recently hosted an agriculture roundtable with farmers from across New Jersey’s Fifth Congressional District to discuss rising operating costs, challenges…
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Man charged with murder after woman found stabbed in Somerset County
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — A 60-year-old Somerset man was charged with murder Wednesday after a woman was found dead with apparent stab wounds at a Franklin Township home,…
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Dover High School dance teacher named New Jersey State Teacher of the Year
DOVER, N.J. (Morris County) — A Dover High School dance teacher who built a four-year dance program focused on creativity, equity and community has been named New Jersey’s 2026-27 State…
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Kean delivers $1 million for lead water line replacements in Hopatcong
HOPATCONG BOROUGH, N.J. (Sussex County) — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. presented $1 million in federal funding to Hopatcong on Monday to support the initial phase of a project to…
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New Jersey ranks 17th for largest increase in auto loan interest rates, WalletHub finds
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey ranked 17th in the nation for the largest increase in auto loan interest rates during the second quarter of 2026, according to a new study…
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Mama’s Cafe Baci announces new Carriage House event space in Warren County
MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — Mama’s Cafe Baci has announced plans for a new event space called The Carriage House on Airport Road in Mansfield Township. The Hackettstown restaurant…
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Peter Benchley’s personal collection, ‘Jaws’ memorabilia to be auctioned in Lincoln Park
LINCOLN PARK BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — Nearly 300 items from the personal collection of Peter Benchley, the author whose bestselling novel “Jaws” became a Hollywood phenomenon, will be auctioned…
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Morris County Prosecutor’s Office recognizes Victim Witness Unit promotions, welcomes new member
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office recognized two members of its Victim Witness Unit following their promotions and welcomed a new member to the team on…
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