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More than 130 boats join Lake Hopatcong flotilla celebrating America’s 250th birthday
LAKE HOPATCONG, N.J. — More than 130 decorated boats and hundreds of participants filled Lake Hopatcong with red, white and blue on Saturday during a patriotic flotilla celebrating America’s 250th birthday. Hosted by the Morris…
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Eight men steal merchandise during robbery at Morris County boutique, authorities say
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — Eight men stole merchandise from a Morristown clothing boutique Sunday afternoon after pushing an employee before fleeing in a vehicle, according to the Morris County…
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American Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, urges immediate donations
NEW JERSEY — The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage after the nation’s blood supply dropped nearly 25% in June, prompting an urgent call for donors to…
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Warren County apartment fire displaces residents; several pets rescued
WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — An apartment fire Sunday evening in Washington Borough displaced residents, prompted the rescue of several animals and led to an adult woman and an…
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Hackettstown Street Fair to feature World Cup final watch parties, more than 175 vendors
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — Downtown Hackettstown will host its 20th annual Hackettstown Street Fair on Sunday, July 19, featuring more than 175 vendors, live entertainment, family activities and multiple…
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Design contract awarded for I-78 Toll Bridge pavement, drainage improvements
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has awarded a design contract for a project to rehabilitate pavement and improve stormwater drainage along the Pennsylvania approach to the Interstate 78…
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Hiker rescued after medical emergency on Blue Trail in Readington Township
READINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Emergency responders rescued a hiker who experienced a medical emergency Sunday morning on the Blue Trail at Pickell Park, according to the Whitehouse Rescue…
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Motorcyclist seriously injured in I-78 crash in Somerset County
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — A New York man sustained serious injuries Sunday afternoon after his motorcycle collided with the rear of a passenger vehicle on Interstate 78 in…
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Electrical fire prompts evacuation of Hunterdon County care center; no injuries reported
UNION TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — An electrical fire prompted the evacuation of a Hunterdon County care facility Sunday, but no injuries were reported and residents were able to safely…
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Sussex County girl recovering after suffering traumatic head injury from foul ball at baseball game
HOPATCONG BOROUGH, N.J. (Sussex County) — A Hopatcong girl is recovering after suffering a traumatic head injury when she was struck by a foul ball during a Fourth of July…
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Fire heavily damages commercial building in Morris County; no injuries reported
WHARTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — A fire heavily damaged a building in Wharton Borough early Sunday that housed the commercial kitchen for Colonial Grill, forcing the popular food truck…
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Woman sentenced to 7 years in fatal Hunterdon County overdose case
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A Paterson woman was sentenced Friday to seven years in New Jersey State Prison for supplying narcotics that caused the fatal overdose of a…
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Hunterdon Medical Center earns national recognition for stroke care
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hunterdon Medical Center has earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to providing high-quality,…
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Delaware Water Gap visitor center hours change beginning July 12
DELAWARE WATER GAP NATIONAL RECREATION AREA — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will adjust operations at its visitor centers beginning July 12 to better meet visitor needs, the National…
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Several charged after Morris County smoke shop investigation seizes thousands of illegal vape, marijuana products
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Several people have been charged following a multi-agency investigation into smoke shops across Morris County that authorities say were illegally selling marijuana, intoxicating hemp products and…
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Mars Impact Fund donates $1 million to World Central Kitchen for Venezuela earthquake relief
Mars Inc. announced Friday that its Mars Impact Fund is providing a $1 million grant to World Central Kitchen to support earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela. The funding will help…
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N.J. banking department announces $5 million grant opportunity for health insurance navigators
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance has announced a $5 million grant opportunity for community organizations to serve as state-certified Navigators, providing free assistance to…
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Man charged with DWI after vehicle remains stopped at green light in Morris County
DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A Flanders man was charged with driving while intoxicated after police found his vehicle stopped through an entire traffic light cycle early Thursday morning…
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Lane closure scheduled on I-78 West near toll bridge Monday and Tuesday
Motorists traveling westbound on Interstate 78 near the Pennsylvania state line should expect a daytime lane closure Monday and Tuesday as crews conduct surveying work for a future all-electronic tolling…
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Suspended Clinton Township detective sues Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office over alleged handling of complaints
HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. — A suspended Clinton Township police detective has filed a civil lawsuit against the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office, the county prosecutor and several current and former officials,…
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N.J. labor department adds Morris, Somerset County businesses to labor violations list
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has recovered more than $1 million in unpaid wages, fines, penalties and other liabilities through its Workplace Accountability…
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