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I-80 westbound lane closures Friday night as bridge over Howard Boulevard project advances in Morris County
MOUNT ARLINGTON BOROUGH, NJ (Morris County) – I-80 westbound is scheduled to have lane closures Friday night as the bridges over Howard Boulevard replacement project advances in Mount Arlington Borough. Beginning at 8:00 p.m. on…
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Latest consumer product recalls
Here are the product recalls New Jerseyans should know about this week: Bausch + Lomb Recalls Project Watson Eyelid Wipes for Dogs Due to Risk of Exposure to Bacteria and…
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2 Somerset County men among 9 charged for roles in drug trafficking organization associated with Sex, Money, Murder Street Gang
NEW JERSEY – Two Somerset County men were among nine people who have been charged for their respective roles in a drug trafficking organization that distributed large quantities of fentanyl,…
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Recreational cannabis sales in New Jersey increase 38% in Q1 2024
NEW JERSEY– New Jersey’s recreational cannabis market sales for the first quarter of 2024 totaled more than $201 million — a 38% increase compared to the same period last year. Sales…
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Somerset County fugitive of the month
SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – Joseph Zuziela Jr. is Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office fugitive of the month for May. Zuziela, 43, is wanted by the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office for fourth-degree child…
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AAA: When it comes to gas prices, May starts off meh
The national average for a gallon of gas waffled up and down over the past week before settling higher by two cents at $3.67, according to AAA. The slight increase…
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Lane closures scheduled for pothole repairs along I-78 EB and WB in Warren County tonight
WARREN COUNTY, NJ – A series of overnight lane closures are scheduled to be implemented Friday night into Saturday morning along both directions of the 4.2-mile-long New Jersey I-78 highway…
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Man arrested, facing charges for firing gun in Warren County
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ (Warren County) – A Warren County man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly fired a handgun in Phillipsburg, according to the Warren County prosecutor’s Office. On Friday,…
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Employees sent to hospital after accidental fire suppression discharge at Warren County 911 Communications Center
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – The Warren County Public Safety Building and 911 Communications Center in Franklin Township had an incident Thursday morning involving an accidental fire suppression discharge…
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New Jersey to receive over $123M for lead pipe replacement to advance safe drinking water
NEW JERSEY – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Thursday announced $123.1 million from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to help New Jersey identify and replace lead service lines, preventing…
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First ‘Operation Take Back’ of 2024 yields 216 pounds of surrendered medications in Morris County
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon, Hanover Township Chief Michael Loock, Morris Plains Borough Chief…
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Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center earn consistent ‘A’ grades from Leapfrog Group
NEW JERSEY – Two of Atlantic Health System’s hospitals, Morristown Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, earned ‘A’ grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Spring 2024 Hospital Safety Grades. Each of the two hospitals have…
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Man arrested after flashing genitals at passing cars, making sexual comment to woman in Hackettstown
HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – An Essex County man has been arrested after he is accused of flashing his genitals at passing cars and making a sexual comment to a…
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Gov. Murphy announces support for allowing formerly incarcerated persons to serve on juries
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy Wednesday spoke at the New Jersey Institute for Social Justice’s 25th Anniversary Gala to discuss his Administration’s continued commitment to empowering communities of color…
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No injuries reported after pickup truck catches fire in Sussex County
SPARTA TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – No one was injured after a pickup truck caught on fire on Thursday morning in Sussex County, according to the Sparta Township Fire Department.…
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Vasa Park to host Steampunk Alchemy Festival on June 1
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County)- Vasa Park in Mount Olive Township is well known for its ties to the Scandinavian community and its many cultural events, but on Saturday,…
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Taste the Colors of Summer: Brownie Brittle partners with M&M’S on limited edition summer mash up
Second Nature Brands, a national leader in snacks and treats, is announcing its latest innovation from Brownie Brittle — Red, White & Blue M&M’S® Mix. The Brownie Brittle candy inclusion expansion continues…
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NJ state police holds annual Survivors of the Triangle Memorial Ceremony
WEST TRENTON, NJ (Mercer County) – Lieutenant Governor Tahesha Way and Attorney General Matthew Platkin Wednesday joined Colonel Patrick Callahan, Survivors of the Triangle President Michelle Carroll, and members of…
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Norwescap among 21 community-based nonprofit organizations to receive funding for neighborhood revitalization efforts
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Wednesday announced the award of $14.8 million in funding in state fiscal year 2024 to 21 community-based nonprofit organizations…
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Morris County bids farewell to distinguished fire safety leaders
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – Morris County Fire Training Coordinator Louis “Lou” Pepe and Fire Marshall David J. Barter were honored by the Morris County Board of County Commissioners last week for…
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Gov. Murphy signs bipartisan legislation codifying state certification program for LGBTQ+-owned businesses
NEW JERSEY – Governor Phil Murphy Wednesday signed bipartisan legislation codifying the program he established through Executive Order No. 295 (2022) that directed the New Jersey Department of the Treasury…
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