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Red Cross urges heat safety as dangerous temperatures expected through Fourth of July weekend
The American Red Cross is urging residents to take precautions as dangerous heat and high humidity are expected to affect millions of people from the Midwest to the East Coast through the Fourth of July…
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Authorities seek suspect in Morris County bank robbery
BOONTON, N.J. (Morris County) — Authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying a man accused of robbing a Chase Bank in Boonton on Saturday afternoon. Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief…
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Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office donates No-Shave November proceeds to cancer center
HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. — The Hunterdon County Sheriff’s Office has donated proceeds from its annual No-Shave November fundraiser to the Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center to support patient services for individuals…
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Rockaway Township explains first water rate increase since 2014
ROCKAWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Rockaway Township is informing residents and business owners about recent increases in utility and sewer bills, saying the adjustments are needed to maintain reliable…
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Trading post, garden supply center to celebrate grand opening in Sussex County
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — A new trading post and garden supply center will celebrate their grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, July 11 in Byram Township.…
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Flagger-controlled alternating traffic scheduled at New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge June 30 and July 1
LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Motorists using the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge should expect delays Tuesday and Wednesday as the bridge is reduced to a single lane for maintenance work.…
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RVCC Foundation Golf Classic raises more than $162,000 for scholarships, programs
BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — The Raritan Valley Community College Foundation raised $162,075 during its 22nd Annual RVCC Foundation Golf Classic, held June 15 at Neshanic Valley Golf Course.…
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More than 681,000 New Jersey children to receive Summer EBT benefits
TRENTON, N.J. — More than 681,000 eligible children across New Jersey will begin receiving Summer EBT benefits in the coming days as part of a permanent federal program designed to…
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Mosquito treatment scheduled Monday morning in 2 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — The Morris County Mosquito Commission has scheduled mosquito control treatment for early Monday morning in East Hanover and Chatham due to an increase in adult mosquito…
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New Jersey to receive $370,000 in EPA grants for drinking water improvements
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey will receive $370,000 in federal funding to help improve drinking water infrastructure, combat PFAS contamination and address other drinking water challenges, the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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CPSC announces recalls of children’s products, power banks, air conditioners and other consumer goods
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced multiple product recalls involving children’s products, electronics, home appliances and all-terrain vehicles due to hazards including fire, burns, battery…
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New Jersey-bound width restriction remains in place at New Hope-Lambertville toll bridge
LAMBERTVILLE, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — New Jersey-bound motorists using the New Hope-Lambertville Route 202 Toll Bridge should expect continued single-lane travel and an 11-foot width restriction as work continues near the…
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Cape May County placed under box tree moth quarantine after invasive pest detected
CAPE MAY COUNTY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of the invasive box tree moth at private residences in…
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UPDATE: Three juveniles reported missing from Montville Township have been located in Connecticut, police said
UPDATE: Authorities said all three juveniles were seen at the train station in Stamford, Connecticut. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department initially took William Connolly into custody, and he was…
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Mosquito spraying scheduled Sunday morning in 2 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — The Morris County Mosquito Commission has scheduled mosquito control treatments for early Sunday morning in East Hanover and Rockaway due to an increase in adult mosquito…
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Hunterdon Health Auxiliary donates $50,000 for new mobile blood transfusion equipment
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — The Hunterdon Health Auxiliary has donated $50,000 to Hunterdon Health’s Mobile Intensive Care Unit to fund the purchase of a new blood transfusion machine…
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Mount Olive to auction municipally owned residential building lot
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — Mount Olive Township will offer a municipally owned vacant residential lot on Whippoorwill Road through a public auction scheduled for Aug. 18. The 0.37-acre…
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Vehicle destroyed in Thursday afternoon fire in Sussex County
HAMPTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — A sedan was destroyed by a fire Thursday afternoon at the Hampton Commons complex in Hampton Township, according to fire officials. The Sussex County…
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Morris County 4-H members invite commissioners to annual fair in Mount Olive
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A rabbit, two chickens and two guinea pigs accompanied Morris County 4-H members to this week’s Morris County Board of County Commissioners work…
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Wakefern launches patriotic Bowl & Basket packaging to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary
NEW JERSEY — Wakefern Food Corp. is marking America’s 250th anniversary with limited-edition patriotic packaging on 30 of its Bowl & Basket private-label products, along with special promotional offers at…
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FDA classifies recall of Utz potato chips sold in New Jersey as highest risk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified an ongoing recall of several Utz Quality Foods potato chip products, including Zapp’s and Dirty Brands, as a Class I recall, the…
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