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Sussex County man found sleeping behind wheel in ShopRite parking lot charged with DWI
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – A Sussex County man is facing several charges including driving while intoxicated after he was allegedly found sleeping behind the wheel in the Shoprite parking lot in Byram Township,…
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New Jersey and largest correctional police officers union settle new four-year contract
NEW JERSEY – New Jersey and Policemen’s Benevolent Association Local 105 announced they ratified an agreement for a four-year contract benefitting 4,000 New Jersey correctional police officers during a meeting…
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Man driving under the speed limit gets arrested for DWI in Sussex County
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – A New York man was arrested for DWI after police say he was driving under the speed limit in Byram Township. On Dec. 8,…
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Source of tar balls on Jersey Shore beaches was oil facility spill
NEW JERSEY – The unified command consisting of the Coast Guard, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, New York City Department of Environmental…
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Congressman Kean hosts roundtable to address rising crime rates in district
SUMMIT,NJ (Union County) – Representative Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) Friday hosted a roundtable to address the rising crime rates in the district. Property crime has increased in New Jersey’s suburbs,…
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Bill to upgrade penalties for assaults on youth sports officials advances
NEW JERSEY – The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced legislation sponsored by former Governor Richard Codey and Senator Joseph Lagana to designate assault against youth sports officials as aggravated assault rather…
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Man charged with DWI found with psilocybin mushrooms, open alcohol in car
BYRAM TOWNSHIP, NJ (Sussex County) – A New York man faces charges after police reportedly found him with , psilocybin mushrooms, open alcohol containers, and unsealed marijuana during a traffic…
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Morris County shines a blue light on antisemitism
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ – The Morris County Board of County Commissioners applauded a campaign to end hate against Jews and bring awareness to heightened antisemitism as a result of the…
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Heath Village to host holiday luncheon for prospective residents on Dec. 13
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ (Morris County) – Heath Village Retirement Community is hosting its holiday Village luncheon for prospective residents on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at 12:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy a…
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Jurors should have integrity, not criminal convictions, Assemblyman Auth says
NEW JERSEY – A bill passed by the Assembly Judiciary Committee Monday removing criminal convictions from being a disqualifier for potential jurors harms the justice system, says Assemblyman Robert Auth. Under…
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AAA: An early holiday gift – lower gas prices
After a one-day dalliance with a rising price, the national average for a gallon of gas resumed its steady retreat, shedding four cents since last week to $3.20, according to…
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Sussex County man pleads guilty to terroristic threats, resisting arrest
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – A Sussex County man has entered a guilty to plea to terroristic threats and resisting arrest, according to Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray. Dallas…
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Legislation empowering 17-year-olds to vote in primaries advances
NEW JERSEY – In an effort to keep democracy strong by attracting and involving young voters, legislation allowing registered voters who are 17 years old to vote in the primary…
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E-ZPass car toll changes coming in 2024, Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission says
The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission’s frequency-based E-ZPass Commuter Discount Program will expire on January 1, 2024. An increase in the E-ZPass toll rate for Class 1 vehicles (cars,…
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Recall alert: 2.7 million bottles of Xtreme Reach outdoor mold & mildew stain remover recalled due to risk of skin, eye irritation
Wet & Forget USA is recalling about 2.7 million bottles of Xtreme Reach outdoor mold & mildew stain remover with hose end nozzle due to a risk of skin and…
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Bill to address underage drinking in public places advances
NEW JERSEY – In an effort to crack down on the prevalence of underage drinking in public places, the Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced legislation to enhance penalties for the…
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Woman sentenced for possession of cocaine, bail jumping in Sussex County
NEWTON, NJ (Sussex County) – A Passaic County woman was sentenced for possession of cocaine and bail jumping, according to Acting Sussex County Prosecutor Carolyn Murray. Jaime O’Dea, 34, of…
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Dunn bill that bolsters civil damages for revenge porn victims passes Assembly
NEW JERSEY – Revenge porn victims are closer to being able to sue for higher civil damages in state court, after the Assembly on Thursday passed a bill that would…
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Community raising money for family that lost barn, animals in fire in Warren County
HOPE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Warren County) – The Hope Township community is helping the Van Grouw family recover from a barn fire that killed pigs and chickens Thursday morning. Troopers responded…
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Assembly passes bill increasing mental health practitioners licensed to practice in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY – Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis’ bill easing the mental health practitioner shortage by entering New Jersey into an interstate counseling compact passed the Assembly on Thursday. The measure (A5311)…
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Former Phillipsburg police officer sentenced for distribution of child sexual abuse material, cyber harassment
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ (Warren County) – A former Phillipsburg police officer was sentenced for distribution of child sexual abuse material and cyber harassment, according to the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office. Gary…
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