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Hackettstown Land Use Board approves plans for 7 Brew Coffee on Mountain Avenue
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown Land Use Board has unanimously approved plans to demolish an existing Raceway gas station on Mountain Avenue and replace it with a 7 Brew Coffee drive-through location, according to…
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St. Luke’s nurse wins world cycling championship after 19-year break from sport
A St. Luke’s University Health Network nurse and mother of two has become a world champion cyclist after returning to the sport following a nearly two-decade break. Cindy Sitler, 37,…
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NJ lawmakers advance bill requiring annual baggage scale inspections at Newark airport
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Assembly committee has advanced legislation that would require annual inspections of baggage scales at Newark Liberty International Airport following reports that more than a…
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Hackettstown Free Public Library to eliminate overdue fines on most materials beginning Nov. 1
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown Free Public Library will eliminate overdue fines on most borrowed materials beginning Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, following donations from two local business owners.…
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USPS urges voters to mail ballots early ahead of 2026 general election
WASHINGTON,D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service says it is prepared to securely and reliably deliver mail-in ballots for the 2026 general election, reporting that nearly 98% of ballot mail has been…
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Senate committee advances bill to expand police hiring and promotion options
TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Senate committee has advanced legislation that would allow police departments to select from the five highest-ranked eligible candidates when hiring or promoting law enforcement…
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Judge dismisses Warren County lawsuit over 911 fee revenues, allows 30 days to amend complaint
WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — A New Jersey Superior Court judge has dismissed Warren County’s lawsuit challenging the state’s use of 911 emergency communications fee revenues, ruling that the counties involved…
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Man charged with assault by auto, DWI after head-on crash in Warren County
LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — A Brooklyn, New York, man faces multiple charges, including assault by auto and driving while intoxicated, following a head-on crash in Lopatcong Township that…
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New Jersey recovers more than $10.5 million for GEICO customers overcharged for auto insurance
NEW JERSEY — More than 15,000 New Jersey auto insurance policyholders were affected by improper business practices involving GEICO, prompting the state to recover more than $10.5 million in overcharged…
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Mars awards $2 million grant to expand health care access for cocoa-farming families
Mars, Incorporated has awarded a $2.07 million grant to Elucid, a social enterprise focused on improving health care access in agricultural communities, to help cocoa-farming families in Côte d’Ivoire obtain…
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New Jersey becomes first state to require gambling operators to identify and address problem gambling
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey has become the first state in the nation to establish mandatory, data-driven responsible gaming requirements for gambling operators, requiring companies to identify potentially harmful gambling…
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Man charged with DWI after police find him slumped over steering wheel behind Warren County high school
LOPATCONG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — A man was arrested on drunken driving charges after police found him slumped over the steering wheel of a running vehicle behind Phillipsburg High…
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I-280 westbound ramp to I-287 and Route 46 to close overnight for bridge painting in Morris County
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, N.J. (Morris County) — Motorists traveling on Interstate 280 westbound should expect overnight ramp closures and detours beginning Wednesday, Oct. 21, as a bridge painting project continues in…
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Six Hunterdon County municipalities participate in $16.8 million shared financing program
HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. — Six Hunterdon County municipalities have participated in a new pooled financing program designed to reduce borrowing costs and improve government efficiency, marking the first completed financing…
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Hackensack Meridian Health, Hunterdon Health sign definitive merger agreement
RARITAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Hackensack Meridian Health and Hunterdon Health have signed a definitive merger agreement that includes $230 million in planned capital and technology investments, bringing the…
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Gov. Sherrill announces $125 million supercomputer initiative to expand research, create jobs in New Jersey
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the launch of a new statewide supercomputer initiative backed by more than $125 million in public and private investments, aimed at expanding advanced…
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Pilot injured in helicopter crash at private residence in Morris County
KINNELON BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — A helicopter pilot sustained minor injuries Monday evening after the aircraft struck trees and crashed while attempting to land at a private residence in…
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Mars launches shoppable Instagram content featuring Halloween candy, snacks and pet treats
Mars Inc. has launched shoppable Halloween content on its Instagram account for the first time, allowing consumers to discover and purchase seasonal candy, snacks, food products and pet treats from…
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Sussex County man charged after allegedly attempting to make more than $5,000 in fraudulent purchases
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A Sussex County man has been charged after allegedly attempting to purchase more than $5,000 worth of supplies using another person’s business account…
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Dave’s Friendly Service celebrates 50 years in Washington Borough
WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — Dave’s Friendly Service marked its 50th anniversary with a celebration Oct. 14, bringing together employees, former customers, family members, friends and local officials to…
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NJDEP urges drivers to use caution as deer mating season increases crash risks
NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is urging motorists to use extra caution on roadways as the fall deer mating season gets underway, bringing increased white-tailed…
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