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Newton police warn residents of federal agent, Social Security phone scams
NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Newton police are warning residents about an increasingly common phone scam in which callers impersonate federal officials and attempt to convince victims to hand over cash or other valuables. According…
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Southern butterfly species spotted near Merrill Creek Reservoir in Warren County
HARMONY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — A butterfly species primarily associated with the South was recently spotted on Scott’s Mountain near Merrill Creek Reservoir, according to the reservoir. The Little…
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Mars, AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate open applications for 2027 history grants, award
NEW JERSEY — Mars and AMERICAN HERITAGE Chocolate are accepting applications for two 2027 programs aimed at supporting history education and preservation, with submissions due Oct. 23. Applications are open…
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Donutful chocolate-dipped vanilla cake donuts recalled nationwide over undeclared milk allergen
The Better Bakehouse Snack Company is recalling certain lots of Donutful Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Cake Donuts because they may contain undeclared milk, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.…
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Kids eat free at Doherty-owned New Jersey Applebee’s locations over Labor Day weekend
NEW JERSEY — Kids can eat free at Doherty-owned Applebee’s restaurants throughout New Jersey during Labor Day weekend, Sept. 5-7. The promotion is available for dine-in customers and provides a…
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Man charged with trespassing after allegedly entering apartment he was evicted from in Mount Olive Township
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A 47-year-old Budd Lake man was charged with criminal trespass after allegedly entering an apartment from which he had previously been evicted, according…
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Assemblywoman Dunn selected for national leadership role with Women’s Legislative Network
NEW JERSEY — Assemblywoman Aura Dunn has been elected to the executive board of the Women’s Legislative Network of the National Conference of State Legislatures, making her the only New…
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Pickup truck, landscape trailer catch fire after head-on crash in Sussex County
FRANKFORD TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — A pickup truck and landscape trailer caught fire following a head-on crash Wednesday morning on County Route 565 near Losey Road in Frankford Township,…
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Phillipsburg female police officer alleges sexual harassment, retaliation in lawsuit against town, department and officers
PHILLIPSBURG, N.J. (Warren County) — Phillipsburg’s first female police officer has filed a civil lawsuit accusing the Town of Phillipsburg, its police department and two officers of sexual harassment, discrimination…
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New Jersey health commissioner urges measles vaccination following first U.S. deaths of 2026
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard E. Washington is urging families to check their vaccination records and take precautions against measles as the United States experiences its…
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Mosquito spraying scheduled Friday morning in 2 Morris County towns
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — Mosquito control treatments are scheduled for portions of Morris Plains and Wharton early Friday morning due to an increase in adult mosquito populations, according to the…
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North County Branch of Hunterdon County Library set for major interior renovations
CLINTON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — The North County Branch of the Hunterdon County Library is set to undergo a major interior renovation that will add new spaces for community meetings,…
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Sussex County man, former Newark Academy wrestling coach accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old
LIVINGSTON, N.J. (Essex County) — A Sussex County man who formerly served as a wrestling coach at Newark Academy in Livingston has been charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old, according…
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Gottheimer presents New Jersey State Service Medals to 57 North Jersey veterans
PARAMUS, N.J. (Bergen County) — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer presented New Jersey State Service Medals to 57 North Jersey veterans Wednesday during a ceremony honoring their military service. “These are…
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Lawsuit accuses Chester School District, former teacher of failures involving alleged sexual abuse of student
CHESTER, N.J. (Morris County) – A civil lawsuit filed in Superior Court in Morris County accuses the Chester School District, its Board of Education, Black River Middle School and former…
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New Jersey joins multistate lawsuit challenging USPS rule on mail-in ballots
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 25 states Wednesday in filing a lawsuit challenging a new U.S. Postal Service rule that the coalition…
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Man accused of shoplifting hundreds of dollars in merchandise from Sussex County ShopRite
FRANKLIN BOROUGH, N.J. (Sussex County) — A Clayton man was arrested in June after police investigated allegations that he repeatedly failed to scan merchandise at a ShopRite self-checkout in Franklin…
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FTC announces 2027 fees for telemarketers to access National Do Not Call Registry
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday new fees that telemarketers will pay to access phone numbers on the National Do Not Call Registry during fiscal year 2027.…
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Meta reaches up to $17.1 billion multistate settlement over claims involving children, teens
TRENTON, N.J. — Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion in a multistate settlement resolving claims that the company designed Facebook and Instagram with addictive features…
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Morris County to hold seventh annual Overdose Awareness Day ceremony Aug. 31
MORRIS PLAINS BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — Morris County will hold its seventh annual Overdose Awareness Day ceremony at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, outside the Human Services Complex at…
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New ambulance arrives for Chester First Aid Squad with federal, local and community support
CHESTER, N.J. (Morris County) — The Chester First Aid Squad has announced the arrival of a new ambulance funded through a federal grant, support from Chester Township and Chester Borough,…
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