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May 28, 2025

RANDOLPH, NJ: Today, County College of Morris (CCM) held its 56th Commencement at the William G. Mennen Sports Arena in Morristown to commemorate the Class of 2025 and the awarding of associate degrees and certificates of achievements to nearly 1,000 graduates.    CCM President Dr. Anthony J.

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ROCKAWAY TWP., NJ – The game didn’t start out well for the Morris Knolls softball team when Columbia visited Peterson Field for a regular-season game on Friday, May 23.Columbia (17-6) got the ball rolling early by scoring four first-inning runs and the Lady Eagles went down quietly in their half of ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — As Americans pause this Memorial Day to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation, Morris County reflects on the brave men who fought and died for American independence during the Revolutionary War — some of the earliest patriots to give their lives ...

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CHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — Tucked away on 55 sweeping acres of woodlands and meadows, the historic Wildfair estate opened its doors this May for one of New Jersey’s most anticipated philanthropic traditions: the 21st Mansion in May Designer Showhouse and Gardens. Organized by the Women’s Association ...

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DENVILLE, NJ - The Denville Police Department was honored to participate in a flag retirement and raising ceremony at The Oaks in remembrance of Memorial Day. Officers joined residents in respectfully retiring a worn American flag and raising a new one to honor the brave men and women who gave ...

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Denville's 42nd Annual Street Festival is just around the corner.  Vendors, if you have not yet secured your space for this fabulous day of fun, food, live music, shopping, beer garden, rides and raffles click the link to register before it's too late.https://denvillestreetfestival.com/  ...

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2025 is a big election year. New Jersey is holding elections for Governor and General Assembly, and County and municipal offices. New Jersey has a closed, hybrid primary system. If you are registered with a particular party, Democrat or Republican, you must vote in that party’s primary. However, if ...

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BOONTON, NJ – Morris Knolls senior Olivia Capala brought home the only gold for the Golden Eagles’ track and field teams when she won the 800-meter run at the Morris County Championships, held Tuesday and Wednesday, May 20-21, at the high school here.Capala won the race in 2:12.47, beating out ...

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LAFAYETTE, NJ – The Morris Knolls girls golf team made it 3-for-3 in championships for the 2025 season as the Lady Golden Eagles closed out their second season as a varsity sport by winning the Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference Tournament held Wednesday, May 21, at the Farmstead Golf and Country ...

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SPARTA, NJ – The Morris Knolls boys lacrosse team became Pope John’s 10th straight victim Wednesday, May 21, when the Eagles lost a 9-3 decision to the Lions in a match played at Pope John.Pope John (16-1) got a four-goal, five-point performance from Travis Heller; a three-goal, four-point game ...

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DENVILLE, NJ – Glen Ridge scored three goals in the third period – including the tying goal with 23 seconds left in regulation – and went on to defeat Morris Knolls, 9-8, in overtime in a girls lacrosse game played Thursday, May 22, at Knolls.Claudia Brennan’s only goal of the game sent the game ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ – It took Morris Knolls junior Jason LoBello only one swing of the bat to make up for a subpar relief pitching performance the previous inning.One swing!LoBello, an outfielder/pitcher for the Golden Eagles, replaced starting pitcher Dean Kaletcher to start the bottom of the seventh ...

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DENVILLE, NJ. – The Morris Knolls second-doubles team of sophomore Vir Patel and junior Jack Whitney had to work overtime to keep the season alive for the Golden Eagles.The Patel-Whitney combo had to go into two tie-break situations before beating the Wayne Valley’s No. 2 doubles team to score the ...

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DENVILLE, NJ – Addy Walker and Vanessa Russo each scored five goals to lead the Morris Knolls girls lacrosse team to a 16-8 victory over Glen Rock on Tuesday, May 20, at Knolls.The Lady Eagles erased a 4-2 deficit after one period by scoring eight second-period goals and allowing none to take a ...

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FLANDERS, NJ – The Morris Knolls boys golf team picked up from where it left off two seasons ago and won a share of yet another championship.The Golden Eagles beat Randolph, 166-169, at Flanders Valley Golf Course on Monday, May 19, with both teams finishing their Northwest Jersey Athletic ...

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NEW BRUNSWICK – William Tate IV rolled into New Iberia, La., population 28,555 by last count, in a giant purple bus last year to check out the country’s oldest rice mill that’s so revered it stands out even in sugarcane country.Tate, the then-president of Louisiana State University who was on a ...

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The New Jersey Department of Transportation said two eastbound lanes on Route 80 in Wharton should open late at night on May 21.  The two travel lanes, which will include the right lane as well as the shoulder.Per NJDOT, repairs on I-80 west are ongoing. Two lanes are on schedule to open at the end ...

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SPARTA, NJ – According to the schedule-maker, Morris Knolls’ 4-1 victory over Sparta on Monday, May 19, should have been the final match of the regular season and the Golden Eagles should have been looking to state play from here on in.The weather this spring, however, has changed all that.Monday’s ...

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DENVILLE, NJ. – Daniel Calantropio and Carter Infante combined on a 16-strikeout two-hitter when Morris Knolls beat Randolph, 6-2, in a high school baseball game played Monday, May 19, at Knolls.Calantropio started and struck out seven, walked three, gave up both hits and one run (unearned) in four ...

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DENVILLE, NJ – The Morris Knolls softball team had its winning streak halted at 15 when West Morris Central scored a run in the top of the seventh and final inning to beat Morris Knolls, 9-8, in a game played at Knolls on Monday, May 19.Twice, the Lady Eagles (16-4) battled back from five-run ...

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RANDOLPH, NJ – County College of Morris (CCM), the community’s college, is committed to helping individuals achieve their educational and career goals. The Center for Workforce Development at CCM invites individuals who have not completed high school to enroll in a General Education Development ...

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Governor Phil Murphy and NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri today announced a tentative agreement with the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers & Trainmen (BLET). With a tentative agreement reached, the BLET has agreed to halt the strike and return to work.Regular weekday train service ...

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We are incredibly proud of our officers who have completed their journey to Washington, D.C. as part of the Police Unity Tour. Their dedication, endurance, and commitment to honoring the fallen and supporting their families is nothing short of inspiring. The Unity Tour is more than just a ride; ...

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VERNON, NJ – When Morris Knolls senior Olivia Capala broke a school record in placing second in the 800-meter run on the first day of the NJSIAA Sectional North 1, Group 3 Track and Field Championships this past weekend, she knew she had qualified for the upcoming Groups Championships.On Day 2 of ...

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DENVILLE, NJ – The Morris Knolls softball team scored early and often and three pitchers combined on a five-hitter as the Lady Eagles won their 15th game in a row, a 9-3 decision over Sparta on Saturday, May 17, at Knolls.Sparta (6-11) took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but Knolls (16-3) came ...

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DENVILLE, NJ. – Morris Knolls sophomore attack Niles Furlong scored four goals and senior goalkeeper Josh Savitch registered his first varsity shutout when the Eagles’ boys lacrosse team stopped Roxbury, 9-0, on Saturday, May 17, in a match played at Roxbury High School in Succasunna.The victory ...

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Denville Township Schools Green Teams present Sustainable Sunday 2025, which will be held on June 8 from 8:30AM–1PM at the Denville Farmers' Market. Students are excited to share fun, educational, and interactive activities about recycling and protecting our earth. Please click here for details.

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Rockaway/Denville Eagles Ice Hockey will host an open skate on June 8, 3:15-4:14PM at Mennen Sports Arena. This is a free event to learn more about the program. All skill levels are welcome. Please click here for details.

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For parents/guardians of current 5th Grade students: In May of 2013, the Denville Board of Education voted to change district policy 5111 (Residency) and require that all students moving up to grade six go through a re-registration process. This process will help to ensure that the Denville ...

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SPARTA, NJ – There was a lot of Morris Knolls golf news coming from Lake Mohawk Country Club on Thursday, May 15.Team-wise, the unbeaten girls team beat Jefferson, 185-219, and Sparta, 185-249, to finish its regular season with a 13-0 record. And the boys team beat Sparta, 152-165, and will go into ...

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