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June 1, 2025

EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park Girls softball team received the No. 3 seed in the North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2  Softball Tournament. The seeds and match-ups are as follows: No. 1 seed  Ridgefield ParkNo. 2 seed RutherfordNo. 3 seed Hanover Park vs No. 14 seed MadisonNo. 4 seed Governor ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ — Senior ace Jules Piano delivered a masterclass in the circle, striking out 12 and allowing just two hits as Hanover Park girls softballshut out Bernards, 5-0, in the NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 2 quarterfinals on Friday afternoon.With the victory, the Hornets (15-9) ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There was a popular scam that circulated around to Morris County residents via text message on Friday.  East Hanover Police have issued a warning to residents regarding the scam.  In addition the Florham Park Police have issued a warning about the scam:Community members (re: NJ ...

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MADISON, NJ –  Hanover Park defeated Wood-Ridge, 15-5 in a NJSIAA North 2 Section 1 second round baseball game on Thursday on the campus of Fairleigh Dickenson University-Madison. The loss eliminates Wood-Ridge from the playoffs, and brings their season to a close with a 17-12 record.It looked like ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park High School's  Amanda Cosentino has been selected by the NJ Principals and Supervisors Association for their Student Leadership Scholarship.Amanda was one of 25 New Jersey High School students selected for the prestigious award. Congratulations Amanda!

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ROXBURY, NJ - The nasty traffic on Roxbury roads, due to sinkhole-related closures of Route 80 in Wharton, are expected to ease significantly late tomorrow (May 30) as two westbound lanes of the interstate return to service.The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) said the two lanes are ...

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PARSIPPANY, NJ — Powered by a strong offensive performance from Samantha Fehir, the Park Regional girls lacrosse team surged past St. Elizabeth in a 20–9 victory on Tuesday afternoon in a key NJIGLL Independence Blue division matchup.Fehir was unstoppable, tallying six goals and one assist to lead ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - Brian Stewart, 42,  formerly of Clifton, New Jersey, has been found guilty of multiple sexual offenses that occurred in March 2024, announced Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert M. McNally, and Boonton  Township Chief of Police Thomas ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ — As the 2025 Primary Election approaches, Morris County voters are encouraged to take advantage of in-person Early Voting, which offers a convenient and flexible option for casting their ballots.Thanks to legislation passed in March 2021, all registered voters in New Jersey now ...

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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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SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Behind a strong offensive performance and a one-hit shutout from Jules Piano, Hanover Park rolled to a 13-0 victory over Whippany Park on Friday at Seton Hall University.Senior standout Sabrina Casola led the charge for the Hornets, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and five RBIs, ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are several local Memorial Day ceremonies this weekend.See below:Hanover Township Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 26th. Parade steps off at 9:30am. Ceremony at American Legion immediately after the parade. Expect road closures and delays in the area. Emergency ...

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BOONTON, NJ — Young gymnasts from Morris County made their mark on the national stage this month, earning medals and top finishes at two of the most prestigious competitions in youth gymnastics.Athletes from North Stars Gymnastics Academy, based in Boonton, competed at the 2025 USAG Women’s ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ - It's the weekend! A holiday weekend! If you are spending the weekend in town, here are some fun events to keep you busy. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day Weekend!FRIDAY MAY 23Mansion in May; Chester; 10am - 4pmPop-Up Charcuterie Boarrds with The Woodenfig at Glenbrook Brewery; ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Park Regional girls lacrosse team, led by Head Coach Natalie Contompasis, wrapped up a successful 2025 regular season with a 10-4 overall record and a strong 4-1 mark in the NJIGLL - Independence Blue Division. Blending youth and experience, the team emerged as one of Morris ...

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NEW JERSEY-  The unofficial start to summer will be a busy one this year, as AAA predicts that there will be record-setting travel this Memorial Day weekend. According to the travel agency,  over 45 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home over the Memorial Day holiday period ...

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HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ — A large emergency response was triggered Tuesday evening after a three-vehicle crash led to a tense situation at a Ridgedale Avenue gas station.At approximately 5:26 p.m. on May 21st, Hanover Township Police responded to the crash and began providing aid to the occupants of ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - Under the leadership of Head Coach Angelo Cilenti, the Park Regional boys lacrosse team has carved out a strong 2025 season, finishing 8-6 overall (3-2 NJILL – Kimber). The team displayed a high-powered offense and battled through tight contests, building momentum as they prepare ...

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ — The Borough Council has approved a new traffic restriction aimed at improving public safety along Elm Street and Columbia Turnpike. Ordinance 25-18, passed on second reading at the May 15 Council Meeting, amends Borough Code Section 238-27 to prohibit left turns from Elm Street ...

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On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Madison Area YMCA proudly hosted its very first Masters Mariners Invitational, welcoming 96 swimmers between the ages of 18 and 79. Representing 20 Masters swim teams from across the region, participants dove into a day filled with camaraderie, competition, and ...

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NEW JERSEY — Regular weekday NJ Transit train service will resume with the start of the service day on Tuesday, May 20, NJ Transit said in an email to customers Sunday night.Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ Transit President & CEO Kris Kolluri announced Sunday that a tentative agreement has been reached ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ -  The Madison baseball team defeated Hanover Park 16-4 on Friday afternoon. Madison’s offense exploded in the third inning and never looked back as the Dodgers (15–3) overwhelmed Hanover Park (10–10–1) in a five-inning mercy-rule rout. Madison's Chris Vaughan led the charge with 7 ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ  — The deadline to register to vote in the June 10th primary elections is Tuesday, May 20. Residents are reminded to make sure they are registered ahead of the deadline. Voter registration can be completed online, by mail, or in person.To be eligible to vote in the June 10 ...

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MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - What to do this weekend? We've got you covered! Here are all the exciting events being planned in and around town this weekend! FRIDAY MAY 16Walk and Learn with The Seeing Eye; Seeing Eye 14 Maple Avenue in Morristown; 9am - 10:30amJamaican Food Truck at Glenbrook Brewery in ...

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NEW JERSEY - NJ Transit has an alternate service plan in place, should the rail strike continue.The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (BLET), which represents roughly 460 engineers, went on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday, which was the deadline for a contract renewal between NJ Transit ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ -  In a solemn tribute to fallen service members and military veterans, Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese of Newark will host Memorial Day Masses on Monday, May 26 at 11 a.m. at several cemetery locations throughout northern New Jersey. One of those locations is the Gates of ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Morris County Mosquito Commission will be conducting aerial spraying of floodplain areas in East Hanover and Florham Park by helicopter on May 19th and May 20th between the hours of 7am and 9pm.According to the Commission, the operation will be conducted in cooperation with ...

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NEW JERSEY- Negotiations continue between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLET) and NJ TRANSIT, and if an agreement is not reached by 12:00 AM tonight, train service will be suspended as early as Friday, May 16, 2025. NJ TRANSIT reports, “This would result in the complete suspension of NJ ...

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MORRISTOWN, NJ — A Whippany man is facing multiple drug-related charges following his arrest in Morristown on Tuesday, May 13.George R. Washington, 61, was taken into custody after a joint investigation by the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and several local law enforcement agencies led to the ...

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EAST HANOVER, NJ - Hanover Park High School is hosting its Applied Vocal Music Showcase on May 15th. The Applied Vocal Music (AVM) program at Hanover Park High School is designed to offer interested students who are already part of the vocal music program the chance to study voice on an individual ...

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