TOP LOCAL News
By GREG FALLON
February 12, 2025
EAST HANOVER, NJ - In boys basketball, both local high schools faced off against each other in Tuesday night's game. The Hanover Park team beat the Whippany Park team, 84-55. From the opening tip, Hanover Park dictated the pace, jumping out to a 16-7 lead after the first quarter. Their momentum ...
ROXBURY, NJ - The sinkhole in Wharton that forced the closure of eastbound Route 80 in December returned this morning, prompting officials to again warn Roxbury residents about traffic as drivers seek to avoid the area.The state Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced the closure at about ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are two rounds of snow headed to our local area on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. The National Weather Service is calling for approximately 2" of snow in our area starting late Tuesday night, February 11th, and ending early Wednesday morning, February 12th. There ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - According to reports, ICE made an arrest outside a Morristown business on Monday night. Mayor Dougherty took to Facebook to stated that the “action was not communicated to our Morristown Police Department or to our local government.”According to Dougherty, town officials are still ...
TRENTON, NJ — A bill that would vastly reduce plastic waste in New Jersey won narrow support from lawmakers amid criticism from business groups and praise from environmentalists.The legislation, S-3398, was approved Monday by a 3-2 vote in the Senate Environment and Energy Committee, with Democrats ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Township of East Hanover is hiring now for Summer 2025.Some of the available positions include:Summer Playground CounselorsPool LifeguardsPool Gate Guards. The deadline to apply is March 2nd.
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Park Regional Ice Hockey team is facing Mendham in the Halvorsen Cup Final on Monday evening, February 10th, at Mennen arena.The puck drops at 6:30pm.
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Park Regional Ice Hockey team punched its ticket to the Halvorsen Cup Finals with a commanding 4-1 victory over West Morris at Mennen Arena on Thursday night. A strong offensive performance led by Michael Capozzi and a rock-solid outing in net by Dylan Marion propelled the ...
STANHOPE, NJ - The Whippany Park Wildcats earned a hard-fought 48-43 victory over Lenape Valley on Thursday night, led by Thomas Moran’s 13 points and a strong defensive effort.With the win, Whippany Park improves to 5-14, while Lenape Valley falls to 3-15.Lenape Valley got off to a strong start, ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ – The NJ Coalition for Education and Positive Choices is set to host its highly anticipated Annual Law Enforcement Night on March 7, 2025, at 7 PM at Mennen Sports Arena, located at 161 E. Hanover Avenue, Morristown, NJ. Doors will open at 6:30 PM for an evening of community ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Fill up your snow blowers and get your shovels ready, Morris County is under a Winter Weather Advisory from Saturday afternoon (3pm) through Sunday morning (6am).Residents can expect a possibility of heavy mixed precipitation including snow and sleet accumulations of anywhere ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - The Florham Park Library is hosting a month of fun activities for kids.Registration for the February Kids Events is open.There are crafts, movies, yoga, and so much more coming this February. There is something for every little one.Register through the calendar of events at ...
NJ’s biggest & best Mac & Cheese Fest returns! Mac and Cheese lovers rejoice! Are you ready to get really cheeeeesy? Your dreams have come true. Can you think of a better way to spend the day than trying different variations of mac and cheese? Everyone’s favorite comfort food! Experience ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There is an important notice regarding recycling issued to Florham Park residents.Due to tomorrow's weather, recycling pick up will now be Friday, February 7th. Residents should please make sure your curbside is clear for plows and salters.
NEW JERSEY — Gov. Phil Murphy has signed a law that doubles the number of petition signatures most New Jersey candidates for state, county, and local offices now need to get on 2025 election ballots.The new requirements take effect immediately for candidates who wish to run on all 2025 primary and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area from Wednesday night through Thursday morning at around10 am, announced the National Weather Service.Snow will arrive on Wednesday night with snow and sleet likely. Accumulation will be less than one inch. On Thursday, there ...
LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION - On Monday, February 3, New Jersey abruptly canceled its fourth planned auction for offshore wind farm leases in the Atlantic Ocean, citing federal actions and recent industry setbacks. Governor Phil Murphy stated that the decision, made by the Board of Public Utilities ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Morristown ice hockey team pulled off a 4-3 victory over Park Regional in Saturday's game. The opening period saw both teams battle to score a goal. Strong defensive efforts and solid goaltending from Morristown’s Artie Conover and Park Regional’s Anthony Perrello kept ...
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ — Mario M. Kranjac has entered the 2025 New Jersey Governor's race.Kranjac is a New Jersey native who previously served as mayor of Englewood Cliffs. He announced his candidacy Sunday on Truth Social.“@realDonaldTrump PROVED WE CAN PUT AMERICA FIRST,” a statement from Kranjac ...
NEW JERSEY, NJ - Happy Groundhog Day! Happy Groundhog Day! So, what did the groundhogs say? Well, there are conflicting reports. Here in New Jersey, Lady Edwin and Stonewall Jackson have spoken. Both groundhogs are predicting an early Spring. Essex County Executive Joseph N DiVincenzo Jr announced ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - Our area will be getting more snow from Sunday night into early Monday morning. According to the National Weather Service, our area may see 1 to 2 inches of snow tonight, mainly before 1am.Monday will be sunny with a high near 48 degrees, stated the NWS.“This will be a fairly ...
MORRIS TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Mendham ice hockey team secured a 2-1 victory over Park Regional at Mennen Arena on Thursday evening.The game opened with a defensive battle. Neither team scored during the first period.Park Regional scored first in the second period when, Dylan Aker capitalized on an ...
NEW JERSEY — Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez was ordered to begin an 11-year federal prison term in June for accepting bribes, including gold bars and cash, in return for giving favors to Egypt, Qatar and a few New Jersey businessmen.U.S. District Judge Sidney Stein gave an 11-year prison sentence to ...
TRENTON, NJ — “We want you back!” NJ lawmakers told the nation’s nomadic Miss America, urging the competition to return in 2025 “and every year thereafter.”A resolution pleading with event organizers to come back was passed by the state Assembly by a voice vote, with no objections, on Thursday.
TRENTON — Starting February 1, 2025, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will begin implementing a law requiring permit holders under the age of 21 to complete a minimum of 50 hours of practice driving, 10 of which must be completed during hours of darkness, before they can be issued a ...
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey elementary teachers may soon find furry friends in their classrooms. The state Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bipartisan bill establishing a pilot program to place therapy dogs in elementary school wellness programs. School districts including Barnegat, Clifton and ...
Egan Wealth Advisors is inviting the public to a free workshop on ‘The Basics of Estate Planning’. The event will take place on February 12th at 12noon at the Madison Community Arts Center at 10 Kings Road in Madison.Please call 973 377 4700 to reserve a spot and to RSVP. Lunch is included.
TRENTON, NJ — Sean Lavin was a Mercer County sheriff’s officer who responded to Hurricane Katrina’s devastation of New Orleans in 2005. His memories of finding those who didn’t survive left him sleepless afterward and triggered post-traumatic stress disorder, he said. “Not one of us were OK with ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Love is in the air, and the East Hanover Community Partnership is celebrating by giving residents the chance to win a special Valentine’s Day treat. The organization is hosting a $200 Gift Card Giveaway, offering three lucky winners the opportunity to enjoy a meal at their ...
Egan Wealth Advisors is hosting a free workshop on estate planning on March 19th.Please join them for a FREE Community Workshop with Egan Wealth Advisors at 7 Giralda Farms. They will discuss Financial Planning topics and the importance of Wills, Power of Attorneys, Advanced Health Care Directives ...