TOP LOCAL News
By JIM LONERGAN
July 3, 2024
SEA GIRT, NJ – The Sea Girt governing body introduced and approved Resolution R-126-2024 at the June 12th council meeting opposing the instillation of wind turbines and the planned transmission lines that will run from the ocean and through Sea Girt, Manasquan, Wall Township and Howell. In ...
How to tell the difference between normal aging behaviors and acts that suggest a cognitive issue may be to blame. Caring for older individuals can be challenging and it can be especially difficult to know when new behaviors and interactions signal that a loved one is suffering from a condition ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - On July 1, 2024, Donald S. Dinsmore, formerly of Casha Casha & Evans, LLC, began working at Morris Plains/Parsippany-based Plosia Cohen LLC. Dinsmore complements Plosia Cohen’s municipal, school law and litigation practice and adds to it his considerable experience and ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - There are several exciting options for Morris County residents to catch a fireworks show in honor of our Country's birthday this weekend. See below: Tuesday, July 2nd - Mountain Lakes at 9:30pm (Music starts at 6:30pm) - Over the Lake Wednesday, July 3rd - Dover at Dusk ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A motor vehicle crash that involved a car hitting two pedestrians at the intersection of Ridgedale Avenue and Brooklake Road has resulted in one fatality. The incident occurred shortly after 11am and involved a vehicle turning south onto Ridgedale from Brooklake. Two ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There is a serious car vs pedestrian crash on Ridgedale Avenue near Brooklake Road. Ridgedale Avenue is now closed between Brooklake Road and Keyes Street for an ongoing investigation. Travelers should not drive around cones or barricades.
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Registration is in process for the Hanover Storm Ice Hockey Season which will go from September through March.
PATERSON, NJ - With communities across the area set to host fireworks displays in celebration of Fourth of July, John DeCando, one of New Jersey’s longest serving animal control officers, is once again asking pet owners to take special care of their dogs and cats who may become scared by the loud ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - East Hanover's Chief of Police, Christopher Cannizzo has advised residents that South Ridgedale Avenue is closed due to a power line fire and outage from Route 10 Eastbound to James Street in Florham Park. Any local traffic for East Hanover residences has to go through Florham ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Morris County on Sunday, June 30, 2024. The warning is also in effect for twelve other counties in New Jersey. The warning is in effect until 7pm.
NEW JERSEY -- With the 2024 Hurricane Season officially started, the New Jersey State Police (NJSP) is urging individuals with disabilities to sign up for the NJ Register Ready- Special Needs Registry. NJ Register Ready helps people with disabilities in times of emergency such as hurricanes.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - There was a multi-car motor vehicle crash on Columbia Turnpike on Friday afternoon in Florham Park. The accident was near 306 Columbia Turnpike. Police and EMS were on the scene requesting two basic life support units. This is according to breaking news alerts.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - A large transformer blew on Thursday night in Florham Park, causing significant power outages. JCP&L is on the scene still fixing the situation from Wednesday night's storm. There is an extended time of restoration expected for power restoration. Residents are ...
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Due to strong wind conditions, there are several trees and some power lines down that are causing multiple road closures throughout Florham Park on Wednesday evening. Residents are asked to please utilize 911 only for emergencies.
ROXBURY, NJ – A Belleville man was driving at about 90 mph on Howard Boulevard when his pickup truck, containing many containers of alcohol, smashed into a car driven by a Mount Olive teenager who was killed, authorities said today. The man, Gerald Veneziano, 41, faces a reckless vehicular ...
MADISON, NJ - Egan Wealth Advisors won the 'Best Interior Renovation' award from the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce when they held its annual awards dinner last Tuesday, June 11th at the Madison Hotel. The Best Interior Renovation Award was presented to Egan Wealth Advisors based on their ...
NEW JERSEY - Tourist season in New Jersey brings life to our beaches. The Parkway becomes an automotive chess game with license plates reflecting exotic, far-off places like Michigan, Ohio, and Montreal. Most importantly, the season brings important dollars and employment to half a million New ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - Abidan Gomez from East Hanover, who is currently assigned to the Company B, 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, received a promotion on May 14, 2024 to the rank of sergeant. Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of ...
FAIR LAWN, NJ - The 14th Dalai Lama passed through the borough on his way to New York City for medical treatment on Sunday, June 23, according to press reports and Dalailama.com. He arrived at Teterboro Airport where he then proceeded in a motorcade that passed through Fair Lawn. He then went on ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The East Hanover Police Department is hiring. Currently they are accepting applications for the position of Dispatchers. Applications can be completed online at www.easthanovertownship.com/notices/ by clicking on Police Dispatcher. Applications should be emailed to ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - The Hanover Park High School Senior Class of 2024 is headed to a diverse group of distinguished and prestigious schools this Fall. Congratulations to all the graduates!
TRENTON – A new student loan redemption program has been announced to benefit health care, behavioral health, and social services professionals serving those with medical needs, behavioral and/or mental health conditions, and disabilities, announced the Department of Human Services, Department of ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The National Weather Service is advising of potential severe thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon, with the possibility of tornadoes. The storm may produce strong wind gusts and flash flooding as well. The weather warning is in effect until 11pm on Sunday evening.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ - Summer has officially started leading to many fresh out of school kids taking to the streets riding their bikes. The good news for them is that if they are seen wearing a bike helmet, they may be rewarded with a free ice-cream. The Florham Park Police Department is continuing ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ- The Morris County Municipal Utilities Authority (MCMUA) will conduct four Household Hazardous Waste Disposal events in 2024. The dates are: Saturday June 22 from 9am - 2pm at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, 500 West Hanover Avenue in Parsippany Saturday ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - There was a motor vehicle accident on Friday afternoon at Melanie Lane and Ridgedale Avenue, causing traffic delays. EMS was requested to the scene, according to breaking news alerts.
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued an air quality action alert for the local area for Friday, June 21st. At the same time, the National Weather Service extended the Heat Advisory through Sunday, June 23rd at 6am. An Air Quality Action Day means that ...
EAST HANOVER, NJ - McDonalds on Route 10 in East Hanover was the place for a very happy celebration this week. New Jersey McDonald’s Owner/Operator Chris Cottrell and the entire restaurant staff held a surprise celebration for beloved employee Billy Sanon, who is a "1 in 8" and has been a ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory through Thursday June 20th as well as an Excessive Heat Watch from Wednesday, June 19th through Saturday, June 22nd at 8pm The weather authority also issued an Air Quality Alert. A code orange air quality alert means ...
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - Due to an emergency situation, Hanover Police have asked travelers to stay clear of the area around Ridgedale Avenue and Malapardis on Wednesday afternoon. According to local eyewitnesses, the police activity involved a car being chased by police that ended up hitting ...