MONTVILLE, NJ – Sometimes super heroes don’t wear a cape or tights. If you’ve ever had to dial 9-1-1, super heroes may have worn turnout gear, a badge, or maybe a stethoscope.

Montville Township Police Patrolman Scott McGowan presented on safety at Kids Connect preschool in Montville, explaining about when to call 9-1-1 for help and explaining to the kids about strangers, he ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township Police Explorers Post 805 returned from their national competition in West Lafayette, IN July 21 with three third-place finish trophies.

The Police Explorers placed third in three simulated scenarios: crime scene investigations, emergency first aid, and traffic stop, according to Explorer Captain Alexander Benno.

“Practical scenarios are ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – On July 30, the Montville Township Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on Glenwood Drive, according to police spokesman Capt. Andrew Caggiano. The vehicle, a 2014 Lexus, was stolen from the driveway sometime overnight between July 29 and July 30.  Caggiano said the vehicle has not been recovered at this time. 

According to ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – As the Montville Township Department of Public Works is trying to make the VFW Post 5481 building more accessible for the aging vets who use the facility, it became obvious that a new gun rack was needed for the ceremonial rifles the veterans use in their commemorations. The guns had previously been stored upstairs, but had been moved downstairs, and a system befitting the ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – Montville Township residents were treated to a visit from “Mark Twain,” who assured them – tongue in cheek – that rumors of his death were greatly exaggerated, but when the real Mark Twain died, “I went to heaven and didn’t see any of my friends.”

Mark Twain re-enactor Charles Kiernan of the Lehigh Valley Storytelling Guild paid a ...

MONTVILLE, NJ – On July 22, the Montville Township First Aid Squad cadets reviewed life-saving techniques at their monthly meeting.

Cadets are high school students 16 years or older who are not certified EMTs, but CPR/AED certified.  During the summer months, many cadets have the opportunity to volunteer, with most riding at least three hours a week.

Sal Khan, a cadet advisor, ...

NEW YORK, NY - Commuters into the Port Authority Bus terminal on Monday will be part of a pilot to test a new security system, one that will try an identify suicide vests and other improvised explosive devices, according to a release from the agency.

The Port Authority will launch the pilot test next week on the new security system designed to help law enforcement professionals .

The ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - Last week, the secret service determined that Baltusrol would not be secure enough for the Vice President of the United States, so the Webber for Congress event, headlining Vice President Mike Pence, was moved to a secret private location in Morristown.

Over 200 people attended the event which also included Senior Whitehouse Advisor Kellyanne Conway and several state and ...

NEWARK, NJ – An Oradell, NJ man who had been accused of robbing four banks, a liquor store and the Raceway gas station in Pine Brook pleaded guilty to all six counts of robbery charged against him in federal court on July 25, according to U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito.

Joel Robbins, 47, admitted to robbing the Chase Bank in Whippany on June 6 of last year, Santander Bank in Parsippany in ...

GLADSTONE, N.J. — Competition at Monmouth at the Team began Monday, Aug. 13 with pony classes, equitation competition and breeding classes. The show is being held at Hamilton Farm, headquarters of the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation, and runs through Aug. 20.

Action gets underway 7 a.m. each day.

Eastern Hay is the sponsor of Monmouth at the Team’s $5,000 USHJA National ...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present special behind-the-scenes tours of Godolphin’s famous Greentree Stable on Saturday, Aug. 18 and Tuesday, Aug. 21. The tours are from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tours cost $15 for Museum members and $20 for non-members. Each attendee will also receive a complimentary admission pass to the Museum. The tours ...

CREAM RIDGE, N.J. — The Standardbred Retirement Foundation is working to save more than three dozen Standardbreds due to ship to the slaughterhouse.

 As of Aug. 8, 13 had been diverted but 25 were still at risk. Some were tagged for the trip on Aug. 8, a few have until Friday, Aug. 10.

Those saved include Bullville Kriss, Nu Example and Icey Rose who were taken back by breeders ...