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WALPACK TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — Firefighters responded to a large brush fire Wednesday afternoon near Old Mine Road and Rosenkrans Lane in Walpack Township after flames spread from a cornfield into a wooded area. Emergency crews were dispatched at approximately 1:38 p.m. to a reported brush fire in...
In the middle of the woods of the “ghost town” of Walpack, New Jersey, a little over an hour northwest of Montclair State University, sit some 50 gravestones of formerly enslaved African American residents. For centuries, the graves have remained unmarked and go mostly unnoticed. Their lack of recognition from government officials reminds us that, in 2026, racism is still very real, entrenched into the political institutions of our country.
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — A Sparta Township woman has filed a lawsuit against several medical organizations and a medical receptionist, alleging that the employee accessed her confidential medical records without authorization, photographed sensitive health information and shared it on social media with people who knew her. The lawsuit was...
The Sussex County YMCA broke ground Monday, Nov. 9, on a $3.3 million Wellness Center expansion that will more than double the size of its existing fitness space. The project will add approximately 5,000 square feet to the facility, marking one of the most significant improvements in the branch’s recent history.
Prosecutors say more than 40 small dogs were abandoned in three Sussex County municipalities during severe weather in March.
Members of Teamsters Local 125 at ImageCare in Sussex County went on strike on Nov. 9, saying they have been forced onto the picket line as they fight for their first union contract. The 45 technologists and technologist aides voted to become Teamsters nearly two years ago and are demanding...
A $20 ticket, a million-dollar shock and plans to pay off the house. NETCONG, NJ – A routine stop at a Morris County gas station turned into a million-dollar moment when a New Jersey Lottery player scratched a $20 ticket and realized he might have just won the biggest prize of his life. The stunned…
ROXBURY - Anti-ICE protesters shut down Tuesday's council meeting, turning town hall into a stage for a half-hour demonstration. A chant quickly broke out among most of the 80 or so people in the room. "What do we want?" was the question. "ICE out" was the answer. "When do we...
NORTHWEST, N.J. — Four towns in Hunterdon and Warren counties have been named among the 12 friendliest towns in New Jersey by WorldAtlas, which highlighted their historic downtowns, community events, local attractions and welcoming atmosphere. The travel and geography publication included Lambertville, Frenchtown and Flemington in Hunterdon County, along...
AUGUSTA, N.J. (Sussex County) — Michael Arnone’s 34th annual Crawfish Fest will return to the Sussex County Fairgrounds, located at 37 Plains Road in Augusta, June 4-6, 2027, bringing a weekend of live music, Louisiana cuisine, dancing and camping to northwestern New Jersey. The three-day festival, presented by...
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — A 115.4-acre preserved estate along the Musconetcong River in the Asbury section of Franklin Township is scheduled to be sold through an online auction in December, according to Max Spann Real Estate & Auction Co. The property, located at 6 Wolverton Road, features...
A community in Sussex County is mourning the death of a 9-year-old soccer player as friends, teammates, and neighbors rally to support his grieving family. Adrian Sek , of Ogdensburg, is being remembered for his love of soccer and the friendships he built on and off the field, according to a GoFundMe…
A former furniture store in Morris County could be replaced by a six-story apartment building, new townhouses, and storefronts under a redevelopment plan that would add up to 141 homes near downtown Dover. The Dover Town Council approved the plan on October 13 for the former Harry Loory Furniture Store...
SUSSEX COUNTY, N.J.— Local businesses, first responders and community organizations are joining forces for the 13th annual Stuff the Boat toy collection, an initiative benefiting Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive for children in Sussex, Warren and northern Morris counties. Organized by Off Shore Marine in Branchville,...
Residents looking to donate unwanted books and other reading materials can use free BookDrop collection bins at four public drop-off locations in Sussex County. The bins accept hardcover and paperback books, textbooks, children’s books, CDs and DVDs. Materials that remain in readable condition are given a second life, while the rest are recycled as paper, keeping them out of landfills.
Ready to find restaurants in New Jersey that make a night out feel like a whole adventure?. These 10 wacky spots bring unforgettable themes and fun dining experiences you’ll want to try soon!. 1. Missy’s Main Street Cafe (Rockaway) Tucked right on Main Street in Rockaway, this cozy...
Talk about a dinner experience you'll never forget! This New Jersey restaurant lets you enjoy a meal inside actual historic railroad cars dating back to the 1800s.
DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — The New Jersey Department of Transportation and Morris County will hold a virtual public meeting Tuesday, Nov. 17, to present plans to replace the more than 120-year-old Openaki Road bridge over Den Brook and reconstruct the adjacent dam and spillway at Openaki Lake.
What if the peaceful reservoir you drive past was once an entire village? Not a handful of old buildings, but a real community with homes, roads, and people who had to leave it all behind. Sounds like the setup for a historical mystery, doesn’t it?. I find it fascinating...
Good barbecue runs on a clock, and in New Jersey that clock often stops well before dinnertime. Pulled pork takes hours of slow smoking, so once the day’s batch is gone, the kitchen can’t just whip up more. That’s why some of the best smokehouses in the Garden...
