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INDEPENDENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS/AP) -- Newly released video shows a man deliberately crashing his car into a police station in North Jersey. The crash happened last week at the Independence Township Police Department in Warren County.Prosecutors said the driver had also crashed his car into a home earlier that day.Fortunately, police said no one was hurt in either crash. However, at least one officer just narrowly escaped being struck when the driver, identified as John Hargreaves, 34 of Belvidere, drove into the Independence Township police headquarters.   Hargreaves' vehicle came to rest in the department's squad room. As he got out...

Two East Stroudsburg University students were taken to the hospital Saturday with non-life-threatening stab wounds, according to the Pennsylvania State Police. The men, both 19, “engaged in a physical altercation involving a knife,” police said. State police were dispatched to the ESU Ridge Apartments around 6:11 a.m., where...

Have you been contemplating pet adoption, or simply love perusing adorable pets? A myriad of delightful pets are available for adoption at various animal shelters in the vicinity of blairstown..

Wow, October already! Leaf peeper season is here and so is a flurry of activities and events to highlight the season. With schools in full swing and fall sports taking the spotlight in many communities, it is time to take out the October calendar and pencil in some of the "this month only" events ahead. Get ready, there are a lot to choose from!

WASHINGTON, N.J. — Shoppers looking to score deals on clothing, shoes, handbags and more while supporting a good cause will soon have a new store to check out in Warren County. Warren County Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit organization that has a mission of building homes, communities and hope...

It's a weekend of food brought to you on four wheels. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress takes us to monroe county for the Pocono Food Truck Festival.

A house in Washington that sold for $650,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Warren County in the past week. In total, 33 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $369,527. The average price per square foot was $183.

NEWTON, NJ – Plans are being made for the 2023 Fall Festival Vendor and Car Show.  The outdoor event will be held on Sunday, October 8 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The Fall Festival will be held on Spring Street.  The car show will be held in municipal parking lot number 4 on Trinity Street. Admission is free.  In addition to the vendors and food, attendees will be treated to live music. The car show entry fee is $20 and will include goodie bag and lunch.  Spaces are limited but open to all years, makes and models.  The application and entry fee should be returned to the Town of Newton municipal building at 39 Trinity Street. https://www.newtontownhall.com/DocumentCenter/View/4297/Car-Show-application-2023-?bidId=

Two sisters in Warren County are finding a way to channel their grief into action against the nation’s ongoing opioid and fentanyl heath crisis. On Saturday, hundreds affiliated with the nonprofit group Lost Voices of Fentanyl gathered outside the White House to rally against fentanyl trafficking and bring attention to the nation’s need for new drug legislation.

In the landscape of American music history, few venues stand out as much as Asbury… The post New Jersey Rock’n’Roll History: The Stone Pony appeared first on Shore News Network.

HACKETTSTOWN, NJ (Warren County) – Today marks the last day of Hackettstown’s Oktoberfest. Hackettstown’s Oktoberfest runs 3 days, from Friday, Sept. 29, through Sunday, Oct. 1. Join the Hackettstown Business Improvement District, Czig Meister Brewing Company (106 Valentine St), Man Skirt Brewing Company (144 Main St), and Bea McNally’s (109 Grand Ave) as they host events throughout the day.

The Department of Public Works in the Township of Byram, Sussex County, is hiring a full-time laborer. The job involves various tasks including maintenance, grass cutting, storm basin maintenance, road repair, and snow removal. The applicant must be prepared to work in different weather conditions and must understand both oral and written instructions.

PHILADELPHIA - We're keeping an eye on parts of New Jersey for the potential of flooding because of heavy rain Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. A flood watch has been issued by the National Weather Service for Mercer County, Northwestern Burlington County, Southeastern Burlington County, Warren County, Coastal Ocean County, Hunterdon County, Ocean County, Somerset County, Warren County until 6 a.m. Saturday.

Seven high school marching bands participated Saturday in the 45th annual Festival of Marching Bands in Bangor. The event was sponsored by the Cavalcade of Bands, which organizes interscholastic competitions with the stated goal of “education through musical involvement.”. The bands took the field at Bangor Memorial Park, each...

MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Detectives in Monroe County believe a real estate broker accused of theft may have more victims. Michael Baxter, 63, is already facing close to two dozen felony charges for allegedly stealing tens of thousands of dollars from clients. If you've ever bought property, you know...

Sussex County’s 13th annual Heritage Weekend is scheduled Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. Historic sites throughout the county will be open to visitors. Among the sites open Saturday only are the Franklin Historical Heritage Museum in Franklin, Old Schoolhouse & Firehouse Museum in Ogdensburg and Stillwater Historical Museum in Stillwater.

TANNERSVILLE, Pa. — Everybody knows motorcycle riders love their patches and at Pocono Mountain Harley-Davidson near Tannersville, the dealership is looking to collect many. But not the kind you might think. To honor first responders, the dealership is starting a patch wall. General Sales Manager Ty Shoemaker came up...

Rain is forecast to return Thursday night to the Lehigh Valley region, ending a dry spell of one full day. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain, and the National Weather Service on Thursday issued a flood watch for portions of western New Jersey including Warren and Hunterdon counties. It’s in effect from late Thursday night through Friday night.

Https://www.historicstillwater.org/2022/08/01/fall-festival-2023/. Cybele is a writer and editor with more than 16 years in the publishing industry. An avid reader, you can usually find her with the latest new book release from the local library. She currently resides on a farm in Hardwick with her husband and four children. In her spare time, she writes historical fiction specific to New Jersey.

The Monroe County District Attorney’s Office has announced an ongoing investigation into Michael Baxter & Associates Commercial Real Estate and Property Management, formerly located in Stroudsburg. “Some victims reported that they placed down payments on property transactions with Baxter and the transactions did not take place,” alleged Detective Craig...