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Friends of Madison Public Library Announce Fall MinicoursesMADISON — The Friends of the Madison Public Library are again...
08/24/2026

Friends of Madison Public Library Announce Fall Minicourses

MADISON — The Friends of the Madison Public Library are again offering minicourses for the fall semester, giving residents the chance to take five-week, in-person classes taught by area college faculty. The courses will be held in the Chase Room of the library, 39 Keep Street, and are open to the public. The first course, "Dawn of a World Power: The U.S....

MADISON — The Friends of the Madison Public Library are again offering minicourses for the fall semester, giving residents the chance to take five-week, in-person classes taught by area college faculty. The courses will be held in the Chase Room of the library, 39 Keep Street, and are open to the ...

Morris County to Hold Seventh Annual Overdose Awareness Day CeremonyMORRIS PLAINS — Morris County will hold its seventh ...
08/24/2026

Morris County to Hold Seventh Annual Overdose Awareness Day Ceremony

MORRIS PLAINS — Morris County will hold its seventh annual Overdose Awareness Day ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, outside the Human Services Complex at One Medical Drive in Morris Plains. Families who have lost loved ones to overdose or fentanyl poisoning are invited to arrive at 9:30 a.m. to view memorial name banners. The program will feature county and state officials, guest speakers, service providers and nonprofit partners....

MORRIS PLAINS — Morris County will hold its seventh annual Overdose Awareness Day ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 31, outside the Human Services Complex at One Medical Drive in Morris Plains. Families who have lost loved ones to overdose or fentanyl poisoning are invited to arrive at 9:30 a....

Jefferson Man Charged with DWI Following Arrest at Jefferson MarketA Jefferson Township man was charged with DWI, reckle...
08/24/2026

Jefferson Man Charged with DWI Following Arrest at Jefferson Market

A Jefferson Township man was charged with DWI, reckless driving, and other offenses after police arrested him at Jefferson Market on Tuesday afternoon....

A Jefferson Township man was charged with DWI, reckless driving, and other offenses after police arrested him at Jefferson Market on Tuesday afternoon.

Newton Man Charged with DWI Following Jefferson Township CrashA Newton man was charged with DWI, reckless driving, and f...
08/24/2026

Newton Man Charged with DWI Following Jefferson Township Crash

A Newton man was charged with DWI, reckless driving, and failure to maintain a lane after police said he crashed into a utility pole on Weldon Road in Jefferson Township early Sunday morning....

A Newton man was charged with DWI, reckless driving, and failure to maintain a lane after police said he crashed into a utility pole on Weldon Road in Jefferson Township early Sunday morning.

55-Year-Old Man Charged With DWI After Route 15 Stop in Jefferson TownshipJEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old man was arr...
08/24/2026

55-Year-Old Man Charged With DWI After Route 15 Stop in Jefferson Township

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old man was arrested early Saturday, August 15, after being stopped on Route 15 North, according to the Jefferson Township Police Department. Edgarsant Portillo, a building supervisor at River Bend Recovery, was taken into custody around 2:51 a.m. following the traffic stop, police said. Portillo was charged with the following offenses: Driving While Intoxicated (N.J.S.A. 39:4-50)...

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 55-year-old man was arrested early Saturday, August 15, after being stopped on Route 15 North, according to the Jefferson Township Police Department. Edgarsant Portillo, a building supervisor at River Bend Recovery, was taken into custody around 2:51 a.m. following the traff...

Denville Issues Tax Sale Notice for Unpaid Property ChargesMORRIS COUNTY — The Township of Denville will hold a lien sal...
08/24/2026

Denville Issues Tax Sale Notice for Unpaid Property Charges

MORRIS COUNTY — The Township of Denville will hold a lien sale of properties for non-payment of taxes, assessments and other municipal charges, according to a public notice issued by Tax Collector Susan Pfeil. The sale will be held via online auction on Thursday, October 8, or at such later time and place to which it may be adjourned. Several parcels of land on which taxes and other municipal charges remain unpaid for 2025 and prior years will be exposed for lien sale, subject to New Jersey statute....

MORRIS COUNTY — The Township of Denville will hold a lien sale of properties for non-payment of taxes, assessments and other municipal charges, according to a public notice issued by Tax Collector Susan Pfeil. The sale will be held via online auction on Thursday, October 8, or at such later time a...

Manhattan Man Charged After Allegedly Grabbing JuvenileMORRIS COUNTY — A 21-year-old Manhattan man was arrested after of...
08/24/2026

Manhattan Man Charged After Allegedly Grabbing Juvenile

MORRIS COUNTY — A 21-year-old Manhattan man was arrested after officers say he inappropriately grabbed a juvenile female before fleeing the area. Denville Police responded to a report at approximately 4:20 p.m. Friday involving a juvenile female who was allegedly grabbed inappropriately by an adult male who then fled the area. Shortly after the initial 9-1-1 call, responding officers located and apprehended the suspect on Broadway as he attempted to leave the area in an Uber....

MORRIS COUNTY — A 21-year-old Manhattan man was arrested after officers say he inappropriately grabbed a juvenile female before fleeing the area. Denville Police responded to a report at approximately 4:20 p.m. Friday involving a juvenile female who was allegedly grabbed inappropriately by an adul...

Jefferson Township Woman Charged With DWI Following Route 15 South StopJEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old woman was arre...
08/24/2026

Jefferson Township Woman Charged With DWI Following Route 15 South Stop

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Route 15 South, according to the Jefferson Township Police Department. Michelle C. Dilapi was stopped by Police Officer Liam Shernce at approximately 4:05 p.m. Thursday, July 9. She was taken into custody and transported for processing. Dilapi was charged with the following offenses:...

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP — A 30-year-old woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Route 15 South, according to the Jefferson Township Police Department. Michelle C. Dilapi was stopped by Police Officer Liam Shernce at approximately 4:05 p.m. Thursday, Jul...

Garden Club Seeks to Beautify Downtown Madison With Yellow MumsMADISON — The Madison Chamber of Commerce is encouraging ...
08/23/2026

Garden Club Seeks to Beautify Downtown Madison With Yellow Mums

MADISON — The Madison Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to purchase yellow mums to decorate their storefronts this fall. In addition to beautifying Madison's downtown each fall, the Garden Club of Madison holds a merchant mum sale that helps fund the hanging baskets that line borough streets in spring and summer and the seasonal plantings at the Waverly clocktower....

MADISON — The Madison Chamber of Commerce is encouraging local businesses to purchase yellow mums to decorate their storefronts this fall. In addition to beautifying Madison’s downtown each fall, the Garden Club of Madison holds a merchant mum sale that helps fund the hanging baskets that line b...

Florham Park Figure Skating Club Wins 14 Medals at U.S. Nationals; Two Skaters Qualify for World TeamFLORHAM PARK — Ten ...
08/23/2026

Florham Park Figure Skating Club Wins 14 Medals at U.S. Nationals; Two Skaters Qualify for World Team

FLORHAM PARK — Ten skaters from the Florham Park Figure Skating Club competed at the USA Roller Sports United States National Championships, held in Lincoln, Nebraska. Seven skaters earned a combined 14 medals, with two athletes qualifying for Team USA. Lydia Castelblanco, 18, of Chatham, captured the Senior Ladies Figures national title in her 10th and final U.S. Nationals appearance. The victory secured her fourth consecutive Team USA qualification, which she has deferred as she prepares to begin college....

FLORHAM PARK — Ten skaters from the Florham Park Figure Skating Club competed at the USA Roller Sports United States National Championships, held in Lincoln, Nebraska. Seven skaters earned a combined 14 medals, with two athletes qualifying for Team USA. Lydia Castelblanco, 18, of Chatham, captured...

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