Funeral services set for EMS leader who died answering call
Eskil "Scott" Danielson, 49, of Andover Borough in Sussex County, was the "ultimate volunteer," friends and family said. UPDATE: Traffic delays, road closures expected for emergency official's funeral...
View ArticleChristie nixed his administration's plan to keep food stamps for 11K in N.J.
State officials had assured food bank operators in August a food stamp work waiver that was ending in December would be renewed. It wasn't. TRENTON -- On New Year's Eve, Gov. Chris Christie's...
View ArticleHere's what 5 forecasters are saying about the expected weekend storm
Some private forecasters say as much as 2 feet of snow could fall on parts of the mid-Atlantic, and some are predicting a blizzard in New Jersey. Watch video So, how much snow are we going to get?...
View Article'Christopher's Law' signed, honoring boy killed in Lake Hopatcong boat accident
The law requires that people renting pontoon boats complete safety instructions Christopher D'Amico Jr. (Submitted photo) TRENTON -- Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday signed "Christopher's Law," a...
View ArticleByram police officer injured by suspected drunk driver, report says
Two others charged in incident early Saturday morning STANHOPE -- A Byram police officer suffered minor injuries early Saturday morning when his parked patrol car was rear-ended by a driver believed...
View ArticleVintage photos of streets and roads in N.J.
One thing is for certain; if you can drive in New Jersey, you can drive anywhere. I never thought the day would come when I would have my picture taken at a traffic light. And, as one might guess, the...
View Article11 places to go in N.J. and pretend it's summertime
Tired of the cold and snow already? Check out these 11 locations where you can participate in summer activities in the warmth of an indoor facility. Even though Old Man Winter left New Jersey alone...
View Article2 men stole $25K worth of tools from auto shop, cops say
Most of the stolen items were returned to the business owner, police said (Andover Township police) ANDOVER TOWNSHIP -- Two men have been arrested in the theft of $25,000 worth of tools and equipment...
View ArticleWeeds ruining Lake Hopatcong, advocates say
Funding for the lake has stayed low as conditions have kept deteriorating, lake advocates say Watch video UPDATE: This story has been updated to include comments from the state Department of...
View ArticleCow flees slaughterhouse, granted N.J. asylum
A cow that escaped from a Queens slaughterhouse Thursday — a day before it was set to be killed — is headed to a Sussex County animal sanctuary. NEW YORK CITY -- A cow that escaped from a Queens...
View Article1 killed in Route 15 crash in Sussex County
The driver of the vehicle, the only occupant, lost control of the SUV and veered off the roadway. The vehicle later struck a guardrail and a tree. A female driver was killed Friday afternoon when she...
View ArticlePolice ID woman killed in Route 15 crash in Sussex County
Preliminary reports indicate that alcohol and drugs were not a factor, said a state police spokesman. The roads were dry and clear at the time as well. LAFAYETTE -- State Police have identified the...
View ArticleHere's what every county in N.J. looked like during historic storm
Photos, videos and more from around the state
View ArticleEliminating the N.J. estate tax will create more jobs, protect services |...
As a legislature, we can't waste or delay this opportunity. We must act to reform the estate tax to stop the flood of residents and revenue that have been leaving this state. Watch video By Steven...
View ArticleSussex County school delays (January 25, 2016)
Due to poor road conditions, as of 6:30 a.m., the following Sussex County districts will have delayed openings Monday morning: Three Sussex schools have delayed openings Monday, Jan. 25.File photo...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Jan. 25, 2016
As many as 25 percent of dogs entering shelters across the country each year are purebreds. Some notes on homeless animals in New Jersey: * According to the State of New Jersey Office of Animal...
View ArticleA year in the death of one man in N.J.
Confronting fear and grief in the cemetery of the soul. I didn't realize it at first, but it was my mother's death that set the stage for my meeting with William. I'd introduce you to him if I could,...
View ArticleIs your street unplowed after the blizzard? Share your pics
We want to see the spots that the plows haven't reached: No blacktop allowed. Watch video New Jersey is still digging out from Saturday's epic winter storm. While highways might be clear, there are...
View ArticleMan 'torched' his home because he couldn't afford to fix it, cops say
A township man is accused of setting his Maple Tree Lane home on fire Friday because he couldn't afford to do any repairs, police said. Sparta police SPARTA -- A township man was charged with setting...
View ArticleFreezing rain alert issued for parts of N.J., Pennsylvania
Advisory says light freezing rain could fall on the region and trace amounts of ice could accumulate on some roads, making driving difficult. Watch video A freezing rain advisory has been issued for...
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