Demolition derby thrills fans at N.J. State Fair
AUGUSTA - Some 64 drivers bumped and smashed up their cars on purpose before about 200 fans during the second night of the demolition derby at the 2016 N.J. State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse...
View ArticleBrooklyn man admits forging money orders in Sussex County
Francois Toussaint cashed fake money orders at several area post offices, the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office said. NEWTON -- A New York man admitted Monday to forging money orders and cashing them...
View ArticleEx-employee admits stealing $31K in merchandise from Marshalls
Judy Holgate, 52, of Dingmans Ferry, Pa., will be sentenced on Sept. 23. NEWTON -- A former Marshalls clothing store employee admitted Monday to stealing $31,500 worth of merchandise from the store...
View ArticleSummer camp flashback: What happened to these beloved N.J. camps?
Remember Camp Sussex, Camp Aheka, Camp Wo-Chi-Ca or Kamp Kiamesha? Then you don't want to miss this story. One summer night decades ago, Joe Smith left Camp Sussex and snuck over to its longtime rival...
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Vintage photos of amusement parks, circuses and fairs in N.J.
Step right up and take a look at the Garden State's amusements through the years. One doesn't have to travel far in New Jersey to find an amusement park, carnival or fair. From Sussex County to the...
View ArticleAttendance at the Greenwood Lake Air Show expected to set record (PHOTOS)
Canadian wingwalker Carol Pilon is one of the many featured performers WEST MILFORD -- Pilots from all over the country arriving Thursday in their high performance planes for the 8th annual Greenwood...
View ArticleHow Trump's comments are being used against Republicans in N.J.
Morris County Republican Committee Chairman John Sette, however, plans to stand behind Donald Trump. Watch video MORRISTOWN -- After Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's recent remarks that...
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Woman took $700 out of purse in cart at Walmart before turning it in, cops say
Sydney Pastor-Poe is charged with theft of mislaid property HAMPTON TOWNSHIP -- A Sussex County woman swiped $700 from a purse left in a shopping cart at Walmart before handing over the bag to...
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Play your cards right and register early for the Stillwater FD Mountain Bike...
The Poker Run is a 23.5 mile loop on trails through scenic Sussex County including the Pulinskill Valley Rail Trail, the Sussex Branch Trail, Great Valley Rail Trail and the very scenic Hyper Humus...
View ArticleBig hearts stretch budget for home redo for women with disabilities
Katie Dudziec, who lives with a caretaker in a residence for young adults in Stillwater Township, played a big hand in the makeover N.J. Home Makeover is a new feature on NJ.com. To submit your...
View ArticleMud flies at N.J. State Fair bog races (PHOTOS)
The mud bog attraction offered a respite from the heat on the final steamy day of the fair AUGUSTA -- The mud was flying Sunday at the New Jersey State Fair Sussex County Farm and Horse Show. The mud...
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Rep. Garrett should know: Even 10-year-old donations can be tainted | Editorial
You take money from a colleague. You spend the money. You find out the colleague is a child predator. The next decision isn't very hard. Watch video You'd think that a sitting congressman who took...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Aug. 15, 2016
Thousands of dogs and cats at shelters and rescues in New Jersey need homes. If you're interested in helping homeless animals but aren't able to adopt one, there are a number of other ways you can be...
View ArticleWhy N.J. mental health services are at risk, even with the state paying more
State officials have said it's a system used in most other states that will allow the money to stretch further. TRENTON -- In January, Gov. Chris Christie pledged more than $100 million in state and...
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Reward offered for info on Netcong, Rockaway gas station robberies
Anyone with any information on these robberies can call CrimeStoppers at 973-COP-CALL or 1-800-SHERIFF. NETCONG -- Authorities have offered a $1,000 reward for information in a series of armed...
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N.J. man led pot ring, faces 20 years in prison, prosecutors say
Darren Richardson, Beatrice Ramirez and Giovannie Henderson are accused on leading the operation, authorities said. More than a dozen people face charges following a series of drug raids in four North...
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Armed robber strikes again at Rockaway gas station
Anyone with any information on these robberies can call CrimeStoppers at 973-COP-CALL or 1-800-SHERIFF. NETCONG -- A man who police say held up gas stations in Netcong and Rockaway over the past few...
View ArticleConnecticut man charged with DWI after head-on crash in Sparta
The crash occurred early Sunday morning on Green Road in the area of Forest Hill Drive, police said. SPARTA -- A Connecticut man is facing charges after police say he crashed his vehicle head-on into...
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3-day robbery spree gets 21-year-old man 11 years in prison, report says
Hardwick Stires, 21, of Basking Ridge, was sentenced on Friday, the New Jersey Herald reported. A surveillance camera image from Monday's armed robbery in KinnelonKinnelon Police Department SUSSEX...
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Severe thunderstorms moving toward N.J., prompting storm watch for 10 counties
Strong winds and heavy downpours could be generated by some of the storms that are expected to move across the Garden State Tuesday evening. UPDATE: As of 9 p.m., the severe thunderstorm watch has...
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