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Man accused of driving under the influence after rear-end crash on I-80 in Morris County, state police say
DENVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A Stanhope man was arrested after state police determined he was under the influence following a rear-end crash on Interstate 80 in Denville Township …

Driver seriously injured in early-morning crash on I-80 in Morris County
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) – A 27-year-old Kearny man was seriously injured early Saturday after his Lexus ran off Interstate 80 and struck the end of a guardrail in …

Morris County recognizes September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — The Morris County Board of County Commissioners proclaimed September 2026 as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month during its public meeting this week, highlighting the importance of awareness, …

Property tax relief assistance events scheduled in Rockaway, Randolph townships
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — New Jersey Assemblywoman Aura Dunn will host two property tax relief assistance events Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Rockaway and Randolph townships. New Jersey Department of the …

Commentary: Living Memory, Distant Myth: 9/11 and America 250
The historical record of the terror attacks must be protected —accurately— before it becomes mythologized, the author insists.

Police find more than 25 pounds of marijuana, large amount of cash during Route 46 traffic stop in Morris County
DENVILLE TONWSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A New York man was arrested after police allegedly found more than 25 pounds of marijuana and a large amount of cash during a …

Morris County opens 65,540-square-foot Public Safety Complex expansion
PARSIPPANY-TROY HILLS, N.J. (Morris County) — Morris County officials dedicated a new 65,540-square-foot expansion of the county’s Public Safety Complex on Wednesday, a project designed to enhance public health and …

Labor Day traffic enforcement in Morris, Warren and Sussex counties results in 358 stops, eight arrests
NORTHWEST, N.J. — A multi-agency traffic enforcement initiative conducted across Morris, Warren and Sussex counties over Labor Day weekend resulted in 358 motor vehicle stops, 103 summonses and eight arrests, …

‘Canada is not our enemy’: A quarter century after 9/11, Morris Plains ‘plane people’ returning to Gander
Maureen Murray and Susan Riccardelli are heading back to the Newfoundland community that took them in after the 9/11 terror attacks.

Developer sues Morristown, SJP Properties for $64M over North Park Place redevelopment
TAG Development claims the town concealed rival's deal for Century 21 site while collecting escrow payments.

Lawsuit alleges child suffered serious burn from police motorcycle at Florham Park community event
FLORHAM PARK BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — A lawsuit filed against the Borough of Florham Park and its police department alleges a child suffered a serious burn after being placed …

Mosquito treatment scheduled Tuesday morning in Florham Park
FLORHAM PARK BOROUGH, N.J. (Morris County) — A mosquito treatment is scheduled for Tuesday morning in Florham Park due to an increase in adult mosquito populations, according to the Morris …