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Nominations open for 2027 Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade grand marshal
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown Business Improvement District is accepting nominations for the grand marshal of the 2027 Hackettstown St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The BID announced the nomination …

AAA: National gas price climbs 16 cents in a week to $4.43 a gallon
The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline rose 16 cents over the past week to $4.43 as crude oil prices remained elevated, according to AAA. As of …

New Jersey loses 1,700 jobs in August as unemployment rate falls to 4.3%
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey lost 1,700 nonfarm jobs in August while the state’s unemployment rate declined slightly to 4.3%, according to preliminary estimates from the U.S. Bureau of Labor …

Centenary University to host Fall Open House on Oct. 10
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — Centenary University will welcome prospective students and their families to campus for its Fall Open House on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 …

New Jersey Labor Department announces $3 million in pre-apprenticeship grant funding
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development has announced $3 million in grant funding aimed at preparing residents for apprenticeships, employment and continued education. The …

Northwest New Jersey Workforce Development Board honors employers for workplace inclusion
ALLAMUCHY TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — The Workforce Development Board of Northwest New Jersey’s Disability Committee has announced three employers as recipients of its 2026 Employer Recognition Awards in recognition …

St. Luke’s physician couple balances medical careers and life together
Two St. Luke’s University Health Network physicians who first met as high school students more than two decades ago have built their medical careers alongside their marriage, eventually returning to …

Warren County reports high West Nile virus activity after 4 more mosquito samples test positive
WARREN COUNTY, N.J. — Four additional mosquito samples collected in Warren County have tested positive for West Nile virus, bringing the county’s total to 33 positive samples this year, according …

AAA: Average cost of owning a new vehicle rises to $12,863 a year
The average cost to own and operate a new vehicle has reached $12,863 annually, or about $1,071.92 per month, according to AAA’s 2026 Your Driving Costs analysis. The annual study …

NJ Fish & Wildlife seeks public’s help spotting migratory bats
NEW JERSEY — New Jersey wildlife officials are asking residents to report sightings of migratory bats as researchers begin a tracking project aimed at learning more about their seasonal movements. …

National Toy Hall of Fame announces 12 finalists for 2026 induction
The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced 12 finalists for its 2026 class, with classic games, dolls and other longtime favorites competing for induction this November. The Strong National …

New Jersey August revenue collections rise 12.4% over last year
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey collected $3.194 billion from its major taxes in August, an increase of $353.5 million, or 12.4%, compared with the same month last year, according to …