Morristown|News|
Woman, 33, Found Dead In Morris County Lake
The victim was pulled from the lake after swimmers noticed her "unresponsive" in the water.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
- Morristown, NJ
Hi! I'm Jack Slocum, and I am a local editor for Patch.com, covering primarily Morristown, Mendham/Chester, Long Valley, Parsippany, and Wayne. My email is jack.slocum@patch.com, and I am open to any questions, concerns, or news tips you might have for me. I have been a dedicated journalist for the last five years and am proud to help you stay in the loop. I graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey in 2021 with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism. When I'm not writing or out in the field, you can find me playing my guitar, cooking in the kitchen, or (rather poorly) swinging a golf club.
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Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Mendham Library To Celebrate The Life Of Acclaimed Novelist
The event is celebrating 250 years of the esteemed author.
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Wayne, NJ|News|
5-Year-Old Drowns In North Jersey Swimming Pool, Police Say
The five-year-old boy was found unresponsive in the pool, according to witnesses.
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Wayne, NJ|News|
Passaic Co. 5-Year-Old Drowns In Swimming Pool, Police Say
The five-year-old boy was found unresponsive in the pool, according to witnesses.
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Morristown|News|
Morris Co. Sheriff Swears In New Chief Sheriff’s Officer
The newly appointed chief has an extensive background in law enforcement, the military, and academia.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Morris County Hit-And-Run Suspect Apprehended, Police Thank Locals For Assistance
Police credited local businesses and residents for the investigation's success.
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Morristown|News|
Arsonist Sentenced For Setting Morris Co. Warehouse Ablaze, Stealing Inventory
The Newark man stole more than $230,000 worth of materials from the warehouse before setting it on fire, officials said.
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Wayne, NJ|News|
Religious Instructor Inappropriately Touched Young Student: Passaic Co. Prosecutors
The accused faces up to 15 years in prison, according to prosecutors.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Parsippany High School Alum Completes Master's In Europe
The Parsippany native's thesis focused on "the construction of gendered narratives of violence and security in scripted television."
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Wayne, NJ|News|
Passaic Co. Man Dead Following 4th Of July Fight, Officials Say
The victim was found unresponsive in the middle of the street before being brought to a hospital, officials said.
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Morris Township-Morris Plains, NJ|News|
Vigil For Texas Flood Victims To Be Held At Morris Plains Funeral Home
The event will be held rain or shine in the funeral home's parking lot.
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Morristown|News|
NY Super Bowl Champ Visits Morris Co. Pizza Joint For A Bite
"A New York legend at New York Pizza," the pizzeria's social media post read.
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Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
NY Super Bowl Champ Visits Chester Pizza Joint For A Bite
"A New York legend at New York Pizza," the pizzeria's social media post read.
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Jefferson, NJ|News|
Remembering The Picatinny Arsenal Disaster 99 Years Later
The 1926 disaster led to major changes in ammo storage standards.
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Parsippany, NJ|News|
Parsippany Native Named 1st Team Academic All-American For Bowling
Lauren Marks is the first Caldwell University student to earn this honor since 2017.
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Morristown|News|
Check Out The Morris Proper: Morristown’s Newest Eatery
The establishment prides itself on locally sourced, New Jersey ingredients.
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Long Valley, NJ|News|
Man Charged For Lewdness In Long Valley, Police Say
The suspect committed two acts of lewdness in the Mountain View Avenue area, police said.
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Mendham-Chester, NJ|News|
Sounds Of The Allman Brothers To Echo Through The Trees At Mendham’s Music in the Woods Show
Mountain Jam Band, an Allman Brothers tribute band, is playing at a nature preserve in Mendham this weekend.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff
Chatham, NJ|News|
Chatham Restaurant’s Breakfast Sandwich Ranked As Best In NJ
This is NJ's best breakfast sandwich, according to a new Chowhound ranking.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
This Is NJ’s Best Breakfast Sandwich, New Ranking Says
A local NJ deli was recently ranked as having the best breakfast sandwich in the state.
Jack Slocum, Patch Staff