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‘Leap In the Lake’ Returns To Hopatcong On March 5
The 12th annual Elks charity event is planned at Hopatcong State Park, followed with the Post Leap Party.

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The 12th annual Elks charity event is planned at Hopatcong State Park, followed with the Post Leap Party.

Maifest is planned for May 14, with more information to come, the Hackettstown Business Improvement District said.
The volunteer first aid squad does about 15 park or terrain rescues each year, a representative said.
Mendham Township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment voted in favor 5-2 on Tuesday, that Backer Farm's proposed farm brewery is a permitted use.
The library expects to start its mask option on Monday, with masks still required at some library events, a spokesperson said.
A section of the Morris and Essex Line was suspended after a pedestrian was killed on Thursday night, NJ Transit said.
Sections of Rock, Bartley and West Mill Roads have been impacted by downed trees, wires or both, Washington Township police said.
Commuters could still see 60-minute delays on NJ Transit’s Morris and Essex Line due to the fallen tree limb on Friday, the company said.
Residents in the area may need to flush water lines, if their water is cloudy, the township said.
A portion of both Brook Drive and Benjamin Road are closed Friday because of downed wires, Chester Police Department said.
Residents may see up to three inches of snow by Friday, the National Weather Service forecasted, with Sparta Schools closed for the day.
The Chester Police Department is hiring one officer, with applications being accepted by March 24, the police department said.
Residents may see up to two inches of snow by Friday, the National Weather Service forecasted, with Hackettstown schools closed for the day.
A 63-year-old woman bought $7,000 in gift cards and gave numbers to a person who claimed to be a bank employee, the police department said.
Residents may see up to two inches of snow by Friday, the National Weather Service forecasted.
Residents may see up to three inches of snow by Friday, the National Weather Service forecasted, with Chatham schools closed on Friday.
Residents may see up to two inches of snow by Friday, the National Weather Service forecasted.
The township plans to receive requests for proposals on March 16, for farming on two separate portions of the same property.
Grass quality, an issue with ground wasps and repairs needed for tennis court surfaces, were among the committee's discussion.
Ever Vasquez-Hernandez was charged with receiving stolen property that was traced to the Willowbrook Mall, police said.