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Waterslide Fire ‘Suspicious’ In Sussex County: Prosecutor
Authorities say the probe of the June 15 “High Anxiety” water slide fire has deepened and is under investigation as a suspicious incident.

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Authorities say the probe of the June 15 “High Anxiety” water slide fire has deepened and is under investigation as a suspicious incident.

Leonard B. Smalley, 92, had worked with the Morris County Park Police and volunteered with both Chester’s Fire Company and First Aid Squad.
Mexican Spice is one of the downtown “renaissance” eateries that emerged in Chatham during the pandemic, having relocated from Madison.
Sparta Avenue Stage has a lineup of about 40 documentary films of different genres. Tickets are on sale now for the inaugural festival.
There will be about 20 food trucks at the Donaldson Farms-hosted benefit for ARC of Warren County, with craft beers, live music and more.
The program is on Mondays and Tuesdays through Tuesday, Aug. 17. There’s no registration needed, with crafts and other fun happening.
Making dog treats and dog or cat toys, dog training and creating works of pet pop art are among "pawsitively pawsome" happenings.
Fred McFarlin, now 89, played and coached lacrosse for about 50 years. NJ Lacrosse Hall of Fame recognized his outstanding achievements.
There's time left to grab tickets for Thursday's Friends of the Chester Library Mini Golf Fundraiser at Hackettstown's Farmview Golf Center.
The bike-a-thon lasts two days and spans 211 miles across Massachusetts, raising money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
It's the first time Chatham Borough has introduced this proclamation, celebrating 31 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
A preservation ceremony took place on Tuesday, recognizing the efforts to keep history alive at the significant building.
Free swimming, food giveaways, a movie, K9 demonstration and more, are some of the fun activities planned so far for Hackettstown's event.
It’s time to celebrate summer's sweet corn harvest at Ort Farms' festival, coming up on July 31, with music, food, craft beer and fun.
After donating $2 for each Long Valley tote bag sold in June to the fire department, some businesses are fundraising now for St. Hubert's.
The Chester Police reported that they responded to over 2,600 calls, including 72 with the first aid squad. Here are details about a few.
The route will be available to all Chatham Township residents for a minimal fee, with service from the complex to Madison's Train Station.
The pantry offers 24-7 access to people in need within the Chathams and Madison. Find out how to help out this and other food initiatives.
Morris County's Commissioners signed for a $279,410 construction grant for upgrades to Mendham Borough’s historic municipal building.
The 93-year-old resident was thanked for his over 60 years of dedication to Sparta, plus given, “We are Sparta” challenge coins and gifts.