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Expect to pay a little more for your Thin Mints this year.

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Expect to pay a little more for your Thin Mints this year.

Police made several recent arrests, including for suspected heroin. Read about those arrests here.
Officials say a letter was left in the mailbox of a new family in town.
We know you're busy. Here's a look back at some of the biggest stories in and around Morris County this week.
Officials released the names of the two people killed in a house fire Friday night.
Breaking: The homeowners are believed dead in a Friday night fire, officials said.
Breaking: Drivers should expect delays.
Police say 2 men were uncooperative, and 1 spit on officers and became aggressive.
Police say 2 men were uncooperative, and 1 spit on officers and became aggressive.
Police say the man needed help after months of dumping garbage onto lawns.
Tayfun Selen was elected the new mayor of Chatham Township at Thursday night's committee meting.
Police say Sean Stohl was last seen by friends on Nov. 19, 2018.
Two people were arrested in South Carolina in connection to the Dec. 20 murder in Edison.
The 12 Days of Christmas are almost over. Here's how to recycle your tree.
Want to avoid getting the flu? The Chief of Infectious Diseases at Morristown Medical Center has these tips.
Sherill's first vote as a congresswoman was to oppose fellow Democrat Nancy Pelosi as speaker of the House.
Parsippany is one of 24 towns receiving over $100,000 in recycling grants from the DEP.
Edison is one of 24 towns receiving over $100,000 in recycling grants from the DEP.
"In lieu of flowers and in the spirit of Doris, pay it forward by sharing a smile, cuddling an animal, or showing compassion to others."
Police saved the lives of three adults using Narcan in the final days of 2018.