Hackettstown, NJ|News|
West Nile Virus Found in Hackettstown
63 mosquitoes tested positive for the virus, police said.

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63 mosquitoes tested positive for the virus, police said.

One new location was added, police said.
Brooklyn resident was charged with identity theft and attempted theft.
Month-over-month crime falls while overall crime rises, according to state police.
Students can use FirstClass to view their schedules and teachers for the upcoming year.
PNC Bank on Route 57 robbed Tuesday morning.
The governor used the helipad at Hackettstown Regional Medical Center when leaving the town.
More than $3,000 in cash, several credit cards and cell phones among items stolen in six locker thefts at Life Time Fitness, police said.
The new patrolman has experience in emergency management and an interest in community policing, chief says.
June 2013 saw a 4.9 percent increase in crime compared to the same month in 2012.
More than 100 vendors will make this year's fair bigger, better than ever.
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U.S. Sports Institute and the Recreation Department host fall sports for kids ages 2 to 5 years.
Students must earn a 3.5 GPA or higher to make the Dean's List.
Final touches on the memorial come just in time for annual remembrance ceremony.
Four homes come off the market
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