CASA volunteer advocates participate in 36 hours of extensive training before officially being sworn in to and earning an assignment to protect a child in the foster care system.
Bryan Damon, ranked the 16th top high school wrestler in the nation, has committed to Hofstra's Division-I program for fall 2014.
The quarterback, recovering from shoulder surgery, says he wants to stick with the Jets.
John J. Elam, who grew up in a Jefferson military family, has spent three decades working both in the DPW and as part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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St. Francis Veterinary Clinic is holding a fund drive to help cover the cost of the successful operation for 6-month-old Weasley.
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Fifty turkey experts will answer questions on meal prep and turkey emergencies this holiday season.
It's not on the menu, but customers can give baristas a special recipe that will produce a drink similar to the beverage enjoyed by the fictional witches and wizards from the Harry Potter books.
Found in the lake: hundreds of tires, countless cans and bottles, a lawnmower, a couple of bikes, a fishing pole and a mannequin.
Homeowner and animal lover Susan Darrah alerted authorities of the deer's situation and helped officials get treatment for the animal.
Dorothy Ruderman, running to raise awareness for US tennis and to honor her wrestling champ father, went the distance.
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Capt. Eric Wilsusen thought his daughter was getting an award at a recent Town Council meeting. He was wrong.
Dorothy Ruderman will compete in her first 26.2-mile run this weekend.
Local marina wins honors for its work encouraging boating on Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey’s largest lake.
Volunteers are still needed for the Nov. 9 Lake Hopatcong cleanup, but about 300 have registered to participate so far.
Garden State ranks fifth on list compiled by dating site Cupid.com.
A football dream comes true for a high school senior in New York.
Last year, the New Jersey State Library Association program collected 400 books for Morris County children with limited access to reading materials.
The Department for Persons with Disabilities provides care for developmentally disabled adults.
Six-week after-school course is offered at Mountain Creek in Vernon.
A group of Jefferson Township educators are walking 5K in Parsippany to honor those afflicted with the disease—and to help fund research for a cure.
Spooktacular event also features a collection of nonperishable food items to help the hungry.
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Pet of the Week is brought to you by Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter in East Hanover.
Kathleen Rapp honored with accolade from local hospital.
Walkers can head to the Prospect Point basketball courts.
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Shawn McCarton and Karl Weiss complete their journey from Georgia to Maine.
Family and friends gathered to memorialize Brooke Hardy.
Eileen Grady and John Focacci recall humorous memories of the original announcement at Jefferson Day.
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Kip Pierson and his microphone a regular at area restaurants and bars.