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Over-Prescribing Prescription Painkillers Fuels Rise in Heroin Use

Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey Board Members Elaine and Steve Pozycki discuss the heroin use epidemic in New Jersey.

Man Allegedly Found Hiding in Ex-Girlfriend's Home, 'Powdered' Nose Blamed on Donut Tops NJ Crime News

Three middle-aged women arrested for prostitution in Morris County.

New County Paving Project Approved, Other Morris Roadwork Coming in August

Lees Hill Road in Harding approved for 1.5-mile fix.

Teacher Blames Brain For Teen Sex, Top Cop Claims Sex Harassment, $1M For 'Real Housewife' Return Tops North Jersey News

See Patch's biggest headlines of the past week in one spot.

Top Performer: Mayo PAC Among World Ticket Sales Leaders in 2015

Morristown's jewel brings in top-notch performers and often sells out.

Sheriff, County Agree to Help Each Other With Morris Jail's Operations

Edward Rochford's office will have a hand in operations going forward, but not full control.

Garden State Comic Fest Set for Mennen Arena This Weekend

Two-day event to feature industry's top creators, artists.

Two-Year Road Project to Drastically Alter Ramps on Routes 287, 78, 206

Department of Transportation estimates work will begin in Spring 2016, deforest nearly 12 acres of trees.

Acme May Buy 2 A&P Stores, Doubling Business in Morris County

Supermarket chain looks to buy 35 of competitor's New Jersey locations after A&P files for bankruptcy protection.

Filing Deadline for School Board Candidates Nears

July 27 deadline set for petition; General Election scheduled for Nov. 3.

First Morris County Maserati Dealership Drives On To Route 10

Business will include 'configuration room' for customers to choose exterior, interior styles.

Dads Brawl Over Youth Softball, Alleged Drunk Driver Kills 3 in Crash Tops NJ Crime News

Man, nine-year-old son die after high-speed crash on Route 78.

Alleged Drunk Driver Kills 3 In Car Crash, NJ Transit Announces 9 Percent Fare Hike, Rosie O'Donnell Puts Home On The Market, Woman Dies In House Fire Tops North Jersey News

Here's a look at the biggest Patch stories from the past week.

4 Major Morris Road Projects Coming in July, August

Alternate routes, detours may be put in place by local police departments.

Triple-Fatal Crash, Apartment Fire Kills 1, Cops Bust Alleged Steroid Dealer Tops Midweek News

Intoxicated, naked woman tried kicking and biting officers and medical personnel, cops say.

4-H Fair Brings Fun, Festivities For Families in Morris County

Five-day event set in Chubb Park in Chester Township.

Bug Off! Tips On Keeping Mosquitoes Away This Summer

Standing water on your property? Get rid of it or the bugs will make your home theirs, officials say.

Help the Jimmy Fund at the movies this summer!

Volunteers needed for 66th season of Jimmy Fund’s Theatre Program

Cops Find 1,300 Heroin Folds in Car, Hit-And-Run Victim Dies From Injuries Tops NJ Crime News

Fair Lawn teen serving as volunteer counselor at summer program accused of sexually assaulting girl, 6, police report.

5 Awesome Hot Air Balloons You Can See This Month In North Jersey

The 33rd annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning will be held July 24 to 26 at Solberg Airport in Readington.

Alligator Captured / Politician Punches Blind Vet / Child Abuse / Professor Hides Drugs / United Flights Grounded / $239 Fine For Driver Who Killed Toddler

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up on recent North Jersey news here.

Nation's Largest Solar Energy Provider Opens Morris County Facility

SolarCity launches operations centers in Montville and Egg Harbor.

Jefferson NJ Wordpress Web Design Company

Are you in the Jefferson NJ area and curious about what Wordpress web design can do for your business? Check this out:

Army Major, Wife Guilty of Abusing, Endangering Adopted Children in Morris County

John and Carolyn Jackson will be sentenced in October, report says.

8 of New Jersey's 50 Wealthiest Residents Live in Morris County

Hedge funds, investments, and inheritances create net worths between $100M and $2B, report says.

$11K Reward Offered in Morris Hit-And-Run That Critically Injured Man

Anonymous donation of $10,000 contributed to Morris County CrimeStoppers toward investigation.

Tips On Avoiding Conflicts With Bears This Summer

County releases 'common sense' ways to keep bears off of your property in Morris County.

Alleged Drug Dealer Knees Cops' Crotches, Man Indicted For Mom's Murder Tops NJ Crime News

South Jersey man indicted for stabbing death of girlfriend and her son before lighting house on fire, prosecutor says.

Dogs Save Girl From Bear / 'The Watcher' Eyed For Movie / Christie For President / Man O Wars / Lake Drowing

Catch up on recent news in New Jersey, including free events and a Good News roundup.

New Jersey: The Most Hated State In America, New Poll Says

“New Jersey is the only state in the country which people tend to have a negative opinion of,” YouGov said in its summary.

The 2015 New Jersey July 4 Fireworks Guide

Where can you see fireworks this Independence Day in New Jersey? Find out here.

New Jersey Heroes - Heart of a Hero Scholarship

$5,000 Scholarship for NJ Military Members

Wayne NJ Toy-Comic & Collectibles Show

Sunday July 5th-80+ tables Vintage to Current merchandise at Co. # 1 Firehouse 97 Parish Dr Wayne NJ 07470-8AM to 2PM. Info 973-726-9897

"Room and Bored" at Art Etc.

Supergood's art exhibit at Art Etc on July 18th at 7:00PM. Must be 18+ to enter and 21+ to drink.

Christie Campaign Kicks Off, Cops Use CPR to Save Man's Life on Trail Tops Midweek News

Police are looking for vehicle that may have been involved in hit-and-run.

Former Sheriff's Officers to Lead County Jail Transition Away From Sheriff's Office

Team created to complete takeover by Sept. 1 after Freeholder vote.

Volunteer to Join the Fight Against Blood Cancer!

Become a Team In Training Ambassador for Cures!

Air Force Sgt. Accused of Sharing Child Porn, Attempted Murder Indictment for Former Rutgers Student Tops NJ Crime News

Duo allegedly forced teen girls into prostitution, prosecutor says.

Boy's Organs Save Others / Bagel Shop Explosion Burns Teen / Christie To Announce Prez Bid / Music Video Proposal

Did you miss something on Patch this week? Catch up with a look back at the top regional stories.