Man Charged With DWI After Long Valley Crash: Around Long Valley

LONG VALLEY, NJ — Patch reviews last week's top stories in and around Long Valley.

Man Charged In Connection With Long Valley Car Crash

A Hackettstown man was arrested and charged this week in connection with an overturned car crash that occurred in the early evening of Monday, July 11, according to the Washington Township Police Department. The 22-year-old, who has not been identified publicly, was issued motor vehicle summonses for driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and failure to keep right.

Food Pantry In High Demand, Potential Relocation In Long Valley

The Long Valley Food Pantry is experiencing an increase in need as food prices rise due to inflation, and the need to relocate to a larger space is becoming more pressing. According to Township Committeeman Gregg Forsbrey, the president of the local food pantry requested assistance at a recent Township Committee Meeting, but was told to they needed to first "make an appointment."

Possible Ice Rink Coming To Palmer Park In Long Valley

The Washington Township Committee and Mayor will discuss a possible ice rink for Palmer Park during a Committee Work Session on Wednesday, July 13, according to the work session agenda. As of right now, the potential rink is slated to be placed on one of the three softball fields located at the park.

$1.6M In School Administration Salaries In Long Valley

Superintendent and principal salaries are increasing, and taxpayers in Long Valley spent $1,604,698 on the superintendent and principals in their school district last year. According to data from the New Jersey Department of Education, more than 2,500 educational administrators in the state earned $150,000 or more during the previous school year.

Donations Sought For United Way School Supplies Drive In Morris County
As students return to school in the fall, there is a greater demand for school supplies and tools, and the United Way of Northern New Jersey is looking for volunteers and donations to help meet that demand. The United Way of Northern New Jersey is holding its annual United Way Tools for School drive, which provides students with the basic tools they need to succeed in school.

3 Teens Charged Following Crash Of Stolen Car In Morris County
A stolen car crashed into a utility pole and caught fire during an attempted traffic stop on Route 53 south early Wednesday morning, according to police. Following the crash, three Essex County teenagers were arrested and charged with the unlawful taking of a means of conveyance and resisting arrest before being released to family members pending a future court date.

$10K Winning Lottery Ticket Sold At Morris Co. Deli

Two tickets, including one sold in Morris County, for the Friday, July 8 Mega Millions drawing won the third-tier prize. That Morris County ticket won the third-place prize and it matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn, winning the $10,000 prize, said the NJ state Lottery.

'Moving Wall' Replica Of Vietnam Memorial Draws Thousands Of Attendees
By the time closing ceremonies were held this morning at the County College of Morris, nearly 5,000 residents of Morris County and beyond had visited "The Moving Wall" Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Moving Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., was set up at the County College of Morris in Randolph and is half the size of the one in D.C. It's one of two traveling versions that have navigated the United States since 1984.