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Murderer's Appeal Approved, Mayor's Death, 'Superheroes' Save Lives Top Regional News

Prom night followed by SATs, 33 citations for public urination also make headlines.

Watchung Mayor Gerald Mobus Dead at 70

Watchung Mayor Gerald Mobus 70, died Sunday, Borough Administrator Tom Atkins confirmed Sunday afternoon.

Pedestrian Killed in Morristown Was FDU Mentor

A 33-year-old man who died after he was struck by an SUV as he crossed Madison Avenue in Morristown last week was a learning disability specialist at Fairleigh Dickinson University's College at Florham.

Parsippany Mayor: Candidates' Claims Motivated by 'Insatiable Greed'

Parsippany mayor responds to Carifi/Valori allegations of job offer in exchange for not running.

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33 Cited for Urinating During Morris St. Pat's Parade

Public urination could be worth thousands to Morristown's coffers.

Local Soldier Wounded in Afghanistan Dies

U.S. Army Specialist Derek McConnell, who lived in Parsippany, died Monday, according to posts by his mother and fiance on the Facebook page “Team Derek.”

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'Superheroes' Save LV Residents From Sandy

The massive tree, like so many others, came crashing down and into the house, causing instant devastation.

Murderer's Appeal to Push Sentencing Approved

A sentencing for the killer of Alyssa Ruggieri scheduled for Wednesday, March 20, has been postponed, according to the Sussex County Court.

A Hopatcong teen crashed into a telephone pole, left the scene, and subsequently tried fighting police before being arrested, Hopatcong Lt. Thomas Kmetz said.

Vision Equities seeking to purchase Bayer's Montville and Wayne sites as Bayer is consolidating three North Jersey offices to Whippany.

A pair of 20-year-old Chester residents were arrested on synthetic marijuana charges after a traffic stop on March 14, Mendham Township Police said.

Outrage at Revoked PSE&G Lease for Garden

Outrage, disgust and disbelief were among the emotions expressed at the Tuesday night meeting of the Chatham Borough Community Garden Committee, gardeners and those on the waiting list for garden plots.

Back-to-Back Jr. Prom and SAT Testing Concerns Some

The weekend of May 3-4 will include two important events in the lives of many Ridge High School juniors — the junior prom is scheduled to be held at the Bridgewater Marriott, while the next morning, Saturday, is one of the test dates set for the standardized SAT tests and SAT subject tests.


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