NJ law provides for in-home nurse visits for moms, newborns Nursing. (AP) New Jersey mothers and their newborns can get in-home visits by a nurse under a new law signed on July 29. Local News 02 Aug 2021 | 03:20
Moment of silence (Photo provided) Camaraderie, remembrance of the fallen at New Jersey Law Enforcement Open Crystal Springs Resort hosted golfers from dozens of police departments around the state and beyond when it hosted the fourth... Police & Fire 02 Aug 2021 | 03:08
Supporters of Selina McGinnis (third row, on left, seated next to Janet Heim) turned out to Wednesday’s humane society directors’ meeting as they had to court appearances. (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) After tumult, the Heims are no longer humane society officers Janet Heim was confused. She tried to enter Milford Borough Hall on Wednesday to join an executive session of the Pike County... Police & Fire 29 Jul 2021 | 02:35
Bill requiring motorists to take precautions when passing pedestrians, bicyclists, and scooters clears senate Pedestrian safety. The New Jersey Senate approved legislation sponsored by Senators Anthony Bucco and Steven Oroho that would... Police & Fire 18 Jul 2021 | 07:30
Julia Decker, a junior at Newton High School who partnered with Love Without Boundaries to raise money for children suffering from cleft palate, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (Photo provided) Hometown Heroes awards honor the ‘quiet power of service’ U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored local first responders, veterans, students, life-saving bystanders, volunteers,... Local News 16 Jul 2021 | 08:22
Eighty-year-old John Curwood, wearing his pajama top, walked away from the Pike County Correctional Facility at 9:25 a.m. on July 8 in the middle of a downpour, complete with thunder and lightning (Photo by Joy McCann) 80-year-old prisoner is released into his daughter’s care At 9:25 a.m. last Thursday, July 8, eighty-year-old John Curwood walked away from the Pike County Correctional Facility in... Police & Fire 15 Jul 2021 | 08:29
Seventeen people turned out to support Selina McGinnis outside the Pike County Courthouse (Photo by Frances Ruth Harris) Court grants protection order to animal shelter worker Milford. A Pike County Humane Society employee was granted the protection order she sought against its director, Barry Heim.... Police & Fire 15 Jul 2021 | 08:22
The ceremony was organized by squad member Arlene Kayne (center) with help from members Janice Johnson (left) and Renee Ferguson (right) (Photo provided) Sparta Ambulance Squad re-dedicates Memorial Garden to remember fallen members The Sparta Ambulance Squad gathered at its building on Sparta Avenue on July 8 to remember fallen members by re-dedicating... Local News 13 Jul 2021 | 03:48
(byrampd.prg) Byram Police blotter Shoplifting The Byram Township Police Department on June 15 responded to ShopRite for a series of shoplifting incidents that... Police & Fire 12 Jul 2021 | 04:01
Canoeists on the Delaware (File photo by Nick Troiano) After seven Delaware drownings, officials beg swimmers and boaters to wear life jackets After seven people drowned in the Delaware River in less than a month, local officials are pleading with swimmers and boaters... Local News 14 Jul 2021 | 01:44
Police: Toppled tree falls on delivery truck, killing driver Vernon. (AP) Authorities say a falling tree landed on a delivery truck on a road in New Jersey over the weekend, killing... Police & Fire 15 Jul 2021 | 03:16
Sparta Police blotter Vehicle theft crew back in the area On Monday, July 5, at approximately 10:44 a.m., Sparta Dispatch received a call from a... Police & Fire 12 Jul 2021 | 02:39
Andover police investigate body left in doghouse The Andover Township Police Department with the assistance of the Delaware State Police arrested Brian Cheda-Hackembruch,... Local News 06 Jul 2021 | 06:02
Attorney general is investigating fatal police-involved shooting in Newton The Attorney General’s Office is conducting an investigation of a fatal police-involved shooting that occurred the evening... Police & Fire 06 Jul 2021 | 06:11
Sparta police officer and bagpiper Brian Porter (Photo courtesy Jamie Surowiec) Sparta officers hail the Fourth Police & Fire 09 Jul 2021 | 04:14
