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New Jersey is home to at least 128,000 active heroin users, struggling in silence all around you. The scourge of New Jersey's heroin crisis is closer than you know. Today, NJ Advance Media is...
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Vintage photos of pop, rock and soul in N.J.
It's difficult to think of an out-of-state or international mega-act that hasn't performed in New Jersey. New Jersey is a great place for music. Frankly, I'd say there's hardly room for debate....
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Circle System exec who defrauded sports programs avoids prison
David Drill faced a maximum five-year sentence after pleading guilty in 2008 to conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. The former president of an Easton-area company that ripped off high school and...
View ArticleAbilities Quilting Guild present 1st-place prize
The quilting guild has donated over $25,000 in items to benefit Abilities of Northwest Jersey. Abilities Quilting Guild recently awarded raffle winner Natalie Shapowalenko her first place quilt,...
View ArticleHackettstown deep and talented | Boys basketball snapshot
The Tigers could have as many as 12 players in the rotation without much drop-off. HACKETTSTOWN Conference: Northwest Jersey Athletic 2014-15 record: 20-10 Players to watch: Jr. F Matt Arcona; Sr. G...
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Warren County sheriff says he won't pursue 3rd term
After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, David Gallant says he wants to spend time with his family. After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Warren County Sheriff David Gallant says it's time to...
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Red Wolves finish winning season
The girls U14 soccer team shared a championship title in the Morris County Youth Soccer Association. The West Jersey Soccer Club Red Wolves U14 girls team finished the fall season as Co-Champions of...
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Herointown, N.J.: Tell us where the solution should come from
We've detailed the reality of the heroin crisis in N.J. Today, we ask you — what do we do about it? On Tuesday, we opened the door to the reality of the heroin crisis in New Jersey. At least 128,000...
View Article5 New Jersey wrestling storylines to follow
Save The Pit, Phillipsburg's title quest, and more. Save the Pit. With Phillipsburg's brand-new high school atop the hill out by the P’burg Athletic Complex set to open next year, including a fancy...
View ArticleBelvidere ready to run | Boys basketball snapshot
The County Seaters will utilize a deep bench by playing up-tempo this season. BELVIDERE Conference: Skyland, Mountain Division 2014-15 record: 7-16 overall, 3-6 division Players to watch: Sr. G Nikko...
View Article5 New Jersey wrestlers to watch
Not the only five, to be sure, but a quintet of athletes with tremendous promise. (in alphabetical order) Kyle DiNapoli, Voorhees. There’s not likely to be a wrestler in the state who puts more time,...
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N.J. State Police trooper killed in crash while responding to incident
Authorities identified the trooper as Eli McCarson of Gloucester County. A New Jersey State Police trooper was killed Thursday after crashing into a utility pole in Salem County while responding to a...
View Article5 don't-miss New Jersey wrestling dual meets
A quintet of instant classics for fans. (in chronological order) Northampton at Phillipsburg, Jan. 2, 7 p.m. Could this be the last time an old East Penn Conference visits The Pit? It would be sad if...
View ArticleOn a rainy day, just 3 bears killed during state hunt
Total number of animals taken this year closing in on 500 Watch video FREDON -- Just three bears were killed Thursday, the second day of a four-day extension of the state's annual bear hunt, the...
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WATCH: 'Star Wars' light saber fights and reviews on opening night
New Jersey reacts to the the premiere of the 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' at the AMC Loews theatre in New Brunswick. Watch video NEW BRUNSWICK-- People of all ages arrived extra early with their...
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County takes over handling of Lopatcong mayor's recall
Harassment complaints and litigation involving the township clerk presented a conflict. Petitions to recall Lopatcong Township's mayor could begin circulating around town as soon as this weekend, but...
View ArticleEducation notes: Centenary College hosts equestrian events
Area colleges announce offerings; area students' achievements noted. Centenary College's Equine Studies Department recently hosted the Holiday Tournament of Champions at the Equestrian Center. The...
View ArticleNorth Warren rich in experience | Boys basketball snapshot
The Patriots return three solid starters from last season. NORTH WARREN Conference: Northwest Jersey Athletic 2014-15 record: 11-14 Players to watch: Sr. F Nate Szkarlatiuk (10 ppg); Sr. F Alex...
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Toy drive yields plenty of donations
Cloud 9 Crossfit, of Phillipsburg, hosted its third toy drive, fulfilling the wishes of many area children. Cloud 9 Crossfit, of Phillipsburg, recently hosted its third annual toy drive in a...
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Woman charged 2 years after $1K in change stolen from Warren County camp
The Tennessee resident may have been involved in other thefts around the area. A 20-year-old Tennessee woman has been jailed in New Jersey two years after she allegedly stole $1,000 in loose change...
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