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Burglary Thwarted, Crash Victim Remembered Top Regional News

Other headlines include tree crash kills man, farm stand shaming alleged shoplifters with photos.

Lake Parsippany resident Katelyn 'Katie' Lee Ackerman eulogized at funeral service after she died from injuries sustained in a one-car crash on Route 10.

Parsippany Man Killed After Tree Crushes Car in Crash

A 53-year-old Parsippany man was killed after he struck a tree that then fell on his vehicle on the Route 46 median at the intersection of Baldwin Road, Parsippany Police said.

Alleged Burglary Attempt Foiled By Off-Duty Cop

Two New York men were charged with attempted burglary after they tried to break into a Wayne home, police said.

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More than $100,000 in jewelry was stolen from Kay Jewelers in Flanders after entry was gained through the roof while the store was closed, according to Mount Olive Township police.

Olympians Honor Local Student Athletes

The 7th Annual Joetta Clark Diggs Sports Extravaganza was a star-studded affair.

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Pfizer Buildings Will Be Demolished in Coming Months

After asbestos is removed, buildings to be torn down in Morris Plains for proposed retail and housing complex.

'Wall of Shame' Farm Stand's Way of Ousting Shoplifters

Stealing from Montville's Orchard Hill Farm just got a whole lot more embarrassing with surveillance images.

Dozens come out to taste test the first-ever PatchCake, which has a cinnamon, apple flavor.

Man Killed in Wayne Accident

A 22-year-old man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Valley Road shortly, Police said.

Jim Scarfone and his son, Sam, thought they were headed out for a quick stop at the Hallmark store in Kinnelon. Little did Scarfone know, he would help save a life that day.

Lake Hopatcong Man Airlifted From Motorcycle Crash

A 30-year-old Lake Hopatcong man was airlifted from Lenape Valley High School after the motorcycle he was riding crashed on Sparta Stanhope Road in Hopatcong, police said.

Hillsborough building honors man 'who gave more to his community than he took.'

One motorist passes another on Schooley's Mountain in Long Valley, with a confrontation ensuing at Dunkin' Donuts, police said.

Jefferson School Board Member Resigns

After tendering her resignation in mid-meeting, Judy Castiglione abruptly left, not waiting until the meeting ended.

Two teens have been accused of sexually assaulting an intoxicated 15-year-old girl at a Flanders home, Mount Olive Police said.

Driver Hospitalized After Car Flips on Route 22

Green Brook volunteer firefighters extricated the driver of a car that careened off Route 22 West, just west of Rock Avenue.


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