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Police & Fire

State Police Seek ID For Suspect In Warren County Business Theft Recognize him? Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a man they say stole equipment from a Warren County business. The man pictured above was caught on surveillance footage breaking into a business property on Broadway Road in Franklin Township around 6 p.m. on Sept. 23, state police said. The man, believed to be Hispanic, stole jumper cables and ratchet straps and drove away in a white semi-truck with the word "Logistics" on the side of it. Anyone with information is asked to contact State Police Washington Station at 908-689-3101. Anonymous tips are welcome.

by Valerie Musson

10/04/2021

Business

NJ Restaurant Has Some Of The Best Chili In America, Website Says Nothing beats a hearty bowl of chili, and according to a popular food blog, one New Jersey restaurant offers some of the best in the states. Arthur’s Tavern in Morris Plains is said to serve the best chili in the Garden State, according to EatThis.com. Arthur’s Tavern is primarily known for its self-proclaimed “giant” steaks and “overstuffed” sandwiches. But at $8.95 a bowl, the restaurant’s chili is topped with generous portions of scallions and cheese, making it a warm and delicious appetizer or even a full meal. The fall favorite can also be piled high atop an order of Arthur's classic…

by Valerie Musson

10/04/2021

Business

Father, Daughter Duo Convert Ice Cream Shop Into Bergen Brunch Spot A Bergen County native known for her bustling charcuterie company is teaming up with dear ol' dad and opening a brand new brunch spot. Plated & Cured -- run by Dylan and Michael Elias -- will open as a pop-up on Oct. 10. The shop will open in the storefront formerly home to Ice Cream By Mike, Michael Elias' namesake shop, which will be slowly converted into P&C. The younger Elias says she saw the need for a gourmet eatery that customers didn't have to place an order for, or wait multiple days for. “I really wanted to open up a restaurant, and right now, with charcuterie, what I s…

by Valerie Musson

10/02/2021

Police & Fire

PA Man Pleads Guilty In Armed North Jersey Chase, Route 78 Crash That Injured 3 A PA man pleaded guilty to eluding, assault by auto and various weapons offenses after leading police on an armed North Jersey chase ending with a crash that injured three people. Demarcus A. Caldwell, 35, led New Jersey State Police on a high-speed chase through Bergen, Passaic, Morris, Somerset, and Hunterdon counties before crashing into two vehicles on Route 78 in Clinton Township and injuring three people, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. Caldwell, of Bethlehem, was found with a 9mm handgun when he was taken into custody. Caldwell pleaded guilty Sept. 24 to second-de…

by Valerie Musson

10/01/2021

News

NJ's Gas Tax Drops The Garden State’s gas tax drops Friday by several cents per gallon, offsetting last October’s pandemic-related increase. The tax decreased by 8.3 cents and now totals 42.4 cents per gallon following the last increase of 9.3 cents, News12 reports. Meanwhile, the tax for diesel is dropping from 57.7 to 49.4 cents per gallon, state officials confirmed in August. While New Jersey previously had one of the lowest gas tax rates in the country, the rates have spiked more than 36 cents per gallon since 2016 — the main cause being a 23 cent increase under former Gov. Chris Christie for rail a…

by Valerie Musson

10/01/2021

Schools

Sudden Suspension Of Beloved Sparta HS Teacher Leaves Furious Parents Looking For Answers The sudden suspension of a beloved teacher at Sparta High School has left outraged students and parents looking for answers. Kate Brennan was suspended from her position as an English teacher, women’s studies teacher and lacrosse coach at Sparta High School, according to a Change.org petition that hopes to get the town’s board of education to reinstate her. School Superintendent Matthew L. Beck was unable to confirm the reason for Brennan’s suspension citing legal constraints regarding “confidential personnel matters.” However, at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting — which can be seen …

by Valerie Musson

10/01/2021

Obituaries

Easton Native, ‘Loving Free-Spirit’ Jessica Lipyanic Dies At Age 25 Easton native Jessica Autumn Lipyanic, described as a “loving free-spirit,” died at St. Luke’s Hospital on Sept. 21 at the age of 25. Born in Easton, Lipyanic worked at Tic Toc Family Restaurant and lived in Alpha, her Facebook page says. Lipyanic loved music, animals and being outdoors, her obituary says. “She enjoyed being outdoors, a loving free-spirit who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her,” reads her memorial. More than $5,100 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Lipyanic’s funeral costs, putting the family ahead of their $5,000 goal since the campaign’s creation …

by Valerie Musson

10/01/2021

Obituaries

NJ Teen Shot Walking Sister Home From School Was 'Hard-Working, Loving Dad' The New Jersey teen who was shot and killed while walking his sister home from school earlier this week is being remembered as a hard-working and loving father. Siam Neblett, 20, was shot in the head outside the Central Avenue fire station in Orange around 3 p.m. Monday. He was pronounced dead at the hospital a short time later. Neblett — lovingly called ‘Bit-Bit’ by his family — was raised by his grandmother and has a two-month-old daughter, according to a GoFundMe started for his funeral expenses. “[Neblett] took pride in taking care of his daughter and grandmother,” reads the fundraise…

by Valerie Musson

10/01/2021

Business

CVS Pharmacy Opens For Business In Warren County A new CVS Pharmacy the manager describes as a “mansion” is now open for business in Warren County. Located at the corner of Routes 31 and 57 in Washington Borough, the store “went from a little hole in the wall to a mansion,” Store Manager Lori Fredo said in a post from the Washington Business Improvement District’s Facebook page. The pharmacy was previously located on a side road and now sits in a “very visible location with so many cars driving through from points east, west, north and south,” said Katie Karkus, managing partner of developer Washington 31 LLC with Anita and Ram Gupta. Th…

by Valerie Musson

10/01/2021

Obituaries

NJ Worker Crushed By 6,000 Pounds Of Porcelain Was Loving Family Man The New Jersey construction worker who was killed after being crushed by three tons of porcelain last week is being remembered as a loving family man. Walter Sanchez was taken to a local hospital in cardiac arrest and later died following the Sept. 20 incident at Porcelain Source on Harrison Avenue in Kearny, an OSHA representative confirmed. Sanchez’s daughter, Nicole, describes her father in a GoFundMe as “such a noble, caring, strong, loving man.” “No words could ever take away the pain we are all going through but remember him as the man he was who will live in our hearts forever…

by Valerie Musson

09/30/2021

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