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Highland Lakes, NJ

Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got
Snow Totals Climb With 20 Inches Recorded In This NJ Town: Check How Much Snow Your Area Got Snowfall totals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have surged higher than earlier reports, with some areas now measuring up to 20 inches, the National Weather Service announced Friday, Nov. 22. High Point, NJ, has officially recorded 20 inches of snow as of Friday morning, marking the highest total in the region.  In Pennsylvania, Richmondale follows closely with 19.5 inches, and Cortez reached 19 inches, highlighting the storm's significant impact on higher elevations. Other notable totals include 17.2 inches near Uniondale and 17 inches in Clifford, both in northeastern Pennsylvania. F…
Motorcyclist, 20, Dies In Sussex County Crash Motorcyclist, 20, Dies In Sussex County Crash
Motorcyclist, 20, Dies In Sussex County Crash A 20-year-old motorcyclist died in a Sussex County crash over the weekend, State Police said. Ryan Woodstead was heading south on Route 23 in Montague on his Yamaha motorcycle when he collided with a Chrysler Pacifica making a lefthand turn, around 5:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, New Jersey State Police Detective I Jeffrey Lebron said. Woodstead, of Highland Lakes, was thrown from his bike and died, near milepost 52, Lebron said. The crash remains under investigation and there is no additional information available.
Motorcyclist Killed In NY Crash Was Board Member At Sussex County Community College Motorcyclist Killed In NY Crash Was Board Member At Sussex County Community College
Motorcyclist Killed In NY Crash Was Board Member At Sussex County Community College A 54-year-old motorcyclist killed in a two-vehicle crash on a New York highway has been identified as a board member at a New Jersey college. David Castner, who died in the Saturday, Aug. 19 wreck in Deerkpark, on Route 209, sat on the Board of Trustees at Sussex County Community College. Castner, of Highland Lakes, was heading south on Route 209 when he attempted to make a left turn onto Third Street. He collided with a pickup truck that was turning onto the highway and was thrown from the vehicle. Despite attempted life-saving efforts by police and medics, Castner was pronounced dea…
Morris County Woman Dies In Highland Lakes Fire At 65 Morris County Woman Dies In Highland Lakes Fire At 65
Morris County Woman Dies In Highland Lakes Fire At 65 Beloved Morris County resident Kathleen Marie Daly was killed in an early morning house fire in Highland Lakes on Sunday, Oct. 30. She was 65. The fire broke out next door to the home of her sister, Patty, according to a GoFundMe that was launched for the family’s support. Kathleen lived in Riverdale, New Jersey, her obituary says. “Many of our Bronx friends have heard the very tragic news that we lost Kathy Daly (“Kate” to Patty) early Sunday morning in a house fire next door to her sister Patty’s home in Highland Lakes,” reads the campaign. “Patty has now lost all three of her sibl…
Sussex County Native, Beloved Uncle Sean Mulligan Dies Suddenly At Age 32 Sussex County Native, Beloved Uncle Sean Mulligan Dies Suddenly At Age 32
Sussex County Native, Beloved Uncle Sean Mulligan Dies Suddenly At Age 32 Sussex County native and beloved uncle Sean Matthew Mulligan died suddenly at home on Oct. 20. He was 32. Born in Belleville, Mulligan had lived in Highland Lakes his whole life, according to his obituary. Mulligan worked as an HVAC technician at his father’s Ridgefield business, Advanced Mechanical Services. He was also a skilled ice hockey player and fisherman. Above all, Mulligan is remembered for his bright personality and for embracing his role as a loving uncle to his baby nephew, James. “He was kind-hearted, had an infectious smile and touched the lives of everyone he met,” reads M…
Sussex County Man, 38, Gets 3 Years State Prison For Child Pornography Possession: Prosecutor Sussex County Man, 38, Gets 3 Years State Prison For Child Pornography Possession: Prosecutor
Sussex County Man, 38, Gets 3 Years State Prison For Child Pornography Possession: Prosecutor A Sussex County man who pleaded guilty to child pornography will spend three years behind bars, authorities said. Michael Raub, 38, was sentenced to three years state prison at the Adult Diagnostic Treatment Center during his appearance in Sussex County virtual court on Sept. 14, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said. Raub, of Highland Lakes, also faces lifelong parole supervision, Megan’s Law registration, submission of DNA samples, compliance with Internet restrictions after being released and payment of fees totaling $2,255, Koch said. Raub pleaded guilty to second-degree possession of child …
‘Sweet Twins’ Candy & Variety Shop Opens In Sussex County ‘Sweet Twins’ Candy & Variety Shop Opens In Sussex County
‘Sweet Twins’ Candy & Variety Shop Opens In Sussex County One-of-a-kind candy shop ‘Sweet Twins Candy and Varieties’ has opened its doors in Sussex County. The shop opened this week in Highland Lakes and offers a massive selection of sugary treats like candy, cake and ice cream as well as toys, games, stuffed animals, perfumes and other “varieties.” The shop also has a full deli serving sandwiches, smoothies, natural juices, coffee, empanadas, hotdogs and more. Your favorite treats can even be delivered right to your door — now that’s sweet! Sweet Twins opened this week in Highland Lakes and offers a massive selection of sugary treats like c…
Late-Night Blaze Destroys West Milford Home Late-Night Blaze Destroys West Milford Home
Late-Night Blaze Destroys West Milford Home No one was home when a roaring fire consumed a West Milford home Monday night, displacing its three residents, responders said. The blaze broke out in the 2½-story Cape Cod on Macopin Road, south of Bubbling Springs Park, just after 8:45 p.m., Police Detective Sgt. Eric Darnsteadt said. The fire went to four alarms a little over an hour later and then a fifth 20 or so minutes after that.  All six West Milford fire companies and two units from West Milford First Aid Squad were joined by firefighters from Ringwood, Bloomingdale, Wanaque, Pompton Lakes, Kinnelon, and Highland Lakes, Darnstea…
Roaring Fire Consumes West Milford Home Roaring Fire Consumes West Milford Home
Roaring Fire Consumes West Milford Home A roaring fire consumed a West Milford home Monday night. The speed and intensity of the blaze made an initial search of the Macopin Road house impossible, responders said, adding that firefighters later learned that no one was home. Mutual aid companies from Highland Lakes, Kinnelon, Pompton Lakes, Ringwood, Upper Greenwood Lake and elsewhere assisted their West Milford colleagues, who requested tankers after the blaze broke out in the 2½-story Cape Cod, south of Bubbling Springs Park, just after 8:45 p.m. The fire went to four alarms a little over an hour later and then a fifth 20 or so…
PHOTOS: Crews Battle 2-Alarm Sussex County House Fire PHOTOS: Crews Battle 2-Alarm Sussex County House Fire
Photos: Crews Battle 2-Alarm Sussex County House Fire Firefighters put out a two-alarm fire that broke out at a Sussex County home Sunday evening. The blaze was reported at 197 Hamburg Tpk. in Stockholm just before 9:30 p.m., the Hardyston Township Volunteer Fire Department said on Facebook. Crew members battled the blaze for more than an hour after ensuring that all occupants had safely exited the home, authorities said. The scene was cleared by 1:10 a.m. following an “extensive overhaul,” the department said. Fire crews in Franklin, Ogdensburg, West Milford, Highland Lakes and Byram also responded at the scene…
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Sussex County These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Sussex County
These Towns Were Ranked Best Places To Live In Sussex County We've seen the best places to live in New Jersey, but what about Sussex County? According to a newly-released set of rankings by Niche.com, the top three spots in the area are Lake Mohawk, Stanhope and Hardyston Township. Top towns for public schools in the county include Lake Mohawk, Montague Township and Stanhope. Here are the other top places to live in Sussex County, according to Niche.com. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. 4. Highland Lakes 5. Andover Township 6. Montague Township 7. Fredon Township 8…
Oakland PD: Drug-Using Ex-Con From NY Was Carrying Gun Oakland PD: Drug-Using Ex-Con From NY Was Carrying Gun
Oakland PD: Drug-Using Ex-Con From NY Was Carrying Gun An ex-con nabbed by Oakland police on drug charges was carrying a handgun, authorities said. They first grabbed Logan Dipaolo, 24, of Chester, NY, after receiving a call shortly before 9 a.m. Monday of a man who at first was laying outside a vehicle on Franklin Avenue, Police Detective Lt. Christian Eldridge said. Seeing a responding officer, Dipaolo got up and ran into the woods near Route 287, Eldridge said. Officer Christopher Tinio and Detective Robert Hintzen quickly got him into custody, then found several heroin folds and hypodermic needles in his car, the lieutenant said. Dipaolo …
Missing Sussex County Teen Jordin Tenk Found Dead Missing Sussex County Teen Jordin Tenk Found Dead
Missing Sussex County Teen Jordin Tenk Found Dead A missing Sussex County teen was found dead on Monday, authorities said. The body of Jordin Tenk, 15, of Highland Lakes, was found around 12:30 p.m., in a heavily wooded area near Hamburg Mountain by search team members with the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office, Hardyston Township Police Chief Bret Alemy said. A firearm was recovered at the scene, police said. There incident was not considered a threat to the general public, Alemy said. Tenk, a sophomore Vernon Township High School, indicated that he intended on harming himself before he went missing Friday evening, authori…