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Massive Fire Battles Subzero Temps, Draws Response From 12 Departments In Sussex County Massive Fire Battles Subzero Temps, Draws Response From 12 Departments In Sussex County
Massive Fire Battles Subzero Temps, Draws Response From 12 Departments In Sussex County Firefighters from across Sussex County joined forces early Monday, Dec. 23, to battle a massive structure fire. The Sussex County Sheriff’s 911 Center began receiving calls about the blaze at the in the Carriage Acres development of Hampton Township, around 7:50 a.m., Hampton Township Fire & Rescue reported. Smoke was visible from all sides of the building when Chief 48-1 arrived on the scene. The chief confirmed the fire to dispatch, triggering a multi-agency response. Hampton Fire’s 48Engine2 was the first unit to arrive, deploying several lines to knock down the flames and prote…

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by Cecilia Levine
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These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG
These NJ Communities Violated LGBTQ+ Marriage License Rules: AG Twenty-eight municipalities statewide have been cited by New Jersey officials for excluding the LGBTQIA+ community in their online marriage license applications. The municipalities face fines of up to $10,000 if they don't fix the problem, the state said. Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights said DCR has issued Notices of Violation to the municipalities for allegedly violating the Law Against Discrimination by publishing marriage license application forms on their websites that exclude certain LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking to obtain marriage licenses. Th…

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by Jon Craig
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Here’s How Many Sussex County Residents Lost Power Due To Damage From Hurricane Ida Remnants Here’s How Many Sussex County Residents Lost Power Due To Damage From Hurricane Ida Remnants
Here’s How Many Sussex County Residents Lost Power Due To Damage From Hurricane Ida Remnants Thousands of people in Sussex County and across New Jersey are without power after the remnants of Hurricane Ida blasted through the region late Wednesday into early Thursday. Police urge residents to keep their distance from downed wires and report storm damage to 911 as JCP&L works to repair outages and other power-related storm impacts. The company evaluates damages in the first 24 hours and then restores the largest number of customers affected on an outage order. Scroll down to view the number of customers in each town who are experiencing outages, according to Sparta Police: S…

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by Valerie Musson
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West Milford Man, 21, Charged With Stealing Sussex County Friend's Car West Milford Man, 21, Charged With Stealing Sussex County Friend's Car
West Milford Man, 21, Charged With Stealing Sussex County Friend's Car A Passaic County man borrowed a vehicle from an acquaintance in Sussex County and refused to give it back, authorities said. Corey Vantassel Jr., 21, of Oak Ridge, had borrowed a vehicle from an acquaintance on Cedar Drive on May 22, Franklin Borough Police said in a news release. Vantassel refused to return the vehicle to the owner, who then made several failed attempts to contact him, authorities said. The vehicle was reported stolen on Tuesday, May 26 around 4 p.m. and recovered on Blumis Avenue/County Road 639 in Sussex Borough around 5:30 p.m., authorities said. The vehicle was impou…

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by Valerie Musson
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Oakland Man, 19, Dies In Morris County Crash Oakland Man, 19, Dies In Morris County Crash
Oakland Man, 19, Dies In Morris County Crash A 19-year-old Oakland resident died in a Morris County crash, authorities said. The man was headed northbound on Green Pond Road near the Jefferson border in a Mercedes Benz when he crossed into the southbound lanes and hit a Mazda Friday morning, Rockaway Township Police Lt. Paul Reilly said. The Mazda driver, a 24-year-old woman from Sussex Borough, was taken to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries, Reilly said. Police did not release the names of either victim. This was the fourth fatal accident to have occurred this year on Green Pond Road. Over the summer, 34-year-ol…

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by Cecilia Levine