Long Valley News

A Christmas tree and holiday wreath sale will be hosted by Boy Scout Troop 139 - which has been serving the community since 1963 - every Saturday and Sunday in December from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chester Borough gazebo on Main Street.

The students-- who are nearly all female-- divide their days between studying, riding, jumping and taking care of nearly 100 horses on campus.

Learn about Jon Sarkin by viewing the story, photos and video. >> PHOTOS MORE STAR-LEDGER PHOTOS >> ARCHIVED STAR-LEDGER PHOTOS >> STAR-LEDGER VIDEO More than 140 students are preparing for careers in the horse industry at Centenary College's equine studies center in Long Valley-- one of the few places in the country where nearly an entire ...

It's been three years since New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine signed the bill that created civil unions for same-sex couples.

The 26th annual historic house tour, 'Christmas in Long Valley,' sponsored by the Washington Township Historical Society, will be presented from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec.

The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet will present 'The Nutcracker,' Tchaikovsky's classic Christmas ballet, this weekend at Mount Olive Middle School for the 10th year.

Long Valley Boy Scout Troop 36 celebrated its 71st year this November. The troop, named after its original meeting location at the Fire Company 36 station, is the original Long Valley troop founded in 1938.

Gusty winds knocked out two poles and four transformers in the center of Long Valley early this morning, causing power outages and a delayed opening at two of the district's schools.

WASHINGTON TWP. -- Authorities are investigating the shooting death of a seven-month-old Shepherd-mix puppy in the Long Valley section of the township.

MARGATE Trying to find a different gift that kids will enjoy and not shove under the bed after a day is a challenge whether it is for Christmas or Chanukah.

HACKETTSTOWN - Marcia and Bill Goralczyk of Hackettstown announce the engagement of their daughter Amy to 1st Lt.

For the past seven years, the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble has cast a Ballet Forte student as Clara in its annual production of 'The Nutcracker.' This December, the leading role will be shared by two students, Abigail Frasco of Mendham and Brynne Harper of Long Valley, both of whom study at Ballet Forte - a Chester-based pre-professional ...

The Shore. Diners. Tomatoes. They all help put New Jersey on the map. But beer? Well, while it's not up there with The Boss and Bon Jovi in terms of New Jersey iconography, maybe it ought to be! According to the Garden State Craft Brewer's Guild, New Jersey is home to 15 brewpubs and microbreweries.

Their faces go by in a blur, mostly because the children receiving H1N1 flu shots are more focused on the needles than who's injecting them.

West Morris High School football team beat Nutley 42 to 0 this afternoon! Read more at High School Sports. West Morris 42, Nutley 0 (High school Football scores and results) The Star Ledger, November 21, 2009 6:26 p.m. By Sean Reilly No running back in the proud history of the West Morris program has had a performance better than the one senior Michael Burton put forth yesterday against Nutley. Burton ran 21 times for a school-record 304 yards and scored four touchdowns as West Morris gained a 42-0 victory in the semifinal round of the NJSIAA/Gatorade North Jersey, Section 2, Group 3 playoffs in Nutley. Burton, a 6-1, 218-pounder, helped West Morris score on its first six possessions and earn a championship date against Passaic Valley in two weeks. ``We got the ball the first time, drove right down the field and that set a tone,'' said Burton, who now has 22 touchdowns, including 18 on the ground, for the season. Burton's rushing total surpassed the school record held by Scott Martorana, who ran 27 times for 275 yards and five TDs in a 47-25 victory at Livingston on Nov. 10, 1995. He also raised his season rushing total to 1,633 yards, breaking the school record of 1,492 set by John Karoly in 1985. And as crucial as Burton's running exploits were to his team's success, it may have been a play he made on defense that had the greatest effect on the course of the game. Nutley won the coin toss and elected to receive the opening kick. Joe Dispoto returned the kick 33 yards to his own 46. After a three-yard gain on first down, Nutley fumbled the snap on the next play, with Christian Truglio recovering for West Morris. Burton scored eight plays later on a 3-yard carry, with Connor Young hitting the first of his six conversion kicks. Nutley then drove 12 plays to the West Morris 1, but a third down snap was fumbled for a one-yard loss. Nutley pitched to Antonio Sibilia on fourth down, but Burton tripped him up for a five-yard loss. ``That play changed the game,'' West Morris coach Kevin Hennelly said. ``Coming out with that stop really pumped up our kids.'' Burton followed his tackle with consecutive runs that resulted in gains of 16 and 19 yards. He scored seven plays later on a 30-yard carry for a 14-0 lead with 10:07 remaining in the half.

After 20 years in the hotel industry, Leslie Brooks of Long Valley turned to her passion - animals - and opened a Fetch! pet care franchise, serving Somerset Hills and Long Valley.

ROXBURY--A Washington Township man who was allegedly drunk behind the wheel sparked a two-vehicle crash on Route 80 that seriously injured himself and a second driver on Wednesday night, state police said.

WASHINGTON TWP. -- A tanker truck delivering home heating oil to a Long Valley residence this afternoon rolled 100 feet through a backyard and slid down a steep embankment, authorities said.

True pride of ownership shines throughout this neighborhood Colonial-split. The home is bright and airy and offers a wonderful floor plan for entertaining family and friends.

The New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet will celebrate its 10th anniversary of "The Nutcracker" on December 5 at 12:00 & 7:00 and December 6, 2009 at 2:00, at the Mt.Olive Middle School.>