Long Valley News

While full day kindergarten was approved unanimously by the Washington Township school district for the first time this spring, some parents don't believe it's the right move, and are taking a different route.

Jayden Feichter isn't even a year old, but he's spent more time in a hospital and with doctors than many people do in a lifetime.

LONG VALLEY - The railroad depot in German Valley, Washington Township, part of the Central Railroad of New Jersey line, is pictured in this undated postcard.

Lower Alloways Creek Township School fourth-grade teacher Judy Harris, left, talks with the new Chief School Administrator Jason Eitner during a meet and greet session at the school, May 14, 2013.

The wind and rain are long gone, but the damage remains. New Jersey's shoreline received an unwanted facelift when Super Storm Sandy took over the area, devastating homes and lives along the way.

While the inside and outside of the iconic Chester business, Taylor's Ice Cream Parlor, may "look like hell," according to its owner , borough officials said they've done whatever is necessary of them to facilitate a quick reconstruction.

This weekend, Tom Timbrook the owner of the Darress Theatre in Boonton, is producing the world premiere run of RU FOR SALE and SHE LOVES ME KNOT, two original one-acts by Long Valley playwright, Lawrence Francis.

A Dover man accused of killing a Paramus woman when he allegedly struck her with a pickup truck in the Poconos last year will stand trial on vehicular homicide charges for the death of 20-year old Gabrielle Reuveni, according to NJ.com. Cise appeared in Pennsylvania court for a preliminary hearing on the charges on Tuesday.

The man accused of killing a young Paramus woman with his vehicle last summer will appear in Pennsylvania court Tuesday for a preliminary hearing on the vehicular homicide charges the 49-year old from Dover faces.

Taking a stroll through downtown Chester and stopping for a cool treat at Taylor's Ice Cream Parlor is part of the summer tradition for residents and tourists alike.

In less than a full school year, the Washington Township School district found a new, permanent assistant principal for the Long Valley Middle School .

Is there enough activity in Washington Township to keep teenagers entertained? Last week former professional basketball player Chris Herren spoke with nearly 2,000 community members and students over two days, and told his story about drug addiction and how it nearly took his life.

Cub Scout Pack 236 of Long Valley has been busy recently, helping clean up the community and learning about guide dogs and The Seeing Eye Organization.

The Garden Club of Long Valley presented a three-day Historic Standard Flower Show titled "History in Bloom" in celebration of Long Valley's 275th anniversary from April 19 to 21 at the Washington Township Library.

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Long Valley Track & Field surged back this week with a resounding win on April 28 against Jefferson, 268-140. In just their fourth meet of the season, the team captured 31 wins and swept 11 different events taking first, second and third place finishes.

Gianna Pescatore, 11, a sixth grader at Long Valley Middle School, raised $550 to help Seaside Heights get back on its feet after Hurricane Sandy.

Quick Chek Gas Station Gets by Planning Board Major hurdles of Highlands Council and redevelopment still in the way, however.

Gerald J. Vernotica, the interim executive county superintendent for Hunterdon County, has been named to the Raritan Valley Community College board of trustees.

If it were up to the Old Farmers Road School third graders, Washington Township's business base and commerce would be bustling .