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  1. Vernon grandmother scammed out of $4,500Read the original story

    10 hrs ago | New Jersey Herald

    ... scam and people need to be aware of it," he said. "A lot of people fall for this," said Lt. Michael Richards of the Newton Police Department. "The fact of the matter is that it's lucrative for these scammers and they're very good at what they do." ...

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  2. Another Successful YearRead the original story

    10 hrs ago | Millville News

    ... write a letter to a soldier or terminally ill child, making no-sew baby blankets to be donated to Birth Haven in Newton, NJ, create memory boards to be used by visitors of Sunrise House rehabilitation center, paint planter pots to cheer up elderly ...

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  3. Cops: Newton driver fleeing police runs light, sideswipes JeepRead the original story

    Yesterday | Daily Record

    SPARTA -- A Newton motorist who allegedly ran a red light and sideswiped another vehicle while fleeing police on Wednesday night was charged with eluding and assault by auto, authorities said.

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  4. DeVeau leading Colts' successRead the original story

    Yesterday | Daily Record

    ... Records: Wallkill Valley 1-3, Hopatcong 0-4. Comment: The Chiefs appeared to be making progress in their loss to Newton two weeks ago but were dominated by Sparta. Look for a bounce-back game and a victory. The pick: Hopatcong, 14-7. Records: ...

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  5. Jefferson stays tops in leagueRead the original story

    Yesterday | New Jersey Herald

    ... maybe. Out of the realm of possibilities, certainly not. Prediction: Vernon 40, Kittatinny 0 Lenape Valley (3-1) at Newton (2-2) Saturday at 1 p.m. Lenape Valley will win if: It its defense gives its run-heavy offense favorable field position. The ...

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  6. Braves pass another test, stay undefeated in SCILRead the original story

    Yesterday | New Jersey Herald

    Thursday was the second time that Newton and High Point faced off this season and while the game did not play the same as the first one, it was still the same outcome.

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  7. Cloughsey and Churchill lead Newton to tenth winRead the original story

    Yesterday | New Jersey Herald

    ... lead in goals scored with 10. D.J. Meisinger earned his sixth shutout of the year, finishing the game with two saves. Newton 3, West Milford 0 Goals: Kevin Churchill (N), Bobby Cloughsey (N) 2. Assists: Kevin Snyder (N), Churchill (N). Saves: D.J. ...

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  8. Newton man eludes police after sideswiping Jeep on Newton-Sparta RoadRead the original story

    Yesterday | New Jersey Herald

    A 42-year-old Newton man was arrested early Thursday for allegedly eluding police on Newton-Sparta Road and sideswiping a red Jeep Liberty before abandoning his silver Mitsubishi in Andover Township, police ...

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  9. Newton man charged with assault by auto

    Thursday | Daily Record

    SPARTA - A Newton motorist who allegedly ran a red light and sideswiped another vehicle while fleeing police on Wednesday night was charged with eluding and assault by auto, authorities said.

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  10. Sun dappled applesRead the original story

    Thursday | Photo News

    Autumn baskets of apples invite visions of pies, cakes, cider and other treats. These apples were at Windy Brow Farms on Route 519 in Newton.

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  11. Cross Country: Kittatinny's Meg Ogle one of SCIL's bestRead the original story

    Wednesday | New Jersey Herald

    ... their mid-30s -- might not take the time off that Meg did until they are much older." In Tuesday's dual meet with Newton, Ogle set a personal-best time of 20:03, besting last Wednesday's time of 20:22. "I'm more in shape now than I've ever been, by ...

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  12. Morris company newsRead the original story

    Wednesday Oct 8 | Daily Record

    ... this year's outing include Butler, Kinnelon, Lakeland Regional, Jefferson, Pope John, Morris Hills, Morris Knolls, Newton, Pequannock, Boonton and Morristown high schools. Lakeland Bank hosts two golf outings a year -- the Sussex County Golf Classic ...

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  13. Boys' Soccer: Newton outlasts HopatcongRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 7 | New Jersey Herald

    Tuesday's Hopatcong-Newton futbol game looked more like a football game. Heck, Dan Marino was even there.

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  14. Girls' Tennis: Sparta wins all five matches while dropping one setRead the original story

    Tuesday Oct 7 | New Jersey Herald

    ... Point 8, 3. Lenape Valley 3, 4. Wallkill Valley 2, 5. Vernon 1, 5. Sussex Tech 1, 7. Hopatcong 0, 7. Kittatinny 0, 7. Newton 0, 7. Pope John 0. First Singles Semifinals: Lauren Lyons (S) d. Kate Ayers (WV) 8-1; Marly Roche (HP) d. Meghan Muccilli ...

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  15. County residents react to bailout

    Tuesday Oct 7 | New Jersey Herald

    ... because of the current financial situation, "We have had to cut down on everything" as she finished shopping at the Newton Wal-mart. When asked what she thought of the bailout, "not much," Elizabeth answered . "I think it's disgraceful that they ...

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  16. Local Scholastic Sports Schedule

    Tuesday Oct 7 | Daily Record

    Boys soccer Hopatcong at Newton, 3:45 Jefferson at Sparta, 3:45 Wallkill Valley at Lenape Valley, 3:45 Whippany Park at Boonton, 4 Randolph at Morris Knolls, 4 Pequannock at Caldwell, 4 Delbarton at ...

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  17. Dexter Gabbard Jr.Read the original story

    Monday Oct 6 | St. Augustine Record

    ... Shannon Conklin and four nieces, Samantha, Sara, Shelby, Shauna of Barlett, Tenn., and his father, Dexter Gabbard of Newton, N.J. Visitation will be at Craig Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 p.m. -- 8 p.m. The Funeral service will also be at Craig ...

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  18. Man gets 3 years for sexual contact with girl in Newton

    Monday Oct 6 | New Jersey Herald

    A Midland Park man was sentenced to three years in state prison and Megan's Law registration for having sexual contact with a girl in Newton and his hometown between April 1, 2007, and May 29, 2007, the Sussex ...

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  19. Scheduling quirks irk Jefferson and P-burgRead the original story

    Sunday Oct 5 | The Jersey Journal

    ... League. That challenging start has featured victories over Sparta (3-1), Lenape Valley (3-1), Vernon (3-1) and Newton (2-2) and doesn't let up until after the team's home game on Saturday against Pope John (3-1). "The kids know these are the cards ...

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  20. Football: Little-known SCIL backs break outRead the original story

    Sunday Oct 5 | New Jersey Herald

    ... proves that, but it took four weeks of consistent play (208 yards) and one phenomenal 63-yard touchdown run against Newton Saturday to get on the map. Yet, he still doesn't see himself as the most well-known Strumolo on the team -- his brother Frank ...

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