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April 23, 2024

(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced the Route 15 northbound ramp to Weldon Road westbound will be closed this week as the bridge replacement project nears completion in Jefferson, Morris County. In addition, the Weldon Road Bridge over Route 15 will ...

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Morristown, NJ – Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center treated the first patient in New Jersey using Edwards Lifesciences EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement, the first transcatheter therapy to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for the treatment of tricuspid ...

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Community members are invited to learn how to introduce young children to mental health concepts and address their corresponding feelings, thoughts and actions by attending a meeting of the Project Sussex Kids General Council, Wednesday, May 1st, 11:00 a.m., at Project Self-Sufficiency.  The ...

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Atlantic Health System is pleased to announce the arrival of Beth C. Natt, MD, MPH, MBA as the new System Medical Director of the Pediatric Service Line and Chairperson of the Department of Pediatrics at Morristown and Overlook Medical Centers. As a career pediatric hospitalist with extensive ...

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(Trenton) – New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) officials today announced lane closures on the Weldon Road Bridge over Route 15 tonight, Friday, April 12 as the bridge replacement project nears completion in Jefferson, Morris County. Beginning at 8 p.m. tonight, Friday, April 12, ...

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NEWTON, NJ - Fairview Lake YMCA Camps is hosting the Y’s annual Healthy Kids Day® on Sunday, April 28, 2-4 p.m. at the Y, 1035 Fairview Lake Rd. in Newton. This free, annual event features a variety of family-friendly activities to encourage healthy kids, healthy families and a healthy start to the ...

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Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Family Law seminar on Thursday, April 25th, 7:00 p.m.  Participants will discuss child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics related to divorce.  The ...

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The award-winning music department of Sparta High School is hosting its sixth annual Jazz Festival on Friday, April 19, 2024 from 4 until 10:30 p.m. The event gathers a dozen top jazz bands from northern New Jersey, who compete for group and individual ratings. The Festival will take place in ...

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Sparta Historical Society presents “Metal: From Earth to Form and Fashion” on Sunday, April  14rd from 1-4pm at the Van Kirk Homestead Museum.  Come and be in awe by the ore!  This spring exhibit focuses on the science, artistic endeavors and the history of metal which is very much part of our ...

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The Don Bosco Columbiettes are holding a Short Stack for a Tall Cause pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s on Saturday, April 27 from 8 until 10 a.m. The meal includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Scramble eggs, A beverage. Contact the Comumbiettes for information and tickets at ...

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Christ Church Newton will present a Chamber Music Concert by Trio Giocoso, featuring violinist Nicholas Currie, cellist Adam Gonzalez and pianist Diana Greene, on Saturday, April 20th, at 7:00 p.m.  Works by Schubert, Haydn, and Kreisler will be performed.  A reception will follow the performance ...

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LIVINGSTON, NJ – The Metropolitan YMCA of the Oranges, which includes YMCAs in Bergen, Essex, Passaic and Sussex counties, is participating in the Five Days of Action, April 15-19, 2024. The Five Days of Action is a weeklong campaign to raise awareness and inspire adults to take action to protect ...

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The Don Bosco Columbiettes are holding a Short Stack for a Tall Cause pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee’s on Saturday, April 27 from 8 until 10 a.m. The meal includes: Pancakes, Sausage, Scramble eggs, A beverage. Contact the Comumbiettes for information and tickets at ...

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As New Jerseyans prepare to thrill at the phenomenon of the eclipse today, Lauren Lusardi, OD, FAAO, an optometrist with Atlantic Health System, breaks down how the event makes us susceptible to eye damage and provides useful tips on how to protect yourself: Q: What is different about the ...

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Fun, interactive activities for parents and children will be available at a free Family Health Expo hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency on Wednesday, April 24th, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Representatives from local health organizations will be on hand to discuss resources for the health and well-being of ...

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For the 15th year, Atlantic Health System has been named to the Great Place to Work® and Fortune’s list of the “100 Best Companies to Work For®.” One of only two New Jersey based companies on the list, Atlantic Health System continues to prove it is one of the best companies to work for in the ...

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Project Self-Sufficiency has assisted low-income individuals and families in northwestern New Jersey since 1986.  Services offered at Project Self-Sufficiency include high school equivalency education, computer courses, employment skills training, job placement services, support groups, parenting ...

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The Center for Prevention & Counseling Welcomes Timothy Profeta, ESQ, to its Board of Directors Newton, NJ – [Insert Date] – The Center for Prevention & Counseling (CFPC) is excited to announce the appointment of Timothy Profeta, ESQ, to its Board of Directors. A Stillwater, Sussex ...

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Parents who are looking for affordable ways to entertain the kids are invited to check out the free Family Fun Nights hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency on Thursday evenings, April 4th, 11th, and 18th, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m., 127 Mill Street, Newton.  Families are invited to enjoy games, activities, and ...

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Youth Empowerment in Focus: Sussex County Event Showcases Positive Choices Newton, NJ – Celebrating its 50th anniversary, The Center for Prevention & Counseling (CFPC) proudly invites the community to its inaugural Youth Empowerment Showcase (YES!) event. The free public event will spotlight ...

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SPARTA, NJ – Sparta Scout Troop 150’s annual mulch sale is going on now through April 5.  Each 3 cubic foot bag of 100% premium organic mulch is $8.50 and is available in four colors; natural, brown, black and red. Delivery is free with an order of 10 aor more bags. Money raised with this ...

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Morristown, NJ– Atlantic Health System’s Morristown Medical Center announced the treatment of its first patient using the new Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) System – a breakthrough technology that uses pulsed electric fields to treat patients with persistent atrial fibrillation ...

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Local businesses and organizations are gearing up to recruit new staff members at Project Self-Sufficiency’s Career & Job Fair on Wednesday, April 17th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Representatives from local employers and educational institutions will be on hand to promote job openings and ...

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Now showing at Box Office Cinemas in Sparta Theater Center: Ghostbusters Frozen Empire Anchakkallakokkan (Malayalam) Arthur The King Kung Fu Panda 4 Coming Soon: March 28 - The Goat Life March 28 - Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire April 26 – Challengers May 3 – The Fall ...

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Northwestern New Jersey’s premier culinary fundraising event, A Taste of Talent, will be held at Perona Farms on behalf of local non-profit agency Project Self-Sufficiency on Monday, May 6th, beginning at 6:00 p.m.  Patrons are invited to mingle with chefs from approximately 50 celebrated area ...

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Overlook Medical Center, part of the Atlantic Health System, recently named Heather Veltre, DNP, MS, RN, NEA-BC as its new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). As Overlook’s CNO, Heather Veltre is responsible for the overall delivery and management of nursing professional practice, education, ...

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Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Family Law seminar on Wednesday, March 27th, 7:00 p.m. featuring attorney Mariann Murphy.  Participants will discuss child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics ...

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Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free discussion groups designed to address common parenting challenges, including aggression, discipline, potty-training, screen time, and bedtime routines.  Sessions will be offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, at 5:30 p.m., April 3rd, 10th, 17th and ...

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(Newton, NJ) The Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Senior Services is in the process of conducting a survey to identify the needs of seniors (age  60+) who reside in the County. Data collected from the survey helps the Division identify and prioritize programs and ...

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Project Self-Sufficiency will offer virtual parenting workshops for parents with children of all ages, Tuesdays April 9th – May 28th, 6:00 p.m.  Participants will learn how to build positive parenting skills, prevent behavioral problems, and encourage effective anger management.  The parenting ...

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