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Cop Killer's Guilty Plea, Drug Charges, Officials Sworn In Top Local News

Familiar faces return to Jefferson council and board of education among top headlines.

Intoxicated Driver Pleads Guilty to Killing Cop

A South Jersey man pled guilty to aggravated manslaughter charges after authorities claim he was driving while intoxicated when he crashed into a marked police car, killing Mount Arlington Police Officer Joseph Wargo.

New Year Brings Few Changes to Jefferson Council

Richard Yocum, Robert Birmingham and Jay Dunham were officially sworn in as council members at Wednesday's reorganization meeting.

Familiar Faces Return for New Year on Board of Ed

Melissa Senatore, Michael Stewart and Jill Van Ness each took the oath of office to begin their third terms on the Board of Education at Thursday's reorganization meeting.

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Municipal Budget to be Presented This Month

Jefferson's municipal budget is expected to be presented at the next council meeting on Jan. 16, Township Administrator James Leach said at the annual reorganization meeting Wednesday night.

Drug Charges Served to Alleged Asleep Driver

The woman who crashed her car on Route 94 Thursday after police believed she fell asleep at the wheel was served with drug charges Friday as Sparta police continue their investigation of the crash.

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Most-Read Jefferson Stories of December

A look at Jefferson's most popular stories last month.

Year in Review: Top Jefferson Stories of 2012

Here are some of the top stories from the past year.

Top 10 Jefferson Photos of the Year

Scenes from around Jefferson in 2012.


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