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$11K Cost For Dogs, 'Frankenstorm' Prep Work Top Local News

A look at this week's top headlines in Jefferson.

Couple Must Pay $11K to Keep Dogs Alive

The Jefferson couple fighting to get their two 100-plus pound African Boerboels back was back in court this week, where Judge William Bowkley agreed to a deal from Prosecutor James LaSala that gives them one more week to come up with the $11,000 they owe the township for housing their dogs.

'Frankenstorm:' Police Urge Residents to be Cautious

Police urge residents to start preparing for Hurricane Sandy now and to stay alert with messages the township sends through the Honeywell Alert System.

NY Giants' Coach of Week is Jefferson's Mattessich

The New York Giants chose Jefferson Falcons head football coach Joe Mattessich as their High School Football Coach of the Week. The Falcons football program will receive a $1,000 with the prestigious honor.

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Missing Dog Found One Week Later

The Oak Ridge resident who lost her 1-year-old pit bull was reunited with her pup a week later just a mile from her home.

Motivational Speaker Comes to Jefferson High

of the world's top motivational speakers Keith Hawkins came to speak to parents and students this week at the high school.

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A representative from JCP&L attended Jefferson's town council meeting this week, where he went over the communication enhancements that the company has added since 2011's storms.

Ten-year-old Chloe Scharf recently filmed a part in NBC's hit show "Smash."


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