Burglaries, Neighbors Want Dogs Out Top Local News

Seven Homes Burglarized on Berkshire Valley Road

Police said recent string of break-ins on Berkshire Valley Road could be connected and possibly drug-related.

Despite lack of state funding for the Lake Hopatcong Commission, chairman and Jefferson Mayor Russell Felter said he still sees the commission continuing to operate.

Several residents living on the same street of the Jefferson couple who is fighting to have their two African Boerboel dogs returned believe the dogs don't belong in the community and would pose safety concerns.

Footprints Used to Track Teen Accused of Burglary

Police said sneaker tracks led to the arrest of a 19-year-old Jefferson teen on Monday for an alleged burglary incident in early September. Michael Palazzolo first fled from the cops and then was caught by the K-9 Unit, according to the police.

Annual Fall Festival Expected to Draw Hundreds

This year's Fall Festival on Saturday included a new petting zoo and stilt walker in addition to all the past fall activities.

Quick Chek on Route 15 Now Open

The new convenience store and gas station opened up on Tuesday.

Incidents involving violence, vandalism, weapons and substance abuse in the Jefferson Township School District increased by nine cases in the 2011-12 year from the previous year, according to a report presented by District Superintendent Joseph Kraemer at Tuesday's BOE meeting.