The Highlands revolt has begun in a place called Independence. The Warren County township of about 5,700 is the first in the 88-municipality Highlands region to pass a resolution refusing to conform to the master plan in the preservation area, where compliance is required by the 2004 Highlands Act.

HOPATCONG -- Nicole Erin McQuade, granddaughter of Angelina Eichner of Hopatcong, married Todd Peter Spain in a ceremony at Maxim Glen in Hopatcong.

Mike Sheridan moved to the township five years ago and doesn't think of himself as a politician.

Violence and vandalism in schools have declined across New Jersey, but locally, incidents are on the rise, according to an annual report released Thursday by the state Department of Education.

Fall marks the season of romance for thousands of white-tailed deer across North Jersey - and the time of year that the number of deer-vehicle collisions skyrocket.

Voters will have four candidates from which to choose Nov. 3 for four candidates for two seats on the township committee.

In Old Bridge, students and teachers will be in school for one additional day this school year.

A mentoring program to benefit young students will be making its way into the Great Meadows Regional School District this year.

In an effort to save money on energy costs, officials for the township school district said they will institute a four-day workweek for August.

Jason Bing had a late last day Tuesday as superintendent of the Great Meadows Regional School District.

Barbara Furth and Century 21 North Warren Realty of Hackettstown are presenting a lovely home nestled on a wooded lot overlooking the scenic Great Meadows area of Warren County.

There is no such thing as too much vigilance when it comes to underage drinking, according to Lt.

Jodi Murphy, of Puppy Spa Mobile Grooming in Great Meadows, demonstrates brushing techniques on Storie, an 11-year-old miniature poodle, during a dog-care program Monday at Warren County Library Headquarters in Belvidere.

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In the final hours before turning the decision over to Trenton officials, the Great Meadows Regional School Board agreed Tuesday to accept a $150,000 budget cut agreed upon by the two sending municipalities.

Ever had to wait in line to renew your drivers license? It can be a long wait. But today in New Jersey, there was no wait.

A township man faces burglary and other charges following a two-month investigation into the theft of a $1,000 flat-screen television from a home in the Pondview section of the township, police report.