More heavy rain is on the way for Father’s Day weekend that may cause flooding throughout New Jersey. Tonight, forecasts call for a chance of thunderstorms but the weather is expected clear up by morning. Lows will be around 70 degrees. Saturday morning will be cooler than normal with highs will be in the mid 70s…
Breaking news: Major Motor Vehicle Accident on Route 46
PARSIPPANY — Route 46 Westbound reopened for traffic between Arlington Plaza and North Beverwyck Road. Earlier in the afternoon there was a three car crash.
This article will be updated when reports are available.
Parsippany’s Farmer Market to open June 26
PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany Farmers’ Market will open, and will once again be in the town parking lot at the corner of North Beverwyck Road and Minnehaha Boulevard in Lake Hiawatha every Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Opening day will be Friday, June 26 and is open weekly until October 23.
The market carries a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, jams and jellies, honey, flowers and baked goods.
The market is open rain or shine.
Yong S. Kim Found Guilty Of Stalking
MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp announces the return of a guilty verdict in the trial of Yong S. Kim, 44. The jury trial commenced on May 26 in front of the Honorable Salem Vincent Ahto, J.S.C. , and verdicts were returned on Tuesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 18. The jury returned a verdict of guilty against Yong S. Kim on counts of Stalking, in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C: 12-10b; Stalking in violation of N.J.S.A. 2C:12-10c; and Contempt of Court, in violation of N.J.S.A.2C:29-9a.
The jury deliberated over the first phase of a bifurcated trial on Tuesday, June 16 and rendered a verdict of guilty on two counts of stalking. The jury then deliberated on Thursday, June 18 over the charges presented during the second phase of the trial and returned a verdict of guilty of stalking in violation of an existing court order and contempt of court.
This prosecution stemmed from the arrest of Yong S. Kim for his role in stalking a female with whom he did not have a prior relationship. The stalking had occurred in New Jersey however, the defendant was apprehended in Cincinnati, Ohio. A restraining order had been issued in New Jersey which the defendant violated resulting in contempt of court.
Assistant Prosecutor Brian DiGiacomo represented the State during the prosecution of this matter with Agent Augustine Amato as investigative support.
This matter is scheduled for sentencing before the Honorable Salem Vincent Ahto, J.S.C. on July 23, 2015.
Prosecutor Knapp would like to specifically thank the Morris Plains Police Department; the Chatham Township Police Department; the Berkeley Heights Police Department; the Cincinnati Ohio District Township Police Department; the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, CIS; and the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office General Investigations Unit.
Frank Apito Awarded Bachelor of Science Degree
PARSIPPANY — Frank P Apito, Lake Hiawatha, has been awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree – Finance from Kutztown University. Frank graduated Parsippany High School Class of 2011.
Kutztown University announces degree conferment twice a year, once in the winter and once in the summer. Commencement exercises are held in May and December; however, students finish their requirements for graduation throughout the entire year.
Founded in 1866, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education located on 289 acres nestled in the beautiful East Penn Valley in Berks County, between Reading and Allentown, Pennsylvania. KU is just two hours from New York City; 90 minutes from Philadelphia. As the region’s center for excellence in academics, culture and public engagement, KU’s programs and reputation for quality offer students the opportunity to discover lifelong avenues of learning and discovery. KU students select from more than 100 areas of study within four colleges in a diverse liberal arts academic environment. To complement their studies, KU’s NCAA Division II athletics program with 21 varsity sports joins the more than 160 student clubs and organizations providing students with a variety of activities for learning and discovery. For more information, click here.
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SBA/AARP to Host Summer of Encore Mentoring Program
PARSIPPANY — The U.S. Small Business Administration and AARP are teaming up with the New Jersey Small Business Development Center of Northwest Jersey to host Summer of Encore Mentoring Workshop an event targeted for entrepreneurs over the age of 50 and who are considering entrepreneurship during the next phase of their life, on Friday, June 19.
The event will take place at Allied Wealth Partners located at 14 Walsh Drive. The seminar will cover the basics of starting and financing a small business, and will match encore entrepreneurs with mentors who have small business experience. The event is designed to connect encore entrepreneurs with mentors from SBA’s network of Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs), who can help throughout the life of an entrepreneur’s business.
“With one in four individuals ages 44 to 70 interested in becoming entrepreneurs, and 63 percent of Americans planning to work during retirement, small business ownership is a good option for people over the age of 50,” said SBA Regional Administrator Kellie LeDet. “Small business owners with long-term counselors see bigger sales, hire more workers and have more longevity.”
Joan DiMurro, Managing Partner at PayWorks Payroll Solutions, a Rockaway-based company that specializes in helping small business owners manage their payroll, employment tax and compliance responsibilities will be the event’s keynote speaker. DiMurro has held various supervisory and executive positions in the small business divisions of the “big three” national payroll service corporations, before venturing out on her own to become a successful Encore Entrepreneur.
For additional information on Encore Entrepreneurship, click here.
Trump supporters at presidential kickoff were paid
Did supporters at the kickoff of Donald Trump’s campaign for the presidency have a little extra motivation to cheer on the distinctively coiffed billionaire? More: 11 controversial statements by Trump during campaign speech According to the Hollywood Reporter, a New York-based casting agency sent out an email Friday soliciting paid extras to fill the seats at…
Second half of weekend could be a washout
The wet weather New Jerseyans have dealt with this month could make another appearance on Thursday. The weekend, especially Sunday, is also looking unsettled from early indications. There’s about a 50 percent chance of showers on what will be a cloudy, relatively cool day across the state Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Highs will…
CCM and Fairleigh Dickinson Launch Dual Reduced-Tuition Admissions Program
RANDOLPH — County College of Morris (CCM) and Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) signed a formal agreement this week launching the CCM-FDU Scholars Program to provide students with a significantly more affordable pathway for earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the university.
The agreement, signed by CCM President Edward J. Yaw and FDU President Sheldon Drucker, allows students to enroll in the dual admissions program as CCM freshmen or during the course of their first year at CCM. Students who graduate with an associate degree from CCM can have all their credits, up to a maximum of 64, considered for transfer to a bachelor’s or combined bachelor’s/master’s degree program at FDU.
Students in the CCM-FDU Scholars Program will be eligible for a 40 percent reduction in the university’s tuition on either of its campuses. High-achieving CCM students who are NJSTAR II recipients or members of the college’s Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society also are eligible for an additional tuition reduction.
Students who want to reside on either FDU’s Metropolitan Campus or Florham Campus also will receive an additional $1,500 per year housing grant.
“CCM has a longstanding relationship with FDU and this agreement takes it to another level,” said Yaw. “This program makes the transition more seamless, as advisors from both institutions help students stay on track for an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree. Coupled with significant reductions in tuition, there are many advantages for our students, and I expect that it will result in more of our students transferring to FDU.”
“This is a great opportunity for the students of Morris County, both at CCM and FDU, that they can afford,” said Drucker.
The launching of this new program is in addition to the articulation agreements CCM’s already holds with a number of other colleges and universities. For more information on CCM’s articulation agreements, click here.
Shaya Ahavat Torah marks its 40th anniversary
Shaya Ahavat Torah says its goal is to make ‘everyone feel at home’ Damage from an April 2013 fire at Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah, particularly from smoke, kept the congregation out of its building, below, today, through December 2013, and repairs are still being made. Photos courtesy Congregation Shaya Ahavat Torah Honorees at Shaya Ahavat Torah’s…