Former PHS graduate Karley Berrios graduates Ramapo College

Karley Diane Berrios
Karley Diane Berrios

PARSIPPANY — Karley Diane Berrios has Graduated Cum Laude from Ramapo College with a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Theater. She was 2011 Graduate of Parsippany High School.

Karley will be starting an internship with a New Jersey Equity Theater.

Karley is the daughter of Timothy and Kathy Berrios, Parsippany.  Mr. Berrios is a member of Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education.

Former PHHS Graduate Receive Degree from Susquehanna University

Lacey German
Lacey German

PARSIPPANY — Four hundred and fifty-five students graduated as Susquehanna University closed its 157th academic year with annual commencement exercises on May 10.

Students were joined in the commencement ceremony by numerous faculty and the commencement speaker. In her commencement address, Comedienne Carol Leifer brought Susquehanna University’s Class of 2015 to its feet with a range of well-earned advice and wise-cracking anecdotes. Leifer’s appearance at Susquehanna honors the 2014-15 University Theme, “Humor.” Her remarks, while light-hearted, urged graduates to seize every opportunity they encounter, whether it’s their dream job or not.

Lacey German graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in art history. A 2011 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School, she is the daughter of Arnold German, and was very active on the field hockey team.

Susquehanna University is a selective, residential liberal arts college that provides a solid background in the liberal arts and sciences, as well as professional experiences. Students develop critical thinking, writing, teamwork and communication skills which, combined with internships and research opportunities, prepare them for a lifetime of personal and professional success. The university is recognized nationally for its commitment to off-campus study through the Global Opportunities program. Small classes enable faculty members to serve as mentors, as well as teachers. Ninety-four percent of Susquehanna students are employed or in graduate or professional school within six months of graduation.

Montclair doctor gets prison for accepting $100K in bribes from Parsippany Lab

NEWARK — A doctor with a medical practice in Montclair was sentenced Friday to 14 months in prison for accepting more than $100,000 in bribes in exchange for test referrals as part of the $100 million scheme operated by Biodiagnostic Laboratory Services of Parsippany, authorities said. Franklin Dana Fortunato, 65, of Montville, pleaded guilty in July…

Warm, humid weekend with scattered thunderstorms

Much of the Garden State can expect temperatures in the 80s this weekend, but residents shouldn’t stray too far from their umbrellas. The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for New Jersey due to scattered thunderstorms late Saturday that “could produce poor drainage flooding and minor flooding in low lying areas.” The probability…

New Jersey Gang Awareness, Identification & Prevention training class offered

In celebration of its 15 year Anniversary, the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, Bureau of Correction’s Security Threat Group Unit, in conjunction with the Violence Institute of New Jersey and Middle Atlantic-Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network (MAGLOCLEN) is proud to offer a FREE civilian based training that will focus on the recognition, identification and prevention of New Jersey gangs that have infiltrated our communities.

The “New Jersey Gang Awareness, Identification & Prevention” training class will be held on Wednesday, May 27 at the Morris County Public Safety Academy. This specialized training event is highly recommended for Educators, Medical Staff, Health Care Professionals, Security Officers, Community Outreach, Law Enforcement Officials, School Resource Officers, Social Workers, EMS, Criminal Justice professionals, Probation/Parole Officers, Psychologists and Community/Faith Based organizations.

Registration for this training event will take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. with instructions allotted for 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Certificates of attendance will be issued at the conclusion of the training.

For further information and/or registration/sign-up, please contact:

Morris County Sheriff’s Corporal E.L. Santana at: E-Mail: esantana@co.morris.nj.us and/or Office: (973) 631-5422.

Google’s new self-driving cars to hit the streets

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — After a year of testing its bubble-shaped driverless cars on the empty roads of a shuttered military base, Google is about to deploy its fleet on the busy streets of Silicon Valley. For now, the cars must have safety drivers ready to grab the wheel or hit the brakes if something goes…

Post Cereal to shut down Parsippany Office

ST. LOUIS — Post Holdings is consolidating its Post Foods and MOM Brands cereal businesses, with its headquarters to be based in suburban Minneapolis, and closing an office in New Jersey. MOM Brands’ president Chris Neugent will lead the newly named Post Consumer Brands business, reporting to Rich Koulouris. Koulouris, the former president of food product…

Chance of rain all weekend

While it should be a dry, comfortable day on Friday, the threat of rain on both weekend days could hamper outdoor activities. Forecasters are calling for partly sunny skies with temperatures in the 70s later today. It’s a cool start to the day with the mercury mostly in the 40s across New Jersey as of 6:45…

Become an AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteer

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, Morris County tax preparation and assistance service, is preparing for the coming tax season and invites you to join now.

Work your mind. Warm your heart. Become a AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Volunteer.

To become a volunter, please sign up:

  • In Morris County contact Nancy Niemann – morristaxaide@gmail.com or (973) 539-3195
  • Elsewhere, email taxaide@aarp.org or call Toll-free Nationwide 888-OUR-AARP (888-687-2277)
  • On the web, by clicking here and fill out the online application.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide started in 1968 with just four volunteers at one site preparing 100 tax returns. There are now more than 35,000 volunteers serving 2.6 million taxpayers annually at nearly 6,000 sites nationwide. In fact, we’re one of the most effective volunteer programs in America. But even though we’ve grown a lot, we’re still all about the grassroots. Get the joy and satisfaction of helping people in your own community with a much-needed service that’s free, individualized and has no strings attached. Your expertise will be appreciated more than you can imagine.

Whom will you help as a volunteer? Adults of all ages with low to medium income turn to AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. For many of them, a tax refund could mean they won’t have to choose between paying for groceries and keeping the lights on. Make a difference in your community.

Who volunteers? People like you.

  • There’s a role for everyone. (All ages and backgrounds; AARP membership not required.)
  • Use existing skills or learn new ones while providing an invaluable service to those who need your help.
  • Make a difference in your community.
  • Apply to join the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteer team today!

For more information about the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program click here.

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, a charitable affiliate of AARP, is offered in conjunction with the IRS.