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Appeals court rules construction company violated state law in Birch Bay cave-in
Courtroom gavel stock image A Washington Court of Appeals ruled Monday that a Burlington-based construction company failed to protect employees in a trench that caved in during work on a project in Birch Bay, leaving one hospitalized. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries issued a citation to Interwest Construction Inc. in March 2022 over a willful, serious violation of state requirements for protection of employees in excavations.
Monarch Butterfly Art Show takes flight at Treats Ice Cream
The Monarch Butterfly Art Show opened on February 1, 2026, at Treats Ice Cream Shop in Nevada City. Seventeen local artists contributed paintings, drawings, collages, and sculptures inspired by monarch butterflies and their caterpillars. All proceeds from the sale of artwork will be used to purchase native milkweed, which will be distributed through BYLT (Bear Yuba Land Trust), Mike the Bee Guy, and other community projects that promote the planting of milkweed throughout western Nevada County.
The 2024 NPTPower & Influence Top 50
Technology And New Ventures Had Top Executives Blazing New Paths In Guiding Their Organizations By Paul Clolery It is interesting that each year a trend is clear when the team submits initial ideas for honorees. This is clearly the year of data, artificial intelligence, overall technology and their impact on service delivery. There has been curiosity, rather than the usual fear and loathing, for an industry where organizations often can’t afford the newest tech.
The 2024 NPTPower & Influence Top 50
Technology And New Ventures Had Top Executives Blazing New Paths In Guiding Their Organizations By Paul Clolery It is interesting that each year a trend is clear when the team submits initial ideas for The NPT Power & Influence Top 50 honorees. This is clearly the year of data, artificial intelligence, overall technology and their impact on service delivery. There has been curiosity, rather than the usual fear and loathing, for an industry where organizations often can’t afford the newest tech.
Ideas & Opinions - Bob and Peggy Wright: Opposition to site option #3 for new Nevada City Courthouse - Support for locating on north side of Hwy 49
The deliberative process aimed at selecting an appropriate location for a new Nevada City Courthouse has gone off course by including as one of the three remaining site options four adjacent parcels that are part of an historic neighborhood within down town Nevada City. Option #3 abuts our property and those of a number of our neighbors. Our home was built in 1879 which is representative of the age and style and character of this bucolic, serene, historic neighborhood.
Nation’s Healthcare Funders Unite On DEI Grantmaking
A consortium of more than 100 nonprofit healthcare funders that collectively award more than $1 billion annually has launched a grantmaking initiative to increase diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the biomedical workforce.
Trust In Nonprofits Varies By Generation
Nonprofits are still trusted by more than half of U.S. adults (57%) but leaders must connect better with Gen Z adults who are more skeptical of the industry and unaware of some entrenched organizations, according to data in a new survey of consumers.
A Charity’s DEI Is Not A Priority For Donors
More than half (59%) of donors in the U.S. would continue to support a charity with a lack of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) because the cause is more important to them than DEI, while 28% believe all organizations are bound to have issues with DEI. Some 41% of donors would rebuff a charity they supported in the past if they discovered the organization’s culture tolerates discrimination against the people it serves.
Mellon Vs. Mellon: Family Fights Over Name Change
Rival foundations named for two members of the same family of business magnates are headed to federal court because of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s rebranding of its name to simply Mellon Foundation. Richard King Mellon Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa., — also known as R.K. Mellon Foundation and created in 1947 — is seeking an injunction to stop the New York City-based Andrew W.
Just 3.75% Of Climate Change Investment Goes To Justice, Equity
Philanthropists are pledging staggering amounts to climate change solutions but drastically need guidance on climate justice and how to involve affected communities so people most harmed by dirty air, flooding and weather crises aren’t further marginalized.
Roxbury's McMahon and K-9 Kai Win 'America's Top Dog'
By PEGGY WRIGHT AND FRED J. AUN March 19, 2020 at 4:43 PM Content Options ROXBURY, NJ – “Kai,” a police dog owned by Morris County Sheriff’s Office Detective Cpl. Michael McMahon, a Roxbury resident, is now “America’s Top Dog.” The duo won A&E Network’s “America’s Top Dog” competition, a victory televised on March 18, the season finale. McMahon and his 4-year-old K-9 partner outshined six of the nation’s most daunting K-9 teams to capture a $25,000 grand prize.
Roxbury Resident and his Police Dog Advance in TV 'Top Dog' Show
Morristown, NJ – Morris County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Section Detective Cpl. Michael McMahon, a Roxbury resident, and his police dog named Kai, brought the national spotlight to the agency recently by setting two speed records to advance to the finals of the A&E Network’s “America’s Top Dog” competition. McMahon, who already was a master dog trainer and handler when he joined the Morris County Sheriff’s Office, won two of three rounds of “America’s Top Dog” in episode 8 as part of #teamkai.
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Teen who sued parents gets restraining order against boyfriend
By Peggy Wright, @peggywrightDR Published 9:34 a.m. ET July 22, 2014 | Updated 1:33 p.m. ET July 23, 2014 FILE - Rachel Canning, 18, in Morris County Superior Court in Morristown. March 4, 2014 (Photo: DAILY RECORD FILE PHOTO )Buy Photo Rachel Canning, the Lincoln Park teenager who moved out of her parents' home and then sued them for support and college costs, has gotten a domestic violence temporary restraining order against her boyfriend -- the man her parents had wanted her to stop seeing.
Free e-books for reading, downloading popping up in Morris County
Peggy Wright, Morristown Daily Record Published 5:57 p.m. ET Dec. 27, 2018 Snow coated parts of North Jersey the morning of Christmas Eve. Here's the view in Riverdale. Jai Agnish, Staff Writer, @jaiagnish John Duff and Katy White of Baker & Taylor with Morris County Library Director Susan Calantone, assistant Director Darren O'Neill holding 'Pop-Up Library' device.(Photo: Peggy Wright/Daily Record)Buy Photo Bored or restless in waiting rooms with only outdated magazines to read?
Man points loaded gun at nephew during Christmas Day fight, said police
Peggy Wright, Morristown Daily Record Published 11:55 a.m. ET Dec. 26, 2018 Morristown police are investigating the theft of a 6-foot tall toy soldier from the Christmas Festival display at the Morristown Green.
Addict said 'suicide by cop' reason he pointed loaded gun at Butler officer
Peggy Wright, Morristown Daily Record Published 12:56 p.m. ET Dec. 20, 2018 Morris County school, cops, mental health experts trained on assessing and managing threats before violence erupts Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Dylan Hannah of Butler in Superior Court, Morristown(Photo: Peggy Wright/Daily Record)Buy Photo An admitted heroin addict pleaded guilty to pointing a loaded shotgun at a Butler police officer in an effort to have the officer shoot and kill him. "I wanted to die.
Cops: Man caught with 2 handguns at Headquarters Plaza
Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Published 10:05 a.m. ET July 30, 2015 | Updated 4:25 p.m. ET July 30, 2015 Headquarters Plaza in Morristown. A man was arrested inside the plaza with two guns.(Photo: ~File photo) MORRISTOWN – A 26-year-old Peapack-Gladstone resident was in custody Thursday after being charged with possession of two Glock handguns and hollow-nose bullets inside the East Tower of the Headquarters Plaza complex on Speedwell Avenue on Wednesday.
Mendham High teen close to settling charge of making threat
Morris County Courthouse(Photo: DAILY RECORD FILE PHOTO)Buy Photo A 15-year-old who is charged with writing a message about shooting people on a bathroom wall at West Morris Mendham High School will next be in Family Court on Jan. 9, when a charge of creating a false public alarm may be resolved.
Woman crushed between shuttle buses in Chester describes 'tragedy'
An online fundraiser was started for the family of Elizabeth Fuehring, a 2-year-old girl who was killed in a shuttle-bus collision Sunday at Alstede Farms in Chester Township, as identified by a family friend.(Photo: Image: gofundme.com/ellafuehring) CHESTER TWP.
St. Patrick's Day parade marches on through rain and cold
Participants ride a float during the annual Morris County St. Patrick's Day parade in Morristown.(Photo: Kathy Johnson/Staff Photographer)Buy Photo MORRISTOWN – Riaan Vanderwesthuizen was so impressed by his first sight of a parade — the annual Morris County St. Patrick's Day Parade — that he let the rain mist on his glasses Saturday as he listened to the skirl of bagpipes and clapped at Irish step dancers as they passed down South Street.
$100K settlement awarded to child hurt in Parsippany crash
Liam DiLeo, now 4, of Hopatcong, leaves Superior Court, Morristown (with his parents) after he received a $100,000 settlement of a lawsuit filed after he suffered a serious head wound in a car crash in Parsippany in 2014.(Photo: Peggy Wright/Staff Photo)Buy Photo A Superior Court judge on Friday approved a $100,000 lawsuit settlement for a 4-year-old Hopatcong boy who suffered a serious head wound when his mother’s car was struck in a Route 80 construction zone in Parsippany last year.
Murder charge for man in Montville child death
Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Published 5:18 p.m. ET April 16, 2015 | Updated 9:13 a.m. ET April 17, 2015 Police charged an Irvington man with murder in connection with the death of a 3-year-old child at the Knights Inn motel on Route 46 East in the Pine Brook section of Montville.(Photo: William Westhoven/Staff Photo)Buy Photo Criminal charges were upgraded Thursday to murder on an Irvington man, who is accused of beating his girlfriend's 3-year-old son with a belt and forcing him into an...
Lawyer: Woman didn’t steal dog in Morris Plains
Detectives have charged a Denville woman with stealing “Lilly,” an 8-year-old white Maltese that allegedly was taken after wandering into the U.S. Post Office on Speedwell Avenue on April 21.(Photo: Courtesy of the Morris Plains Police Department) The lawyer for a Denville woman who is charged with stealing a five-pound white Maltese dog named “Lilly” in Morris Plains last month said his client is an innocent animal lover who thought the dog was abandoned or lost. “This is a misunderstanding.
Lawsuit: Man died after fall outside Florham Park Diner
File Photo(Photo: Getty Images) The widow of a retired banker from Madison who died in March has sued the Florham Park Diner, claiming a fall on the eatery premises led to the death of her husband two months later. The lawsuit that alleges negligence was filed in Superior Court, Morristown, on behalf of Joan E. Cummings as the executrix of the estate of her late spouse, James B. Cummings. The couple had three children and several grandchildren. Cummings died on March 30 at the age of 85.
Ex-Morris Twp. cop gets PTI for alleged retaliation
Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Published 2:23 p.m. ET Aug. 26, 2015 Former Morris Twp. Officer Steven Crump, on left, in Superior Court, Morristown, with attorney Peter Till.(Photo: Peggy Wright/Daily Record)Buy Photo A former Morris Township patrolman was admitted Wednesday into Morris County's Pre-Trial Intervention program to resolve a charge of leaking sensitive information about a superior officer to that officer's estranged wife.
Center for autistic adults proposed in Hanover Twp.
Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Published 7:34 p.m. ET Sept. 10, 2015 | Updated 3:25 a.m. ET Sept. 13, 2015 The Children’s Institute has proposed opening a nonresidential center for autistic adults at 60 S.
Jazz, blues virtuosos rock Morristown Green at festival
Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Published 4:30 p.m. ET Aug. 15, 2015 | Updated 10:57 a.m. ET Aug. 16, 2015 Swingadelic, a 10-piece jazz band, kicks off the fifth annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival on the Morristown Green Saturday, Aug.
Court: Morris judge mishandled sour grapes lawsuit
Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Published 5:41 p.m. ET Sept. 24, 2015 | Updated 6:12 p.m. ET Sept. 24, 2015 Grapes on the vine(Photo: Digital Collections/IPTC) In a case that could literally be about sour grapes, a state appeals court ruled that an attorney’s misconduct should not be held against her client. The appellate panel concluded that Superior Court Judge Donald S.
Mine Hill unveils new memorial to veterans, first responders
Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Published 10:05 a.m. ET Nov. 6, 2015 | Updated 10:05 a.m. ET Nov. 6, 2015 Mine Hill Township's Veterans and First Responders Honors Center on Baker Street(Photo: Photo courtesy of Sam Morris) MINE HILL TWP. - A new, outdoor Veterans and First Responders Honors Center on Baker Street by municipal hall will be unveiled Saturday during a Veteran's Day ceremony open to the public.
Man with guns at HQ Plaza wore bullet-proof vest
Headquarters Plaza on Speedwell Avenue in Morristown. A man was arrested there after he was seen acting suspiciously and he was found carrying two guns.(Photo: Daily Record file photo)Buy Photo A man who aroused suspicions Wednesday as he walked around inside Headquarters Plaza in Morristown was wearing a bullet-proof vest and carrying a fake badge and backpack loaded with handcuffs, two Glock handguns, ammunition magazines and an expandable baton, a prosecutor said Friday.
Morris County dismantles cocaine ring allegedly run by Bergen County man
Peggy Wright, Morristown Daily Record Published 4:58 p.m. ET Dec. 18, 2018 Morris County jail now using a full-body imaging scanner as another tool for ensuring inmates aren't carrying drugs or weapons. Peggy Wright Morris County courthouse(Photo: Peggy Wright/Daily Record)Buy Photo A cocaine distribution ring in Morris County allegedly run by a Bergen County man has been busted and 13 suspects arrested following a lengthy investigation, said officials.
Morristown Police Chief Peter Demnitz put on paid administrative leave
Peggy Wright, Morristown Daily Record Published 12:07 p.m. ET Dec.
Paramus NJ bus driver in court; charges headed to grand jury
Peggy Wright, Morristown Daily Record Published 5:59 p.m. ET Dec. 17, 2018 | Updated 6:03 p.m. ET Dec. 17, 2018 "There will be additional charges," says Morris County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Troiano during a review hearing for Hudy Muldrow Sr. on Monday. Danielle Parhizkaran, NorthJersey Hudy Muldrow, Paramus school bus driver, at a status conference before Superior Court Judge Stephen Taylor.
Janet and Matthew Broderick bring 'A Christmas Memory' to Morristown audiences
CLOSE Matthew Broderick and sister Janet Broderick perform reading of Truman Capote's 'A Christmas Memory' in Morristown Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Buy Photo Rev. Janet Broderick and brother actor Matthew Broderick perform a reading of Truman Capote's classic "A Christmas Memory" before an audience at St. Peter's Episcopal Church. December 14, 2018, Morristown, NJ
(Photo: Bob Karp/Staff Photographer)Buy Photo MORRISTOWN — Actor Matthew Broderick and his sister, the Rev.
Morris collecting stuffed toys for police to comfort children during emergencies
CLOSE Morristown police are investigating the theft of a 6-foot tall toy soldier from the Christmas Festival display at the Morristown Green. Photo courtesy of Morristown Partnership A 'Feel Better Bear' a police officer can give a distressed child(Photo: Photo: Courtesy of state Assemblyman Anthony M. Bucco) Morris County Sheriff James Gannon and state Assemblyman Anthony M.
Mount Arlington police raising funds for sergeant who was struck by car
CLOSE Tips for New Jersey drivers on what to do when involved in a motor vehicle collision. Michael V. Pettigano / NorthJersey.com Mount Arlington Police Sgt. James DiStasio(Photo: Photo: Courtesy of Mount Arlington police) MOUNT ARLINGTON — Fellow police officers and friends continue to root for the recovery of borough Sgt. James DiStasio, and have launched a t-shirt fundraiser after he was severely injured Tuesday when he was struck by a vehicle on Howard Boulevard.
Firefighters exit St. Thomas Orthodox Church after fire video
Firefighters exit St. Thomas Orthodox Church after putting out a fire Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018.
Fire damages St. Thomas Orthodox Church in Dover
Firefighters at the rear of St. Thomas Orthodox Church, West Blackwell St., Dover, where a 3 a.m. fire Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, damaged a portion of the roof.(Photo: Peggy Wright/DailyRecord.com) DOVER - A fire broke out around 3 am Thursday in the rear roof and attic area of St. Thomas Orthodox Church on West Blackwell St. There were no reported injuries and the damage appeared to be contained to the rear and a side wall of the church, not visible from West Blackwell Street.
Matthew Broderick, sister to star in reading of 'A Christmas Memory' in Morristown
CLOSE Actor Matthew Broderick, cleric sister read 'A Christmas Memory' to Morristown audience Peggy Wright Buy Photo Rev. Janet Broderick and her brother, actor Matthew Broderick during a reading of Truman Capote's short story "A Christmas Memory" for an audience in the parish house at St. Peter's Episcopal Church on South Street, Morristown. January 5, 2018. Morristown, NJ.(Photo: Bob Karp/Staff Photographer)Buy Photo MORRISTOWN — Actor Matthew Broderick and his sister, the Rev.
'Resolution' brings Delbarton sex abuse settlement trial against lawyer to a close
CLOSE Trial underway on lawyer's alleged breach of confidentiality clause in a Delbarton School sex abuse settlement Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Buy Photo Attorney Christopher Carey confers with Greg Gianforcaro in Superior Court in Morristown on Wednesday. Bob Karp/Staff Photographer Attorney Christopher Carey confers with Greg Gianforcaro in Superior Court, Morristown. Dec.
Lawyer on trial for revealing confidential Delbarton sex abuse settlement
CLOSE Trial underway on lawyer's alleged breach of confidentiality clause in a Delbarton School sex abuse settlement Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Buy Photo Attorney Greg Gianforcaro in Morris County Court, listens to opening statements after he was sued by the Order of St. Benedict for violating a 1988 confidentiality agreement that barred public disclosure of a settlement.
Pair charged with heroin possession in probe of overdose death in Rockaway
CLOSE Sen. Nicholas Scutari and Sen. Stephen Sweeney speak to the press after a bill that could legalize recreational use for adults passed committee. North Jersey Record Buy Photo Morris County courthouse(Photo: Peggy Wright/Daily Record)Buy Photo Two Rockaway Township residents, including a woman suspected of supplying drugs that led to a fatal overdose, have been charged with intent to distribute heroin in Rockaway Borough.
Randolph Sun High Orchard manager accused of groping teen workers rejects plea
CLOSE When someone is arrested and charged with a crime in New Jersey, police departments observe a protocol which includes the reading of Miranda Rights.
Morris County police, school leaders train on thwarting classroom violence
CLOSE Morris County school, cops, mental health experts trained on assessing and managing threats before violence erupts Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Buy Photo Denville Police Chief Christopher Wagner, at podium, with Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon.(Photo: Peggy Wright/Daily Record)Buy Photo Disturbing social media messages, irritability, slipping grades, family life changes – signs, experts say, that may indicate a student needs intervention to keep himself and those around him safe.
Morris County sheriff's officers refresh training for deadly encounters
CLOSE Morris County sheriff's officers entrusted to protect the courthouse undergo refreshed training on active shooter scenarios Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Morris County sheriff's officers train in a simulated active shooter scenario at the courthouse(Photo: Photo: Courtesy of the Morris County Sheriff's Office) MORRISTOWN - Morris County sheriff's officers have refreshed their training for a harrowing event they hope never to encounter: an active shooter within the five-story courthouse.
No charges will be filed in connection to Mallory Grossman's suicide
CLOSE Dianne Grossman is suing the Rockaway Twp. school district after her daughter Mallory, 12, committed suicide last year. Danielle Parhizkaran, NorthJersey Mallory Grossman, who died June 14, 2017, at the age of 12.(Photo: Photo: Courtesy of Heather Hitze, Photo: Courtesy of Heather Hitze) The Morris County Prosecutor's Office will not pursue criminal charges in connection to the death by suicide of 12-year-old Mallory Grossman, whose family alleges was bullied by Rockaway Township classmates.
Man charged with spray-painting racial slurs targeting black police officer in Madison
CLOSE U.S. Army veteran who helped gathered an ambushed soldier's remains in Iraq given a "Valor Quilt' for his service Peggy Wright, @PeggyWrightDR Police badge(Photo: amphotora, Getty Images) A 48-year-old Madison man was charged with spray-painting racial slurs on multiple buildings that targeted a veteran black police sergeant.
Cops: Parsippany mom left 1-year-old home alone, took 3-year-old to confront boyfriend
CLOSE Snow falls on I-80 eastbound near the Garden State Parkway at 2:30pm on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. Danielle Parhizkaran, NorthJersey Buy Photo Morris County courthouse(Photo: Peggy Wright/Daily Record)Buy Photo PARSIPPANY — An intoxicated mother left her infant home alone as she went to confront her boyfriend outside his home with her 3-year-old son who was not wearing a coat in 37-degree weather, according to criminal complaints.
Morris Co. ex-assistant prosecutor Matt Troiano is 'family' to victims
CLOSE VIDEO: Assistant Prosecutor Matthew Troiano giving his closing arguments in the Virginia Vertetis murder trial. Morristown Daily Record Buy Photo Morristown, N.J.- January 29, 2013--- Assistant Morris County Prosecutor Matthew Troiano holds a small caliber handgun found at the scene and put into evidence during closing summations in the murder trial of Amalia Mirasola charged with the shooting death of her husband in their Butler home in 2010.
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