Please see the below Press Release from the New Jersey State Police regarding a 175% increase in suspected overdose deaths in Sussex County last month. State Police and Partners Issue Overdose Alert in Sussex County 175% Increase in Reported Suspected Drug-Related Overdoses in January Ewing Township, N.J. – The New Jersey State Police Drug Monitoring Initiative (DMI), the New Jersey Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner, and the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office are issuing an overdose alert after preliminary reporting indicates Sussex County experienced an increase in suspected drug-related fatal overdose incidents in the month of January 2020. Eleven suspected drug-related fatal overdoses were reported for January 2020, a […]
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Newton NJ: via US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly www.weather.gov/phi/![]()
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 12:38PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 18 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.![]()
* WHERE...Portions of northern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.![]()
* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday.![]()
* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may
down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel
could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning commute.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
www.weather.gov
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🚨 Winter Storm & Extreme Cold Alert - Sunday 🚨![]()
Newton residents - we are closely monitoring a high-confidence winter storm expected to impact our area this weekend.![]()
🌨 What to Expect:
• Snow begins late Saturday night into early Sunday
• Heavy snow throughout Sunday, with intense snowfall rates
• Potential for 6"+ of snow, with the possibility of 12" or more
• Bitter cold before and after the storm
• Wind chills near -10° at times
• Some melting and refreezing may cause icy conditions![]()
🧊 Key Hazards:
• Very high snow impact on Sunday
• Extreme cold heading into the weekend
• Refreeze and icy spots, especially overnight![]()
🚗 What You Can Do Now:
✔️ Avoid unnecessary travel during the storm
✔️ Prepare vehicles and emergency kits
✔️ Check on elderly neighbors and those who may need assistance
✔️ DO NOT PARK ON THE ROADWAYS OR PUBLIC LOTS
✔️ Follow official updates from Newton OEM and local agencies
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