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Stocks are moving modestly lower in early trading on Wall Street, a day after the market's biggest surge since March.

U.S. employers posted slightly more job openings in September, a likely sign that the steady job gains of recent months could continue.

On Oct. 22, 2012, West Milford's Board of Education voted 6-3 to move its elections from April to November. Per board resolution, the switch was initially set to last through 2016. However, due to the enactment of state Senate Bill 2099 this summer, West Milford and its sister districts throughout New Jersey are barred from switching back to April elections until 2019.

Thanksgiving Day shopping — a delight to some, an anathema to others — isn't going away, but some stores are rethinking their strategies on whether it makes sense to be open on the holiday itself.

Security was tight at Deerfield and Glenwood elementary schools in the township as residents starting going to the polls this morning while school remained in session.

Early reports indicate a heavy voter turnout here, even in a state that is not considered competitive. As one of the most contentious presidential races in years draws to a close, New Jersey voters are finally getting their chance to weigh in today

Local student scores on the SAT stayed stable in 2015 and early 2016, school district representatives reported last month. Still, with the SAT undergoing a change in format this part spring, said Dana Lambert of the West Milford school district's guidance department they are already receiving favorable feedback from West Milford students claiming to be more comfortable with the test.

Smith & Wesson Holding Corp., maker of handguns carried by Civil War soldiers and Clint Eastwood's 1970s police character Dirty Harry, is looking to change its name.

Detectives arrested two city men who allegedly were carrying loaded handguns Monday night about a block from the scene of this weekend’s homicide, according to police.

A 35-year-old city man was arrested late last week after he allegedly abused a 9-year-old boy, authorities said Monday.