Hiker Encounters Black Bear In Rockleigh, Trails Closed
ROCKLEIGH, N.J. — Trails behind Rockleigh Borough Hall were closed due to a bear sighting at 11 a.m. Tuesday.
A hiker encountered a bear just over the ridge where the yellow and blue trails meet, police said. The bear did not threaten the hiker, according to police.
Bear prints were seen in the area, indicating that the bear was moving in an easterly direction toward the Palisades Interstate Parkway, police said.
Here are some black bear tips from police:
Don't EVER feed a bear! It's dangerous, illegal, and it's what makes bears problematic and aggressive.
Pay attention for scat, tracks,…
Winning Lottery Ticket Purchased At Ramsey Quick Chek
RAMSEY, N.J. — One of three third-tier prizewinning New Jersey Lottery tickets worth $25,000 was purchased at the Quick Chek on Route 17 North in Ramsey.
Carole Hedinger, New Jersey Lottery executive director, announced that there were no Mega Millions game jackpot or second-tier New Jersey prizewinners.
The winning numbers for the Tuesday, Aug. 1 drawing were: 20, 22, 52, 57 and 73. The Gold Mega Ball was 07, and the Megaplier Multiplier was 05.
There were three third-tier prizewinning tickets sold that matched four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball drawn winning the $5,000…
