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All My Dogs of Cancer

Anyone hear about a lot of pets dying of cancer in our area? I have lived in Oak Hill (Independence) for 27 years, and all three of my dogs have died of stomach cancer. Now, I have a cat dying of cancer. Lost four other cats over that span, but I do not believe any of them died of cancer. Apparently, Warren County is near the top for cancer deaths among humans in the state, which surprises me. So, do we have a problem with cancer in this area, or am I just angry due... More

submitted 3 days ago by RC

Memorial Day

I read the recent the thread lamenting the reduced posts on H'town Life. So here is my first new post (there will be more).
The Memorial Day parade has been an institution in town for well over a century. While the more recent St. Patrick's Day parade is a fun event, it seems to have overshadowed the Memorial Day parade and I have witnessed a dwindling attendance and participation in the latter.
I invite you to do some research and learn the origin and true meaning of Memorial... More

submitted 4 days ago by WC guy

Question about the group

Is this the same forum where we all used to meet up for drinks and such. I recognize some names. And I can't remember my handle as it has been since around 2007.

submitted 4 days ago by MpM&AeL

septic field

I am in the progress having a new septic and field installed.
Please advise if you have been through this project and who
you might recommend to do the work
thank you,

submitted 5 days ago by bob jones

James ‘Jimmy” Glynn 1956-2025

Jimmy Glynn was a long time friend of our family. We hadn’t heard from him for a few weeks and we recently learned that he had passed away. Jimmy was a life long Hackettstown resident and retired from M&M’s. He was 69yrs old .

If anyone has any info on his passing it would be greatly appreciated

submitted 7 days ago by Nick S

BrightSpeed Internet service

Anyone use it? Price is right. I am cautiously interested.
Info, thoughts appreciated.

submitted 1 week ago by EVV

How to get rid of old lawn tractor?

It still runs, altho I don't know how many years it's got left in it. Don't want to bother trying to sell it, I'd rather just have it hauled off ... does anyone know of someone who's always looking for mowers/tractors, perhaps for parts?

And no, I'm not gonna' park it out front with a "Free" sign on it, LOL.

submitted 3 weeks ago by JeffersonRepub

Anyone missing a bird

Anyone missing a birdIs anyone missing this bird? He is on my railing I see he is tagged not sure if I should repot somewhere.

submitted 3 weeks ago by Cannj

Lost Ferrett

My family lost our pet ferret in the indigo drive section of Panther Valley. There is a $1000 reward.

submitted April 15th by Polidori

Looking for Easter sunrise service

Are there any Easter Sunday sunrise services in the Hackettstown, Mt Olive, Long Valley area?

submitted April 13th by Cbbbb

Car Service from H'town to a Broadway show

Has anyone used a car service from H'town to Broadway...if so which service and approximate cost.
Many thanks.

submitted April 8th by Evergreen'69

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