Accident takes down poles, closes Route 22 in Central Jersey
An accident has brought down power lines and damaged a pole on Route 22 on Sept. 15, 2016. An accident has brought down power lines and damaged a pole on Route 22 on Thursday, according to the state...
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N.J. man indicted for allegedly sexually assaulting 2 minor girls
One of the sexual assaults allegedly took place over a period of two years. FRANKLIN -- A township man accused of sexually assaulting two girls under the age of 13 has been indicted. Daniel...
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Jury takes 1 hour to find man guilty of dealing drugs
Defendant was caught in an undercover sting operation. FRANKLIN TWP. -- It took a jury approximately one hour to find a township man guilty of selling drugs following a one-day trial in Somerset...
View ArticleTown's ban on electronic billboards ruled unconstitutional
The township cited safety and aesthetic concerns for its ban on electronic billboards. FRANKLIN -- The State Supreme court Thursday reversed a decision by the Appellate Division and ruled that the...
View ArticleTake this week's New Jersey news quiz
See if you can get a perfect seven in our weekly test of who knows local news. Is this the week you finally get a perfect score in the weekly New Jersey news quiz? If not, you have no excuse: All of...
View Article3-vehicle crash brings traffic lights down on Route 22 (PHOTOS)
On a day when several accidents caused extensive delays on Route 22 and Interstate 78, a third accident brought down traffic lights on Sept. 15, 2016. LEBANON - On a day when several accidents caused...
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Former Melrose Place actress returns to court in fatal drunk-driving crash
Actress to attend status conference on upcoming hearing on resentencing. Watch video SOMERVILLE -- Former "Melrose Place" actress Amy Locane-Bovenizer is scheduled to return to the courtroom Friday...
View ArticleRoute 202 crash causing 3-mile delays in Somerset County
An accident on Route 202 at Quick Avenue is causing 3-mile delays on the northbound side of the highway on Sept. 16, 2016. RARITAN - An accident on Route 202 at Quick Avenue is causing 3-mile delays...
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Yorkie mix needs to be an only dog
LAMBERTVILLE — Jake is a 5-year-old Yorkshire terrier mix in the care of Animal Alliance. He was relinquished by his owners for being too aggressive with their other dogs. Jake needs to be an only-dog...
View ArticleHunterdon Costco opening in November looks to hire 300
Township official says mega store will benefit the region. RARITAN TWP. -- The Costco under construction off Route 31 is now accepting applications for jobs, said the store's assistant general manager...
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Preserve celebrates with Open Tent event
LEBANON — The community is invited to celebrate the fields of the Hill and Dale Preserve when the New Jersey Conservation Foundation hosts an Open Tent celebration Sept. 18 from 2 to 5 p.m. Guided...
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Seniors and students kick off National Assisted Living Week
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — Youth volunteers from St. Matthias Church in Somerset, Franklin Township, played Wii games with residents at Spring Hills Somerset Assisted Living on Sept. 12 as part of activities...
View ArticleFootball Week 2 mega-coverage guide: Everything you need for the games
Look back at Week 1's highlights and the big stories headed into Week 2 WEEK 2 CONFERENCESCHEDULES/SCOREBOARDS(Pages automatically update with links as scores come in)• Greater Middlesex Conference•...
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Glimpse of History: Nutty friends in North Plainfield
NORTH PLAINFIELD — Christian Dziadek gets a close look at a Mr. Peanut statue at the Planters Peanuts store on Route 22 in North Plainfield in this photo from 1961. The website 4mrpeanut.com points...
View ArticleJudge admits mistake in sentencing ex-Melrose Place actress in fatal DWI
Ex-Melrose Place actress shouldn't have been granted an early release from prison, judge says. SOMERVILLE -- Somerset County Superior Court Judge Robert B. Reed admitted he erred in sentencing former...
View ArticleFood stamp use down in N.J., but not as much as the rest of the U.S.
There were 430,000 households on food stamps, a 3 percent decline from last summer. TRENTON -- Reliance on food stamps dropped by 3 percent in New Jersey since last summer - six months after tougher...
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Program on safety and senior scams at Warrenbrook
WARREN — Somerset County Sheriff's Officer David Daneker and his K-9 partner "Apex" will visit the Warrenbrook Senior Center Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. to present "Active Shooter Safety Tips and Senior...
View ArticleN.J. getting $8M for winter storm's snow-removal costs
The federal funds will help offset the extra costs incurred in 14 counties. Watch video WASHINGTON -- The Federal Emergency Management Agency will send $8.3 million to the New Jersey Transportation...
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Football: Complete coverage, results and photos from Week 2, Sept. 16-17
All of NJ.com's coverage, plus a complete weekend scoreboard KEY LINKS• Full Week 1 schedule/scoreboard• Week 2 mega-coverage guide• Send us your videos• Best PHOTOS from Week 2 CONTEST: Who has the...
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