Basking Ridge man breaks freestyle record
BERNARDS TOWNSHIP — Paul Kiell, an 86-year-old retired psychiatrist from Basking Ridge, set a New Jersey Masters Swimming record in the 1,000-yard freestyle at the Adult Mini Swim meet at the Sussex...
View ArticleMistrial: Jury can't decide if massage therapist sexually assaulted client
Massage therapist allegedly digitally penetrated a female customer. Raude Guerrier (Photo by Dave Hutchinson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) SOMERVILLE -- The trial of a massage therapist who was...
View ArticleMan indicted for punching female, causing bleeding on her brain
The alleged victim is currently in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick. Victim is in the Intensive Care Unit at St. Peter's University Hospital in New...
View ArticleStaged reading of original play by Edna Mahan Inmates and Meta Theatre...
The play tells the story of Luz Ramirez de Paloma and her family as they migrate from Puerto Rico to the United States. Does the American Dream exist? Is there an American Dream after incarceration?...
View ArticleSome parents angered at decision to discontinue outdoor Halloween parade
School officials said security and safety issues prompted the decision. Manville elementary school decides to table traditional outdoor costume parade. (File photo) MANVILLE -- A borough elementary...
View ArticleSomerset County 'Pink Out' donations presented to Steeplechase patients
Planning staffers wore matching pink T-shirts and gathered with hospital representatives in the Steeplechase lobby before visiting with patients. Somerset County employees provided over 200 gift bags...
View Article6-month moratorium sought on demolition of Duke Farms mansion
Township's Historical Preservation Commission voted six to one to approve application to demolition the structure during Oct. 15 hearing. HILLSBOROUGH -- The fight to save the Duke Farms mansion from...
View ArticleFired Bound Brook teacher settles grievance against board of education
There were no criminal charges filed against female teacher, who was accused of having inappropriate contact with a male student. Bound Brook High School (Photo by Dave Hutchinson | NJ Advance Media...
View ArticleNew Jerseyans show off Halloween decorations (PHOTOS)
Post photos of the best Halloween displays you've seen. Last week, we asked NJ.commers to share photos of the best Halloween decorations they've seen so far this season. We got lots of photos of local...
View ArticleAuthorities ID woman killed in early morning Bridgewater condo fire
An investigation into the blaze is ongoing, authorities said. BRIDGEWATER -- Authorities have released the identity of the victim in the fatal early morning fire at a township condominium complex on...
View ArticleFatal early morning fire rips through Bridgewater condo
The charred remains of a couch and chair are in front of the multi-unit dwelling. BRIDGEWATER -- Fire investigators and police remain on the scene of a fatal fire at 3508 Robinson Court in Bridgewater...
View ArticleThief steals $2K-worth of rare wine from N.J. store, cops say
Wine thief is wanted in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Rhode Island. A surveillance photo released by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office of Scott DeLuca, who authorities say shoplifts...
View ArticleHomes of Hope Nepal fundraiser set for Nov. 1 in Ringoes
Within the month, he brought together members of Friends of Nepal - New Jersey, New Jersey Rotary District 7510, and Lions Club of New Jersey to create the Homes of Hope Nepal Campaign. Homes of Hope...
View ArticleSun Ridge Owners Association employs biologic solution to Retention Pond weed...
Over the years, however, the community has faced an increasingly expensive array of treatments/solutions for an accumulation of pond weeds and algae blooms. The Sun Ridge Owners Association in...
View ArticleGirl deemed brain dead nearly 2 years ago turns 15 in her suburban N.J. home
The family of an Oakland teenager declared brain dead celebrated her 15th birthday Saturday at her bedside, the Daily Mail reported. FRANKLIN -- The family of an Oakland teenager declared brain dead...
View ArticleNo skeletons in Bridgewater man's closet, they're all on his lawn
What started out as a simple Halloween tribute in 2006 has turned into yearly passion. MOST PEOPLE don't start preparing for Halloween until October. But Jim Adams, of Bridgewater, can't wait that...
View ArticleHillsborough man charged with child abuse in Glen Gardner
David Hydro is also charged with making terroristic threats. GLEN GARDNER -- A Hillsborough man is charged with child abuse in Glen Gardner. David D. Hydro (courtesy Hunterdon County Prosecutor's...
View ArticleSkeletons' moves in the night become N.J. legend (PHOTOS)
Check out Bridgewater's 13 Skeletons one of New Jersey's most anticipated Halloween displays. Watch video BRIDGEWATER -- They were never supposed to move. When Jim Adams purchased his first five...
View ArticleCommittee listens to plea for 6-month moratorium on Duke mansion demolition
Opponents to the demolition of the once-iconic mansion want six months to explore adaptive reuses of the structure. HILLSBOROUGH -- The Township Committee listened to pleas from several residents for...
View ArticleNorth Plainfield man indicted in 2010 Plainfield murder
A North Plainfield man and member of the Crips street gang is accused of attempting to kill a member of a rival gang and instead killing the rival's cousin. Richard Culver, now 26, was indicted for...
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