Bridgewater debaters advance in national competition
Students compete in the International Public Policy Forum. BRIDGEWATER -- Teams from Millburn High School and Bridgewater-Raritan High School have advanced to the Top 32 round of the International...
View ArticleInmate dies in Somerset County Jail, report says
Mother said the sheriff's office has refused to give her details of what happened. SOMERVILLE - A mother said her son died Wednesday night in the Somerset County Jail and she is still seeking answers...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Jan. 16, 2017
Dogs and cats in need of homes are waiting at shelters and fosters throughout the state. There are many common misconceptions about pet adoption. Petfinder, the for-profit internet company that...
View ArticleSomerset County sheriff's office welcomes new officers
Somerset County Sheriff Frank J. Provenzano recently swore in new officers and presented awards to both officers and civilians during a ceremony held at the county's historic courthouse. SOMERVILLE -...
View ArticlePedestrian reportedly struck, killed on deadly stretch of Route 22
A pedestrian was killed in an accident on Route 22 near Autosport Honda on Jan. 16, 2017, the fourth pedestrian fatality since August, according to a report from abc7ny.com. BRIDGEWATER - A pedestrian...
View Article37 percent of people in N.J. are among the working poor, study says
About 1.2 million households in New Jersey are struggling to make ends meet and accrue any kind of meaningful savings Charlene O'Brian doesn't want help. The 38-year-old single mother of two has built...
View ArticleN.J. Snapshot: the bygone days of bars
Sharing a drink. Most of the time, everyone DID know your name. This World War II-era photo (courtesy of Don Pringle) shows the bartender and patrons at Orlando's Tavern at 19 Wall St. in Raritan....
View ArticleThe NJ.com boys basketball Top 20 for Jan. 16: The elites face off
See where we stand after a week of big-time matchups
View ArticleWhy we are taking part in Women's March on Washington | Feedback
Two New Jersey women explain why they are taking part in the upcoming Women's March on Washington. To the editor: There has been a great deal of press about the upcoming Women's March on Washington...
View ArticleWhat we learned: 9 takeaways from the week in girls basketball, Jan. 8-14
A look back at what we've learned from the past week in N.J. girls hoops.
View ArticleLost weekend: Only 9 undefeated wrestling teams remain after 2 days of carnage
There were 19 unbeaten teams before Friday, after an upset-filled weekend only nine remain. Find out who they are.
View ArticleN.J. native Crowley won't take Trump job after plagiarism charges
Monica Crowley was slated to become director of strategic communications for the National Security Council. TRENTON -- Conservative media commentator Monica Crowley, a New Jersey native, said Monday...
View ArticlePerfect start: 13 girls basketball still undefeated at the month mark
A look at New Jersey's undefeated girls basketball teams through Sunday, Jan. 8.
View ArticleMany LGBTQ teens still face discrimination | Editorial
A recent poll showing nine out of 10 LGBTQ students in New Jersey say they've heard negative remarks about gender expression show there is more work to do. Nearly nine out of 10 LGBTQ students in New...
View ArticleNJ.com Wrestling Top 20 for Jan. 18: 2 new teams join the field
A couple of huge upsets broke the ice for two programs
View ArticleCounty in competition with neighbors for growth, freeholder says
Economic development continues to be at the core of Somerset County Freeholder's agenda as construction of corporate campuses in suburban Central Jersey has been replaced by growth in urban centers....
View ArticleSomerset Patriots to count down its top 20 players
To mark the team's 20th season, the Somerset Patriots and AT&T are joining in a promotion to count down the top 20 Patriots in team history. BRIDGEWATER - To mark the team's 20th season, the...
View ArticleEx-assemblyman's sentencing in $5.3M fraud moved for 3rd time
The sentencing of former Assemblyman Robert Schroeder was rescheduled for a fourth time on Jan. 17, 2017. SOMERVILLE - The sentencing of former Assemblyman Robert Schroeder, who pleaded guilty to...
View ArticleMontgomery appoints Ed Trzaska to third term as mayor
The Montgomery Township Committee renewed its commitment to continued fiscal responsibility and high quality public service at its reorganization meeting held recently. MONTGOMERY - The Township...
View Article'Melrose Place' actress breaks silence on fatal DWI crash
When former "Melrose Place" actress Amy Locane arrived in court, she didn't know if she would be picking up her girls at school that afternoon or if the next time she saw them would be in the...
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