Girls Basketball: Full schedule & previews for every Championship Weekend game
The complete girls basketball schedule for this weekend NJSIAA GROUPS FINALS SCHEDULEPine Belt Arena, Toms River Saturday, March 11 NON-PUBLIC BRutgers Prep vs. Queen of Peace, 12 | PREVIEW NON-PUBLIC...
View Article3 hospitalized following serious car crash in Franklin Township
Woman was entrapped in her vehicle and had to be extricated by firefighters. FRANKLIN -- Three people were hospitalized Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle car crash in the township that closed...
View ArticleMoe's Southwest Grill expanding in N.J., coming to 3 towns
Popular Mexican restaurant is gaining a foothold in the state. HILLSBOROUGH -- The "Welcome to Moe's" shout is getting louder and louder in New Jersey as three new locations are coming to the Garden...
View ArticleN.J. teacher reinstated after tenure charges dismissed
Culinary arts teacher charged with stealing food and using students as "free labor" for his catering business. BRIDGEWATER -- A tenured culinary arts teacher at Somerset County Vocational and...
View ArticleHere are all the St. Patrick's Day parades happening in N.J. Sunday
Got green? New Jersey's got 11 different parades for you on March 12. What is a Sunday in the middle of March without a St. Patrick's Day parade? The official holiday doesn't arrive till March 17, but...
View ArticleFamilies bundle up to attend Somerville St. Patrick's Parade (PHOTOS)
The 26th annual parade drew dozens of people, but those who attended said the freezing temperatures likely kept others away. SOMERVILLE -- Under many layers, dozens of children, parents and families...
View ArticleThousands brave frigid temps at N.J.'s St. Patrick's Day parades (PHOTOS)
Jersey turned out for a series of chilly St. Patrick's Day parades on Sunday. Thousands of green, shamrock-wearing revelers braved the bitter cold on Sunday for St. Patrick's Day parades throughout...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: March 13, 2017
Dogs and cats throughout New Jersey need homes. If you're interested in helping homeless animals but aren't able to adopt one, there are a number of other ways you can be of assistance. Realistically,...
View ArticleAvenging a 26-point loss and 11 more great storylines from the girls hoops...
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View ArticleSnow plan: How this week's storm may impact basketball Tournament of Champions
With snow planning on hitting New Jersey, here is how the Tournament of Champions could shape out. TOMS RIVER – With snow forecasted to slam New Jersey in the middle of the week, the high school...
View ArticleThe 20th annual Stages Festival is coming to venue near you this month
The state-side festival aims to introduce people to the joys of live theater, offering programs at little or no cost. The 20th annual Stages Festival -- a month-long, state-wide celebration of free...
View ArticleThe latest on how much snow N.J. blizzard will drop in your driveway (MAP)
Our hyper-local snowfall map will show you what the National Weather Service is predicting in your backyard. Additionally, our Bust-O-Meter gives you an idea of how confident forecasters are in their...
View Article'Mercedes-Benz' of senior assisted living coming to N.J. town
Sunrise Senior Living facility will include 81 units and state-of-the-art amenities. BRIDGEWATER -- The "Mercedes-Benz" of senior assisted living is opening a second location in Somerset County....
View ArticleSomerset County school closings for Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Because of the winter storm warning issued for most of New Jersey, school districts and municipal and county governments throughout Somerset County have announced closings and delayed openings for...
View ArticleSheriff's officer sentenced for having sex with drug offender
William R. Lunger, Jr., 36, of Hamburg, a former Sussex County sheriff's officer, was sentenced to 270 days in Somerset County Jail and spend three years on probation after admitting to engaging in a...
View ArticleSnowstorm pushes back opening of basketball Tournament of Champions
The Tournament of Champions are pushed back because of the impending storm The blizzard bearing down on New Jersey and the rest of the east coast has pushed back the start of the H.S. basketball...
View Article11 arrests at Morristown's St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration
There were 11 arrests in the 20-hour period encompassing the annual parade in Morristown MORRISTOWN -- Morris County's annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Saturday sparked less trouble than in some...
View ArticleThe Boys Basketball NJ.com Top 20 for March 14: State champs crowned
What impact did state finals have on the NJ.com Top 20?
View ArticleNJ.com girls basketball Top 20, March 14: On to the Tournament of Champions
The girls basketball Top 20 through the group finals
View ArticleOld Man Winter is coming: a snow day lament | Di Ionno
I had to sit this one out. After being out in New Jersey's floods, nor'easters, blizzards and hurricanes for parts of three decades, this column is being written from the warmth and safety of my...
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