Softball: 11 bold predictions for the last week in April
Tournament predictions, division implications and more
View ArticleIllegal parking leads cops to gun, 5 arrests, authorities say
Five men face drug and weapons charges. BLOOMFIELD -- An illegally parked car led Bloomfield police to recover a handgun, marijuana and charge five men in the township, authorities said Monday....
View Article2 state troopers help deliver baby on the side of I-287
Two State Police troopers helped deliver a baby on the side of Interstate 287 in Somerset County on April 25, 2017. BRIDGEWATER - Two State Police troopers helped deliver a baby on the side of...
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Woman accused of hiding body in Route 22 median remains in jail
Nicole Barbour, 26, one of two people charged with disturbing human remains after the body of Ashley M. Castro was discovered in a median on Route 22, will be held without bail, state Superior Court...
View ArticleMeeting to discuss Bernards mosque settlement postponed
After more than four years of opposition to a proposed mosque, township officials are considering a settlement. BERNARDS - A special Township Committee meeting to discuss a settlement in lawsuits...
View ArticleSomerset Freeholders join opposition to Transco Pipeline
Somerset County Freeholders voted on April 25, 2017, to join the opposition to the construction of a Williams Transco's Northeast Supply Enhancement project, which includes a proposed compressor...
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N.J. man sentenced in drive-by shooting in Franklin Twp.
It was the defendant's second assault on the same individual, the prosecution said. SOMERVILLE - A Franklin Township man found guilty of second-degree aggravated assault in a 2015 drive-by shooting in...
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Tens of thousands will flock to Delaware River for Shad Fest
The Shad Festival, now in its 36th year, has evolved from a local art show into one of the biggest spring festivals in the Garden State. LAMBERTVILLE - The Shad Festival, now in its 36th year, has...
View ArticleFreeholders approve $229M Somerset County budget
Somerset County Freeholders approved a $229 million county budget on April 25, 2017. SOMERVILLE - Somerset County Freeholders approved a $229 million county budget on Tuesday night. The amount to be...
View ArticlePenn Relays 2017: Previewing all 28 events from the 4x100 to N.J.'s shot put...
N.J.'s top athletes are ready to make history.
View ArticleNJ.com Baseball Top 20, April 26: Shuffling the deck ... again
The shuffling continued in the NJ.com Baseball Top 20 for April 26 where upsets prompted even more changes
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N.J. school district to privatize paraprofessionals, custodians
Nearly 50 people, many of whom are borough residents, will lose their jobs, officials said BOUND BROOK -- Severe underfunding from the state has forced the borough's school district to privatize...
View Article4-foot snake found in elementary school classroom
The boa constrictor was in poor shape and the discovery may have saved its life, school officials said. PRINCETON -- The life of a sickly 4-foot long boa constrictor may have been saved Tuesday when...
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Vintage photos of 'sketchy' N.J. activities
A lot of things would be considered "sketchy" activities by today's standards. I think anyone would be hard-pressed to say, in all honesty, that they haven't participated in an activity (or,...
View ArticleWhere are they now? Ranking the top 50 college baseball freshmen from N.J.
Which players are having the biggest impact at the D1 level?
View Article7 high schools part of Raritan Valley Habitat's color run
Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity will be holding its first Rainbow Run on April 30, 2017, at White Oak Park. BRANCHBURG -- Raritan Valley Habitat for Humanity will be holding its first Rainbow Run...
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Slain N.J. woman, husband did all they could for troubled son, co-workers say
Michael Litwornia, 27, has been charged with first-degree murder and second-degree aggravated assault in the death of his mother, Helen Litwornia, and stabbing of his father, Stephen Litwornia....
View ArticleThe NJ.com softball Top 20 for April 27: Upsets lead to serious shakeup
Who are the newest teams in the NJ.com Top 20?
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N.J. man charged with running unlicensed dental practice
One former patient required emergency treatment for an infection, police said. NORTH PLAINFIELD -- An Elizabeth man has been charged with operating an unlicensed dental practice in a borough apartment...
View ArticlePenn Relays 2017: Complete results, photos and links for Thursday (Day 1)
Full coverage from Franklin Field in Philadelphia for the 123rd running. PHILADELPHIA — The countdown is over, the 123rd Penn Relays Carnival has officially begun, and NJ.com will be on hand here at...
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