16th hole at Trump National deemed a golfer's dream
Trump National was one of six New Jersey golf courses that made up the Modern Dream 18, a daylong attempt held June 20, 2017, to play the best 18 holes in the New York metropolitan area. BEDMINSTER -...
View ArticleFace off with a freeholder in a game of chess
Somerset County Freeholder Brian Levine will challenge up to 12 chess players in Chess Challenge taking place on June 28, 2017. BRIDGEWATER - Somerset County Freeholder Brian Levine will challenge up...
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Hundreds of American flags will be at this park on July 4
A field of 200 American flags will be the centerpiece of a community picnic on July 2, 2017, near the Jacobus Vanderveer House & Museum in Bedminster. BEDMINSTER - A field of 200 American flags...
View ArticleBridgewater-Raritan High School holds 2017 graduation (PHOTOS)
The school graduated 724 students. BRIDGEWATER - Bridgewater-Raritan High School class speaker Trisha Kaundinya had a poignant message for her fellow graduates Thursday evening. "We have to commit to...
View ArticleN.J. Sears store among 20 locations to close, report says
Exact closing date unclear. A Sears store in Watchung is among 20 locations the retailer will shut down nationwide in its latest round of closures, according to a published report. It was not...
View ArticleSomerville High School holds 2017 graduation (PHOTOS)
Somerville High School held its 129th commencement on June 22, 2017. SOMERVILLE - Somerville High School held its 129th commencement on Thursday afternoon. Class of 2017 Salutatorian Courtney Johnson...
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Senior greyhound needs a home
FLEMINGTON -- Topper is a 9-year-old male greyhound in the care of the New Jersey Greyhound Adoption Program. A fawn brindle who weighs 80 pounds, Topper has been described as a "very sociable" dog...
View ArticleNJ.com's All-State boys track and field and complete postseason honors
Honoring the best of the best. COMING SOON: NJ.com ranks the Top 100 athletes of the 2016-17 school year on Monday, June 26 Another year is in the books, but the best track and field athletes made it...
View ArticleNJ.com's All-State and complete girls track & field postseason honors
Honoring the best of the best. COMING SOON: NJ.com ranks the Top 100 athletes of the 2016-17 school year on Monday, June 26 Another year is in the books, but the best track and field athletes made it...
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Man who killed popular teacher convicted of additional weapon charges
He faces 30 years to life in prison at sentencing, according to the Prosecutor's Office NEWARK -- A Watchung man convicted Wednesday of murder in the killing of his child's mother was found guilty...
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Tractor trailer fire blocks section of Route 202
Lanes blocked Saturday afternoon. A section of Route 202 was closed June 24, 2017 (511nj.org) RARITAN -- A section of Route 202 was closed in Raritan Township as crews battled a truck fire on the...
View ArticleEssex Horse Trials returns after 19-year hiatus
The organizers of the competition hope it will become an annual event again FAR HILLS -- After nearly two decades, a former staple of New Jersey horse competitions has returned to Somerset County. The...
View ArticleCleanup continues after Route 202 tractor-trailer chemical fire
The cleanup after a tractor-trailer carrying flammable and corrosive materials in drums caught fire on June 24, 2017, is continuing on June 25, 2017. RARITAN TWP. - The cleanup after a tractor-trailer...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: June 26, 2017
Dogs and cats throughout New Jersey await adoption. While New Jersey was never known as "Hurricane Alley," visits by hurricanes Irene and Sandy showed that big storms can and do strike the Garden...
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Students deliver on new seats for police vehicle
Somerset County Vocational & Technical High School students help the Readington Township Police Department. SCVTHS welding students, clockwise from top, Skylar Holland of Raritan, Bane Tindall of...
View ArticleTrump likely to spend Fourth of July weekend in N.J.
Flight restrictions for area airports signal another weekend visit by the president. President Donald Trump will likely spend the weekend leading up to the Fourth of July at his Bedminster golf club....
View ArticlePool party a reminder that mansion isn't Christie's house | Editorial
It's hardly going to be a sarsaparilla crowd attending the party at the governor's mansion, the highlight of which will be watching the much-hyped Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor boxing match. The...
View ArticleCentral Jersey cricket team seeking new place to play
The Amwell Valley Cricket Club is searching for a new cricket field. The club currently rents a parcel of land from the Hillsborough County Club. HILLSBOROUGH TWP. -- The Amwell Valley Cricket Club is...
View ArticleAwesome seasons: Ranking the Top 100 HS athletes of the 2016-17 school year
NJ Advance Media selects the Top 100 boys and girls athletes of the 2016-17 school year.
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82-year-old man is missing and police need your help finding him
Frederick Hettinger was last seen Monday. OLD BRIDGE -- Township police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 82-year-old man. Frederick Hettinger. (Provided by Old Bridge Township...
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