3 firefighters hurt in blaze at Franklin lab
Animals kept at the facility were unharmed, police said FRANKLIN -- Three firefighters, including two suffering from heat exhaustion on a sweltering day, were injured battling a blaze at Huntington...
View ArticleGlimpse of History: A vintage bus for Flemington High
EAST AMWELL — In this photo taken in East Amwell in 1934, Rodney and Earl Wilcox are shown in front of the school bus driven by their father, Seward Wilcox. Wilcox transported students to and from...
View ArticleCharity begins at home for Jersey construction magnate | Di Ionno
Sale of lifetime antique collection support programs for autistic adults Don't call Nat Conti's antique and furniture sale a "garage sale'' - though it's being held in a garage. And don't call it an...
View ArticlePedestrian fatally struck by train in Manville
Police are on the scene at the train track near North 7th Avenue. SOMERSET -- Police are investigating an incident in which a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train late Wednesday night on the train...
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Lockdown at Hillsborough High School prompts police investigation
Police and school officials are investigating a report of a gun in the building. Hillsborough High School (Ed Murray | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) SOMERSET -- Hillsborough police were investigating a...
View ArticleN.J. Home Makeover: A big fat $141K Greek kitchen
The goal was to have a functional party kitchen, but not so formal that people would not be comfortable. N.J. Home Makeover is a new feature on NJ.com. To submit your renovation for consideration,...
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Video game chat prompted Hillsborough school lockdown, principal says
The lockdown was the result of a discussion about a video game. Hillsborough High School (Ed Murray | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com) SOMERSET -- The lockdown at Hillsborough High School early Thursday...
View ArticleAccusations of racism fly over park with proposed cricket fields
Franklin councilman Rajiv Prasad apologized to the community for calling opponents to Catalpa Park racists during Tuesday night's council meeting at the Municipal Building. SOMERSET -- A...
View ArticlePlane reported missing found crashed in woods near Somerset Airport
The plane took off from the airport on Tuesday night and was reported missing Thursday morning. SOMERSET -- A small plane that took off Tuesday night and was reported missing Thursday morning was...
View Article9/11 memorial ceremonies in Somerset County
2015 Somerset County & Municipal 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies Various towns in Somerset County will be holding ceremonies remembering the events of Sept. 11, 2001. According to the Somerset County...
View ArticleN.J. pilot killed in crash near Somerset Airport, cops say
The plane took off on Tuesday night but it wasn't reported missing Thursday morning, police said. SOMERSET -- A 62-year-old Chester Township man was killed in a small aircraft crash that wasn't...
View ArticleWhat's your grade in this week's News Quiz?
Have you gone to school on New Jersey news, or will you get schooled? Kids across New Jersey headed back to class this week as lazy summer days were replaced by the rigors of academia. Similarly, it's...
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Affectionate dog has a slight limp
BRIDGEWATER — Locklyn is a female American bulldog mix at the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter. She has been described by volunteers as friendly with everyone she meets. Locklyn likes to be walked but...
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N.J. names 'Teacher of the Year' in each county
The teachers, selected by panels of administrators, teachers and parents in their county, will now compete to become New Jersey's state Teacher of the Year. TRENTON -- New Jersey on Thursday named 21...
View ArticleAuthorities ID 22-year-old man killed by train in Manville
Authorities don't know if the death was an accident or a suicide. SOMERSET -- Authorities have identified the man struck and killed by a train late Wednesday night as Devin J. Burke, 22, of Manville....
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Weddings, Jersey style: A shore-born friendship leads to a summer love
Christina McNulty and Gary Bifano held their reception at The Imperia in Somerset In 2015, NJ.com launched a new series celebrating New Jersey nuptials. If you would like to be considered for a...
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A hand with tech at Quail Brook in Somerset
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP — A program titled "An Education on Electronics, Cellphones and Tablets" will take place at the Quail Brook Senior Center on Sept. 16 from 1 to 3 p.m. Representatives from AT&T's...
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Franklin woman accused of week-long robbery spree pleads not guilty
Franklin woman is facing 20 years in prison after week-long robbery spree. Franklin police arrested woman who allegedly robbed a store, gas station and taxi over the course of a week. (Dave Hutchinson...
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Sussex man arrested for alleged heroin distribution in Somerville
Tipster told authorities the made, model and color of the defendant's vehicle and where he could be found. Sussex man allegedly had 45 folds of heroin, some of which he intended to distribute in...
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Dog Day at the J in Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER — The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center will host its fourth annual "Dog Day at the J" on Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event, open to pet owners and their dogs, will...
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