Authorities investigate house fire in Bridgewater
Police were investigating a serious fire on Bridgewater Avenue Sunday morning. BRIDGEWATER -- Police were investigating a serious fire on Bridgewater Avenue Sunday morning. Police, firefighters and...
View ArticleIn fight to save Doris Duke mansion, advocates turn to France's Claude Monet
Doris Duke helped restore the Claude Monet House and Gardens after it fell into disrepair. HILLSBOROUGH -- A group seeking to preserve the Doris Duke Mansion has reached out to an international...
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Bound Brook man who found overdue library book after 72 years: 'I hope I...
Frank Ryan told News 12 he recently found the copy of "Football Through the Years" in his attic A Bound Brook man recently found a library book that he borrowed from the borough's library in 1944....
View Article90-year-old man dies in Bridgewater house fire
An unidentified 90-year-old man was the victim of a fatal house fire Sunday morning on Bridgewater Avenue in Bridgewater. BRIDGEWATERÂ -- A 90-year-old man was the victim of a fatal house fire Sunday...
View ArticleFlemington teen taking part in Westminster dog show
Kirsten Clerico, 15, will be at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show in New York City with her dog, Max. Flemington residents Kirsten Clerico, 15, and Denise Garber and their dog Max,...
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N.J. pets in need: Feb. 1, 2016
There is no price tag that can be placed on the love and appreciation rescued pets show in their new homes. When people adopt a dog or cat from an animal shelter or rescue group, some question the...
View ArticleBe the first to visit the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center
An open house will be held at the Senior Wellness Center at Bridgewater on Feb. 10. BRIDGEWATER - Those curious about the new building built on Main Street next to the Adult Day Center and Somerset...
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Firm drops plans for $1B N.J. power plant in Hillsborough
The proposed $1 billion natural-gas power plant was to be built on a 423-acre parcel of land between Amwell and Hamilton roads in Hillsborough Township. The Hillsborough Township Committee objected to...
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Son of ex-Giant Brad Benson faces 7 years for assault by auto
Clint Benson is facing a sentence of up to seven years on the criminal charges. Clint Benson (Somerset County Prosecutor's Office) SOMERVILLE -- Clint Benson, son of ex-Giant Brad Benson, pleaded...
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2 Vietnam War veterans share experiences in this N.J. town
Two Vietnam veterans from South Plainfield High School was narrate the program. Franklin police and school district are hosting a program reflecting back on the Vietnam War. (File photo) FRANKLIN --...
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Flood watch issued for parts of N.J. and Pennsylvania
At most risk are low-lying areas near streams and rivers. The combination of melting snow and heavy rain that's expected to fall on Wednesday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flood...
View ArticleFamous N.J. horse farm preserved by Somerset County
The development rights to the 172-acre Lana Lobell farm in Bedminster have been purchased by Somerset County for $5.87 million, it was announced on Monday. BEDMINSTER - The township's agricultural and...
View Article1 arrested during weekend robbery spree of N.J. gas stations
Suspects being investigated for robberies in Bridgewater and Somerville and an attempted robbery in North Plainfield. NORTH PLAINFIELD -- Township police arrested a Somerville man Saturday night while...
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N.J. attorney accused of seeking sex favors from clients
Defendant was caught in a sting after authorities were alerted. N.J. attorney accused of offering reduced legal fees in exchange for sex Watch video Richard P.Schubach (Somerset County Prosecutor's...
View ArticleSee how N.J. firefighters rescue dog from snowy storm drain
Warren Township firefighters rescued Bailey from a storm drain in Somerset County's East County Park on Sunday. Bailey has a lot to be thankful for. This golden Labrador retriever was rescued from a...
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Artwork from 14 schools on display at historic New Hope mill
The historic Phillips' Mill is currently exhibiting artwork from 14 Pennsylvania and New Jersey high schools. The Phillips' Mill Community Association is currently holding its third Youth Art...
View ArticleHere's a simple way to help clean up N.J.'s Raritan River
The Raritan Headwaters Association is looking for volunteers to help in its 26th stream clean up being held in April. Raritan Headwaters Association is holding its 26th annual Stream Clean Up on...
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N.J. lawyer accused in sex for legal services sting found dead
Richard P. Schubach was found in his vehicle outside his office with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Richard P. Schubach (Somerset County Prosecutor's Office) RARITAN -- A...
View ArticleElderly victim in fatal Bridgewater house fire identified
The cause of the fatal fire remains under investigation but it isn't believed to be suspicious, authorities said. BRIDGEWATER -- The victim in a fatal house fire Sunday morning on Bridgewater Avenue,...
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Bonnie Brae marks 100 years helping N.J. boys in crisis
The residential treatment center has helped more than 10,000 boys over the years. Bonnie Brae has helped more than 10,000 boys in crisis throughout its storied history. (Courtesy of Bonnie Brae)...
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