Indictment dismissed against judge accused of hiding boyfriend
The judge ruled that a suspended Middlesex County judge was acting as a "private citizen." SOMERSET -- A Superior Court judge granted a motion Friday to dismiss an official misconduct indictment...
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Man, 32, indicted for sexually assaulting girl, 12, at her home
Man allegedly assaulted the girl during a sleepover at her home. Arthur Wildgoose, Jr. (Somerset County Prosecutor's Office) BRIDGEWATER -- A township man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a...
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Demolition of Doris Duke mansion began Saturday morning
The demolition will open up 50 acres to the public. HILLSBOROUGH -- Heavy equipment and workers have been on site since early Saturday morning as the demolition of the historic Duke Mansion has...
View ArticleTeens battle for the castle in medieval-themed robotic competition (PHOTOS)
39 teams from New Jersey and Pennsylvania competed in the annual Mid-Atlantic District Robotic Competition. Watch video MOUNT OLIVE -- Aspiring teenage engineers gathered at Mount Olive High School in...
View ArticleSheridan death probe should be reopened, experts say
A new Somerset County Prosecutor being sworn Monday may decide to reopen the case. MONTGOMERY -- Experts told the Philadelphia Inquirer a new Somerset County Prosecutor being sworn in Monday should...
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Appellate judge halts demolition of historic Duke mansion
The opposition group served papers to the Duke Farms Foundation at 7 a.m. Sunday morning stopping the demolition. HILLSBOROUGH -- An appellate court judge issued an emergency stay on the demolition of...
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N.J. pets in need: March 7, 2016
The history of pet photography goes back quite a bit further than most people think. The history of pet photography goes back quite a bit further than the founding of icanhas.cheezburger.com. Courtesy...
View ArticleRetribution over gun veto override led to prosecutor's ouster, senator says
State Sen. Christoper "Kip" Bateman said his vote to override Gov. Chris Christie's veto of a recent gun bill may have played a role in Soriano's dismissal. SOMERVILLE -- State Sen. Christopher "Kip"...
View ArticleYour comments: Doris Duke mansion demolition halted
NJ.com readers have reacted to the ongoing battle over the demolition of Doris Duke's mansion in Hillsborough. HILLSBOROUGH -- Demolition of the Doris Duke mansion was halted Sunday when Appellate...
View ArticleN.J. activist who raised $100 million for charities has died
The Rev. John Graf, Jr. has raised over $100 million for nonprofits around New Jersey. BEDMINSTER - Well-known Central Jersey community activist the Rev. John Graf, Jr., 57, died suddenly Sunday....
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Doris Duke mansion: What we know, what we don't know
A group opposed to the demolition of the mansion was granted an emergency stay of the demolition on Saturday at midnight. HILLSBOROUGH -- The approval of an application submitted by the Duke Farms...
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The 2 amazing opportunities Christie gave new prosecutor
Somerset County Acting Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson grew up in Somerset County and began his law career as a clerk in Somerset County Superior Court. SOMERVILLE -- Acting Somerset County Prosecutor...
View ArticleBedminster solar power plant plan officially scrapped
Plans for a power plant in Bedminster were officially terminated on March 3, 2016. BEDMINSTER -- A township company that suspended plans last week to build a solar power plant to serve the...
View ArticleThe 7 books every N.J. kid should read
The New Jersey Library Association's Children's Services and Young Adult Services Sections have announced this year's winners of the Garden State Book Awards.
View ArticleHeavy delays as overturned tractor-trailer closes Somerville Circle
An overturned tractor-trailer is causing delays at the Somerville Circle on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Editor's note: An updated version of this story can be found here. An overturned tractor-trailer has...
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Metuchen Bishop Bootkoski retires, Pope Francis appoints successor
Pope Francis appointed a new bishop for the Diocese of Metuchen. The longtime bishop, Paul Bootkoskie, retired. Monsignor James Checchio (Courtesy The Diocese of Metuchen) PISCATAWAY -- Bishop Paul...
View ArticleFirefighters who battled N.J. warehouse blaze to get dinner
Five hundred firefighters spent over 24 hours battling the warehouse blaze in Hillsborough. Firefighters who battled N.J. warehouse blaze invited to dinner HILLSBOROUGH -- A thank-you dinner for all...
View ArticleTruck with liquefied gas wrecks at Somerville Circle
Delays are expected at Somerville Circle throughout Tuesday, March 8, as the clean-up continues after a tractor-trailer carrying a flammable liquid flipped onto its side. Editor's note: This article...
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New bishop to be installed in Metuchen Diocese in May
Rev. Monsignor James Checchio will replace Bishop Paul Bootkoski, who served in that leadership post for 14 years. Watch video Monsignor James Checchio (Courtesy The Diocese of Metuchen) METUCHEN --...
View ArticleBuses to go from Flemington to RVCC, Bridgewater Commons
The Hunterdon County LINK is now offering service from Flemington to Raritan Valley Community College and Bridgewater Commons Mall. A new bus route will be added to the Hunterdon County LINK...
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