Update: Route 202-206 near Somerville Circle reopened
The southbound side of Route 202-206 in Bridgewater is expected to be closed most of Friday, April 29, 2016. Update: As of 2 p.m., Route 202-206 has been reopened. The roadway was closed for several...
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Glimpse of History: Knocking down the pins, 1890s style
Pins would have been set up by hand by pinboys. NORTH PLAINFIELD -- This 1890 photo was taken in the Park Club in North Plainfield and shows the club's four-lane bowling alley. Mario Caruso, Bruce...
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N.J. man pleads not guilty to possession of $1.2M in drugs
Charles C. Lewis, 42, pleaded not guilty on Friday, April 29, 2016, to drug possession charges. WARREN -- A township man indicted for allegedly possessing 10 kilograms of cocaine and two kilograms of...
View ArticleHillsborough High School closed after lockdown
Hillsborough High School was closed following a lockdown on Friday, April 29, 2016. This article has been updated to include information released by the school and police. HILLSBOROUGH - Students at...
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Local artist teaches at Y
There is a place for everyone in Sandra Watts' class, from beginner to advanced artist. Feng Chu displays his artwork from the painting/drawing class at the YMCA North Hunterdon Active Older Adult...
View ArticleN.J. Supreme Court grants ex-police dispatcher new trial
The New Jersey Supreme Court has cleared the way for a new trial in a wrongful termination lawsuit brought against Bridgewater Township. A woman who said she was forced to resign as a Bridgewater...
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Judge denies motion to give son of ex-Giant stiffer sentence
Somerset County Superior Court Judge Robert Reed denied a motion seeking to give Clint Benson a tougher sentence. SOMERVILLE -- Somerset County Superior Court Judge Robert B. Reed denied a motion...
View ArticleThousands expected to visit Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall in Carteret
A daylong series of programs will be held Saturday to honor veterans. CARTERET -- After a five-year wait the Traveling Vietnam War Memorial Wall is on display in Carteret Park and large crowds are...
View ArticleNative seed bank may provide N.J.'s future ash trees | Byers
A new generation of ash trees resistant to the affects of the Emerald Ash Borer could come from seeds stored at the Mid Atlantic Regional Seed Bank in Staten Island. The State We're In As you may have...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: May 2, 2016
The OneMind Dogs training method concentrates on forging the dog-human bond and works in concert with the dog's natural instincts. The language of 'Woof': Tips on how to 'speak dog' for better...
View ArticleMust-hear N.J.: Rock 'outsiders' Dinosaur Eyelids romp in New Brunswick
A sharp cross between early hard-rock and '90s alternative gives this group an edge MONTGOMERY -- Patrick McKnight has always appreciated rock n' roll in its traditional sense, when Iggy Pop and Ozzy...
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VOTE: Who will be New Jersey's Prom of the Week?
The winning school will have their prom pics featured on NJ.com. Welcome to New Jersey Prom Season 2016. Students at high schools from Cape May to High Point are gearing up for their big night, and...
View ArticleTwo N.J. men indicted in murder of Willingboro man
Two men have been indicted in the 2015 murder of a Willingboro man. SOMERVILLE -- Two Middlesex County men have been indicted in the June 2015 murder of a Willingboro man during an alleged drug deal,...
View ArticleN.J. industrial park fire could spark changes in fire regulations
Hillsborough Township fire officials have said an outdated sprinkler system and aging hydrants hindered firefighters during Hillsborough warehouse fire. Watch video HILLSBOROUGH -- In the aftermath of...
View ArticleN.J.'s county political parties grab a bit more campaign cash
The parties reported their best first-quarter fundraising since 2009. TRENTON -- New Jersey's county political parties, which are struggling to compete for donations, reported their most funds raised...
View ArticleRanking N.J.'s top 25 high school sports dynasties of all-time
New Jersey is filled with legendary high school sports programs from Cape May to Mahwah. But which team is No. 1? We attempted to find out.
View ArticleUpscale N.J. community considers disbanding police force
The Peapack-Gladstone Police Department currently makes up one-third of the borough's annual budget, according to Mayor William Mueller. PEAPACK-GLADSTONE -- Residents of this tiny, upscale borough...
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Backroads, New Jersey: the canals run through it
Delaware & Raritan Canal is still intact along much of its 45-mile length. They remain a great reminder of not only mind, but muscle, over matter. The canals of the 19th century linked cities the...
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Franklin man charged with threatening N.J. sheriff
Andrew J. Mondics allegedly admitted to calling the Somerset County sheriff after reading about him online. FRANKLIN -- A township man has been arrested and charged with making terroristic threats...
View ArticleFormer owner of gourmet shop gets probation in tax evasion case
William Arthur Garcia could have been sentenced to at least six months in prison and fined up to $30,000. NEWARK -- Having pleaded guilty last year to a count of tax evasion, William Arthur Garcia and...
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