15 stars on latest boys lacrosse Player of the Year watch list
15 players are highlighted in the latest NJ.com boys lacrosse Player of the Year watch.
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Prom of the Week goes to Gloucester County school for second week in a row
And a pair from Gloucester County was also named best dressed. Watch video Thousands of you voted this week to decide which New Jersey prom would rise above the others. Out of 15 schools, Williamstown...
View ArticleTake this week's New Jersey news quiz
A perfect score earns you the glory you can only attain by acing an online quiz. If you're like most New Jerseyans, you devour countless local news stories on NJ.com each week. Now, it's time to prove...
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N.J. teens honored at college's Paul Robeson reception
The high school students from Somerset and Hunterdon counties who were honored for their achievements at the 26th annual Paul Robeson Youth Achievement Awards Reception held recently at Raritan Valley...
View ArticleN.J. town getting ready for annual Miles for Matheny
Miles for Matheny takes place on June 5, 2016, in Peapack. The 19th annual Miles for Matheny walk, run and bicycle ride takes place June 5 in Peapack. Matheny Medical and Educational Center's annual...
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Tabby is 'sociable, playful'
Tigger was surrendered to the shelter when his owner became ill. Tigger FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP -- Tigger is a 2-year-old tabby at the Franklin Township Animal Shelter who was surrendered to the facility...
View Article$11M for N.J. flood control included in U.S. Senate spending bill
The money is part of a $37.5 billion energy and water appropriations measure. WASHINGTON -- An energy and water development spending bill approved by the U.S. Senate Thursday includes $11 million in...
View Article36 N.J. high school teams competing in Envirothon
New Jersey Envirothon brings together 185 students from 36 high school teams representing 16 counties. BRIDGEWATER - The 23rd annual New Jersey Envirothon, a natural resources problem-solving...
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Glimpse of History: Mealtime for students in the '60s
In the 1960s, food companies flooded the market with NASA-inspired just-add-water products. BOUND BROOK -- Students at Bound Brook High School share a meal together in this photo taken in the 1960s....
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N.J. contractor ripped off customers in 6 counties, complaint says
Robbinsville contractor Charles L. Johnston Jr. is the subject of a complaint by state that says he cheated 75 customers The state Division of Consumer Affairs has filed a complaint on behalf of 75...
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ACLU joins suit over denial of N.J. mosque
The Islamic Society of Basking Ridge sued after its proposal was rejected after 39 public hearings. NEWARK -- The national American Civil Liberties Union is joining a host of religious groups...
View ArticleN.J. woman found guilty in $15K theft from Home Depot
The Phillipsburg woman shorted bank deposits on several occasions while working at a Bridgewater Home Depot. SOMERVILLE -- A Phillipsburg woman was found guilty of third-degree theft by deception...
View ArticleRoads to avoid Sunday when Obama speaks at Rutgers commencement
More than 52,000 people are expected to pack Rutgers' football stadium for President Obama's commencement speech in Piscataway. PISCATAWAY -- Rutgers University's annual commencement ceremony always...
View ArticleN.J. man gets 5 years probation for getting 14-year-old pregnant
The Bernardsville man must pay a $1,000 lump sum and $100 per week in child support during the term of his five-year probation. BERNARDSVILLE -- A borough man was sentenced to five years probation...
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Hillsborough teacher recognized by Goddard
Teacher named one of six "Teachers of the Year" by Goddard System, Inc. Goddard School teacher Christina Mruskovic with the plaque she received for being named "Teacher of the Year."The Goddard School...
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Drunk driver fled scene of fatal Plainfield hit-and-run, authorities say
A man is accused of driving drunk, hitting and fatally injuring a pedestrian in Plainfield, then fleeing and crashing into a car. A Somerset County man was indicted on a vehicular manslaughter charge...
View ArticleFranklin High School prom 2016 (PHOTOS)
FRANKLIN TWP. — Franklin High School students kicked off their 2016 prom on Friday night. Dressed in their beautiful gowns and trendy tuxedos, the prom-goers posed for lots of photos at the school...
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Family of Franklin man shot by police still waiting for answers
Only one of the two officers fired his gun, said the Grant family attorney. FRANKLIN -- Pauline Grant had a pain in her stomach and a hole in her heart on Mother's Day. Her oldest son, Diahlo Grant,...
View ArticleRoad closures begin for Sunday's Obama speech at Rutgers
Extreme traffic jams are expected when President Obama speaks at Rutgers commencement Sunday. PISCATAWAY -- Rutgers University plans to close one of the major arteries on its Piscataway campus...
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Somerset man sentenced to 30 years for Bridgeton shooting, brothel killing
Andy Reyes, 20, of Somerset, plead guilty on March 28 to two counts of first-degree aggravated manslaughter. BRIDGETON -- A Somerset man was sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday for two 2013...
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