Skillman Park site of annual Race to Wellness 5K
The annual 5K Race to Wellness and one-mile Fun Walk will be held 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 8, at Skillman Park in Montgomery Township. MONTGOMERY - The Somerset County Wellness Committee is...
View ArticleFirst look: New Social Services Building to open in June
Somerset County's new Social Services Building features the latest technology, open space, a drop-in center for children and a huge waiting area. SOMERVILLE -- Nearly everyday for the past two years,...
View ArticleSomerset County takes part in National Walk at Lunch Day
Somerset County employees took up the National Walk Lunch Day challenge recently. SOMERVILLE - Several Somerset County employees took up the National Walk Lunch Day challenge recently and gathered in...
View ArticleTractor-trailer accident on I-78 causing 5-mile delay
An accident is causing delays on eastbound Interstate 78 in Bedminster on Friday, May 20, 2016. BEDMINSTER - An accident on eastbound Interstate 78 near exit 26 (Rattlesnake Bridge Road) is causing...
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Bait dog was severely injured
Petey was rescued from a property in Trenton where he was used as a bait dog. Petey LAMBERTVILLE -- Petey is a 10-month-old American bulldog mix in the care of Animal Alliance. He was rescued from a...
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Senior shopping program to be discussed
The Senior Shopper program is a free service for homebound seniors and those with limited mobility. BERNARDS -- Bob Hurte, volunteer coordinator with the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center, will...
View ArticleNot so fast - N.J. should not ditch front license plates | Editorial
There are many reasons why New Jersey should keep its law requiring front license plates. That license plate on the front bumper of your car - nuisance or necessity? A state senator is pushing for New...
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Glimpse of History: Cones and kerchiefs in Watchung
Frank Castronovo opened the Wachung Pharmacy in 1939. WATCHUNG -- From left, Betty Jean Greves, Jane Abel, Barbara Barrett, Betsy Barrett, Midge Burrison and Nina Goralczyk eat ice cream at the...
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N.J. man charged in robbery, carjacking pleads not guilty
Jerrold May plead not guilty to nine counts relating to the May 23, 2014, incident. FRANKLIN -- A man facing nine charges, including robbery and carjacking, plead not guilty Friday in Somerset County...
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Hillsborough man is Hunterdon County's Most Wanted
Avery Potter is Hunterdon County's Most Wanted for May 20, 2016. Avery Potter, 57, is this week's Hunterdon County's Most Wanted. Potter was arrested and charged with eluding police in a motor vehicle...
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N.J. lawmakers want to clarify affordable housing laws
Forcing municipalities to meet retroactive affordable housiing requirements would be disastrous, say New Jersey legislators. SOMERSET -- Branchburg Township Administrator Gregory J. Bonin is among...
View ArticleTrack and field Top 20s, plus individual rankings for Friday, May 20
The best part of the track and field season is upon us. County and conference championships are wrapping up and teams across the state are gearing up the NJSIAA State Championships. With so many...
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Woman charged after pepper spray used on mall security
Fantasia Johnson, 40, of Franklin Township, was charged with second degree robbery and third degree unlawful possession of a weapon on May 18, 2016. BRIDGEWATER - A Franklin Township woman was...
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Deal on table in robbery of Chinese food delivery man
Ernest James was offered a plea deal of 12 years in prison during a hearing in Somerset County Superior Court on May 20, 2016. FRANKLIN -- A Highland Park man, who authorities say allegedly committed...
View ArticleSomerville High School prom 2016 (PHOTOS)
Somerville High School held its prom on Friday, May 20, 2016. Students at Somerville High School celebrated their senior prom Friday night at DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center...
View ArticleFrogger to Donkey Kong: Gamers find paradise in N.J. town
Gaming enthusiast can find anything they want in a four-business cluster in downtown Somerville. SOMERVILLE - Upon entering the arcade wonderland that is YESTERcades, patrons are immediately taken...
View ArticleSomerset, Hunterdon running Click It or Ticket campaign
A Click It or Ticket campaign will be running in Hunterdon and Somerset counties through June 5. Law enforcement officers from throughout Somerset and Hunterdon counties will join with police agencies...
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Mount St. Mary artists receive awards
Students bring home awards from the Somerset County Teen Arts Festival. "Beach Cave" by Catherine Jennings won an award at the Somerset County Teen Arts Festival.Mount Saint Mary Academy WATCHUNG --...
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