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N.J. man indicted on charges he used friend as 'human shield' in standoff
Man allegedly asked police to kill him. BERNARDSVILLE -- A borough man accused of asking police to kill him while he used his friend as a human shield after a brief standoff with police in May has...
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Woman admits robbing Chase Bank in Hillsborough
Woman facing five to 10 years in prison HILLSBOROUGH -- A Montgomery woman admitted Friday to robbing a township bank in 2014. Annette Conturso (Somerset County Prosecutor's Office) Annette Conturso,...
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Woman who stole $330K from employer for gambling habit gets 5 years in prison
Jaime Devine stole the money from a company that operates two senior citizen housing complexes BRIDGEWATER -- A Pennsylvania woman who stole more than $330,000 from her Bridgewater employer to feed a...
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An N.J. first: Montclair team named USA Cycling 'Center of Excellence' for...
The Montclair Bikery Developmental Team, with two state champions, is named one of just 23 U.S. "Centers of Excellence," providing funding and prestige to foster young racers Watch video MONTCLAIR --...
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SCVTS students are winners at SkillsUSA
Students bring home gold and silver awards from the national conference. SCVTHS students Brianna Broderick, Catherine Chen, and Anjana Nair with part of their SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills...
View Article$1M bridge project gets OK despite N.J. roadwork shutdown
The state Department of Transportation has approved a $1 million emergency project to replace a Route 202 bridge damaged in heavy rains and flooding on July 10, 2016. BERNARDSVILLE - The state...
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2 dead after fire rages through North Plainfield apartment complex
The flames appeared to be extinguished by 1 p.m. Watch video NORTH PLAINFIELD -- A fire swept through an apartment complex Sunday afternoon, killing two residents and injuring another, police said....
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Balloons travel thousands of miles to take part in N.J. festival
The 34th annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning takes place July 29-31, 2016, and features over 100 balloons from six countries. Watch video READINGTON - With twice a day mass ascensions...
View ArticleHow Pokemon Go is getting New Jerseyans outdoors | Opinion
Pokémon Go is helping get millions of people outdoors. There's plenty of other apps that can help guide you further once you get there. For years, health and outdoor advocates have worried that...
View ArticleSocial Services Building named in honor of Sen. Walter Kavanaugh
Somerset County officials dedicated the new Senator Walter J. Kavanaugh Social Services Building in Somerville with a July 21, 2016, ribbon-cutting ceremony. SOMERVILLE - Somerset County officials...
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Golf Classic raises over $166K for N.J. college foundation
Over $166,000 was raised at this year's Raritan Valley Community College Foundation Golf Classic, held July 11, 2016. The Raritan Valley Community College Foundation raised over $166,000 at its 13th...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: July 25, 2016
Pets in need of adoption in northern and central New Jersey While New Jersey was never known as "Hurricane Alley," recent visits by hurricanes Irene and Sandy have shown that big storms can and do...
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2 youths charged in Newark robbery using stolen gun, carjacked vehicle
A 19-year-old and a 17-year-old were charges with robbery, conspiracy and weapons possession, in connection with the robbery of a 43-year-old Somerset County man Newark Police arrested two teens...
View ArticleChild poverty in N.J. isn't only an urban issue - a plan to combat it | Opinion
In New Jersey, as it is nationwide, the poverty threshold is $24,300 a year for a family of four. One out of six children in Mercer County live below that level. By Jeffrey M. Vega The Advocates for...
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Man missing in Delaware River ID'd as search becomes recovery effort
The search resumed Monday morning for Juan Alberto, 29, of Somerset BORDENTOWN -- State Police say a search for a man who jumped off a boat into the Delaware River Sunday and never resurfaced has...
View ArticleN.J. student newspapers should not be muzzled | Editorial
A bipartisan bill will provide student journalists with the protection needed to take on tough issues impacting today's youth and young adults. A bipartisan bill making its way through the state...
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Man sentenced for sex crime with child in Hunterdon County
A man from Branchburg was convicted of criminal sexual contact in Lebanon Township. FLEMINGTON -- David C. Hardy, 35, of Branchburg has been sentenced to five years' probation following his conviction...
View ArticleMicroburst pushes cars 100 feet, snaps poles in Branchburg
Strong thunderstorms on Monday, July 25, 2016, caused damage throughout Hunterdon and Somerset counties. A line of strong thunderstorms raced across Central Jersey on Monday afternoon, bringing heavy...
View ArticleWhy is this section of Route 22 in pavement patches?
A driver questioned why a repaving job on a section of Route 22 resembled a patchwork quilt more than uniform lanes of blacktop. Patchwork is a great look for quilts and comforters, but when highway...
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County Comic Fest set for Aug. 6
Special guests include High Bridge native Darren Auck, who has drawn for Marvel Comics. Shannon O'Connell as Pikachu and Caroline Scutt as Batman's nemesis Poison Ivy at last year's Hunterdon Comic...
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