Measles Case Confirmed In NJ County: Top 5 Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from across New Jersey:

1. An Atlantic City man was indicted for a hit-and-run on White Horse Pike that killed a 17-year-old pedestrian from Galloway, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Read more.

2. Town officials have declared a state of emergency in Jefferson, as a bridge closure on Route 15 southbound has caused heavy traffic on other roads and residential streets. Read more.

3. Verizon and the state of New Jersey reached a $175,000 settlement this week, resolving an investigation into whether the company violated consumer protection laws concerning the marketing and sale of its Fios services. Read more.

4. Working past retirement age has never been the American Dream. But more New Jersey residents over the age of 65 are still grinding out a living at their jobs than anywhere else in the nation, a new study says. Read more.

5. A confirmed, travel-associated measles case was reported in Somerset County, The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) reported on Thursday. Read more.