Woman Shot 3 Times At NJ House Party: NJ 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. It’s no secret formula – not by a longshot. But a simple mélange of “love, patience, understanding and faith” have worked wonders for Marie and Thomas Johnson over the course of their 50-year marriage … and for nearly 125 other couples who recently celebrated their golden anniversary in Essex County. Read more.

2. A 30-year-old woman swimmer was seriously injured Saturday when she got cut by a boat propeller while swimming in Barnegat Bay, New Jersey State Police said Monday afternoon. Read more.

3. A Mercer County man was killed after he was struck by a FedEx van on Saturday, authorities said. Read more.

4. Two South Jersey women were charged after a 16-month-old child ingested and overdosed on methamphetamine, according to police. Read more.

5. A 21-year-old woman was shot three times at a party Friday night in Highland Park, Highland Park Police Chief Richard Abrams announced. Read more.