Most-Read Basking Ridge Stories in October

Far Hills Races, Slightly Scaled Back, Party On

Attendance may have been slightly lower than last year, and the trains out to the annual Far Hills Race Meeting reportedly were a little quieter than usual, but there was much of the usual fun (and some of the antics) of the fundraising steeplechase race known as "The Hunt." Co-chair Carl Torsilieri later said that the organizers will continue to review policies after receiving both positive and negative feedback on this year's event.

Basking Ridge Man Taking Photos of Kids at Bus Stop Had Child Porn, Report Says

A Bernards man who was seen taking photos of students near a school bus stop last month in Bridgewater has been charged with possession of child pornography, police said. John Schulenberg, 59, came to police's attention after reports he photographed students at the bus stop at Adamsville Road and Chelsea Way on Sept. 17, according to a report on MyCentralJersey.com.

Recent Bridgewater-Raritan Grad, Hannah Luftman, 18, Dies

A recent Bridgewater-Raritan H.S. Grad Hannah E. Luftman, 18, passed away. The Bridgewater resident was attending Raritan Valley Community College.

Far Hills Race Can be 'Bigger and Better' Even With Alcohol Limits, Co-Chair Says

Although general ticket holders were prohibited this year from hauling alcohol into the general admission gates, the co-chairman of the Far Hills Race Meeting predicted that tighter rules and the presence of 100 state police would help get the race on the right track for growth — in the right direction.

Ridge Principal Urges Less Mean-Spirited Spirit Week Attire

Some Ridge seniors' portrayal of Mexican Monday on so-called Spirit Week drew censure from the principal, particularly for some students. Criticism was also levied for a "Western Wednesday" dance in the atrium by female students, but the principal decided against calling off Mr. Ridge or other events as a result, the school district's administration later reported.

For Many Ridge Seniors, It's Been a Long Road Together

In a world where so many people move around, perhaps it's unusual to have so many Ridge seniors who have been living in their hometown and attending school together since they were little kids — a large number apparently since kindergarten.

Far Hills Race Returns With Security Force, 100 State Police and New Rules

The Far Hills Race Meeting Association hired a private security force and 100 state police, along with local officers, to enforce rules at this year's steeplechase fundraising event for Somerset Medical Center.

Emergency Notification System Launches in Bernards Township

As part of the township's preparations for emergencies post-Sandy, the township has started a new emergency notification system capable of reaching thousands of residents in a very short period of time.

Mosque Plan, Far Hills Races, Alleged Shopliftings Top Local News

A continued public hearing on a proposed mosque in Liberty Corner, information on the Far Hills Races and alleged shopliftings at local businesses, in review, interested local readers.

Basking Ridge Woman Accused of Stealing $1K of Weight Loss Products

Police say a township resident allegedly shoplifted weight loss programs from the Rite-Aid at the Lyons Mall.

What State Attracted the Most Ridge Grads from the Class of 2013?

It wasn't New Jersey.

Ridge Red Devils Score 7 TDs on Homecoming Night

The Ridge Red Devils football team, undefeated, have had a number of games where they logged really high scores — and Homecoming Night's win over Plainfield was one of those nights.

Ant Hockey Fundraiser Raises Nearly $3K for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

A fun fundraiser for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society was an ant hockey tournament by senior athletes, in honor of a Ridge senior student.