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Ridge Graduation, New Bernards Police Officer Top Local News

Here are some of the week's top stories on the Basking Ridge Patch.

Portraits of a Ridge Graduating Class that Valued 'Friendship' and 'Team'

Ridge High School graduated more than 400 students on Wednesday night.

Farewell to the Ridge Class of 2013

Ridge Principal Frank Howlett has some kind words for the Class of 2013 before the new graduates toss their caps in this on-the-spot video.

Visitation, Memorial Set for Jack Welch

Sunday visitation hours at Gallaway and Crane and a Memorial Service on Monday at Liberty Corner Presbyterian Church for Jack Welch, whose sudden death on Tuesday surprised the community. Welch is a principal in the Bamboo Grille, Famished Frog and other restaurants in the area.

New Bernards Police Officer Will Replace Retiring Sergeant

The Bernards Township Committee on Tuesday Authorized the hiring of a new patrol officer to replace retiring Police Sgt. Joshua Fowler.

Basking Ridge Siblings Arrested on Drug Charges

The day before graduation, Bernards Township Police and the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office arrest a 20-year-old Basking Ridge man and his 18-year-old sister on charges of various charges of possession and intent to distribute illegal drugs.



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