Alleged Plagiarism a 'Mistake,' Rising Sandy Costs Top Local News

Alleged Plagiarism By Superintendent a 'Mistake'

The Bedminster board of education has discussed the concerns of possible plagiarism with Superintendent Carolyn Koos and are satisfied she understands the mistake, according to a statement from board president Louis Casella.

Toxicology Report Pending for Driver in Fatal Crash

Toxicology reports are still pending for a Warren woman who was charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a Bridgewater man in Bernards Township Wednesday.

A fire in the living room of a home in The Hills began with a burning Christmas tree near a fireplace, Bernards Township Police said.

MLK Day Recognized in Somerset Hills Area Schools

All Somerset Hills schools will be open on Martin Luther King Day because of Sandy make-ups, and they are planning to recognize the holiday in their own ways.

Construction Partially Closes Mount Airy Road

The construction has officially begun on Mount Airy Road, and the road is closed with detours in place while the work is done.

Flu vaccines are hard to come by in the Somerset Hills area, and many pharmacies are waiting for more to come in.

Sandy Curbside Debris Quadruples in Bernardsville

Sandy clean-up costs are quadrupling in Bernardsville, exceeding $2 million as more residents are bringing their materials out to the side of the road.

Plagiarism Possible Again on Bedminster School Site

The Bedminster Board of Education is looking into claims that some of the letters posted on the school's website were plagiarized from other districts.