Bomb Scare, Burglar on Tape, 'Action for Distraction' Top Regional News

Bomb Scare Prompts Woodmont School Evacuation

Writing on a bathroom wall at Woodmont Elementary School in Montville prompted a bomb scare and an evacuation of the school Wednesday morning while police and a bomb squad checked the building to be sure it was safe, police and school officials said. No bomb was found.

Slideshow of Alleged Burglary Suspect Released

Police have released a slideshow of an individual they are trying to identify who was on Finley Lane in Wayne at the time a home on that street was burglarized April 20.

Youth's Painful Journey an Inspiration to 'Distract' Ill Kids

Zach Rice of Long Valley, who suffers from avascular necrosis of the hip, has joined forces with Goryeb Children's Hospital to raise funds for gaming systems for patients. The 'Action for Distraction' 5k will be held Saturday at Loantaka Brook Reservation in Morristown.

Ridge Remains in Top 15 in U.S. News' Top High Schools

Ridge High School is this year ranked no. 14 in New Jersey, and no. 200 in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report's annual rating of top high schools.

Marine Corps Sponsoring First Basilone Bowl

To celebrate a late Marine who means a great deal to Somerset County, and give graduating seniors one last opportunity to play football with their peers, the Somerset County Coaches Association is joining with the Marine Corps for the first ever Gunnery Sgt. John Basilone Bowl Game.

PSE&G  Corp. responded to complaints from Sparta residents and township officials with better communication and steps designed to reduced the impact of the company’s project to build a new power line from Pennsylvania to East Jersey.

Neighbors said Tuesday they were still concerned.

Morris Pays Tribute to 'Forgotten' Crime Victims (VIDEO)

Residents and officials gathered in Morristown Monday to pay tribute to crime victims, just one week after the Boston Marathon bombings.

Interim Band Director Stepping in for Suspended Teacher

With no word yet from the administration on if or when high school band director Larry Markiewicz will return following his suspension, Bridgewater-Raritan students are still asking for a quick resolution.

Underage Drinking Law OK'd With Drew U. Input

A law that prohibits underage drinking on private property in Madison with some exceptions won't take effect until after Drew University's May 17 commencement because of concerns the law could give students pause when considering calling for medical help if needed.

Four Morristown Green Traffic Flow Options (Video)

Whether the person was a driver, biker or walker, traffic flow and congestion around Morristown Green was one of the hot topics that the public gave quite a bit of feedback on during Morristown Moving Forward’s charrette week.

Clock's Ticking as Chester Assesses Police Dept. Options

The Chester Borough Council is exploring the different options available to them as they restructure the department after Police Chief Andre Kedrowitsch's July 1 exodus.

Police Probe Arrests Captain's Retirement

A Parsippany Police probe is underway against Capt. James Carifi, a member of the township Board of Education, NJ.com reports — and the action may have put the brakes on the man's plan to retire from the force.

Couple's Venture Launches New Era in Hillsborough Farming

A new trend may be starting, with new farmers launching business projects that could lead to new farms opening in the area — and an incubator project by the Northeast Organic Farming Association on Duke Farms may prove vital in any new agri-boom.

Assistant principals will share responsibility for content and curriculum at Wayne schools under a reorganization approved last week.

AMA Fight Club's Home to MMA Pros (and Kids Too)

In an unassuming storefront in the back of the Pine Shopping Plaza, Route 10, Whippany, the AMA Fight Club trains world-class mixed martial arts and UFC fighters. But they also work with students from as young as 3 to entire families developing their bodies and their minds.