Man Struck By Train, Body Found at Pot Farm, Bribery Allegation Cleared Top Regional News

A Chilean man was killed Tuesday night when he was struck by a NJ Transit train on a bridge over the Passaic River.

Man Busted For Growing Pot After Finding Wife Dead

A Rockaway Township man was charged with maintaining a drug production facility Tuesday when he called police to his Sanders Road home after finding his wife dead inside, authorities said.

'Kai the Hitchhiker' Charged in Green Brook Attorney's Death

Authorities have arrested an Internet celebrity they believe may have been involved with the death of Joseph Galfy Jr., a Clark resident and attorney to the Green Brook Planning Board.

'Celebration of Life' For Paige Aiello in Summit Next Week

Family and friends will host  a “celebration of Paige’s life” at Summit's Unitarian Church on May 21 to honor the College of New Jersey senior and Hillsborough resident whose body was discovered in the Hudson River on May 8.

Ex-Wayne Football Player's $15M Lawsuit Dismissed In Part

A portion of a federal lawsuit filed by one of nine former Wayne Hills High School football players accused of the aggravated assault of two students found beaten and left in the street was dismissed in federal court on Monday.

Mayor Cleared Of Wrongdoing In Bribery Allegation

The Somerset County Prosecutor's Office will not file criminal charges in connection with a Town Council candidate's allegations that Parsippany Mayor James Barberio offered him a job in January in exchange for not running for office.

A Hopatcong man told police his home was burglarized and goods, along with cash, was stolen while he was gone, but was caught in a web of lies, finally admitting the entire incident was staged, police said.

Some 26 Hopatcong homes were hit with paintballs between 11 p.m. Sunday and the early morning hours of Monday, causing broken windows and dents, and police are asking the public for any information to help solve the case.

Fire Damages Butler Music Saloon

Butler firefighters quickly extinguished a fire at Jiggs Corner Music Saloon Monday morning, authorities said.

Taking a stroll through downtown Chester and stopping for a cool treat at Taylor’s Ice Cream Parlor is part of the summer tradition for residents and tourists alike.

Two vehicles were stolen and four others were burglarized since May 3, prompting Mendham Township Police to ask for residents help in curbing future crime and catching the thieves, Lt. Vito Abrusci said.

District Edict Seeks to Avoid 'Cupcake Police'

Woods Road Elementary School teacher Sue Dicenzo asked for a bit of clarification on the school district's policies regarding foods brought in for special occasions—such as cupcakes for birthday celebrations—during Monday's Board of Education meeting.

Senior Seeks Compromise on Student Parking

After hearing feedback from residents, the town set two-hour parking limits on the residential streets surrounding Morristown High School.

'Housewives' Celebrate Fashion of Posh Boutique

The Venetian in Garfield was the fashionable place to be Thursday night as Posh Boutique in Montville staged a dress and bikini fashion event hosted by "Real Housewives of NJ" stars Melissa Gorga and Kathy Wakile. 

Stinky Smell a Result of 150-Pound Controlled Natural Gas Release

Orange-scented masking agent disbursed in areas of Hanover and Florham Park to hide natural gas smell from planned Williams/Transco release.