NJ Coronavirus Updates / Proud Dad Dies In Surf / Mom's Farewell

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

NJ Coronavirus Updates: Here's What You Need To Know As Cases Rise

hNew Jersey's confirmed death toll is now 14,348 as 957 new cases and four more confirmed deaths were announced on Saturday – the highest daily new-case count in nearly four months. Here are the areas with new cases, the town-by-town and county-by-county totals and the latest coronavirus, school and reopening developments in New Jersey.>>>Read more here.

'Proud Father:' Man Who Died At Jenkinson's Was Hit By Wave

Anthony J. Timpanaro loved his family, and he was with them when tragedy took place in the surf. Several rescue attempts failed.

Son Lifted By Fire Truck Says Goodbye To Dying NJ Mom

Sarah Petty is being called a "hero" for arranging a fire truck to lift a son to the 2nd story of a New Jersey retirement home.

President Trump Went To NJ Event After COVID-19 Exposure (UPDATE)

Just hours after he attended a New Jersey fundraiser, President Trump announced that he and his wife tested positive for COVID-19.

'Offered His Life:' Funeral For Judge's Son In South Brunswick

Daniel Anderl was killed when a gunman opened fire at the family's North Brunswick home on July 19.

Gov. Murphy: NJ To Stay Open Despite Worst COVID Week In Months

Murphy announced New Jersey is staying open – and may even reopen more – despite having its highest weekly coronavirus case number since June. Here's why.

Charges Upgraded For Fatal Fight In Lacey

A Manalapan man was charged with aggravated manslaughter after a fight between motorcycle club members turned deadly.

Hamilton Township Confirms Four Cases Of Legionnaires' Disease

The NJ residents became ill between Aug. 18-24, and two died. The disease is not spread from person-to-person and the risk remains low.

Gov. Murphy: 11 Coronavirus Outbreaks At NJ Schools In New Data

WATCH: Gov. Murphy released new data that has identified 11 coronavirus outbreaks at NJ schools. Here's where, and what happened.

Truck Pulling Trailer Full Of Monkeys Catches Fire On I-287

Video: Firefighters were able to put out the fire before it spread to the trailer full of monkeys in Bridgewater on Thursday.