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Dad Killed By Train Leaving Xmas Party: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Also in the news: water rescue in chaotic storm, seven saved from apartment fire and $1M Powerball ticket sold.

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Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from the Garden State:

1. Three Morris County firefighters were hospitalized and seven other individuals, including a child, were rescued from a building fire in Boonton late Saturday night, authorities said.T (Read more on Patch.)

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2. The longest nursing strike in New Jersey history is now over. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A person was rescued near a flooded river Monday as heavy rain pummeled Camden County.(Read more on Patch.)

Find out what's happening in Mendham-Chesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

4. Powerball players will want to check their tickets - a $1 million winning ticket was sold in Lanoka Harbor. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A Somerset County husband and father of two was hit and killed by a train inside Penn Station late Friday night, according to officials. (Read more on Patch.)

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