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

NJ Coronavirus: What To Know As More Cases Reported, Schools Close

UPDATE: The news about the coronavirus in New Jersey rapidly developed throughout the last 48 hours. Here's everything we know.>>>Read more here.

Strange Letters Appear As Amber Alert Probe Expands For 5-Year-Old NJ Girl

The probe has expanded as letters have appeared. Here are the latest details in the NJ search for missing 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez.

Mom: NJ Dentist Should Quit After Daughter 'Died,' 15 Got Sick

A New Jersey dentist worked on her daugher's teeth. Her heart stopped beating, her mom said. He was only suspended, and the mother is outraged.

In Controversial Case, North Brunswick Man Deported

The man, Melvin Herrera-Interiano, 50, had no other criminal history in the U.S. other than the fact that he came to the country illegally.

Women Say Asbury Bartender Drugged Drinks, Raped. He's Suing.

He says they posted messages on Facebook referring to him as "the rapey bartender." They also said: "Don't trust his drinks," he said.

Gigantic Sinkhole In Toms River: Alert Issued, Road Closed

A gigantic sinkhole has closed a road for two days, and police have issued an alert to the public to stay away.

Two Doctors Lose Jobs In Separate Toms River Bribe, Drug Cases

One of the doctors, however, could be back on the job again very soon after running into trouble in Toms River.

Toms River Woman Charged In Manchester Death: Prosecutor

A 56-year-old Toms River woman has been charged with murder, prosecutors said.

What To Know In NJ As REAL ID Services Expand, Crisis Warning

UPDATE: A warning about a REAL ID "crisis" was issued as services continue to expand in NJ. Here's the latest.

3 New NJ Laws Should Impact Your Life – And Wallet – In March

New NJ laws in March: Two went into effect Sunday – and a controversial one is coming very soon – that may have a big impact on your life.