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Mayor Ciccarelli offered residents an update on the Route 206 widening project, adding that more work is planned for after Labor Day.
Derick Donel Lewis Jr. of Bridgeton, reportedly threatened a child and had a gun before fleeing prompting a seach in Someset County.
Many of the pets had upper respiratory infections, where they couldn't breathe or see, serious leg injuries, and had fleas and parasites.
One courthouse employee shared photos and a video of the roaches coming out of keyboards in Somerville.
The global fitness concept, which claims to redefine the way we move, opened its 100th studio worldwide and first in New Jersey.
Westfield Police released its blotter for the timeframe between Aug. 3 to Aug. 9:
Smrithi Mohan and Adam Lefkowitz announce they are running for 2 of 3 open three-year seats on the Bernards Township Board of Education.
From now through Sept. 1, Officers throughout Somerset County will be participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign for 2025.
The woman reported kicking the dog and said an unknown vehicle intervened, allowing her to run to safety and seek shelter.
Additionally, the Burke Avenue ramp to Route 22 eastbound will be closed on Monday night.
Kathleen Amberg, 69, of Branchburg, was charged with distribution of child sex abuse materials and possession of child sex abuse materials.
The family, along with two dogs and a cat, was rescued by Bound Brook Police and Firefighters on Thursday morning.
Karen Carey-Lynch of the Roselle Park Middle School was honored for her hard work and dedication.
Kiran Masud of the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School District was honored for her hard work and dedication.
The festival will include food trucks, a beer garden, kids' activities, vendors, music, and more.
Best US Moving recently released the list of the top family-friendly towns in New Jersey.
A recent grad filed a lawsuit against the district, alleging the gym teacher called her "obese," denied her bathroom privileges, and more.
The road will be closed next week for milling and paving.
Beloved husband, father, and food scientist Akshay Arora, 47, of Hillsborough, was identified Tuesday as the body recovered from the river.
Colin Kurdyla was selected for Team USA’s U‑20 squad at the upcoming World Lacrosse Championships in Jeju Island, South Korea.
