Westfield, NJ|News|
Cat Abandoned On Shelter's Porch, Caught On Video In Plainfield
The act was caught on surveillance video on Monday. Now the shelter is asking for help to identify the person. Watch the video here:
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- Bridgewater, NJ
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Community Mourning Sudden Loss Of Ridge High School Teacher
A GoFundMe fundraising website has been set up to help Steven Hendershot's family with funeral service costs.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
2-Story Retail/Office Building To Replace Westfield Corner Property
The Westfield Planning Board approved the application at its May 2 meeting.
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Bridgewater|News|
Driver Slumped Over Steering Wheel On Route 202 Charged With DWI: Cops
Raritan Police reported making 3 arrests for driving while intoxicated and two more arrests in connection with domestic violence.
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Bridgewater|News|
Car Fire Rages Near Home, Residents Evacuated In Branchburg
Branchburg Township Police helped residents evacuate from the home on Sunday morning.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Family Pets Rescued From House Fire In Hillsborough
Police and neighbors worked to slow the fire as firefighters arrived on Friday.
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Across New Jersey, NJ|News|
Pilot Dies In Plane Crash In Hunterdon County
The plane was found on fire in a heavily wooded area on Friday, according to authorities.
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Bridgewater|News|
22 Bridgewater-Raritan Teachers, Staff Celebrated By School District
11 teachers were awarded Governor’s Educator of the Year, and 11 staff members were awarded Governor’s Educational Services Professional.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Contract Renewed For Hillsborough Schools Business Administrator
The Hillsborough Board of Education approved the renewal at its Monday night meeting.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Artwork Created By Residents Sought For Hillsborough 2026 Calendar
For the 1st time, the Township is collecting digital images of artwork created by Hillsborough residents, instead of photos of local scenery
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Bridgewater|News|
Flood Warning Issued For Somerset County
Showers and thunderstorms are likely through the rest of the day on Friday.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
New Coffee Tea Bakery Opening In Basking Ridge
The Porch is getting ready to open offering a "new kind of cafe experience."
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Westfield, NJ|News|
13 Outstanding Students, Citizens In Union County Honored
The recipients were nominated and selected for fostering human rights, human relations, and human dignity among the people of Union County.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Branchburg Man Wanted For Burglary, Theft In Hillsborough
Brian J. Cromen is named the Fugitive of the Month for May 2025 by the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
One Westfield Place Moves Closer To Becoming A Reality
While not unanimously, the Council introduced ordinances amending its redevelopment agreement and financial obligations with Streetworks.
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Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County VoTech Students Honors World Language Students
The honorees were recipients of the New Jersey State Seal of Biliteracy certificate and inductees into the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Westfield High School Names Award-Winning Educators
Rudy Scipioni, Kimberly Gosen-Fowler, Paula Parada, and Jeffrey Robbins were honored by the High School community with awards of excellence.
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Westfield, NJ|News|
Gun Shots Fired At Car In Linden, Police Seek Answers
Police are asking the public for any information related to the shooting on Wednesday afternoon.
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Bridgewater|News|
Dog Abandoned In Crate Behind Kidstreet Playground In Bridgewater
The dog was "petrified" when she was found in the crate. Now the Somerset Regional Animal Shelter is searching for answers.
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Bridgewater|News|
Tax Increase Approved In Somerset County 2025 Budget
The budget both preserves and expands vital services for Somerset County's residents, according to the Somerset County Commissioners.
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