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Terrified by fireworks, more dogs run away over the 4th of July weekend than any other time of year. Here’s what you can do to find your pet
Here's the full Watchung police blotter for the period between June 28 and July 2.
Here is the scheduled the Englewood Department of Public Works put out for the week following the Fourth of July.
Emerson Pavilus, 46, took money from two people in exchange for helping them ship drugs, authorities said.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations around Jefferson.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations around Madison.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks and other festivities in Randolph.
Joseph Centanni, 74, was rearrested on Wednesday and is facing additional charges. A total of 20 victims have now come forward.
Locations are the Flemington Moose Lodge 1829, the Flemington Jewish Community Center and the Flemington Presbyterian Church.
The crash involved three tractor-trailers and happened late at night on Wednesday, close to milepost 29.4, near Bedminster.
Daniel Schreiber claimed he was fired for reporting health violations in the kitchen, according to Northjersey.com.
The funding is being allocated under the Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act.
There was a water main break, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
The 18-year-old man from Baltimore, Maryland, left the victim unconscious for several hours in North Bergen, the Attorney General said.
More than 4.4 million people are expected to fly or drive as summer travel season gets underway, officials said in a statement.
Due to the extreme temperatures and ongoing electric system repairs, officials are concerned with ensuring there is electricity for all.
They are no longer happening on Wednesday due to the heat advisory and the chance of thunderstorms.
The funding is being allocated under the Securing Our Children's Future Bond Act.
The funding is being allocated under the Securing Our Children’s Future Bond Act.
Two people were arrested at a traffic stop in Oakland, according to a recent police blotter.
