Girls Basketball: The NJ.com Top 20, Dec. 22
One team falls out in the first regular-season edition of the Top 20
View Article2 municipalities ordered to fix their property values
The move comes months after state officials reprimanded county board for years of inaction MIDDLESEX COUNTY -- The county tax board ordered property revaluations in two municipalities in Middlesex...
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2 accused of running heroin operation near Carteret school indicted
Edward Burton and Angelica Negron were arrested on the charges in July. Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com CARTERET -- A local couple has been indicted on charges that they ran a heroin...
View ArticleMan killed by freight train in Edison, officials say
A man was killed on Thursday by a freight train in Edison. EDISON -- A man was killed Thursday afternoon after he apparently hopped a fence and darted in front of freight train near Tingley Lane,...
View ArticleQUIZ: How well do you know Santa Claus?
He's been to your place dozens of times, but have you ever taken the time to really get to know Santa Claus? Time to check your Santa Claus IQ. These days, it seems that you can't have a Christmas...
View ArticleLaurie Hernandez -- aka the Human Emoji -- launches her own emoji app
The N.J. gymnast/Dancing With The Stars champion is adding a little Laurie love to your phone. N.J. gymnast Laurie Hernandez, who earned the nickname the "Human Emoji" for her many smiles and winks...
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Allergies cause adult cat to lose homes
WOODBRIDGE -- Dean is an 8-year-old cat in the care of Angel Paws Rescue. Adopted from Angel Paws as a kitten, he had to be returned when a family member developed allergies. Sadly, the same thing...
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Drug counselor accused of blackmail at side job suspended from N.J. post
Anthony Trimble was suspended Wednesday from his state position as a substance abuse counselor WOODBRIDGE -- A drug counselor accused of blackmailing a patient at a private rehab facility is also a...
View ArticleInfant near death after being dropped by babysitter
Reece Modzelewski suffered a head injury while in a babysitter's home in Saddle Brook. SADDLE BROOK - An infant boy suffered a life-threatening head injury after apparently being dropped on the floor...
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Glimpse of History: A white Christmas in Highland Park
HIGHLAND PARK -- A holiday scene on the 300 block of Raritan Avenue in Highland Park taken in 1960. The Library of Congress points out that Thomas Edison created the very first strand of holiday...
View ArticleDriver crashes into police car transporting teen to jail
Trenton police were taking the teen to the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center in North Brunswick. WEST WINDSOR -- A Somerset man was charged with careless driving early Friday after apparently...
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N.J.'s 1st Topgolf entertainment center opens to public (PHOTOS)
The highly anticipated sports entertainment venue, Topgolf, opened in Edison on Friday. Watch video EDISON -- Matthew Addona and his two friends took off work on Friday to specifically go to the...
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N.J. man beat woman, left 'her for dead' in business park, cops say
Mickey Vanderpool, 61 of Elizabeth, charged with attempted murder, kidnapping and endangering an injured victim. NEW BRUNSWICK -- An Elizabeth man is accused of kidnapping a Newark woman, beating her...
View ArticlePerth Amboy man charged in hit-and-run that left 83-year-old critical
A Perth Amboy man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run recently. PERTH AMBOY -- A city man has been arrested and charged in connection with fleeing after hitting an 83-year-old man with...
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Infant dropped by babysitter dies of injuries
Three-month-old Reece Modzelewski died at 12:03 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. SADDLE BROOK - Three-month old Reece Modzelewski, hospitalized with head injuries after being dropped by a babysitter,...
View ArticleSayreville firefighters receive PETA award for rescuing deer from icy waters
Sayreville firefighters were given a PETA award recently after rescuing a deer in a frozen pond. SAYREVILLE -- The Sayreville Fire Department is being given a PETA award after firefighters rescued a...
View ArticleN.J. police seek help to find 2 missing children
Girl and boy last seen Friday afternoon, according to police alert. PERTH AMBOY -- Perth Amboy police early Saturday asked for the public's help to find two children who were reported missing. Keira...
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How this landfill will soon power 1.2K homes in N.J.
At its peak of operation, more than 400 garbage trucks dump thousands of tons of local trash at the site daily. Soon, the site will power 1,200 homes. Watch video EDISON -- Aside from the subtle smell...
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9 stories that made us cry in 2016
From furry friends and adorable little girls to police officers breaking down with emotion, these stories made us shed tears. Watch video From furry friends and adorable little girls to tough police...
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Missing children found; mother wants charges against man last seen with them
Two children missing since Friday were found Saturday morning. PERTH AMBOY -- The mother of two missing children found Saturday morning plans to file charges against the man they were last seen with,...
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