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Missing Flemington man found dead in wooded area near Bushkill Brook, authorities say
FLEMINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A 34-year-old Flemington man who was reported missing over the weekend was found dead Monday in a heavily wooded area along Bushkill Brook, according to a joint statement from…
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NJ Transit to launch earbud safety campaign as part of $134K nationwide rail safety initiative
NEW JERSEY — NJ Transit will launch a new safety awareness campaign focused on the dangers of wearing earbuds and using mobile devices near trains and transit operations as part…
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Halloween 2026: Trick-or-treat times announced across Northwest New Jersey
NORTHWEST, N.J. — Halloween is this Saturday, Oct. 31, and towns across Northwest New Jersey have announced their designated trick-or-treating hours. Families preparing for a night of costumes, candy and…
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Rutgers study finds 1 in 3 young adults use AI chatbots for drug and alcohol information
NEW JERSEY — More than one-third of young adults are turning to artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT for information about drugs, alcohol and substance use, raising concerns among Rutgers…
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Wakefern celebrates 80 years, reports $21.5 billion in sales and announces new leadership
NEW JERSEY — Wakefern Food Corp., the New Jersey-based cooperative behind ShopRite and several other supermarket chains, celebrated its 80th anniversary while announcing $21.5 billion in annual retail sales, new…
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Gottheimer visits U.S. troops in Djibouti, highlights Red Sea security and threats from Houthis, China
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J., recently returned from a congressional delegation trip to Djibouti, where he met with American military personnel, including service members from New Jersey,…
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Volunteers sought for litter cleanup at Port Warren Park in Stewartsville
STEWARTSVILLE, N.J. (Warren County) — The Mountain Lake Community Association is seeking volunteers to help clean up Port Warren Park in Stewartsville next month as part of an effort to…
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Turkey, scalloped potatoes and chocolate: Lay’s unwraps five holiday-inspired chip flavors
Thanksgiving dinner is getting a crunchy makeover this holiday season as Lay’s introduces five limited-time potato chip flavors inspired by traditional holiday dishes, including roasted turkey, cheddar scalloped potatoes and…
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AAA forecasts record 22.4 million Americans will take ocean cruises in 2027
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A record 22.4 million Americans are expected to take ocean cruises in 2027, marking the fifth consecutive year of projected growth as travelers continue to seek convenient…
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Hackettstown Historical Society to host presentation on New Jersey diners Nov. 2
HACKETTSTOWN, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown Historical Society will host a presentation exploring the history, architecture and cultural significance of New Jersey diners on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7…
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Bucco requests visits to five NJ Transit stations in Morris County to address commuter concerns
MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — State Sen. Anthony Bucco, R-Morris, Passaic, is requesting visits to five NJ Transit train stations in the 25th Legislative District to assess station conditions, discuss service…
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Fire damages home in Somerset County, firefighters battle heavy flames
SOMERVILLE, N.J. (Somerset County) — Firefighters from several Somerset County departments battled a house fire Saturday morning that sent heavy flames through the front of a home in Somerville, according…
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Dover police say no known threat to middle school following investigation, plan increased police presence
DOVER, N.J. (Morris County) — The Dover Police Department says there is no known threat to students, school staff or the public following an investigation into reported threatening statements involving…
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Flemington police seek public’s help locating missing 34-year-old man
UPDATE: Missing Flemington man found dead in wooded area near Bushkill Brook, authorities say FLEMINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — The Flemington Borough Police Department is asking for the public’s…
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Pedestrian killed after being struck by commercial vehicle in Somerset County parking lot
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — A pedestrian was killed Friday evening after being struck by a commercial vehicle in the parking lot of a business in Franklin Township, according…
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Powerball jackpot climbs to $687 million after no grand prize winner Saturday
NEW JERSEY — The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $687 million for Monday night’s drawing after no ticket matched all six numbers in Saturday’s drawing. The winning numbers…
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Thousands lose power in Warren, Morris counties after transmission line failure
NORTHWEST, N.J. – Thousands of customers in Warren and Morris counties were left without electricity Friday night after a transmission line failure in Hackettstown disrupted service, according to Jersey Central Power…
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Atlantic Health hosts inaugural symposium on advances in neurological emergency and critical care
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — Neuroscience experts from across the region gathered in Morristown earlier this month for Atlantic Health’s inaugural Neurological and Neurosurgical Emergency and Critical Care Symposium, highlighting…
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Sussex County commissioners participate in Empty Chair Campaign to raise domestic violence awareness
NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — The Sussex County Board of County Commissioners participated in the Empty Chair Campaign during its Oct. 14 meeting to honor victims who have lost their…
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Allamuchy-Green First Aid Squad receives nearly $282K for new patient transport equipment
GREEN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Sussex County) — The Allamuchy-Green First Aid Squad has been awarded $281,939 through the 2026 New Jersey Rural Health Transformation Program to purchase new patient transport equipment…
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Budd Lake resident named regional Communicator of the Year as RVCC marketing department earns multiple awards
BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Raritan Valley Community College’s director of marketing, Rick Burchfield of Budd Lake, has been named Communicator of the Year by the National Council for…
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