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Car goes airborne, crashes into house in Warren County, state police say

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — A driver suffered minor injuries early Sunday morning after a vehicle went airborne and crashed into a house in Franklin Township, according to New Jersey State Police. Troopers responded to the crash at approximately 2:44 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, on Shurts Road, according...

Warren County, NJ · 14h
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When The Snow Starts Falling, These 6 Warren County Diners Keep The Griddle Hot For Regulars

Snow days in Warren County have a routine. The plows come out, the schools close, and somebody in every town starts wondering which diner has the coffee on. Lucky for us, this corner of northwest New Jersey still has plenty of real diners where the counter stools stay busy and the breakfast menu runs long. This list covers six of them, from Blairstown down to Phillipsburg and over to Belvidere.

Warren County, NJ · 9h
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Denville Bank Robber Sentenced to 10 Years in State Prison

MORRIS COUNTY — A 65-year-old Hackettstown man was sentenced Friday to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison for robbing a Denville Township bank of approximately $6,000 earlier this year, according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll. Jason H. Perlett, 65, of Hackettstown, was sentenced Friday, November 6,...

Hackettstown, NJ · 2d
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Chester Investigation Intensifies: Law Enforcement Executes Coordinated Search at Local Residence

The mysterious death of 35-year-old Brooke Hanlon in Chester, New Jersey, has entered a critical new phase following a coordinated two-day evidence search by state and local authorities. Found with multiple sharp-force injuries in June 2026, the young mother’s homicide remained largely out of the public eye until a massive law enforcement presence swarmed the family property this week. With the autopsy report heavily redacted and the prosecutor's office maintaining absolute silence regarding potential targets, the removal of physical evidence from the home represents a pivotal moment in an investigation seeking to deliver concrete answers to an anxious suburban community.

Chester, NJ · 1d

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Service Tech, 20, Killed On Route 80, Now Parents Want To Rename Overpass In His Memory

Ethan Schultz was just 20 years old when he was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 80 in Warren County. The crash happened on Oct. 23, 2025, four days before the Bangor, PA resident's 21st birthday. Now, nearly one year later, Schultz's parents are on a mission to permanently honor his memo…

Warren County, NJ · 2h

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Sussex County woman sues medical practices, alleging employee shared private medical records on social media

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — A Sparta Township woman has filed a lawsuit against several medical organizations and a medical receptionist, alleging that the employee accessed her confidential medical records without authorization, photographed sensitive health information and shared it on social media with people who knew her. The lawsuit was...

Sussex County, NJ · 14h

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Hackettstown Rotary Club, WRNJ Radio to hold annual holiday food drive Nov. 21

MANSFIELD TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Warren County) — The Hackettstown Rotary Club and WRNJ Radio are teaming up for their annual Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, Nov. 21, to benefit the Norwescap Food Bank and help families facing food insecurity throughout the region. The food drive will take place from 9...

Hackettstown, NJ · 12h

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Viral prank reaches Morris Plains, police chief urges urgent family conversations

A Morris Plains family heard a loud bang at their front door Friday night. Police say a group of juveniles kicked it and took off, connecting it to a dangerous viral prank spreading nationwide that's landed kids in serious legal trouble.

Morris Plains, NJ · 2d

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New Mexico Man Drives 2,000 Miles To Butler, Fires 8 Shots Into Home, Cars: Prosecutor

A 34-year-old Albuquerque, NM man was arrested and charged after a shooting in Morris County home early Sunday, Nov. 8, authorities said. Officers responded to Washington Street in Butler, amid reports of gunshots fired at residences and observed Garrett Brogan fleeing into the woods at 2:51 a.m.,&n…

Butler, NJ · 2h

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Free Thanksgiving dinner planned in Mount Olive for those in need or spending holiday alone

MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A free traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be offered to anyone in need or spending the holiday alone at the Mount Olive Community & Senior Center on Thursday, Nov. 26. The community dinner will begin at 12:30 p.m. at the center, located at...

Mt Olive Township, NJ · 14h

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Man Killed, Person Critical In Wrong Way Crash: Somerset County Prosecutor

A 43-year-old New Brunswick man was killed in a crash in Somerset County Sunday evening, Nov. 8, authorities said At 9:32 p.m., Franklin Township police responded to Franklin Boulevard near Robbins Avenue after a Mercedes Benz was traveling south when it crossed over the centerline and continued dri…

Somerset County, NJ · 5h

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Wander Through This Eerie New Jersey Ghost Town That’s Straight Out Of The Walking Dead

If you’ve ever watched The Walking Dead and thought the abandoned neighborhoods looked unrealistically atmospheric, you clearly haven’t been to the Deserted Village in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey. This place makes television look like it’s not trying hard enough. Tucked inside the Watchung Reservation in Union County,...

Berkeley Heights, NJ · 1d

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Five indicted in abandonment of more than 40 dogs across Sussex County

NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Five people from Warren County have been indicted on animal cruelty and related charges in connection with the abandonment of more than 40 small dogs across Sussex County in March, an incident that left several dogs dead and others seriously injured, authorities announced. Sussex...

Sussex County, NJ · 4h

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This Unassuming Pennsylvania Eatery Is Home To The Best Burgers You’ll Ever Taste

Some restaurants earn their reputation quietly, without a single billboard or a sponsored post in sight, and Diner 248 in Easton, Pennsylvania is doing exactly that. If you haven’t been yet, you’re missing out on one of the most satisfying meals the Lehigh Valley has to offer. Here’s...

Easton, PA · 2d

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A Historic New Jersey Building Hides One Of The State’s Most Romantic Italian Restaurants

A farmhouse built back in 1740 now serves soft egg yolk ravioli under vaulted ceilings. Yeah, I’m definitely looking twice at that. The old house sits on a classic downtown street in New Jersey. Inside, curved Venetian plaster ceilings rise over antique pine floors and European antiques. What gets...

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Man charged in Bridgewater home invasion

SOMERVILLE, NJ — An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a home invasion burglary in Bridgewater Township and two residential burglaries in Bernards Township and Green Brook Township. Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald and Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Chief of County Detectives Meredith McKay announced the...

Bridgewater, NJ · 3d

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Worth the wait: Fireworks dazzle Morristown at Living History Weekend

Some things are worth waiting for. Living History Weekend fell victim to a nor’easter in September. Saturday’s do-over in Morristown featured America 250 events at Macculloch Hall, the Sansay House and the Woman’s Club — capped by fireworks, courtesy of Sanofi. These were crowd-pleasers: Long, loud...

Morristown, NJ · 11h

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Halloween Never Ends at This Horror-Themed New Jersey Cafe

An omelette named Hello Clarice is a pretty good indication that breakfast is about to get interesting. At Missy’s Main Street Cafe in Rockaway, horror references follow you from the decor to the menu, where familiar movie monsters share billing with eggs, burgers, and grilled cheese. It’s the kind...

Rockaway, NJ · 1d

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Christmas Takes Over This New Jersey Town With Thousands Of Lights, Free Holiday Activities And A Miniature Train

Back in 1913, volunteers lit one single star on top of one tree. That tiny glow grew into a month-long Christmas party with thousands of lights, a Santa house, and a free miniature train. Yep, a train. It loops around a historic park beside the site of George Washington’s 1777...

Morristown, NJ · 2d