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Morris County Man, 66, Stabbed While Reading Book At Port Authority Bus Terminal: Police
Michael McCloskey, 42, of California, was taken into custody by Port Authority police officers who heard the victim's screams at the north subway mezzanine level of the terminal just before 5:45 a.m., Port Authority Police of New York and New Jersey, and its PBA said. The attacker dropped the knife...
Police called to McDonald's after man threatens employees
Shamokin Dam, Pa. — Police say they were called to the Shamokin Dam McDonald's after a man threatened to slit the throat of an employee. Andrew Augustus Vanucci, 31, of Hampton, N.J., now faces charges for the alleged threats he made shortly after 10:30 p.m. April 15 at the restaurant on North Susquehanna Trail. Vanucci walked into the restaurant that night and began yelling at a female employee and allegedly...
Here's How Central Jersey College Prep Ranks on U.S. News Best Schools List
SOMERSET, NJ - A new ranking of public high schools by U.S. News & World Report puts Central Jersey College Prep Charter School at 26th out of 426 high schools ranked in the state, and 498th out of 17,655 high schools ranked nationwide. “The 2024 Best High Schools rankings offer a starting point for parents to understand a school’s academic performance, whether it’s a prospective school or one that their child is already attending,” said LaMont Jones, Ed.D., managing editor of education at U.S. News, in a press release. “Accessible data on our high schools can empower families across the country as they navigate today’s educational...
Treat Mom to Mother's Day brunch or dinner at these Central Jersey spots
All Mom really wants on Mother's Day is not to worry about the meal, and the brunch and dinner reservations won't make themselves. So reserve a table at one of these Central Jersey restaurants for a family-friendly way to treat Mom like the queen she is. B2 Bistro and Bar,...
DNA evidence solved 16-year Mercer County cold case, police say
EWING TOWNSHIP, N.J. (CBS) -- For the past 16 years, Roger Julious has visited his older brother's grave on birthdays and holidays, but last week he said he stopped at the cemetery to tell his brother two men were charged with his murder."I came out here and said they finally got them bro," Julious said. "I was happy, I'm like wow after 16 years I never thought the case was going to be solved."It was May 9, 2008, when police say Leroy Julious was assaulted near a carport in the 300 block of Hazel Avenue in Ewing Township. His body...
Earthquake Startles at Union!
At 14:23 UTC (10:23 am EST) on April 5, a Mw 4.8 earthquake was recorded on the East Coast, with the epicenter of the earthquake originating in Hunterdon County, NJ. Shaking from the earthquake was felt all the way from Boston, Massachusetts down to Baltimore, Maryland according to USGS ShakeMap reports. Some students and faculty at Union College even were able to feel the quake themselves on campus. No major injuries or fatalities have resulted from the earthquake, with only some minor damage to some buildings in NJ observed, where the earthquake originated and the greatest shaking occurred. One major concern to Geoscientists was the depth at which the earthquake (4.7km) could have produced much more extensive damage if the magnitude of the earthquake had been bigger. Many braced for potential damage due to the proximity of the earthquake to New York City’s many tall buildings. Due to the low magnitude and the knowledge of existing faults in the area, building codes for seismic activity had been previously instituted and were enforced. This earthquake has been the strongest the East Coast has witnessed in 13 years, when in 2011 a 5.8 Mw earthquake shook the area, originating from Virginia, causing moderate damage to some structures near the epicenter.
It's good news for Bound Brook residents on school taxes, but how good?
BOUND BROOK – Thanks to increased state aid and an increase in property ratables, the property tax rate to fund the borough's school district is proposed to fall by about 1.1%. That means the owner of a home assessed at the average of $418,501 can expect to see an...
Celebrating a Century: Bernardsville Marks its 100th Anniversary
BERNARDSVILLE, NJ - Bernardsville marks a significant milestone on April 24 as it celebrates its centennial, marking a century of growth and development since its establishment as an independent municipality in 1924. Prior to this, Bernardsville was part of Bernards Township until it gained autonomy through an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 6, 1924, which was confirmed by a local referendum on April 24 of the same year. Nestled in the scenic landscape of Somerset County, New Jersey, Bernardsville exudes a charm that reflects its rich history and enduring spirit. Originally known as Vealtown,...
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