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February 24, 2024

GREEN BROOK, NJ -- Today is the day for Green Brook's Winter Fest! Join in the fun 2-5 at Top of the World Park.

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HACKENSACK, NJ - The Husain family has reached a monetary settlement with Bridgewater Township regarding the February 2022 incident at the Bridgewater Commons Mall.  Their lawyer, Gregg Zeff, announced in a press conference at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Hackensack Feb. 22 that, following ...

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - The public defender for the 27-year-old Somerville suspect charged in the brutal murder of Maryrose Fealey Jan. 30 told a judge Friday morning that her client has a "significant mental health history" while family and friends of Fealey looked on during his detention hearing at the ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - With help from the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners and New Jersey's Green Acres Fund, the township has purchased the 402-acre Hillsborough Golf & Country Club for $6.75M from the estate of Bryce Thompson IV. The purchase is Somerset County’s largest Open ...

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - The township Police Department is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer through March 22. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and less than 35 years of age, a U.S. citizen and resident of New Jersey at the time of appointment, a high school graduate ...

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Gear up for a stylish day as Dress Express Boutique makes a splash at Embassy Suites by Hilton Berkeley Heights at 250 Connell Drive from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 3, 2024. Celebrating its fourth year, the boutique has not only thrived but has also experienced impressive ...

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WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills is moving on to host Franklin in the second round of the NJSIAA, North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 Tournament after a thrilling 61-55  double overtime win over Columbia in the first round on Wednesday. Watchung Hills outscored Columbia 8-2 in the second overtime to ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The Somerset County Business Partnership organized a State of the County Breakfast on February 14 at the Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Neshanic Valley, drawing a crowd of approximately 200 attendees. Chris Edwards, the President and CEO of the Somerset County Business ...

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WARREN, NJ -- The Warren Township Republican Municipal Committee extends an invitation to all interested individuals seeking endorsement to submit a letter of intent along with any relevant information to aid the Republican Municipal Committee in their decision-making process. Candidates ...

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WARREN, NJ - The Warren Township Committee at its last meeting recognized the Warren Township Middle School Wolverines girls basketball team, the 2024 Central Jersey Junior Basketball champions, making good on a promise from Deputy Mayor Lisa Lontai.    Lontai, who also serves as the ...

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NEW JERSEY: To know him was to love him. A true gentleman, John Lloyd, the former co-CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, and former CEO of Meridian, a visionary leader in the healthcare industry, has died at the age of 77. The news of his passing shocked the healthcare industry in NJ, ...

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WARREN, NJ —The road to Atlantic City started on Saturday. Watchung Hills hosted the District 16 wrestling tournament with the top three wrestlers in each weight class advancing to the region tournaments on Feb. 23 and 24. The top four finishers in each weight class in the region advance to the ...

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WARREN, NJ -- A crash on I-78 on Sunday morning in Warren Township has necessitated the closure of westbound lanes, authorities said. The crash is just east of Exit 36. Avoid the area.

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - For the second time in less than a week, the resident American Bald Eagle nest at Duke Farms has been deluged by heavy snow, with an 11-inch accumulation measured in Hillsborough from an unexpected storm that began late Friday night, extending through the early morning hours ...

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WARREN, NJ — Senior Olivia Holliday led the way with 17 points and 10 rebounds as the Warriors topped Phillipsburg on Saturday, 47-37. Francesca Mannino, Emily Grigonis and Alysha Yang all pitched in 8 points for Watchung Hills (8-16). Amanda Rapel paced the Stateliners (13-10) with 17 ...

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WATCHUNG, NJ --It's snowing and the accumulation is more than anticipated. Hillcrest Road is closed due to adverse weather conditions, Watchung Police said at 3:30 am Saturday,

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WARREN, NJ -– Warren’s Township Committee may be ready to add virtual access back to its meetings. A Zoom pilot resolution is set to be included on the agenda for the meeting on March 14 , with a pilot trial period to begin in April. The committee discussed the proposal at its last meeting ...

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SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — Junior Madison DiSarno had a career-high 18 points and 6 steals to lead Watchung Hills over the Tigers in South Plainfield on Friday, 55-47. Watchung Hills had a monster third quarter outscoring the Tigers, 17-5.  “What a battle tonight! said WHRHS head coach Jeff ...

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WARREN, NJ— Due to the weather forecast, the District 16 Wrestling Tournament at Watchung Hills Regional High School will now start at 12pm. Weigh ins are at 10:30. Doors will open to the public at 11:15 am.

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  SKILLMAN, NJ — Watchung Hills fell to Montgomery in the Somerset County semifinals on Thursday, 53-40.   “Not the result we wanted, but we are proud of our boys,” said WHRHS head coach Justin Salton. “Obviously we wanted to advance, but making it to the semifinals of this deep county ...

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WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills defeated Franklin in the Somerset County quarterfinals on Wednesday, 50-47, and will play at Montgomery in the semifinals on Thursday. “Survive and advance…tremendous win over what we and many feel is one of the best teams in the area,” said WHRhS head coach Justin ...

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WARREN, NJ -- Senior Olivia Holliday led Watchung paced the Warriors with 9 points and 7 rebounds as they topped the Hunterdon Central  Red Devils on Wednesday, 28-25. Senior Emily Grigonis pitched in 6 points while Sofia Squizziato added 4 points and 5 rebounds for Watchung Hills (6-16). Katie ...

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WARREN, NJ —On February 11, 2024, the fencing team traveled to Montgomery High School for the District 5 championship.  At the end of the day the foil team finished third and the women's team advanced to the round of 16.  Bernards took the District 5 title with 50 victories. Ridge finished as the ...

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WARREN, NJ - School is now closed on Tuesday. Warren Township, Green Brook, Long Hill, North Plainfield, Watchung, and Watchung Hills Regional High School have all made the call to close Tuesday, due to inclement weather and poor road conditions. There will be no before/aftercare. All after-school ...

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WATCHUNG, NJ -- Due to the winter storm and hazardous road conditions, Hillcrest Road has been shut down in Watchung Tuesday morning, Watchung Police said. Expect delays.

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WARREN, NJ - Due to the weather forecast, Warren Township Schools and Watchung Hills Regional High School will have a 2-hour delayed opening, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, due to the forecasted inclement weather and poor road conditions.    In Warren, AlphaBest before-care is cancelled. “We ...

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SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ – The mild weather our entire region has been experiencing for the past few days is about to give way to a surprisingly significant punch from mother nature in the next 24 hours. A Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Watch has been issued for regions throughout Central and ...

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Meep is a one year old spayed female Boston Terrier who went missing at 12:15 am on January 1, 2024 in Morristown, NJ after being scared by fireworks. There is reason to believe she was picked up after she ran to Dorothy Drive in Morristown. The family is asking for any help in getting the word ...

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WARREN, NJ --Mountain Avenue east bound from Hillcrest Road in Warren closed until a disabled dump truck is removed, police advised Monday morning. Follow posted detours and expect delays.

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WATCHUNG, NJ --. The US-22 eastbound exit ramp to Watchung Square Mall and the U-turn for US-22 westbound are closed and the right lane on US-22 westbound is also closed after a crash and an overturned vehicle Saturday night, authorities said. Expect extended delays through the night. 

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