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3 Killed In NJ Crash | Snowy Winter Expected: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Also in the news this week: Snowy winter forecast for Garden State; ANCHOR rebates arriving early for some homeowners and renters.

NEW JERSEY —Hello, Garden State Patch readers! On the weekend, we assemble some of the most share-worthy stories from the state this week you may have missed.

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Here are the top five headlines from New Jersey:

Grandma Accused Of Stabbing 5-Year-Old Granddaughter

Aurora Villacorta of Paterson faces several charges after prosecutors said she stabbed the little girl multiple times Wednesday.

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ANCHOR Payments Arrive Early In NJ: See When You'll Get Yours

The payments for the 2020 tax year are coming ahead of schedule, with more than 700,000 residents being sent direct deposits Thursday.

Strong El Niño Signals Snowy Winter Ahead In NJ: See Forecast

Winter weather is expected to be much different this year in parts of New Jersey, with much higher snowfall totals predicted this year.

Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas Strike Deal In Rocky NYC Child Custody Case

The divorcing duo is near an agreement over Turner suing the New Jersey native singer to return their children to England, documents show.

Families ID 3 Killed, 1 Injured In Lakewood Crash

One funeral has been announced and candlelight vigils are planned.

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