Giant M&M Drop Will Ring In New Year: 5 Must-Read NJ Stories

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. After a court hearing, the man accused of murdering his father on Christmas Eve with an axe and a battery-powered pole saw will remain detained in the Morris County Jail. (Read more on Patch.)

2. It's the time of year where seals rule the beaches of the Jersey Shore, and an injured one was rescued by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center on Christmas Day. (Read more on Patch.)

3. One Garden State community is gearing up for a sweet twist on their New Year's Eve celebration, with an M&M's lentil drop at midnight. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A couple woke up to find two burglars opening their bedroom door during a break-in early Saturday morning, and Toms River police are looking for the suspects. (Read more on Patch.)

5. An AI-generated article from Newsbreak claimed there was a fatal shooting on Christmas Day in South Jersey, but local police said the incident never occurred. (Read more on Patch.)