Jar-Trapped Cat's Christmas Rescue: 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. Family members of a Morris County man are speaking out after his death on Christmas Eve and the subsequent arrest of his son, claiming mental illness played a part in the tragedy. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A New Jersey Transit train struck and killed a 74-year-old man in Union County early Wednesday morning, an agency spokesperson said. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A former school employee will receive a $175,000 settlement, following allegations of age discrimination against the South Jersey district they were laid off from. (Read more on Patch.)

4. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for 16 counties in New Jersey, ahead of heavy rain anticipated for later Wednesday into Thursday which could increase flooding risks. (Read more on Patch.)

5. On Christmas, volunteers finally grabbed a cat, "Merry," who was wandering around North Jersey for 3 days with a jar stuck on its head. (Read more on Patch.)