Loose Bull Holds Up Transit Schedule: 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. Don't be fooled by milder weather over the next few days: a strong storm system threatens to put a damper on the weekend forecast. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A man charged in a 1990 rape case won't be prosecuted, the New Jersey Supreme Court has ruled. (Read more on Patch.)

3. New Jersey officials have released a list of 54 police agencies that allegedly spent taxpayer money on a “demeaning” and profanity-laden training conference that took place two years ago. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A man who worked as the carpentry teacher in a New Jersey high school is accused of inappropriately touching two juvenile students, on separate occasions. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A loose bull on the tracks caused headaches for commuters traveling between New Jersey and New York City on Thursday. Trains were delayed while police corralled the animal, who will be on his way to a sanctuary. (Read more on Patch.)