Twin Baby Boys Arrive In Separate Years: 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. A significant winter storm event is predicted to hit New Jersey later this week with rain, snow, and gusty winds, according to forecasters. (Read more on Patch.)

2. A menagerie of animals, including 12 dogs, were recently pulled from a home in Newark that rescuers described as “beyond disturbing.” Rescuers arrived to find dogs, cats and a variety of other "neglected" animals, including turtles, a macaw, a bearded dragon and a python. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A New Jersey man who has been accused of stalking his ex-girlfriend allegedly concocted a plan to kidnap her in Michigan on Christmas Day, according to court documents. Police said that they found a stash of items such as a satellite cell phone, guns, knives, and handcuffs in the man's rental car. (Read more on Patch.)

4. When a Wawa in Wall closed for New Year's Eve, that didn't stop some people from entering the unlocked store and taking some items without paying for them, said police. (Read more on Patch.)

5. A South Jersey family is celebrating a special moment with their new babies, who were technically born in two separate years. Ezekiel and Ezra entered the world 40 minutes apart at the hospital — one on New Year's Eve and the other on New Year's Day. (Read more on Patch.)