School Bus Driver Collapses, Dies While Driving Kids / 'Selfless' Pair Killed In Crash / Priest Punched During Mass

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Selfless. Electric. Real. Irreplaceable: Ocean County Pair Killed In Crash Touched Everyone They Met

Kyia Fredericks and Rene Munoz left an indelible mark, grieving friends and family say.

The Tragic Road Before An N.J. School Bus Driver's Fatal Collapse

The man had suffered the worst of tragedies before his own happened while driving a bus with seven kids inside.

N.J. Catholic Bishop Slugged In Mouth During Mass (VIDEO)

The Newark Archdiocese’s first Cuban-born priest is “doing well” and is back at the cathedral residence, sources say.

Triple Homicide In New Jersey: 3 Found Dead

Three people were found dead in a New Jersey apartment on Sunday, and authorities say they are investigating the matter as a triple homicide.

N.J. Son's Heroin Death: Parents' Painful Obituary Tells All

Two New Jersey parents penned a painful obituary that recounts their son's heroin addiction, his fatal overdose and what led up to it.

$8 Million N.J. Mansion Gutted in Massive Fire Thursday

A 21,000-square-foot abandoned mansion in Colts Neck once owned by a now-jailed financier was destroyed by a massive fire Thursday morning — and police are calling it suspicious.

2-Ton Target Ball Gets Loose In NJ Parking Lot

A giant two-ton safety ball outside of the local Target store rolled into her vehicle, causing more than $3,500 worth of damage — and Target says it won't pay for the repairs.

'Build The Wall' Chants Cause Controversy At NJ Basketball Game

A recent Jefferson Township High School vs. Dover High School basketball game has been causing controversy online, and not because of how the teams played: Racially charged messages were allegedly chanted by the Jefferson fan section against the Dover players, eyewitnesses and officials confirm.

New Jersey Towns With The Highest Tax Bills In 2017

New Jersey’s property taxes, which are the highest in the nation, just keep rising. So you shouldn't be surprised when you see more money being taken out of your account this year.

February N.J. Winter Forecast Released, And It May Surprise You

February will finally feel like winter, forecasters predict. But winter won't necessarily arrive in the form you'd expect.