Largest Planetarium In USA Coming To NJ / Six Flags Ticket Scam / Rt. 9 Crash / Massive Drug Bust: This Week On Patch

Here’s a look at the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Largest Planetarium In USA Coming To New Jersey

Thanks to an unprecedented $5 million gift from a former high school teacher, the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City will soon have the “largest planetarium in the Western Hemisphere.”

Massive Cocaine and Heroin Distribution Ring Busted In Morris County: Prosecutor

Twenty-four Morris County-area residents and a ringleader from Passaic County were busted this week for their alleged roles in a massive cocaine and heroin distribution ring, Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp announced.

Police ID 3 Victims Killed In Horrific Rt. 9 Crash

Police identified the three victims in horrific fatal crash on Route 9 in New Jersey on Wednesday.

Chris Christie Skips Cop's Funeral To Do This With Donald Trump

Gov. Chris Christie campaigned for Donald Trump Monday, opting not to attend the funeral of a N.J. state trooper killed last week.

3 Dead - 2 Of Them Children - In Orange House Fire

Three people - one adult and two children - were reportedly killed and several were hurt after a fire destroyed a home with 10 inside at the time, according to police and family members.

Tuna Recall Expanded, 'Life-Threatening' Contamination Possible: FDA

More brands say they're recalling tens of thousands of tuna cans - including those shipped to New Jersey - because of "life-threatening" contamination that was found.

N.J. Woman Who Reported Son, 5, Missing In 1991 Now Faces Murder Trial

A New Jersey woman is going to trial on murder charges 25 years after she reported her 5-year-old son was missing.

Six Flags Ticket Scam Reported in New Jersey

Many in New Jersey reported receiving the promotion in the first few weeks of March, but it's a scam, a Six Flags spokeswoman warned. A similar Six Flags scam popped up on Facebook in 2012.

N.J. Towns With Most Registered Criminal Offenders

Ever wondered how many registered criminal offenders live in your town? Here is the list of the top 200 communities in New Jersey.

Listen To Chilling 911 Call By N.J. Man Accused Of Killing Grandparents With Baseball Bat

NJ Advance Media this week posted a YouTube recording of the call provided by Hunterdon County officials, who said the recording was made on Feb. 13 at 5:56 a.m.

5 DWIs, 2 Heroin Arrests, 1 Fiery Crash, A Narcan Save: 34 Hours In One Town

One Morris County town made numerous arrests over a hectic March weekend.

You Won't Believe How Much N.J. School Districts Pay 100 People Who Don't Work

You won't believe how much N.J. school districts pay 100 ex-employees, even though they don't work anymore.