More Jersey Shore Drownings / 'American Pickers' Coming To NJ / Hero NJ Police Officer Dies

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

4 Missing Jersey Shore Swimmers Dead: Authorities

Four young people are now dead after they went missing at the Jersey Shore over the past week.

Hero N.J. Police Officer Killed Himself Before Crash: Prosecutor

A New Jersey police officer who helped save lives in a fatal fire killed himself before crashing into another car Monday.

You Really Need To Try These 5 Famous NJ Sandwiches

Conde Nast Traveler has made up a list of five sandwiches made in New Jersey that you really need to try.

Mother Of Rockaway 12-Year-Old Who Died Complained To School About Bullying: Report

Cheerleading squads across the country wore light blue on Monday to honor Mallory Grossman, who was reportedly bullied before her death.

History Channel's 'American Pickers' Coming To NJ

Start going through your sheds, garages and houses: the popular History Channel show "American Pickers" is coming to New Jersey.

Probe Continues After Beating Death Of NJ Woman Found In Swimming Pool

A search is on for suspects in the mysterious beating death of a 47-year-old woman found in her N.J. home's pool, according to authorities.

Suspicious Incident At NJ Middle School Tuesday

Police are warning people following a strange incident at Matawan-Aberdeen Middle School.

16 Jersey Shore Beaches Had Too Much Bacteria This Week

State environmental officials said New Jersey had 16 beaches with too much bacteria this week. At least one remained closed on Wednesday, and two others were under a "water quality advisory."

More NJ Teens Are Committing Suicide: Why It's Happening And What Can Be Done

The number of suicides among children and young adults in New Jersey has increased 40 percent since 2002,