Body Of Missing N.J. Hiker Found In N.H. Mountains / Pediatrician Indicted / N.J. Smoking Age Going Up

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

Missing N.J. Hiker's Body Found In New Hampshire Mountains

• Greg Auriemma, chair of the Ocean County group of the New Jersey Sierra Club, had set off from North Conway, New Hampshire on June 24 on what was to be a 10-day, 30-mile hike. An intensive search began after he was reported missing when he did not show up for a Sierra Club barbecue.

N.J. Raises Smoking Age To 21

• The bill, which will take effect by Jan 1, passed the Assembly by a 53-16 vote, while the Senate approved it 23-14 last year. Gov. Christie signed it this week.

Doctor, 17 Others Busted For Running N.J. Opioid Ring, AG Says

• A New Jersey doctor and 16 others have been busted in a statewide drug ring involving the distribution of tens of thousands of high-dose opioid pills, according to authorities.

Trump To Visit Bedminster For 18 Days, Will 'Devastate' Local Airports

• Trump is planning to visit Bedminster from Aug. 3 to 20, which stops local airports from having sky diving and hot air ballooning.

Pediatrician Indicted, Accused Of Sexual Contact With Teen During Office Visit

• The charges stem from a May 1 incident while he was examining the patient during an office visit at Meridian Pediatric Surgical Associates in Eatontown.

Gov. Chris Christie Catches Foul Ball. Then This Happens.

• Looks like the unpopular governor can't escape the wrath of voters even during his leisure time.

Alleged Shoplifter Killed By Car While Fleeing Store

• The man was attempting to flee Gloucester Premium Outlets after being suspected of shoplifting by security personnel, police said.

10 Children Die While Swimming In NJ In Just One Month

• A disastrous trend has taken place at N.J. pools and beaches, with 10 children dying while swimming. Here's how to prevent more tragedies.

Back To The Beach With Chris Christie: More Memes

• The public outrage over Gov. Chris Christie's outing at Island Beach State Park has died down ... sort of.