Football Standout Killed In Crash / Fatal Frat House Fall / Student Jumps Out Window To Avoid Test: This Week On Patch

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

Top N.J. Football Player Killed In Crash Was A 'Brick Wall,' In Sports And Life, Friends Say

Mike Devenio, 24, died in a horrific four-car crash on Route 3 in East Rutherford on Sunday.

Toms River South Alum Dies In Frat House Fall

A Toms River South alum and student at West Virginia University died after falling off the roof of his fraternity house.

N.J. High School Student Jumps Out Of Window To Avoid Test

A New Jersey high school student jumped out of a bathroom window on Wednesday because she didn't want to take a test, police said.

Big Dunkin' Donuts Factory To Open In N.J., Creating 170 Jobs And More Stores

It's time to make doughnuts — lots of them — and create plenty of jobs as a Dunkin' Donuts factory is slated to open in New Jersey.

29 In N.J. Charged In Nationwide FBI Prostitution, Pimp Bust

Twenty-nine people from New Jersey were charged in a nationwide prostitution and pimp bust, according to the FBI. The bust involved 10 New Jersey towns and six counties, officials said.

NJ Releases Disturbing Photos Believed To Be 'Pedals,' Bear Feared Dead

The state Division of Fish and Wildlife released photos allegedly showing "Pedals," a beloved bear that was reportedly killed by a bowhunter Oct. 10 during the first state-sanctioned bow and arrow bear hunt in 40 years.

These N.J. Towns Hit Hardest By Store Closings, Vacancies, Study Says

A new analysis released this week shows which New Jersey communities have been hit hardest by several rounds of store closings this year and some that are expected for 2017.

Ex-Chris Christie Aide: Gov. Cursed, Threw Water Bottle At Her As Bridgegate Unfolded

A former Gov. Chris Christie aide accused the governor on Friday of cursing and throwing a water bottle at her while the Bridgegate lane-closing scheme was unfolding, according to court testimony.

16 N.J. Doctors' Offices Investigated As Statewide Alert For Deadly Drug Issued

Sixteen New Jersey doctors' offices were investigated, and a statewide alert was issued this week for a painkiller that officials say caused at least one death.