Elizabeth man charged with first-degree murder in death of his wife.
The death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman reinforced how much heroin is plaguing all parts of America. Lower Township, once ranked by New Jersey Monthly magazine as the 34th best place to live, just 30 miles from Ocean City, is on the list.
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After entering by prying open a window, the burglar(s) took cash, police say.
Scotch Plains outranked Summit, Westfield and Cranford.
The Cooper Road resident says it was stolen from his backyard overnight.
Police say DPW crews are working now to clear school areas for tomorrow.
The Fanwood DPW has been out all night clearing roads and will continue to do so today, officials say.
Due to expected frigid temperatures, the Chelsea Senior Living residence is a designated warming station.
County authorities advise that this is the beginning of a bitter cold weather pattern that could last the next 10 days.
Commuters are warned by police to expect delays for approximately 4-8 hours.
A senior came home to find an unknown suspect or suspects had taken cash and jewelry.
Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.
Drew Miller, 28, from Fanwood was charged with receiving stolen property, police say.
Officer CJ Franco's 22-year-old daughter was recently diagnosed with stage 4 synovial sarcoma.
Fort Lee resident died of cardiac arrest after paramedics had to meet ambulance en route to the hospital instead of at the scene.
One woman was registered at the Econolodge in Elizabeth.
Fanwood resident and 2009 SPFHS grad Edward W. Byron III died on Sunday from his injuries.
Wind chills can lead to dangerously cold conditions.
The resident says someone entered her home overnight and stole several thousand dollars in cash.
Chief Mahoney asks residents to help keep DPW workers safe by moving parked vehicles and allowing them to clear the roads.
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Residents are urged to park off the street wherever possible to facilitate plowing.
Police say the 23-year-old Fanwood man was seriously injured but is still alive.
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The Scotch Plains mayor also tells residents where to find information on storm related issues, road closures and more.
Nearly 40 percent of home fires that began with Christmas trees occurred in January, according to experts.
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Sergio Pastor faces 7 to 11 years in prison.
Authorities plan Saturday morning press conference to announce details.
Police say an officer attempted to pull over Neil Keogh, 33, from Fanwood when he attempted to flee, but instead spun out and crashed.
The holiday season can take a devastating turn if Christmas trees and decorations are not properly maintained.
The John H. Stamler Police Academy opened in 1946 and moved to its current location on Raritan Road in Scotch Plains in 1991.
Two incidents occurred on Dec. 14 and 15.
Horns were converted into fake antique 'libation cups' believed to bring good health.
Philip J. Rainone, 58, of South Amboy is charged with assaulting a Union County teenager and possessing images of sexual assault on a six-year-old.
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