West Nile Virus Death; Children File $10M Suit; Fatal Route 18 Crash

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West Nile Virus Claims Woman’s Life In Monmouth County
The 57-year-old was infected in August and died last week, a state official said.

Man Indicted In Fatal DWI Parkway Crash Claimed He Was Passenger, Prosecutor Says
Bryan Brandt of Union Township was speeding through a construction zone on the way back from Atlantic City at the time, authorities say.

Red Bank Woman’s Suit Claims Verizon Fired Her After Babies Died: Report
The woman’s suit says she was denied maternity leave and fired when she sought long-term disability.

Pope’s Visit, Football Game Could Be Hell On Earth for Traffic
Radio ads will encourage people to use public transit or to watch it on TV, advising people to avoid unnecessary travel.

Middletown Police Sergeant Finishes Memorial Bike Ride
A Middletown police sergeant was among the police officers who finished the Tour De Force 9/11 Memorial Bike ride.

Man Robs Parkway Rest Area Gas Station At Gunpoint
The man, who was wearing a mask, forced employees to open the safe

Health Complaint Against Brick Memorial Marching Band Settled, Official Says
The most recent complaint by a neighbor against the band, to the Board of Health, draws overwhelming support for the band.

Seidle Children File $10 Million Notice Of Claim For Mother’s Murder
Their father, Philip Seidle, gunned down their mother; Neptune, Neptune City, Asbury Park, Monmouth County and other agencies named in claim

Authorities Seize 2,700 Heroin Doses, $6,000 From Ocean County Home
Virgilio Lopez-Olivera is lodged in the Ocean County Jail in lieu of $300,000 cash bail; Barnegat police aided in investigation.

Middlesex County Man Killed in Route 18 Crash
Portion of roadway shut for most of Wednesday.

Two Men Arrested In Theft Of Necklace Ripped From Elderly Woman’s Neck
Michael Bowerman of Seaside Heights and Brandon Myles of Lacey were identified thanks to help from the public, police said.

Wrongful Death Trial in Case of Woman Who Died Following Jersey Shore Polar Bear Plunge Begins
Tracy Hottenstein’s family alleges she was alive when first responders initially declared her dead.

To Cook And To Serve: Police Officer Comes To Elderly Woman’s Aid, Makes Her Dinner
Police officers get called upon for all manner of situations. This Ocean County officer drew praise for his response to an unusual aid call.

Princeton Faces November Deadline on Affordable Housing Issue
A Superior Court judge will determine how much affordable housing Princeton should have.

Point Boro Man Charged With Assault By Auto, DUI After Crash Leaves Man In Critical Condition
Passenger ejected, in critical condition after vehicle overturns in early morning crash near Point Pleasant.

Princeton University Offensive Lineman: “I’m Gay”
Mason Darrow is believed to be the first openly gay active college football player.