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Economic storm that hit Wall Street spares Central Jersey - for now
The Bad News Express appears to be continuing its high-speed joyride across the country as reports of vanishing jobs, risky assets and tightening credit markets continue to spell disaster for the faltering U.S. ...
Franklin school may close after funding dries up
Somerset Christian Academy may be forced to close its doors next year since Pillar of Fire announced this week that it would not be able to fund the 101-year-old Christian school any longer.
Motorcycle designers, builders rally for athlete's family in Clinton Township
Motorcycle stars led a ride Saturday, Oct. 4 to benefit a local sports legend's family.
MIDDLESEX 37, CARDINAL McCARRICK 0: Jays' Donhauser scores four touchdowns
Middlesex High School's Pete Donhauser didn't touch the ball much, but he made the most of them, totaling four touchdowns against Greater Middlesex Conference Gold Division rival Cardinal McCarrick in a 37-0 ...
Wellness Boutique at Somerville cancer center opens to public
Middlesex Borough resident Suzanne Bozzomo had often walked past the sanofi-aventis Wellness Boutique while it was under construction at the Steeplechase Cancer Center, where she has been undergoing ...
Forged prescription charges against ex-Hunterdon pharmacist still may head to trial
A former pharmacist charged with multiple counts of forging prescriptions for dangerous legend drugs may still have to face a trial.
Collision franchise recognized for increased referrals and sales
MIDDLESEX Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting in Middlesex Borough was recently recognized by Maaco headquarters for increasing sales, customer satisfaction and customer referrals.
Central Jersey residents worry about financial future
Turbulence on Wall Street and the failure of the House to accept the $700 billion bank-bailout plan has area residents concerned about the future - the nation's and their own.
Bridgewater man faces attempted murder charge in shooting of Marine home on leave
A township man faces an attempted murder charge after he allegedly shot a 21-year-old Marine who was home on leave late Friday, authorities said.
Key Democratic senators urge Corzine to plan budget cuts now
Two prominent Democrats Friday joined the chorus of lawmakers urging Gov. Jon S. Corzine's administration to begin planning now for midyear budget cuts in the event the Wall Street credit crisis overwhelms New ...
Somerset man charged in knife fight after losing job
A Somerset man was charged Wednesday, Sept. 24, in connection with a knife fight following his firing as an employee on Sept.
N.J. Assembly plans vote on economy-boosting package
The New Jersey Assembly today is expected to vote on a package of bills to help the state's economy as national leaders grapple with the Wall Street financial meltdown.
1 dog dies, 2 survive blaze at house
CLINTON TWP.:One dog perished but two others survived after firefighters retrieved the family pets from a burning home in the township, authorities said yesterday.
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Franklin pastor makes time to serve in three churches
The Christian Sabbath Day is anything but a day of rest for the Rev. Stefan Torok, who serves each Sunday as the pastor of three Hungarian Reformed Churches.
Bedminster Planning Board OKs installation of permanent home base for NorthSTAR medical helicopter
The township planning board has approved the installation of a permanent home base for the NorthSTAR medical helicopter service at the Somerset Airport, bringing a potential end to a four-year battle over ...
Questions arise over sex offender housing
New Jersey lawmakers are looking to restrict where sex offenders can live once they re-enter communities, but questions remain over unintended consequences of these limitations and whether municipalities should ...
Protesters blast Bush at Colts Neck GOP fundraiser
John Hreno of Hillsborough was able to be outdoors on a beautiful Monday afternoon near where President Bush was to attend a fundraiser for two Republican Congressional candidates.
Economic slump gets NJ lawmakers' attention
Last week's upheaval on Wall Street has New Jersey lawmakers taking steps to gauge its effect on state residents and help manage the fallout.
Rutgers students to continue bunking at the Crowne Plaza in Somerset
While Rutgers University has tried to find housing for students who have been living in a hotel and in student lounges on campus, more than 300 students will continue their unorthodox housing arrangements ...
Some Central Jersey hospitals rank high on annual report cards
New Jersey hospitals are getting better at a time when some are closing and all face state-level budget cuts, top health officials said Wednesday in releasing a report showing the facilities match or surpass ...