Hundreds of skiers, snowboarders try to break Guinness world record
Mountain Creek was one of 164 ski resorts around the country to participate in the mass challenge event that looked to break a world record for largest multi-venue ski and the largest multi-venue...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Jan. 11, 2016
When it's below freezing, cats like to climb inside a car's hood to seek residual warmth. Watch video Winter can be a dangerous time for pets, and particularly dangerous for dogs and cats that don't...
View ArticleLight snow could hit parts of N.J. by Tuesday afternoon rush
Most parts of North Jersey should end up with just a dusting, and the hillier areas of northwestern New Jersey and the Poconos in eastern Pennsylvania could get a half-inch of snow. Watch video A...
View ArticleWATCH: Snowboarders make Action Park their winter playground
No lifeguards were on duty for these stunts...
View ArticleMan accused of threatening to kill, spitting at police while drunk
A Vernon man was arrested last week after police say he violated a court order while highly intoxicated and became highly combative with officers. Vernon police VERNON -- A township man was arrested...
View Article'Tricky' winter storm taking aim at N.J. this weekend
"It is a tricky forecast for the weekend," said Valerie Meola, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly. Watch video A storm system that's expected to take shape this...
View ArticleFranklin man faces heroin-related charges
Suspect was dealing drug in the Green Street area, police said FRANKLIN -- Complaints from the public led to the arrest of a local man on narcotics charges Monday night, police said. File Photo...
View ArticleRe-trial begins for man accused of killing pipeline worker, report says
The re-trial of a pipeline worker accused of beating a 235-pound former linebacker to death outside the Legends Resort hotel in Vernon in 2008 began Monday, New Jersey Herald reported. Jacob Gentry...
View ArticleVintage photos of clubs and music venues in N.J.
Ask anyone who came of age in New Jersey in the 1970s and 1980s about what bands they saw and what music venues they frequented. Courtesy of Distejon Ask anyone who came of age in New Jersey in the...
View ArticleSkiers, snowboarders rejoice as snow storms, polar vortex move in
With Christmas and New Year's Day traditionally being busy for ski resorts, warm temperatures kept resorts closed this past year and pushed the start of the season into 2016. Watch video VERNON --...
View ArticleWill N.J. escape the powerful storm expected to form in Atlantic?
Earlier this week, some computer models were predicting a powerful Nor'easter to form off the Atlantic coast and head in our direction, bringing a sloppy mix of snow, sleet and rain. Watch video Parts...
View ArticleCop was justified using deadly force in fatal N.J. shooting, prosecutor says
Ronald Neal, 56, of Byram, was killed after he allegedly aimed a shotgun directly at an officer outside of his home on June 3. BYRAM - The police officer who fatally shot a shotgun-wielding man on...
View ArticleHave you seen this couple? They've been stealing blenders, police say
"These two wayward souls found each other and a shared penchant for stealing," according to New Jersey State Police. "A couple that blends together stays together." At least according to the New...
View ArticleCops ask for public's help after armed robbery at Vernon gas station
Vernon police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred at Liberty Gas Station at the intersection of Routes 94 and 517 Friday morning. Vernon policeJoe Moszczynski/The Star-Ledger VERNON --...
View ArticleBear hunt protestor fined $1.5K after 6th arrest, avoids jail time
Bill Crain had said he was willing to go to jail, but the prosecutor did not insist on a jail term, according to his attorney Bill Crain is arrested during a bear hunt protest on Dec. 3, 2012, at the...
View ArticleN.J. storming toward unusual January snowfall record
We're just about halfway through January, and snow is a rare commodity in New Jersey. Except for a few quick snow squalls that barely coated the ground in a few places this week, Old Man Winter has...
View ArticleQuiz: Can you name the birds at your backyard feeder?
New Jersey's winter landscape remains snowless, gray and frankly just plain 'blah' as we head into the dead of winter. The best way to liven and brighten your backyard vista? Put up a bird feeder. But...
View ArticleHorse owners invited to attend meeting on equine herpes virus
An informational meeting on the equine herpes virus (EHV-1) will be held on Thursday, Jan. 21 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Western Hills Christian Church in Tranquility, N.J. An informational meeting on the...
View ArticleEMS official dies after answering crash call involving teen daughter
Eskil "Scott" Danielson, 49, was an Andover Borough councilman and division manager for Warren County Communications. UPDATE: Funeral services announced for Eskil "Scott" Danielson A public servant...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Jan. 18, 2016
There are a number of ways to make New Year's resolutions beneficial for both people and their pets. As people and their pets start a new year, there are a number of ways to make resolutions...
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