'Christopher's Law' would honor boy killed in Lake Hopatcong boat accident
The law is aimed at preventing at future accidents by requiring owners of pontoon boat rental businesses to make sure their customers read safety instructions Christopher D'Amico Jr. (Submitted photo)...
View ArticleA tale that could only happen in Jersey: The token bennie and the 3 bears |...
When 78-year-old Bob Ehling of Sparta heard his wife screaming that a bear was at the door, he sprung into action in his underwear; now he's being charged with illegal hunting Comedian Groucho Marx...
View Article16-year-old N.J. equestrian is national endurance champ
By Mary Howell On Oct. 8 and 10, the Old Dominion Endurance Rides Inc. hosted the 50- and 100-mile American Endurance Ride Conference National Championship rides for the third time, using the same...
View ArticleFamily of man who died from cancer awarded $7M in malpractice case
The undiagnosed cancer started in the liver and spread to the heart, the attorney said The Sussex County judicial complex in Newton. (Star-Ledger file photo) NEWTON -- A jury in Sussex County this...
View ArticleCandiates vie for freeholders, municipal, school spots in Sussex
Voters will head to the polls on Tuesday where they'll decide one county-wide race and a numerous municipal and school elections. Voters will take to the polls on Nov. 3 for the election.Sallie...
View ArticleHeroin epidemic spurs cops to charge friends, others who provide drugs that kill
A directive issued by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office a year ago urged more vigorous enforcement of the law to stem the state's heroin and opiate 'crisis' Enforcement of a 1987 law holding...
View ArticleHave you seen the walking bear? Wildlife officials need help finding him
Wildlife officials want to examine walking bear to decide the best course of action to ensure his survival over the winter. Watch video JEFFERSON -- As winter approaches, concern for "Pedals," the...
View ArticleTrucker facing lawsuit over crash that killed Mount Olive mom
Although the truck driver was issued two traffic tickets, no criminal charges have been filed against him, according to the attorney for the woman's family MOUNT OLIVE -- A lawsuit claims that the...
View ArticleMan accused of sex assault of minor charged with second sex assault
A Florham Park man who was arrested last month for allegedly having sex with a minor has been accused of a second sexual assault of a minor. Vernon policeJoe Moszczynski/The Star-Ledger VERNON -- A...
View ArticleSussex County election preview 2015
Residents headed to the polls Tuesday for county-wide and local primary elections. Voters will take to the polls on Nov. 3 for the election.Sallie Graziano | for NJ.com SUSSEX COUNTY -- Residents...
View ArticlePatient who used ethnic slurs, headbutted psychiatrist gets probation
A Newton man who admitted to using ethnic slurs against a psychiatrist before headbutting him last year has been sentenced to probation. A 22-year-old man is facing charges after he allegedly...
View Article4 N.J. farmers' markets worth a pre-Thanksgiving visit
Residents of Essex, Somerset and Sussex counties will find plenty of fresh items at their neighborhood locations. MONTCLAIR FARMERS MARKET "All food, no gimmicks" is the way market organizers like to...
View ArticleElection Day 2015: Sussex County election results
Check out the unofficial results of Tuesday's election. Voters will take to the polls on Nov. 3 for the election.Sallie Graziano | for NJ.com SUSSEX COUNTY -- Residents headed to the polls Tuesday for...
View ArticleElections 2015: New Republican elected to Assembly's 24th District
Republican incumbent Parker Space won re-election Tuesday, and running mater Gail Phoebus was elected to replace retiring Republican incumbent Alison Littell McHose, according to the Associated Press...
View ArticleHandyman man convicted of woman's 2012 murder, report says
The man accused of fatally stabbing a Green Township woman three years ago was convicted Tuesday of her murder, New Jersey Herald reported. Stanhope man is expected to use insanity defense in his...
View ArticleThanksgiving 2015: 18 N.J. farms that sell fresh turkeys
Jersey-fresh and ready for your holiday table Prefer a farm-to-table turkey to a supermarket bird this Thanksgiving? To make your holiday Jersey-fresh, here's a list of New Jersey farms that sell...
View ArticleMan received 4-pound marijuana delivery, police say
A township man received a package containing four pounds of marijuana Tuesday, police said. SPARTA -- A township man received a package containing four pounds of marijuana Tuesday, police said. Sparta...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com News Quiz
Politics and lots of pizza make appearances in this week's test of how well you know New Jersey news. It's been a busy week in New Jersey what with the president stopping by Monday, the elections...
View Article5 weekend events for food lovers in N.J. and N.Y.C.
Beer, bacon, barbecue, wine, and Champagne are all part of a delicious weekend. B3 This "Beer, Bacon and BBQ Showdown" is the first festival to feature New Jersey-only craft beer, restaurants, food...
View ArticleN.Y. won't allow relocation of 'Pedals,' the injured walking bear
New York DEC official said there's no scenario in which they would allow a state facility to take in the injured walking bear. Watch video JEFFERSON -- "Pedals," the injured walking bear, has just had...
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