12 rescued cats seeking 'forever homes'
Two adoption events are being held Saturday NEWTON -- Volunteers are hoping to find new homes Saturday for 12 of the 50 cats rescued from a Sussex County home around Christmas. Thirty-eight of the...
View ArticleAbout that 'Best student section' contest ... Let's talk about student...
Recent events need to spark a conversation Recent developments, which sparked an insightful column by The Star-Ledger’s Mark DiIonno, have made us re-think whether the timing is right for celebrating...
View ArticleN.J. in national rankings: Super 32 wrestlers and 2 teams
Check out the best New Jersey has to offer. New Jersey is often talked about as having some of the best high school wrestling in the country, and this week's national rankings certainly bear out that...
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Made in Jersey: Flexible Flyer - the sled from south Jersey
Samuel Leeds Allen's sled idea remains virtually unchanged to the present day. In the late 19th century Samuel Leeds Allen took the age-old concept of the sled and improved on it, much to the delight...
View ArticleHomicides drop 4 percent; see how many each N.J. county had
A county-by-county look at homicide trends in New Jersey. Homicides in New Jersey declined by roughly four percent in 2016 over the prior year, according to an NJ Advance Media survey of county...
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N.J. pets in need: Feb. 6, 2017
Dogs and cats await adoption at shelters and rescues throughout the state. Protecting pets during cold weather We were told this past week that Punxsutawney Phil observed his shadow, which is supposed...
View ArticleThese N.J. congressmen voted to cheat workers, loosen gun laws | Editorial
Your Republican rep just used the Congressional Review Act to wreck air quality, screw workers, give guns to the mentally ill and toss coal waste into your waterways. Your democracy. Cherish it. Watch...
View ArticleIce, ice baby: N.J. hosts one cool state fair (PHOTOS)
You can visit the slide, carousel, ice bar and carnival games in a cool setting until Feb. 26. AUGUSTA -- Everyone loves the state fair, held here on some of the hottest summer days in August, so fair...
View ArticleN.J.'s unbeaten wrestlers are a combined 1,161-0, who are they?
Meet the members of one of New Jersey's most exclusive wrestling clubs -- the undefeated as of Feb. 5
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N.J. man had loaded gun in carry-on at Newark airport, cops say
The 57-year-old from Sparta allegedly told cops he was in a hurry and forgot the gun was in his bag NEWARK -- A North Jersey man was caught with a loaded gun in his carry-on bag as he passed through...
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Freezing rain threat looms for Tuesday morning commute in parts of N.J.
Forecasters say drivers could face some icy patches Tuesday morning, and the threat of snow or a wintry mix looms later in the week. Drivers heading to school or work Tuesday morning might have to...
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Snowstorm later this week could dump 4-6 inches in N.J. and NYC, forecasters say
Forecasters say Thursday morning's commute could be impacted by the storm. Weather forecasters say northern New Jersey, New York City and Long Island could get as much as 4 to 6 inches of snow from a...
View Article2017 Special Olympics N.J. Winter Games get underway in Sussex County
Athletes from New Jersey compete in the 2017 Special Olympics New Jersey Winter Games held in Vernon. VERNON - More than 250 athletes hit the slopes at Mountain Creek in Vernon to compete in the final...
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Freezing rain advisory issued as focus remains on Thursday snow forecast
Thursday has the potential for the heaviest snowfall of the season, according to the National Weather Service. Freezing rain could affect the morning commute in parts of northern New Jersey Tuesday...
View ArticleThe most (and least) expensive towns in N.J. by the square foot
It's well known that New Jersey is one of the most expensive places to live in the United States, but the cost of property varies widely across the Garden State. What costs you $70 in one part of the...
View ArticleMan who injured 17-year-old in head-on crash gets house arrest
Thomas J. Scott, 29, of Hamburg, also had his driver's license suspended for nine months NEWTON -- A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 90 days house detention for a crash that seriously injured a...
View ArticleWrestling Top 20 for Feb. 7: Bosco, Bound Brook bounced before stretch run
There's two new teams in the Top 20.
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Mystery solved: Remains found belong to Pa. man missing for nearly 2 years
Dylan Bright's remains were found near Furnace Pond in Netcong this past April. NETCONG -- Authorities have confirmed the remains found near Furnace Pond this past April belonged to a missing...
View ArticleWrestling Playoffs from 'Another title' to 'Zigich': A-Z guide to the team...
Check out a storyline for each letter of the alphabet as we get ready to start postseason matches.
View ArticleWhich donut chain is looking to expand in Sparta?
Dunkin' Donuts and Krispy Kreme both making big moves in New Jersey SPARTA -- Another doughnut chain is seeking to grow its presence in New Jersey. A proposed Dunkin' Donuts franchise on Route 15 will...
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