11 things lurking in New Jersey's forests that can kill you
It's not just the Jersey Devil lurking in the forests. But these 11 things aren't myths, they can actually kill you.
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N.J. police officers charged with crimes
These law enforcement officers are accused of an assortment of crimes, from minor offenses to the most serious, including murder. Tom Haydon | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
View ArticleWas lawyer joking about prosecutor being 'in his pocket?' Panel to rule
The state Office of Attorney Ethics held a five-hour hearing Friday NEWTON -- A state panel overseeing lawyers is exploring whether an attorney's joke calling into question the integrity of his former...
View ArticleOne place in N.J. to find watermelon gorging, goat kisses and baby chicks
The fair finished Sunday in Chubb Park CHESTER -- The Morris County 4-H fair finished up its four-day run Sunday at Chubb Park in Chester. The fun included a watermelon-eating contest that provided a...
View ArticleMan who drowned in N.J. lake was father of 2 on vacation
His sister urged others to pay attention to the growing number of drowning deaths in New Jersey this summer. VERNON -- A 23-year-old man who drowned Friday morning in Lake Conway was the father of two...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: July 24, 2017
Dogs and cats of all shapes, sizes and ages need your love. Here is this week's collection of some of the dogs and cats in need of adoption in New Jersey. We are now accepting dogs and cats to appear...
View ArticleN.J.'s best pizzeria: This spot has been open longer than any in the U.S.
Our latest group of semifinalists includes a pizzeria inside a log cabin and the state's coolest pizza hangout
View ArticleHow much are you paying your county freeholders?
Freeholder boards range from three to nine members in New Jersey. Each county's freeholders earn salaries that they set for themselves.
View ArticleHospital will pay city $5.56M to avoid property taxes
Atlantic will pay the city $795,400 a year starting this year and ending in 2023. TRENTON -- Summit officials and Overlook Medical Center reached a settlement Tuesday night that boosts the city's...
View ArticleBikers allegedly led police on 100-mph chase in Sparta
The three were arrested after turning down a dead-end street, police said SPARTA -- Three Bronx men face charges of eluding and resisting as well as motor-vehicle offenses after they allegedly sped...
View ArticleVintage photos of summertime fun in N.J.
There's more than the shore for summer fun in New Jersey. It's easy to understand why summer is a super season in the Garden State; there's just so much to do in N.J. when the weather is warm. Of...
View ArticleMan indicted for allegedly posing as doctor to get prescription drugs
Carmine Fenison allegedly posed as a doctor by calling a Walmart pharmacy and ordering prescription drugs, authorities said. FRANKLIN -- A New York man was recently indicted for allegedly trying to...
View Article102-year-old N.J. daredevil becomes world's oldest skydiver
Kenny Meyer, of Union, did his first tandem jump at Skydive Sussex as two dozen relatives looked on. SUSSEX -- On the day he became the world's oldest skydiver, Kenny Meyer started his morning the way...
View ArticleThe Jersey Shore towns that have the highest rate of DWI arrests. A ranked list
Find out how many DWI arrests were made in each town.
View ArticleCops say man threatened woman's life before trying to burn down her house
Joseph DeJesus, 43, of Warminster, Pa., was reportedly charged with aggravated arson, criminal mischief and terroristic threats. WANTAGE -- A Pennsylvania man allegedly threatened to kill a woman last...
View ArticleReady to swim, bike, run: Annual Pass It Along Triathlon is on Saturday
The 8th annual Pass It Along Triathlon consists of two racing distances. SPARTA -- Taryn Ferrara is prepping for a Half Ironman in six weeks by undertaking a shorter, but still challenging, race on...
View Article2 killed crossing Route 23 in Jefferson, cops say
The crash occurred in the area of the Crystal Brook Residence, police said JEFFERSON -- Two people were killed Friday morning when they were struck by two vehicles on Route 23, police said. Detective...
View ArticlePolice ID 2 men killed while walking on Route 23 in Jefferson
The men were struck by two pickups while crossing the highway. JEFFERSON -- Police have released the names of the two men who were struck and killed while crossing Route 23 on foot early Friday...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: July 31, 2017
Consider adopting from a shelter or rescue for your next pet. Some notes on homeless animals in New Jersey: * According to the State of New Jersey Office of Animal Welfare, "it is estimated that the...
View ArticleBoater drowns after jumping into lake to retrieve his hat
Bo Long, 51, of Livingston, was on a pontoon boat, state police said JEFFERSON -- A family outing on a pontoon boat in Lake Hopatcong ended tragically Saturday afternoon after a man in the boat...
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