NJ.com's individual state wrestler rankings for Jan. 3
See who is No. 1 in all 14 weight classes. Following are the top eight ranked wrestlers at all 14 weight classes. New weight class rankings will be released every Tuesday. 106 pounds 1-Dante Mininno,...
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Freehold church elevated to 'co cathedral' status in Trenton diocese
The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in Trenton remains the "Mother Church of the Diocese." TRENTON -- St. Robert Bellarmine Parish's church building in Freehold Township has been elevated to...
View ArticleN.J. traffic fatalities soared in 2016 with 607 deaths
Of the 607 people who died, 333, were behind the wheel; 167 were pedestrians, 89 were passengers and 18 were on bicycles. TRENTON -- More than 600 people died in traffic accidents on New Jersey's...
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More hurricanes does not mean more intense East coast storms, study finds
Strange weather quirks seem to protect the Atlantic coast during strong hurricane seasons and less during less-active periods, according to research by a federal atmospheric expert. A high rate of...
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Rare whale washes up dead along N.J. coast
The last time staff from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center saw a Blainesville's beaked whale was in 1989 The Blainesville's beaked whale that washed up dead on Island Beach State Park(Marine Mammal...
View ArticleN.J., Allstate sue chiropractors convicted of running 'personal injury mill'
The brothers owned or controlled chiropractic clinics in Camden, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Ocean and Union counties. TRENTON -- Two brothers who worked together as chiropractors and pleaded...
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5 N.J. schools locked down or evacuated after receiving threats, officials say
The schools, in three different counties, were all considered safe after sweeps were conducted (File photo) Schools in several communities in New Jersey were evacuated or on lockdown Wednesday when...
View ArticleMan flees traffic stop in Allentown, injures motorist in crash, cops say
The suspect crashed into 3 cars after he sped away from an officer, police said. ALLENTOWN -- Officers arrested an Ocean County man Wednesday after he sped away from a traffic stop and crashed into...
View ArticleThis month in N.J. history: January
The new year brings a new installment of our monthly series, "This Month in New Jersey History." This gallery, which supplements our Glimpse of History feature as well as our regular vintage photo...
View ArticleRanking N.J. alums' 25 best college football bowl game performances
Which N.J. natives put in the best performances of the postseason?
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Debt collectors take on lawyers in what may be N.J.'s least empathetic lawsuit
The suit alleges that a group of New Jersey lawyers are filing bogus lawsuits against collections agencies. TRENTON -- It's shaping up to be a battle royale between members of some of the least...
View ArticleWrestler's life saved by quick-acting coach, trainer
A junior wrestler from Toms River North was revived by an athletic trainer and assistant coach after collapsing during a match at Lakewood High School on Wednesday night. A Lakewood High School...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: The NJ.com Top 20, Jan. 5
Two new teams join the NJ.com Top 20 for Jan. 5
View ArticleFlu slams parts of New Jersey
The strain showed its presence in much of the state the week before Christmas. High levels of the flu are now showing up in three of the five New Jersey regions monitored by the U.S. Centers for...
View ArticleVirgin America says former 'RHONJ' star threatened to kill his wife on plane
Jim Marchese denies the allegations and say that the latest lawsuit against him is "hurtful and "false" A Virgin America flight attendant sued by former "Real Housewives of New Jersey" stars Jim and...
View ArticleHowell man charged with sexually assaulting youth
Joseph Prioli formerly worked at Christian Brothers Academy, according to a published report HOWELL -- A 48-year-old township resident was arrested Dec. 30 for allegedly sexually abusing an underage...
View ArticleBoys basketball: 11 bold predictions for the weekend of Jan. 7-8
Who is going to win and who is going to shine?
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N.J. school closings, delays for snow Friday, Jan. 6, 2017
New Jersey school closings and delays were announced Friday, Jan. 6, 2017 after an overnight snow storm. Traffic delays are expected and more snow is on the way Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 Due to overnight...
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Light of Day 2017: The Beat Goes On for charity music festival
The 10-day music festival raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for Parkinson's Disease research ASBURY PARK -- When music artist manager Bob Benjamin was diagnosed with Parkinson's 20 years ago, he...
View ArticleMeet 4 of N.J.'s top boys basketball teams, first batch in a series
Get to know the Garden State's top teams The 2016-17 boys basketball season is in full form and the top squads have lived up to the expectations. Wherever you are in the Garden State, you've probably...
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