Man admitted to killing after body was found in park, authorities say
Joseph Villani is accused of fatally shooting Trupal Patel, whose body was later found at Shark River Park in Wall Township FREEHOLD -- An Ocean Township man told investigators he killed a Brick...
View ArticleGusty winds spark wildfire alert in 10 N.J. counties
Strong winds also could cause wildfires in eastern Pennsylvania. Watch video The combination of gusty winds and dry brush has increased the risk for wildfires Thursday in 10 counties across New...
View ArticleSee where people are dying from overdoses in Monmouth County
A heat map released by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office shows where people in the county are overdosing. FREEHOLD - Authorities say a heat map displaying where Monmouth County's 164 overdose...
View ArticleDriver indicted on vehicular homicide charge in fatal truck crash
Adam Rarela, a Marlboro teen, was killed in the August crash OLD BRIDGE -- A 29-year-old man has been indicted in the Route 9 crash last summer that left a Middlesex County teen dead, court records...
View ArticleMan accused of fatal shooting, dumping body in park to remain jailed
Trupal Patel's body was discovered by a park ranger at Shark River Park in Wall Township on Feb. 22. FREEHOLD - A 20-year-old Ocean Township man accused of shooting another man three times and then...
View ArticlePaws for a Cause: Monmouth University group raises money for K-9 vest
The group's president said people understand the importance of protecting police K-9's. WEST LONG BRANCH - Monmouth University's Alpha Phi Sigma's Criminal Justice Honor Society kicked off its fifth...
View ArticleFormer N.J. official admits to stealing $10K from town
The former Howell Township official said he stole more than $10,000 from the township's land use office. FREEHOLD - The former Howell Township director of land use admitted Thursday that he stole more...
View Article2 Republicans showed courage by standing against the crowd | Editorial
A federal resolution rolling back the length of time businesses have to keep updated records for employee injuries and illnesses was one more attack on the consumer and environmental regulations that...
View ArticleBoys Basketball playoffs: Statement wins, upsets & surprises through Group semis
Which players and teams had big nights during the state tournament?
View ArticleNew Jersey tourism increased for 7th year in a row
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno announced 2016 was a record saw a record number of visitors, who spent $44.1 billion in the state. TRENTON -- Tourism contributed a record $44.1 billion to the Garden State's...
View ArticleHow to avoid delays into Seaside for St. Patrick's Day Parade
State, county and local officials are urging motorists to plan alternate routes into Seaside for Saturday's parade SEASIDE HEIGHTS -- With thousands of people expected to flock to Seaside Heights on...
View ArticleGirls Basketball: Full schedule & previews for every Championship Weekend game
The complete girls basketball schedule for this weekend NJSIAA GROUPS FINALS SCHEDULEPine Belt Arena, Toms River Saturday, March 11 NON-PUBLIC BRutgers Prep vs. Queen of Peace, 12 | PREVIEW NON-PUBLIC...
View ArticleMan charged with fatal shooting near Asbury Park pizzeria
Investigators made the arrest after a four-year investigation FREEHOLD -- An Asbury Park man was charged with murder Friday in the fatal shooting of a city man four years ago outside a pizzeria....
View ArticleNeed an amusing summer job? These 3 places are hiring
Six Flags, Jenkinson's Pavilion and the Casino Pier are looking for summer help Watch video JACKSON -- Three employers in New Jersey are offering summer jobs as a way to cure the winter blues. Six...
View ArticlePolice arrest N.J. man wanted in murder of Calif. commercial weed grower
Gary Blank III, 34, was one of seven people wanted in connection with the November 2011 murder, police say RED BANK -- A borough man wanted in connection with the murder of a commercial marijuana...
View ArticleHere are all the St. Patrick's Day parades happening in N.J. Sunday
Got green? New Jersey's got 11 different parades for you on March 12. What is a Sunday in the middle of March without a St. Patrick's Day parade? The official holiday doesn't arrive till March 17, but...
View ArticleNow THAT's a polar plunge! Watch plungers take on near-frozen lake
The water temperature was 34 degrees for the Sparta Elks' annual charity event Watch video SPARTA -- Water temperatures of just above freezing and an impending nor'easter did not dissuade about a...
View ArticleChill doesn't stop crowd from roaring at Asbury Park St. Patrick's Day (PHOTOS)
The city held its fourth annual St. Patrick's Day parade on Sunday. ASBURY PARK-- It was freezing cold with a potentially massive snowstorm on the way, but thousands of revelers would not be stopped...
View ArticleThousands brave frigid temps at N.J.'s St. Patrick's Day parades (PHOTOS)
Jersey turned out for a series of chilly St. Patrick's Day parades on Sunday. Thousands of green, shamrock-wearing revelers braved the bitter cold on Sunday for St. Patrick's Day parades throughout...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: March 13, 2017
Dogs and cats throughout New Jersey need homes. If you're interested in helping homeless animals but aren't able to adopt one, there are a number of other ways you can be of assistance. Realistically,...
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