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Firefighter critically injured in two-alarm house fire on East Cliff Street in Somerville
SOMERVILLE – A firefighter was critically injured in a house fire on East Cliff Street Tuesday afternoon. Around 2:25 p.m. Somerville volunteer firefighters responded to a 3-story home on East Cliff Street on reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters reported a single-family home with a fire on the second floor and heavy smoke on the second and third floors, authorities said. ...
Township Council approves $1.4 million bond ordinance
The Lawrence Township Council has approved a $1.4 million bond ordinance to pay for the purchase of an electric vehicle (EV) trash truck, a new street sweeper and assorted other equipment for the police and fire departments and the Department of Public Works. Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski said the bond...
Body discovered in D&R Canal in Lawrence Twp., New Jersey
Authorities in Mercer County responded to reports of a body in a canal on Wednesday morning.Chopper 6 was over the scene at the D&R Canal north of Whitehead Road in Lawrence Township.Police say the body of a male was spotted around 10:30 a.m. by a person walking their dog along the waterway.There was no immediate word on the circumstances of the person's death.A heavy police presence was seen as crews worked to recover the body.New Jersey state park police are handling the investigation
Rutgers Football adds Ireland native Jack Scullion as new kicker
Rutgers Football has added a new name to the roster today as kicker Jack Scullion from Ireland took to social media to announce he is committing to the Scarlet Knights. Scullion is coming to Rutgers to be the team’s kickoff specialist, as he will replace another Ireland native and recently signed New York Giants kicker Jude McAtamney.
Rutgers Lacrosse: 2 players honored with Big 10’s top reward
Two stars for the Rutgers men's and women's lacrosse teams, Shane Knobloch and Cassidy Spiles, were awarded the Big Ten Medal of Honor yesterday. The Big Ten Medal of Honor is given to one male and one female student athlete of each Big Ten university’s graduating class who has excelled off the field and on it during their college tenure. It was the first award in intercollegiate athletics to have academic accomplishment as an equal benchmark to athletic achievement when deciding who should get the award. It is considered the conference's most prestigious award.
New Jersey camper killed in New York; how it happened
An Edison woman was killed by a large falling tree during a severe microburst storm that roared through the Catskill Mountains in New York. Carol E. Luistro was pronounced dead at the scene according to the Town of Colchester Police Department reports. Luistro was found inside her camper at the...
Sheriff Warns of Active Scams
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Hunterdon County Sheriff Frederick Brown, on July 2, informed the board of commissioners about two scams active in the county. The first has had over 30 complaints, Brown said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER He said a person calls and provides what seems to be official identification declaring the homeowner is being charged for failing to report for jury duty. The scammers then aggressively ask them to pay a fine, with a credit card and by purchasing gift cards. The second scam involves a caller declaring they are from an Internet provider...
Mercer County prosecutor announces retirement after 27 years in the office
Mercer County Prosecutor Angelo Onofri announced his retirement Wednesday from an office he served for over 27 years. Onofri told his staff Wednesday he would retire on Aug. 1. He informed the governor of his decision via a letter on Monday. If you purchase a product or register for an...
This 313 Year Old New Jersey Hotel Is Reopening In Hunterdon County
This New Jersey Hotel Was Built Before The Revolutionary War. As you know, if you have followed my articles, I love history and I love talking about history, especially here in the Garden State. New Jersey, one of the original colonies, has a deep history that is among the oldest in American history. So this sorry about a historical New Jersey inn is something I enjoy writing about.
See all homes sold in Monroe in Middlesex County, June 24 to June 30
The following is a listing of all home transfers in Monroe in Middlesex County reported from June 24 to June 30. There were 15 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,578-square-foot home on Durham Court in Monroe Township that sold for $490,000.
Bridgeton Man Arrested and Charged for Fatal Accident on Route 1 in April
SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Authorities have arrested and charged a Bridgeton man in connection to a fatal accident on Route 1 in April, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Joseph Vega, age 43, was arrested by authorities in Georgia for causing the accident which resulted in the death of three people. The crash occurred on Friday, April 12. Authorities say that a tractor trailer had struck a van at the intersection. The van then struck two other vehicles and the tractor trailer caught fire. The van also caught fire, resulting in the deaths of three passengers:...
Monmouth County DWI Task Force adding checkpoint, more patrols over Fourth of July weekend
WALL - A drunken driving checkpoint will be set up on Route 138 on Friday night to screen motorists for their sobriety, according to the Monmouth County DWI Task Force. All westbound motor vehicles on the state highway will be diverted onto Maxwell Drive from 10 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. Wall Police officers will be working alongside task force members during the four-hour operation, said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael Schneider, task force coordinator.
NAC Have a Heart Foundation donates $10,000 to Fuel the Force
The NAC (Newtown Athletic Club) Have a Heart Foundation recently donated $10,000 to Fuel the Force, a nonprofit organization that offers a free lunch program and special events for Bucks County police officers. This unique mission was established by local community member Christina Nelson in 2022 to shine a light...
Body Recovered From Delaware & Raritan Canal In Mercer County
First responders were pulling a body from the Delaware & Raritan Canal in Mercer County on Wednesday afternoon, July 3, authorities said.New Jersey State Park Police and the Trenton Fire Department’s Water Rescue Team were called to a part of the canal in Lawrence Township to recover the body, …
Corrections officers did nothing as N.J. teen was badly beaten by other inmates, lawsuit says
Corrections officers at a juvenile detention facility failed to intervene nearly two years ago when a 19-year-old was brutally beaten by three other inmates in a planned attack, according to a lawsuit. The Essex County man was left blind in one eye and is still psychologically scarred following the attack...
Piscataway High School Graduate Wins 2024 Congressional Art Competition
PISCATAWAY, NJ -- Gabriella Freeman, a member Piscataway High School’s Class of 2024 was awarded First Place in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. Freeman was honored with other high school artists at a reception with Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) at Middlesex College for her pen and ink drawing, "Trust and Connections."CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Her artwork will be displayed for the next year in the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. According to a news release, young artists from various schools in Middlesex and Monmouth counties participated in this year’s art...
2 officers injured while helping people escape raging house fire in Perth Amboy
Two police officers were injured while helping people escape a raging house fire in Perth Amboy, New Jersey on Wednesday.Officers responded to 61 Water Street around 5 p.m. and found multiple people trying to escape from the back windows of the home.Video shows the moment the multi-family home partially collapsed as it was consumed by flames.Fortunately, officers were able to help the victims get down to safety from the third and fourth floors of the home, just in time.The two injured officers were taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Their conditions are unknown.There's no word yet on the cause of the fire.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
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