Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Girl Scouts Plant Flowers, Beautify Garwood
Daisy Troop #41108, with their moms, planted flowers throughout Garwood, in town flower pots on Mother's Day weekend.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
- Bridgewater, NJ
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Route 206 Reopened In Both Directions After Crash In Hillsborough
Hillsborough Police sent out an alert stating the highway reopened just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Longtime Clark Business Administrator Dies At Age Of 90
The community is mourning the death of Clark's Business Administrator John Laezza who had served the township for 21 years.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Shelter In Crisis As 39 Cats, 46 Dogs Rescued In Somerset County
It's a packed house at the Bridgewater-based shelter which is in desperate need of fosters and funds after their washers and dryers broke.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County Dems Will Stand With Malinowski Amid Accusations
Democrats say the accusations that Malinowski was profiting from the pandemic made by Republicans are a way to "mislead the public."
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Man Masturbated Around Kids At Local Park: Union Co. Prosecutor
Paul J. Schappe, Jr., 68, of Linden is charged with sexual assault, aggravated sexual contact, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Burglar Wearing Ski Mask, Scared Away By Scotch Plains Local: PD
The Scotwood Diner also reported someone stole cooking oil from the back of the building, according to the Scotch Plains Police Blotter.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Bridgewater|News|
Somerset County Partners With 8 Schools To Offer COVID-19 Vaccine
8 Somerset County school districts are offering the Pfizer shot to students ages 12 and older.
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Warren, NJ|News|
Warren, Watchung Hills Schools Offer Students COVID-19 Vaccine
Somerset County is partnering with 8 school districts to get students ages 12 and older vaccinated with the Pfizer shot.
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Man Killed By Train In Union County
The man was fatally hit by a Raritan Valley Line train on Monday near the Union station, according to NJ Transit.
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Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Bernards Township Schools Offer Students COVID-19 Vaccine
Somerset County is partnering with 8 school districts to get students ages 12 and older vaccinated with the Pfizer shot.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Memorial Day Parade, Veterans Breakfast Set In Hillsborough
A Salute to Veterans outdoor breakfast, a parade, and a Garden of Honor Commemoration Program will be held Saturday.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Driver, Truck Tangled In Wires Rescued By Clark Firefighters
The driver of the truck tried to get the wires off his truck and got stuck in the wires himself, said Clark Fire Chief Frank Cerasa.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Michael Sot Walk To Raise Awareness For Drunk Driving Prevention
Sot, 20, from Clark, was serving as a designated driver when he was killed. He had been hit head-on by a driver now facing charges of DWI.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Union County College Opens University Center In Scotch Plains
The University Center offers students seeking their baccalaureate degree the opportunity to continue their education "in their backyard."
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Warren, NJ|News|
Warren Volunteer To Serve As Advocate For Local Foster Youth
Dawn Saunders of Warren is among 7 volunteers to take an oath to advocate for the best interests of abused, neglected or abandoned youth.
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Bridgewater|News|
Disney Store Is Closing In Bridgewater Commons
All sales are final and items are currently 20 percent off storewide.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Black Bear Caught On Video In Union County Sunday Night
The bear was estimated to be 5 feet tall at the shoulders and about 300 pounds, according Robert Ross of Mountainside.
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Bridgewater|News|
Man Shot While Riding Motorcycle On I-287 In Bridgewater: Police
State Police have identified the three men, all from Pennsylvania, charged in connection with the shooting on Sunday night in Bridgewater.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Basking Ridge, NJ|News|
Marijuana Sales To Be Banned In Basking Ridge? Public Hearing Set
The public will have an opportunity to voice their opinion on Tuesday night on 2 ordinances prohibiting marijuana sales within the township.
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