Bridgewater|News|
'A Miracle:' PSE&G Worker Alive Thanks To Somerville Doctor, Team
Richard Smekal was working high up on a utility pole when he suffered a heart attack and fell off the bucket of his truck to the ground.
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- Bridgewater, NJ
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Warren, NJ|News|
Burglar Breaks Through Back Door Of Warren Home
It is unclear what was stolen from the home at this time.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Looks To Ban Marijuana Sales In Township
"It is a quality of life issue intended to act in the best interest of Hillsborough residents," said Mayor Shawn Lipani.
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Warren, NJ|News|
Starlight Is Warren's Pet Of The Week
Nominate your pet for Warren's Pet of the Week and winners will get a free treat bag from Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming!
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Meeko Is Scotch Plains-Fanwood's Pet Of The Week
Nominate your Pet for Scotch Plains-Fanwood's Pet of the Week and winners will receive 20 percent off any single item in Dukes's Pet Den.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
Ace Is Clark-Garwood's Pet Of The Week
Nominate your pet and winners will get a digital gift card for a free pet wash from In-N-Out Dog Pet Services.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Nominate Your Pet For Hillsborough's Pet Of The Week
Nominate your pet for Hillsborough's Pet of the Week and winners receive a free bag of Fromm pet food from Amwell Pet Supply.
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Bridgewater|News|
Theo Is Bridgewater's Pet Of The Week
Nominate your pet for Bridgewater's Pet of the Week and winners will get a free treat bag from Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming!
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Man Who Set Fire To Girlfriend's Hillsborough Home, Found Guilty
Patrick M. Hammond, 34, of Somerville set fire to the Hillsborough garage while 8 people slept, killing a family cat on Dec. 30, 2018.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Police Investigating 27 Shots Fired Wednesday Night In Franklin
One of the shots reportedly hit a car being driven by a Somerset man late Wednesday night.
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Warren, NJ|News|
Watchung Hills Students Help 1,600 NJ Residents Get Vaccinated
Alexa Walters of Warren started Save Our State Stat with a group of friends and has since helped over 1,600 get COVID vaccine appointments.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Hillsborough Eagle Scout To Clean Up Triangle School Garden
Patrick McCarthy is collecting funds for his Eagle Scout Service Project to clean and restore the Friendship Garden at Triangle School.
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Bridgewater|News|
Robocalls On The Rise In NJ Again After A Brief COVID-Fueled Dip
New Jersey residents are experiencing an uptick in the unwanted calls as more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and return to work.
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Bridgewater|News|
Virtual Spring Commencement Planned For Raritan Valley Students
Take a look ahead at what Raritan Valley Community College has planned for the fall, stance on vaccine requirements, and tuition rates.
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Clark-Garwood, NJ|News|
See The Average Clark, Garwood Student SAT Scores Amid COVID
The NJ Department of Education has released the average SAT score for each school for 2019-20, a year drastically altered by the pandemic.
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Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
See The Average Scotch Plains-Fanwood SAT Scores Amid COVID
The NJ Department of Education has released the average SAT score for each school for 2019-20, a year drastically altered by the pandemic.
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Bridgewater|News|
See The Average Bridgewater-Raritan SAT Scores Amid COVID
The NJ Department of Education has released the average SAT score for each school for 2019-20, a year drastically altered by the pandemic.
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Warren, NJ|News|
See The Average Watchung Hills SAT Scores Amid COVID
The NJ Department of Education has released the average SAT score for each school for 2019-20, a year drastically altered by the pandemic.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
See The Average Hillsborough SAT Scores Amid COVID
The NJ Department of Education has released the average SAT score for each school for 2019-20, a year drastically altered by the pandemic.
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Hillsborough, NJ|News|
Funeral Set For Hillsborough Man Killed In Lawn Mower Accident
John Levinski, a decorated veteran, "was generous, kind, helpful to everyone and always had a joke to make you smile."
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