Repeated shoplifter cited for trespassing, cops say
Woman stole twice from Walmart before being asked not to return to the store, Mansfield police say. A repeated shoplifter asked not to return to Walmart now is facing a defiant trespass citation after...
View ArticlePhillipsburg homicide trial delves into crime scene investigation
Testimony was heard by those who were collecting evidence after the fatal 2012 shooting in town. In the hours and days after an attendant was shot at a Phillipsburg gas station, investigators scoured...
View ArticleWant to major in Twitter? N.J. college starts social media expertise center
Centenary College is opening a new academic center to train students and the public in the use of Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms. HACKETTSTOWN -- As more jobs require...
View ArticleGarden club honors Asbury restaurant
Joan and Jim Hunter, owners of The Willows, received the Civic Beautification Award. Warren Garden Club was so impressed with the transformation of the grounds and entry area of The Willows...
View ArticleHistorical society honors Washington resident
Borough resident Thomas Bray earns preservation award. Washington resident Thomas Bray holds the award plaque given to him from the Washington Historical Society in recognition of his commitment to...
View ArticleGirls soccer rankings for Sept. 23, 2015
There is a new team entering the top 10. With another week of girls soccer finished, there is some shifting at the bottom, middle and top of the rankings. There is also a new team entering the top 10....
View Article'I never shot anybody': Murder suspect's statement reviewed for trial
The jury was dismissed as the court watched Andy Torres' police interrogation. Andy Torres suddenly sat straight up when the officers interrogating him said he was being charged with murder. "What the...
View ArticleWarren County opens Court House Annex in former library headquarters
The former county library headquarters is now the base for the prosecutor's office. The annexation of the former county library headquarters is complete. Warren County and law enforcement officials on...
View ArticlePa. House approves toll bridge audits, veto power
The bill by Rep. Joe Emrick would require an annual financial and management audit, and provide the governor State Rep. Joe Emrick says he's hoping the third time is the charm. Emrick's legislation...
View ArticleThe message of new N.J. bill: 'Don't feed the bears'
A new bill require residents in certain areas of New Jersey inhabited by black bears to use bear-resistant trash and food storage containers and would prohibit them from feeding the bears or deposing...
View Article5 things to do: Bacon and brews, Greek food and pope parties
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs host their Bacon and Brews Bash on Saturday; the Greek Food Fest in Wilson Borough runs now through Sunday. 1.) Get your Greek on Moussaka. Pastitsio. Galaktoboureko....
View ArticleWashington High School classmates celebrate 67th-year reunion
Seven members of the Washington High School Class of 1948 attended a class reunion recently. A luncheon reunion of the Washington High School class of 1948 was held recently at Hawk Pointe Golf Course...
View ArticleLady Liners are 9th grade champs
A team of girls from Phillipsburg won the Forks Summer League basketball championship. The Phillipsburg Lady Liners finished the Forks Summer League basketball season as the 9th Grade Champions with a...
View ArticlePope Francis cheered by N.J. residents in Washington
Two New Jersey residents even pitched a tent in a nearby campground after winning a lottery for tickets to see Pope Francis in Washington. WASHINGTON -- When U.S. Rep. Leonard Lance raffled off...
View ArticleRC plane pilots fear ouster from Delaware Water Gap park
Blame the drones. At least that's how it appears as a model airplane club that has been flying for more than 20 years is being asked to vacate Hialeah Trailhead off River Road in the Delaware Water...
View ArticleFall into this week's NJ.com News Quiz
Were you paying attention to local news this week? As the calendar turns to autumn, it's time for another NJ.com New Quiz. There are no mentions of pumpkin spice or fall leaves here; just seven...
View ArticleInterstate 80 lanes shut by accident in Warren County, police say
Traffic was being detoured through the visitors center, New Jersey State Police report. UPDATE: 1 dead, 2 hurt in I-80 East crash, police say; lanes reopenA tractor-trailer and an SUV crashed about...
View Article1 dead, 2 hurt in I-80 East crash, police say; lanes reopen
The eastbound lanes had been detoured through the nearby visitors center. One person died and two people were transported to hospitals after a crash early Friday morning on Interstate 80 East in...
View ArticleUnconstitutional Warren County courtroom to be rearranged under settlement
After a legal battle over sightlines, the county and state will split the $15,000 cost to change the courtroom's layout. A legal battle over sightlines has been settled -- Warren County and state will...
View ArticleTwo vo-tech students earn Good Citizenship awards
Phillipsburg student to attend Boy's State this summer. American Legion Post 528, in White Township, selected two Warren County Vo-Tech students to attend Boy's State this summer. Kevin Villatoro, of...
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