Sourland site of N.J. 'smack down' rock climbing competition
Sourland Mountain Preserve in Hillsborough is the site of New Jersey's only organized rock climbing competition, being held on April 16, 2016. Boulderers are invited to the Sourland Mountain Preserve...
View ArticleHere's who has filed to run in Hunterdon's June primary
Here are the Hunterdon County residents running in the 2016 primary being held on June 7. The deadline to file to run as a Republican or Democrat in the June 7 primary closed on Monday. Here is who...
View ArticleWhere to get income taxes done for free in Hunterdon County
See where you can receive free tax preparation services ahead of the April 18, 2016, income tax filing deadline. FLEMINGTON -- With only 12 days until income taxes are due, there are several...
View ArticleSomerset Patriots will open the doors to fans Saturday
The Somerset Patriots are holding the annual Fan Fest at TD Bank Ballpark from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2016. BRIDGEWATER - The Somerset Patriots will celebrate the opening of its ballpark...
View ArticleBridgewater rescue squad gets oxygen masks for pets
Martinsville Rescue Squad has received a donation of oxygen masks for pets through the Canine Company's Canine Saves program. BRIDGEWATER - The Martinsville Rescue Squad has received a donation of...
View ArticleWhy Hunterdon County is updating its county park plan after 16 years
Assessing how the Hunterdon County parks are used now, and how people want to use them in the future, is the first step in an update to the Hunterdon County Strategic Parks Plan. FLEMINGTON -- How do...
View ArticleHow these N.J. Teachers of the Year are inspiring others
New Jersey's Teachers of the Year is taking part in PD on Wheels, which supports teacher retention. Samantha Billig, the 2015-16 Hunterdon County Teacher of the Year, joined fellow teachers of the...
View ArticleHunterdon's economic future under the magnifying glass | Warr
As Hunterdon County's economy changes, its leaders are looking to adapt to the changing climate. Everything changes, and Hunterdon County is no exception. The economy in this area is changing, and...
View ArticleN.J. farm that was sanctuary to WWII orphan is preserved
The 4-year-old arrived with a teddy bear and a bomb case. By Dave Harding KINGWOOD -- By the time the 4-year-old girl arrived at a farm here in 1941, she had faced more horrors than most people endure...
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WATCH: 'Catch Me If You Can' starts run at Voorhees H.S.
Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. Watch video LEBANON TWP. -- "Catch Me If You Can" takes the stage at Voorhees High School Thursday through Sunday, and the cast had its...
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Vintage aerial photos of N.J.
Before Google Earth, aerial photos were the only time regular folks got a first-hand, bird's eye view of land and sea without flying. I freely admit that I'm not a frequent flyer. And, I can honestly...
View ArticleHigh winds bring tree down, causing damage in Frenchtown
Two vehicles in Frenchtown on April 2, 2016, were damaged, along with the roof and two windows of a home. FRENCHTOWN -- A large tree fell behind a home on Kingwood Avenue during Saturday's high winds,...
View ArticleMeet N.J. man who is ESPN's Fantasy Football commissioner
Michael Owdij, a Hunterdon County teacher who lives in Branchburg, has been named ESPN's Fantasy Football commissioner. BRANCHBURG -- For township resident and Hunterdon County teacher Michael Owdij,...
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Workshop for volunteers scheduled at adoption center
The adoption center is located at 1432 Route 179 North in Lambertville. Volunteers are needed to help in a variety of areas. LAMBERTVILLE -- Animal Alliance will hold a volunteer workshop on April 11...
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N.J. man charged in 2 home invasions faces more charges
Curtiss T. Niece, 34, of Milford, was indicted on multiple charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer. MILFORD -- A man who was previously indicted on charges stemming from a...
View ArticleSomerset Patriots reschedule Saturday's Fan Fest
The Somerset Patriots are holding the annual Fan Fest at TD Bank Ballpark from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2016. BRIDGEWATER - The Somerset Patriots have rescheduled its annual Fan Fest at TD...
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N.J. man allegedly used cell phone to record nude woman
The incident reportedly happened in Lambertville on Nov. 12, 2015. LAMBERTVILLE -- A man who allegedly used a cell phone to film a nude woman without her knowledge has been indicted on a charge of...
View ArticleTake this week's NJ.com local news quiz
See if you can get a perfect score this week How well have you paid attention to this week's New Jersey news? Take the weekly local news quiz and find out. All of the questions below are based on...
View ArticleHelicopters enlisted to help N.J. fruit survive killing frosts
Helicopters are being used to held New Jersey farmers combat killing frosts. How can a helicopter help grow an apple? In New Jersey, where a warm winter caused fruit trees to blossom early, leaving...
View ArticleDeeds filed with the Hunterdon County Clerk's office through April 8, 2016
The following deeds have been recorded in the Hunterdon County Hall of Records in Book 2374 through April 8, 2016 The following deeds have been recorded in the Hunterdon County Hall of Records in Book...
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