146 bears killed during 1st day of 2016 bear hunt
Last year, 510 bears were killed during the annual hunt in December. NEWTON -- One hundred forty-six bears were killed in the first day of the 2016 extended bear hunt on Monday, a state official said....
View ArticleSerious accident closes westbound I-78 in Central Jersey
A serious accident closed the westbound side of Interstate 78 at exit 17 (Route 31 south) on Oct. 10, 2016. CLINTON TWP. - A serious accident closed the westbound side of Interstate 78 at exit 17...
View ArticleLarge dump truck overturns in Bethlehem Township (PHOTOS)
A large dump truck hauling asphalt overturned on Staats Road in Bethlehem Township on Oct. 10, 2016. Watch video BETHLEHEM TWP. - A large dump truck hauling asphalt overturned on Staats Road on...
View ArticleUnion Hotel redeveloper vote to be done over by Borough Council
Flemington Borough Council will vote again on a resolution designating Jack Cust, Jr. as redeveloper of the Union Hotel area. FLEMINGTON - The Borough Council will vote again on a resolution...
View ArticleKyle Snyder to headline weekend festivities in Trenton
TRENTON- Last year, the newly-formed Trenton Youth Wrestling organization brought some huge names in the wrestling world to town for a clinic with area kids. This weekend, Trenton will get a visit...
View ArticleExtended N.J. bear hunt kill total climbs to 206 for 1st day
The number killed on Monday is more than 40 percent of last year's total harvest NEWTON -- The first day of an extended bear hunt in New Jersey killed 206 bears - more than 40 percent of the total...
View ArticleSwastikas painted at candidate's home reflect hate-filled election, he says
Peter Jacob, a Democrat running in the 7th District, found the symbols spray-painted at his house twice this weekend UNION -- A New Jersey congressional candidate who found painted swastikas at his...
View ArticleHundreds take part in rally against PennEast Pipeline (PHOTOS)
Hundreds took part in a weekend walk and rally against the proposed PennEast pipeline. Riegelsville, Pa. - Hundreds took part in a weekend walk and rally against the proposed PennEast pipeline. The...
View ArticlePennsylvania woman resists arrest during DWI stop, police say
Elizabeth Lowe, 30, of Emmaus, Pa., was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated following a hit and run accident on Oct. 8, 2016, Readington Township police said. READINGTON TWP. -...
View ArticleFlemington firm is 2016 N.J. Manufacturer of the Year
Magna-Power Electronics, a manufacturer of programmable DC power products, was named 2016 New Jersey Manufacturer of the Year Award in the medium-size business category. FLEMINGTON - Magna-Power...
View ArticleGarbage truck crashes into solar panels in Clinton Twp.
A garbage truck ran backwards into a row of solar panels on Oct. 10, 2016, after the driver apparently forgot to use the parking brake, police said. CLINTON TWP. - A garbage truck ran backwards into a...
View ArticleWomen's prison correction officer charged with sex assault
A correction officer at the Edna Mahan women's prison has been arrested and charged with second-degree sexual assault and second-degree official misconduct, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office...
View ArticleExtended N.J. bear hunt kill reaches 281 for 2-day total
Another 75 bears harvested on second day of hunt UPDATE: Extended N.J. bear hunt kill total increases to 306 for first 2 days NEWTON -- The second day of the extended bear hunt in New Jersey saw...
View ArticleHunterdon Chamber gets ready for Expo, Restaurant Showcase
The 28th Hunterdon County Business & Home Expo and Restaurant Showcase will take place 2-7 p.m. Nov. 10 at Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Raritan Township. RARITAN TWP. - The 28th...
View ArticleMost kids tried as adults in N.J. are black, Hispanic, report says
The majority of youth 'waived up' to adult court since 2011 are black, figures show Of the nearly 700 juvenile defendants tried as adults in New Jersey's courts since 2011, 87.4 percent belonged to an...
View Article2 Somerset County teens had marijuana, vodka in car, police say
Two Somerset County teens are facing drug and alcohol charges after being stopped in the township on Saturday. READINGTON TWP. - Two Somerset County teens are facing drug and alcohol charges after...
View ArticleRemoving old dams brings N.J. rivers back to life | Opinion
According to American Rivers, a national group that has worked on more than 200 dam removal projects across the United States, dams can damage river health. When officials gather to announce a public...
View ArticleDamaged vehicle leads to charges against N.J. man
Anthony Boutilette, 33, of Kearny, who was also wanted in Warren County, is facing a number of charges in Hunterdon County, according to Clinton Township police. CLINTON TWP. - A Kearny man wanted in...
View ArticleFinding Dory, Spongebob and Bad Kitty: Kids on what they like best
We asked Hunterdon County kids to tell us about their favorite movies, books, songs and TV shows. Here's what they had to say. We asked Hunterdon County kids to tell us about their favorite movies,...
View ArticleThe most famous athletes from each of N.J.'s 21 counties
The Garden State claims some of the world's top athletes, from NBA and NFL champions to Olympic gold medalists. But which sports star is the best of the best from their county?
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