Rising from the ashes, Sergeantsville Inn soars
A landmark restaurant gutted by fire last year has reopened, much to the joy of a supportive community in Hunterdon County When the 18th-century Sergeantsville Inn was gutted by an accidental fire on...
View Article60 years for N.J. man found guilty of murdering friend
Gary Passarelli maintained his innocence and plans to appeal his conviction. FLEMINGTON -- Gary Passarelli was sentenced Friday to 60 years in state prison for the murder of John Niko in 2013....
View ArticleSigns going up for Flemington circle reconfiguration
With the exception of Route 202 south, all vehicles entering the circle will yield to circulating traffic. FLEMINGTON -- Signs were going up Friday marking the start of a $11.1 million project to...
View ArticleHigh Bridge residents in Jenny Jump area still need to boil water
The boil-water order's been lifted for much of the borough. HIGH BRIDGE -- An advisory to boil water for cooking and drinking has been lifted for much of the borough, but residents of the "Jenny Jump"...
View ArticleQuickChek drops plans for new Route 22 store, gas station
QuickChek said it dropped its proposal to build a 24-hour, 5,700-square-foot gas station and convenience store because it could no longer fit it into the proposed site. Quick Chek (File photo)...
View ArticleProposed state aid for Hunterdon County school districts
Take a look at how the governor's proposed school funding increase could impact Hunterdon County districts. Gov. Chris Christie has proposed spending more than $13 billion, including $548 million in...
View ArticleN.J. teen crashes car into house in Hunterdon
A 17-year-old girl from Pittstown was behind the wheel of a 2008 Lexus, when it crashed into a home on Main Street in Glen Gardner Saturday. GLEN GARDNER-- A 17-year-old girl from Pittstown was behind...
View ArticleDriver flown to hospital after early morning crash on I-78
The driver of a single vehicle crash on westbound Route 78 was flown to a hospital early Sunday morning in Union Township. UNION TWP.-- The driver of a single vehicle crash on Route 78 was flown to...
View ArticleWhat happened to the bald eagle found shot in N.J.?
Working to find who may have shot the bald eagle, a joint state and federal investigation coordinated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife is still ongoing....
View ArticleDWI, ecstasy and marijuana among Clinton Township arrests
Clinton Township Police arrested four people for various drug and driving while intoxicated charges in February. CLINTON TWP.--Clinton Township Police arrested four people for various drug and driving...
View ArticleEaston men charged in High Bridge for stolen property
Two men from Easton, Pa. were arrested in High Bridge during separate incidents regarding stolen property in January. Hunterdon County Democrat HIGH BRIDGE-- Two men from Easton, Pa. were arrested in...
View ArticleMarch 20 clinic aims to create ultimate horse-human connection
RINGOES, N.J. –– Many riders take time off from their horses during the winter, and reconnecting in the spring can present challenges for both humans and equines. Horse trainer Dr. Maria Katsamanis...
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Feb. 22, 2016
Many dogs and cats have never known a real home, rescued as stray puppies and kittens or born in shelters. These are just a small sampling of the thousands of homeless animals currently being cared...
View ArticleExploring and getting to know downtown Flemington | Al Warr
An event provides focus—whether a single business or an entire town. Tourists, shoppers, diners and the plain curious show up. By Al Warr Town-wide events are popular attractions. Businesses and...
View ArticleN.J.'s old homes should have water tested for lead | Letter
Those who own New Jersey homes built before 1978 should have their water tested for lead. By Cindy Ehrenclou Bedminster To the editor: Could what happened in Flint, Michigan happen here? If you've...
View ArticleSenior corrections officer at N.J. women's prison arrested
Thomas Sequine, Jr. of Phillipsburg was arrested on Friday, Feb. 19, and charged with official misconduct and third-degree sexual assault. CLINTON TWP.-- A 33-year-old Senior Correction Officer for...
View ArticleWithout statesmen, U.S. heads toward third-world status | Letter
Today's lack of an American statesmen threatens the future of the United States. By John J. Kauza Pittstown To the editor: The spring of 1850 was cold and dreary in Washington, D.C., but the debate...
View ArticleDriver faces charges in early-morning N.J. I-78 crash
The driver of a single vehicle crash on Interstate 78 on Sunday, Feb. 21, has been charged with driving while intoxicated after he was flown to the hospital. UNION TWP. -- The driver involved in a...
View ArticleN.J. company hopes to continue tubing on Delaware River
The owner of Delaware River Tubing hopes to clear up zoning issues and fines in time to resume operations as the summer of 2016 season begins. FLEMINGTON -- A municipal court hearing on fines issued...
View ArticleWatch N.J. man compete in Rachael Ray's burger cook-off
Ray Perrotti of Raritan Township brought his Stuffed Rocket Top burger to the 10th annual Burger Bash amateur cook-off on the Rachael Ray Show. RARITAN TWP. -- Ray Perrotti has a love of gadgets and...
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