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$1 Million Bond For N.J. Man Accused Of Killing Acquaintance

Bail has been set at $1 million for northern New Jersey man, who allegedly killed an acquaintance from Raritan Township whose body was found in his own townhouse.

2013/06/02

Jeff Scheuerer (North Branch Fire Dept.)

Firefighter With N.J. Forest Service Killed During Controlled Burn

The firefighter was from Hunterdon County, New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection said.

2013/03/28

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Survey: The Bronx Is New York’s Unhealthiest County

The survey shows how long and how well people live depending on multiple factors that include childhood poverty, rates of smoking, obesity levels and access to physicians and dentists.

2013/03/20

Gas Line in Manalapan, New Jersey (credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Gas Rationing In Effect As New Jersey Deals With Sandy’s Aftermath

If you’re planning to line up for gas Saturday, you had better check your license plate first.

CBS New York–2012/11/03

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Abused Dogs From Philly Treated In Hunterdon County

This past weekend another burned dog was brought in to Crown Veterinary Specialists for life-saving treatment. It’s the seventh such burn victim, all from Philadelphia.

2012/08/14

Con Edison works on restoring power. (credit:  Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

In Wake Of Thunderstorms, Thousands Left Without Power In Tri-State Area

As of Saturday afternoon, the Long Island Power Authority reported that 130 of its customers are without power, most of which reside in Hempstead, Oyster Bay and North Hempstead.

2012/06/23

Corey Agostarola and Michael Bentley (credit: New Jersey Department of Corrections)

Two New Jersey Inmates In Custody Following Escape From Youth Detention Facility

The two inmates who escaped from a youth detention facility in western New Jersey earlier this month are now both back in custody. Both men were discovered missing from the Mountainview Youth Correctional Facility in Annandale on May 20th.

2012/05/27

Hiking in Hunterdon County, New Jersey (credit: Wayne Cabot / WCBS 880)

WCBS 880 Presents ‘Living Green’ – Episode 2: Opening New Jersey To For-Profit Logging

A bill making its way through the New Jersey State Senate would open up municipal lands and open spaces to logging for profit.

2012/04/24

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New Rankings Out For Healthiest Counties In NY, NJ, CT

Is your county the healthiest in your state? Well, a new survey will answer that question.

2012/04/03

Grackle Swarm (file / credit: freewheeler2go / YouTube)

Massive Grackle Swarm Visits Hunterdon County

It sounds like something out of the Old Testament, but there’s nothing ominous here.

2012/01/12

Morris County, NJ (file / credit: Morris County Tourism Bureau)

Morris County Tops Quality Of Life List In New Jersey Survey

The results are in from a new survey on the quality of life in the counties of New Jersey.

2011/08/02

A black bear caused a scare in East Brunswick, roaming neighborhoods and climbing a tree. It was tranquilized and captured by authorities. (Credit: CBS 2)

Bear In Raritan Hit By Car, Climbs Tree

For the third time in two months, a bear stuck in a tree put on a show for some New Jersey residents.

2011/07/15

A tree that fell on a tent at the Bull's Island Recreation Area killing a man and injuring his wife (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Man Killed After 75-Foot High Sycamore Tree Falls On Tent At N.J. Campsite

A sycamore tree fell on a tent in New Jersey on Tuesday morning, killing a man and injuring his wife. Miraculously, three children, who were also in the tent, were not injured.

2011/06/28

Hunterdon County, NJ (file / credit: County of Hunterdon)

Survey Ranks Hunterdon County Best In New Jersey For Raising Kids

In the Hunterdon County borough of Hampton, you see rocking chairs on the front porch, American flags flying, and mailboxes mounted on old milk cans.

2011/05/24

N.J. Child Dies From Suspected Meningitis

The boy was in second grade at Union Township Elementary School. School officials say custodians at the small school have sanitized every doorknob, desk top and other surface to try to prevent the spread of the bacteria.

2011/02/17

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