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Lightning (file / credit: clipart.com)

More New Jersey Towns Look To Install Lightning Detection Systems

Three people died in New Jersey last year after being struck by lightning. So, now some towns are investing money on systems that can do a better job detecting dangerous storms.

2013/04/22

Sketch of Northvale luring suspect (credit: Northvale PD)

Spate Of Luring Attempts In N.J. Continues; Most Recent Incident In Northvale

On Wednesday afternoon, a strange man allegedly offered a ride to four children on Tappan Road, near the Rockland County border. Fortunately, they did not go with him.

2012/10/25

New Jersey Turnpike - Oct. 3, 2012 (credit: New Jersey Turnpike Authority)

New Jersey Turnpike Reopens After Fatal Crash

A tractor trailer fire has caused damage to an overpass of I-195 that passes over the New Jersey Turnpike, which led to a closure of both roadways.

2012/10/03

Assemblyman Robert Schroeder (credit: New Jersey Legislature)

N.J. Assemblyman Robert Schroeder Accused Of Passing Bad Checks

Schroeder, 52, who lives in Washington Township and whose office is in Woodcliff Lake, has been arrested for allegedly writing bad checks worth close to $400,000.

2012/08/03

Assemblyman Paul Moriarty (credit: njleg.state.nj.us)

NJ Assemblyman Denies Consuming Alcohol Despite DWI Charge

Moriarty, 55, issued a statement denying the charges and saying he may file a complaint over his treatment with the police department’s internal affairs unit.

2012/08/01

Emergency Room (credit: CBS 2)

Overnight House Fire Kills NJ Woman

Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office spokesman Bernie Weisenfeld says 56-year-old Darlene Starrett was pronounced dead at the scene early Saturday.

2012/04/07

Martina McBride (credit: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for Country Thunder)

Wedding Dreams For NJ Couple To Come True This Weekend At Country Music Awards

Wedding dreams will come true for a NJ couple that has seen their share of tragedy. Martina Mcbride and Train frontman Pat Monahan will serenade Christina Davidson and Frank Tucci as they exchange vows during the Academy of Country Music Awards.

2012/03/30

Pascack Road and Washington Avenue - Washington Township, NJ (file / credit: Google Maps)

Missing Beloved One-Legged Bergen County Wild Turkey Found

A beloved member of the community in Bergen County’s Washington Township has been found alive. Eileen, a one-legged wild turkey, was found at the Raptor Trust Sanctuary for Birds of Prey in Millington.

2012/03/06

Smoke billows from the Twin Towers - New York, NY - Sep 11, 2001 (credit: Robert Giroux/Getty Images)

Controversy Over Names On Mercer County 9/11 Memorial

Two plaques at the Mercer County 9/11 memorial feature the names of politicians and volunteers but not those of local victims of Sept. 11.

2011/11/15

N.J. 9/11 Memorial

OUTRAGE: N.J. 9/11 Memorial Inscripted With Names Of Politicians — Not The Fallen

A Sept. 11 memorial in a New Jersey town has angered residents and first responders. Because of the outrage, politicians were forced to have it removed.

2011/09/14

Police involved shooting graphic. (Photo: CBS)

NJ Man Dies After Early Morning Shootout With Police

Robert Ellis, of Ridgewood, N.J., died after an exchange of fire with police at 568 Jackson Road in Washington Township.

2011/03/12

Pink-Footed Goose - Image: Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Pink-Footed Goose Spotted In New Jersey For First Time

Bird watchers are all a flutter after a pink-footed goose was spotted in New Jersey. Serious birders have been getting up early to see the unusual sight.

2011/03/09

Washington Townhip (Warren County) Mayor Samir Elbassiouny - File / Photo: Washington Township

New Jersey Mayor Sounds Off On Egypt Crisis

When Samir Elbassiouny sees Egyptians fighting for democracy, he fills with pride.

2011/02/07

Gov. Chris Christie addresses a town hall meeting in Washington Township (Gloucester County), NJ - Nov 15, 2010 - Photo: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office

Some Legislation Is Punch Line To NJ Governor

When Gov. Chris Christie speaks at town hall meetings, he lampoons lawmakers for not quickly passing a series of bills designed to make it easier for local governments and school boards to comply with a coming 2 percent cap on property tax increases.

2010/12/04

Gov. Chris Christie (Credit: Tim Larsen / Governor's Office)

Gov. Christie Urges Fast Action On Reform Plans

Gov. Chris Christie says New Jersey lawmakers have only 36 days to enact his reform agenda before town governments start suffering.

2010/11/15

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