Top performers: NJ.com football helmet stickers for Week 3
A look at the stars from each conference in Week 3 of New Jersey football.
View ArticleN.J.'s NFL stars: Were they studs or duds this week?
A look at how N.J. natives performed during Week 3 of NFL action.
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Man who drove truck onto frozen river admits killing dog
Andrew Mayer has pleaded guilty to third-degree animal cruelty, authorities said TOMS RIVER -- A Toms River man who drove his car onto a frozen river until it crashed through the ice last year has...
View ArticleCop bitten by pit bull during chase of drug suspect
The officer was bitten as he chased the suspect through several backyards, authorities said MANCHESTER -- A Manchester police officer was bitten by a pit bull as he chased a suspected heroin dealer...
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Men who found bombs near train station get keys to Elizabeth
Ivan White and Lee Parker were honored for telling police about a bag of pipe bombs by the Elizabeth train station. Watch video ELIZABETH -- Two weeks ago, Lee Parker didn't have anywhere to live. On...
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Shore town approves plan to replace Sandy-ravaged buildings
Voters in three towns in Monmouth and Ocean counties headed to the polls Tuesday for special elections. SEA BRIGHT - Borough voters approved three bond proposals worth more than $5.7 milllion Tuesday...
View ArticleCheck your town's 2015 violent crime rate with our lookup tool
FBI data released this week shows that even though the murder rate in New Jersey is slightly up, overall crime rates continue to nosedive. FBI data released this week shows that even though the murder...
View ArticleVOTE for top Week 3 football highlight, including a big run from a top recruit
A look at the best plays of the past week in New Jersey football.
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Fishing ban lifted at N.J. reservoir after toxic algae-like bloom
All permitted activités are allowed to resume at Manasquan Reservoir, officials said. An example of a cyanobacterial Harmful Algal Bloom. Officials no one should fish at the Manasquan Reservoir. (NJ...
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N.J. woman nabbed with heroin, loaded gun, authorities say
Karen Thompson was stopped in the area of Route 9 near the Shop Rite plaza, authorities say. LACEY -- A Toms River woman was arrested Monday after police found her in possession of heroin, cocaine and...
View ArticleWeek 4 football: 13 can't-miss games - the biggest ones yet
Six of the top nine teams in the state will be paired against one another with impact matchups scheduled around the state in Week 4
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2 indicted on charges they killed N.J. man found on Christmas Eve
Miguel Rivera was found dead at his home on Christmas Eve. LAKEWOOD -- Two men have been indicted on charges they killed a township man found bludgeoned to death at his home on Christmas Eve,...
View ArticleN.J. Supreme Court: Judge can't impose insanity defense against woman's will
Decision called stalker's rejection of the insanity plea an "imprudent" but "informed exercise of her free will." TRENTON -- New Jersey's highest court on Wednesday ruled that people found mentally...
View ArticleN.J. man gets prison for bribing doctor for lab referral kickback scheme
Daniel Gilman of Ocean Grove admitted to paying a doctor cash bribes for patient referrals. CAMDEN -- A Monmouth Count man was sentenced Wednesday to one year in prison for paying bribes to a doctor...
View ArticleThese 10 N.J. schools earn Blue Ribbon honors
The award winners were announced by the U.S. Department of Education. TRENTON -- The U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday announced that 10 New Jersey schools have been named National Blue Ribbon...
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Vintage photos of N.J. Americana
These photos represent a small sampling of what could be called Jersey Americana. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, "Americana" is defined as "materials concerning or characteristic of America,...
View ArticleHere's how N.J. is cracking down on 'knock-offs' of a killer opiate
Police work, scientific study fuels fight against phony fentanyl, a killer painkiller. TRENTON -- It can be 50 times stronger than heroin, and police say it's turning up more and more in illegal...
View ArticleGoing strong: N.J.'s 15 active football coaches with the most wins
There are three coaches with at least 300 wins and 14 with at least 200. To make this list, it takes more than a good game plan.
View ArticleLong-awaited $150M beach replenishment project takes a major step forward
The project in northern Ocean County has been on the books for decades but had no federal funding until after Hurricane Sandy in 2012 LAVALLETTE -- A long-awaited beach replenishment project for the...
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