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Published September 23Pink police vehicles to travel Somerset County for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
SOMERSET COUNTY, N.J. — Seven police vehicles will be wrapped in pink and used for community events throughout Somerset County in October as part of an annual campaign supporting Breast …
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Published September 22Tractor-trailer jackknifed on I-287 ramp in Somerset County
BEDMINSTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — A tractor-trailer jackknifed on an Interstate 287 ramp in Somerset County early Tuesday morning, according to New Jersey State Police. Troopers responded to the …
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Published September 22Congressman Kean honors 24 New Jersey seniors for community service at annual event
BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. recently honored 24 residents from across New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District during his fourth annual Seniors of Distinction event …
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Published September 17RVCC joins Metallica Scholars Initiative, receives $75,000 workforce training grant
BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Raritan Valley Community College has been selected to join the Metallica Scholars Initiative and will receive a $75,000 grant to support workforce training for …
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Published September 15Resolution to designate Sept. 22 as ‘John Basilone Day’ advances in New Jersey
RARITAN BOROUGH, N.J. (Somerset County) — A resolution that would designate Sept. 22 of each year as “John Basilone Day” in New Jersey has advanced out of the Assembly Military …
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Published September 15Halloween-themed shows, laser concerts coming to RVCC Planetarium in October
BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — The Raritan Valley Community College Planetarium will celebrate Halloween throughout October with a series of holiday-themed star shows and laser concerts. The Halloween lineup …
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Published September 11Low-flying planes seeding 3,000 acres of farmland in Warren, Hunterdon and Mercer counties
NEW JERSEY – Low-flying planes began seeding about 3,000 acres of farmland across northern and central New Jersey on Thursday as part of an annual effort to protect and improve …
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Published September 11Somerset County reports increase in fatal crashes, urges motorists to drive safely
SOMERSET COUNTY, N.J. — Somerset County has seen a significant increase in fatal motor vehicle crashes in recent months, prompting authorities to urge motorists and other road users to make …
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Published September 11RVCC graduate Manuela Bulgaro named Newman Civic Fellow
BRANCHBURG TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — Raritan Valley Community College graduate Manuela Bulgaro of Manville has been named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, joining a national cohort of …
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Published September 11Hunterdon County man killed after being struck by vehicle in Hillsborough Township
HILLSBOROUGH TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Somerset County) — A 52-year-old Whitehouse Station man died after he was struck by a vehicle in Hillsborough Township on Thursday morning, according to police. Hillsborough Township …
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Published September 11Cameras catch alleged camera vandal in Morristown SafetyStick pilot
Police charged a North Plainfield man with uprooting two parking-enforcement devices as questions emerge about privacy and surveillance.
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Published September 09Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office to host author Matthew Bocchi for presentation on recovery, resilience
MANVILLE BOROUGH, N.J. (Somerset County) — The Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office, in partnership with the Somerset County Department of Human Services, will host author and speaker Matthew Bocchi for a …