SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ - Last night, Crossroads South Middle School Physical Education teacher CJ Hendricks appeared on the NBC game show The Wall along with his sister, Brittany. The siblings enthusiastically answered a wide array of questions, ranging from pop culture to science, to win a sum total of $910,266.

During the program, Hendrick’s work in the South Brunswick community was ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Although the winter holidays are nearing their end for 2020, Livingston native Austin Zudeck, a 2013 graduate of Livingston High School, is already looking ahead to the 2021 holiday season after a song he co-wrote and produced for Disney’s 2020 holiday campaign prompted the company to hire him back for the composition and production of next year’s ...

NEW JERSEY -- The newly issued guidelines on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) lending overseen by the SBA and the U.S. Treasury Department will better target New Jersey's small businesses, especially those owned by minorities or located in low income areas.

The Economic Aid Act makes it possible for hard-hit businesses to get second loans from the PPP lending ...

WASHINGTON − The Internal Revenue Service released its 2020 annual report describing the agency’s work delivering taxpayer service and compliance efforts during COVID-19 while spotlighting actions taken by IRS employees to help people during the challenging year.

“Internal Revenue Service Progress Update / Fiscal Year 2020 – Putting Taxpayers First” outlines how ...

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program the week of January 11 for new borrowers and certain existing PPP borrowers.

To promote access to capital, initially only community financial institutions will be able to make First Draw PPP Loans on Monday, Jan.11, and Second Draw PPP Loans on Wednesday, Jan.13.

The ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School will be closed for two weeks, through Jan. 29, after two individuals tested positive for COVID-19, according to a release from the district Sunday.

According to the statement, two people tested positive over the course of this week, and, as per the New Jersey Department of Health Guidance, a school building should be closed for 14 days when two ...

MORRISTOWN, NJ - The 2021 Morris County St. Patrick's Day parade has been postponed. 

In a Facebook post, Michael Leavy, St. Patrick's Day Parade of Morris County Publicity Coordinator announced that after consulting with local officials, the committee has decided to postpone the 2021 parade in Morristown.

"Our hope is to conduct the parade at a later date when ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two locations in the city have been chosen as sites where COVID-19 vaccination shots will be administered.

The Middlesex County Office of Health Services at 596 Jersey Ave. and the Rutgers Eric B. Chandler Health Center at 277 George Street will be among the 130 sites statewide where the coronavirus vaccine will be administered.

The state is asking all residents to ...

TRENTON, NJ — With more than four million New Jersey residents now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine — including 1.5 million who have preregistered to get the shot — there are not enough doses to keep up with demand, according to state officials.

The state is receiving about 100,000 doses weekly from the federal supply, which currently is being administered at some ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ -The Somerset County Department of Health on Sunday reported an increase of 119 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, bringing the total number of cases to 14,431 with 617 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Sunday reported a total of 565,097 positive cases of the coronavirus since ...

BRANCHBURG, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health began dispensing the COVID-19 vaccination to hundreds of police, firefighters and EMTs from departments throughout the country this week, while those 65 and older, or people with pre-existing medical conditions are expected to line up beginning Monday.

The outdoor drive-thru clinic is at Raritan Valley Community College, the same ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ -The Somerset County Department of Health on Friday reported an increase of 137 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, bringing the total number of cases to 14,156 with 613 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Friday reported a total of 555,299 positive cases of the ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School will be closed for two weeks, through Jan. 29, after two individuals tested positive for COVID-19, according to a release from the district Sunday.

According to the statement, two people tested positive over the course of this week, and, as per the New Jersey Department of Health Guidance, a school building should be closed for 14 days when two ...

PLAINFIELD, NJ — Adele DeLeeuw was a prominent Plainfield resident, and a patron of the arts.  She established a scholarship fund to assist students in need in the Plainfield area for their pursuit of post-secondary education. Applications for high school seniors wishing to apply for the 2020 Adele DeLeeuw Scholarship are now available, and are available in school guidance ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Doug Steinhardt, chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party and candidate in the 2021 GOP Gubernatorial Primary, has dropped out of the race just one month after launching his campaign.

The abrupt announcement boosts the likelihood that Jack Ciattarelli, a Hillsborough resident and former state Assemblyman who kicked off his campaign one year ago, will win the GOP ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Doug Steinhardt, chairman of the New Jersey Republican Party and candidate in the 2021 GOP Gubernatorial Primary, has dropped out of the race just one month after launching his campaign.

The abrupt announcement boosts the likelihood that Jack Ciattarelli, a Hillsborough resident and former state Assemblyman who kicked off his campaign one year ago, will win the GOP ...

Approximately 752,615 pounds of not-ready-to-eat pepperoni hot pockets from Nestle have been recalled, announced the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). According to the release, the product may be "contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically pieces of glass and hard plastic."

The frozen product was produced from Nov 13 2020 through Nov 16 2020 and is ...

Due to a very high volume of recyclables and the holiday, pickups scheduled for this week in Bridgewater,  Warren, Watchung, North Plainfield, Green Brook, Franklin - Canal Walk, Somerset Run and Summerfields will be delayed. 

Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining collections will be completed as soon as possible. Crews will also be working ...

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - It's not just your recyclables. Due to the holidays and a very high volume of recyclables, recycling pickups that are scheduled for this week in Somerset County will be delayed, the county said.

Residents should leave their recyclables at the curb, and the remaining items will be collected as soon as possible.

The Somerset County Recycling Division thanks residents ...

WARREN, NJ - A small group of children between the ages of two and six have formed the Kindness Crew and have delivered their first challenge, the Hopeful Hearts project.

The crew filled out cards where the hearts have wings, bringing positivity from the kids right into the hearts of their friends at The Chelsea Assisted Living.

The Kindness Crew formed ...

TRENTON, NJ — With more than four million New Jersey residents now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine — including 1.5 million who have preregistered to get the shot — there are not enough doses to keep up with demand, according to state officials.

The state is receiving about 100,000 doses weekly from the federal supply, which currently is being administered at some ...

TRENTON, NJ -- Gov. Phil Murphy and the NJ Department of Health are taking heat for putting smokers in the 1B category for people registering to receive the coronavirus vaccine. 

On Wednesday, the governor announced that all residents over age 65, not just those in long-term care facilities, would be the next in line to get the vaccine, along with people who have conditions that ...

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ - Two locations in the city have been chosen as sites where COVID-19 vaccination shots will be administered.

The Middlesex County Office of Health Services at 596 Jersey Ave. and the Rutgers Eric B. Chandler Health Center at 277 George Street will be among the 130 sites statewide where the coronavirus vaccine will be administered.

The state is asking all residents to ...

TRENTON, NJ — With more than four million New Jersey residents now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine — including 1.5 million who have preregistered to get the shot — there are not enough doses to keep up with demand, according to state officials.

The state is receiving about 100,000 doses weekly from the federal supply, which currently is being administered at some ...

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Things can fall into place -- and you can start living your dream -- just ask Christine Kohl, who recently opened The Tile Lady Designs by Christine located behind Berkeley Car Wash at 620 Springfield Ave. in Berkeley Heights.

Christine Kohl -- known as "Christine the Tile Lady” among anyone who has had the pleasure of working with her grew up in ...

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ - The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Somerset County and most of New Jersey ahead of a coastal storm that is expected to deliver a mix of light snow, sleet and rain on Sunday.  At 9:30 a.m. the grass and roads are already snow covered in Warren Township.

The advisory is in effect through 1 a.m. Monday in Hunterdon, Morris, ...

NEW JERSEY — Be sure to remember scout’s honor when seeking a COVID-19 vaccine in New Jersey.

Roughly 300 locations, including as many as six mega-sites, will rely on the honesty and goodwill of residents in its mission to vaccinate the 1A priority group: frontline healthcare workers, law enforcement and firefighters.

“We are trusting the integrity of all of ...

STOCKTON, NJ - Despite the hindrance of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeff Silverman found a way to celebrate his father's 100th birthday Jan. 8 with friends and family.

He asked those who know Lloyd Silverman to email a 30-second video tribute reflecting their interactions with the longtime Somerville businessman, who worked at his furniture store on Main Street until he was 97.

The ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 64-year-old Belle Mead doctor was arrested after a patient told police he had sexually assaulted her at his office in Franklin Township, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

Dr. Chike J. Aguh of Mulberry Court, Belle Mead, is charged with 2nd degree Sexual Assault and 4th degree Sexual Contact. He is being held at the ...

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Police arrested a burglary suspect after a short car chase, and found the victim's personal belongings, including a dog, in the back seat of the man's car.

Nico Rogers, 31, of 8th Avenue, Irwin, Pa. was arrested Jan. 4 and is charged with 2nd degree Eluding, 2nd degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and 3rd degree Burglary, according to Somerset County ...

BRANCHBURG, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health began dispensing the COVID-19 vaccination to hundreds of police, firefighters and EMTs from departments throughout the country this week, while those 65 and older, or people with pre-existing medical conditions are expected to line up beginning Monday.

The outdoor drive-thru clinic is at Raritan Valley Community College, the same ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A Belle Mead doctor already charged with sexual assault of a patient faces another charge after a second woman told police Friday she was assaulted by the doctor during an appointment at his office in 2019 according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

Dr. Chike J. Aguh, 64, of Mulberry Court, Belle Mead is the focus of an ongoing ...

WARREN, NJ - Washington Valley Road at Promenade Boulevard is closed due to emergency water main repair, police said on Thursday evening. Avoid the area and follow posted detours.

SOMERVILLE, NJ - The long-awaited construction of a three-level parking deck on West Main Street, the first phase of the Edge II luxury apartments, has been moving rapidly in the first weeks of the new year.

The structure has been taking shape as a heavy-duty crane has been dropping in pre-fab concrete and brick blocks weighing several tons, working its way from Main Street south ...

NEW JERSEY – United Van Lines has released the company’s 44th Annual National Migration Study, revealing in 2020, Americans continued to move westbound and southbound – and the COVID-19 pandemic factored into and accelerated many of those decisions to move.

According to the study, which tracks the company’s exclusive data for customers’ 2020 ...

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ - Since he was a young man Brian Sicknick wanted to be a police officer.  After serving in the Air Force National Guard, Sicknick became a Capitol Police Officer in Washington, DC in 2008.  Yesterday, he lost his life after being attacked by rioters who invaded the Capitol on Tuesday.  He was struck with a fire extinguisher, and he was gassed, ultimately ...

TRENTON, NJ — After a forced time-out of nearly one month, indoor sports in New Jersey returned this weekend, clearing the way for the start of the high school sports winter season.

Since Gov. Phil Murphy did not extend his December 5 ban placed on organized indoor sports — practices and competitions for youths and adults — these activities resumed on January 2 but with ...

BRIDGEWATER, NJ - Bridgewater-Raritan High School will be closed for two weeks, through Jan. 29, after two individuals tested positive for COVID-19, according to a release from the district Sunday.

According to the statement, two people tested positive over the course of this week, and, as per the New Jersey Department of Health Guidance, a school building should be closed for 14 days when two ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ -The Somerset County Department of Health on Sunday reported an increase of 119 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, bringing the total number of cases to 14,431 with 617 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Sunday reported a total of 565,097 positive cases of the coronavirus since ...

BRANCHBURG, NJ - The Somerset County Department of Health began dispensing the COVID-19 vaccination to hundreds of police, firefighters and EMTs from departments throughout the country this week, while those 65 and older, or people with pre-existing medical conditions are expected to line up beginning Monday.

The outdoor drive-thru clinic is at Raritan Valley Community College, the same ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ -The Somerset County Department of Health on Friday reported an increase of 137 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, bringing the total number of cases to 14,156 with 613 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Friday reported a total of 555,299 positive cases of the ...

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 64-year-old Belle Mead doctor was arrested after a patient told police he had sexually assaulted her at his office in Franklin Township, according to Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson.

Dr. Chike J. Aguh of Mulberry Court, Belle Mead, is charged with 2nd degree Sexual Assault and 4th degree Sexual Contact. He is being held at the ...

SOMERVILLE, NJ -The Somerset County Department of Health on Thursday reported an increase of 153 positive tests for the COVID-19 virus overnight, bringing the total number of cases to 14,019 with 613 COVID-19 deaths reported since March 8.

The New Jersey Department of Health on Thursday reported a total of 549,840 positive cases of the ...

WARREN, NJ - The Warren Township Board of Education swore in four board members on Monday night and unanimously appointed a new President and Vice-President of the board.

And they are:

Three (3) Three Year Board of Education Seats

● David Brezee

● Laura Keller

● Todd Weinstein

One (1) One Year Board of Education Seat

● Lori Ruckstuhl-Clar

All were sworn in ...

WARREN, NJ - The Warren Township Board of Education swore in four board members on Monday night and unanimously appointed a new President and Vice-President of the board.

And they are:

Three (3) Three Year Board of Education Seats

● David Brezee

● Laura Keller

● Todd Weinstein

One (1) One Year Board of Education Seat

● Lori Ruckstuhl-Clar

All were sworn in ...

NEW JERSEY — A new executive order will mean sweeping changes for the way teachers and students are evaluated for the 2020-2021 school year.

Gov. Phil Murphy, who has long said this isn’t a normal school year due to COVID-19, announced the changes during a Monday press conference on pandemic updates.

As part of the order, high school seniors won’t have to pass an exit ...

WARREN, NJ - The first Watchung Hills school board meeting of 2021 was held Tuesday night with three members sworn in to the Watchung Hills Regional High School Board of Education and a new board president and vice-president named.

Annual election results certified by the Clerks of Morris and Somerset Counties are:

Carol W. Prasa , Long Hill -39 (Write In) 

Peter B. Fallon ...

TRENTON, NJ — After a forced time-out of nearly one month, indoor sports in New Jersey returned this weekend, clearing the way for the start of the high school sports winter season.

Since Gov. Phil Murphy did not extend his December 5 ban placed on organized indoor sports — practices and competitions for youths and adults — these activities resumed on January 2 but with ...