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New Scholars Member, Child Porn Indictment Top Month in News

Scouts planting an herb garden at the Watchung Library also made headlines.

Green Brook's Danielle Eder Accepts National Scholars' Group Membership

Danielle Marie Eder accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars at Penn State University.

Water and Wine Chef Named Among Best in New Jersey

John Tocci, of Watchung’s Water and Wine Ristorante, and Mark Farro, of Uproot in Warren, were named as among the best in the state.

Career Steps for Olivia and Tracy on 'Jerseylicious'

In this episode of “Jerseylicious” Olivia Blois Sharpe enrolled in a hosting class, and Tracy DiMarco created her own “tease kit.” 

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Two indictments were sent down on Watchung resident Patrick Deck stemming from investigations following a complaint that he was videotaping in an amusement park.

Large Retailers Opening More Locations in NJ

The Goldstein Group, of Paramus, surveyed several corridors in the state, and found that many large retailers are opening in New Jersey, including several that are already in Somerset County.

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In another episode of “Jerseylicious,” Olivia Blois Sharpe scored an interview with Bergen.com for a job to discuss style and fashion.

Regional News in the middle of April included a Hillsborough mother killed in a Middlesex crash, a two-car collision in Liberty Corner and more.

New Jersey Families Await Word After Bombs Rock Boston Marathon

Local New Jersey residents were safe after the bombings at the Boston Marathon April 15.

Searfoss Makes 'Jerseylicious' Appearance

Green Brook Deputy Mayor Jerry Searfoss made an appearance on “Jerseylicious” when he attended the launch party for “The Glamour State.”

Tick Tock Diner Manager Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot

The manager of the Tick Tock Diner in Clifton was arrested because he allegedly tried to have his uncle, the co-owner of the diner, killed in a murder-for-hire plot.

Scouts Adding Herbal Essences to Watchung Library Grounds

A Brownie Girl Scout Troop of second graders at Bayberry School planted herbs for an herb garden at the Watchung Library.

High School SAT Scores Across Somerset County [Interactive Map]

Somerset County households with high median household incomes saw students with high SAT scores.

Bayberry Expected to Reopen Wednesday Pending Inspections

The school was closed for several days because of power outages stemming from repair work during a construction incident.

Dealership Says Someone Used Their Dumpster

Watchung police were investigating a report filed by Liccardi Ford that someone used their large bin for recycling to dispose of illegal items.

Watchung Little League Opening Day Parade

Watchung Little League celebrated its annual opening day with a parade and a recognition of former Mayor Jerry Mobus, who died in March. 

New Restaurant Elevates Burgers Beyond Buns

Turf and Surf Burgers recently opened in a former TCBY store on Mt. Bethel Road in Warren.

Green Brook residents Deborah Capko and Steve Kinney participated in the Boston Marathon, and finished ahead of the bombs that exploded at the finish line.

Traffic Signal System to be Installed on Route 22

A new New Jersey Department of Transportation project is expected to bring relief to congestion between traffic lights on Route 22, including in Bridgewater, Green Brook and Watchung.

Three Watchung Open Houses Top $1 Million

Of several Watchung open houses, the costs of three of them topped $1 million.

Police Warn Drivers to Put Cell Phones Down

Watchung police and other departments are reminding drivers that there is added enforcement this month for “Put It Down 2013.”


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