Friday, May 24, 2013
Upload photos and videos of your prom wear ahead of next week's big event.
The senior prom is one of life's great social events, a happy gathering where high school seniors can enjoy a final social get-together before the rush of finals and graduation. It's also a chance to dress in your best gowns and suits and ties, with a budget that exceeds any other outfit most kids will wear for a long time. But whether you're sporting the latest and hippest Sue Wong dress or the ever-popular duct tape dress, show us what you'll be wearing at Watchung Hills Regional High School's senior prom May 30. Guys: not all suits are the same—show us what you're wearing, too. Tell is where you're shopping for this year's prom and we'll create a crowdsourced, interactive map showing where Hillsborough seniors are finding their …
Gov. Christie appeared at Seaside Heights boardwalk Friday to promote the Jersey Shore.
The Jersey Shore is officially open for summer, Gov. Chris Christie said as he spent Friday morning in Seaside Heights promoting tourism in New Jersey. Early Friday, Christie appeared on NBC's Today Show, which broadcast its morning news program live from Seaside Heights. The governor later cut a ceremonial ribbon—a Guinness World Record at over five miles long—to officially declare the shore open. "It's an incredible day for New Jersey," Christie said in remarks. "I'm so thrilled that this morning we're here with the whole country welcoming the Jersey Shore back." After being battered by Superstorm Sandy, many businesses on the boardwalk are open and welcoming customers, though others continue to make repairs. Despite some grey skies, …
We're featuring cars with extra airbag and other safety features.
If you’re looking for a great new ride to get your day started off just right, we’ve got some vehicles being sold right around the corner. This Monday is Memorial Day, a day to remember the men and women who have fought for the safety of our country, and died in battle while making sure the American people could live in a safe place with the rights they have been promised. So because of that, and recognizing that this is also the unofficial start of summer and the weekend for some of the biggest car sales, we present a list of five new cars with plenty of airbag capability and other features so that you can ensure the safety of your own family. 1. 2013 BMW 750 Li xDrive — New — $99,795 From Cars.com: This new vehicle has driver and …
From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on area roads right now.
If you're on a mobile device, click here to view the map. When you're done getting gas and packing the car, check out the live results from MapQuest above to see what's standing between you and the start of your three-day holiday weekend. Mapquest scans for parade routes, ongoing construction, block parties and traffic jams. If your route is green, you're good. If it's red, you may be headed for traffic. Good luck!
Tick Tock Diner manager released on $600K bail, convicted child abuser served new charges also make headlines.
Two people were found dead inside a Long Meadow Road home in the Smoke Rise section of Kinnelon, acting Morris Prosecutor Fredric M. Knapp said Thursday afternoon. What began with a Mendham High School junior’s quest for a varsity cheerleading letter devolved into harassment, bullying, intimidation and retaliation, according to her mother. Liquor was seized from Blackthorn Restaurant and about 30 other bars and restaurants throughout New Jersey Wednesday after authorities said they were charging premium prices for cheaper alcohol. The manager of the Tick Tock Diner charged with hiring a hitman to kill his uncle is free after posting $600,000 bail Tuesday. A speedy car pursuit that started in Hackettstown Wednesday afternoon ended with the …
Andrew Gildenberg and Sarah Decker honored for commitment to studies and athletics.
Two members of Watchung Hills Regional High School’s Class of 2013 were among the 32 graduating seniors who were honored May 15 at the Somerset County Scholar-Athlete dinner. Andrew Gildenberg and Sarah Decker, accompanied by Principal George Alexis, were honored for their distinct accomplishments in the classroom and on the playing field. Gildenberg, who took a program heavy with Advanced Placement and honors courses, maintained a 4.5 grade point average. He was named to the National Spanish Honor Society and the National English Honor Society. The Warren resident was equally distinguished on the field. A four-year member of the football and basketball teams, he has earned three letters in each sport and served as captain for both teams …
Check out these YouTube videos of township houses on the market.
In this column, we present a collection of the videos posted on YouTube of homes for sale throughout Watchung and Green Brook. Each listing links to the YouTube video (also attached to this article). And don't forget to come back Sunday morning for a collection of houses that sold in town this week. Watchung 185 Parlin Lane 45 Glen Eagle Drive Green Brook 44 East Rock Road
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Watchung man faces charges in Somerset, Warren and Morris counties after allegedly videotaping children in an amusement park bathroom and sexually assaulting minors.
As a new charge surfaced for a convicted child abuser from Watchung on Wednesday, 53-year-old Patrick Deck may be facing a combined more than 30 years in prison if now convicted of videotaping and sexually assaulting minors in addition to being in possession of child pornography. In the past year, Deck has been charged with child pornography and sexual assault of a minor in three jurisdictions in Warren, Morris and Somerset counties. On Wednesday he made an initial appearance on a one-count charge of child pornography possession after authorities said he was found to have three sexually-explicit images of young boys on his laptop computer. In August 2012, Deck appeared in court on charges of videotaping children urinating at the Land of …
Jennifer Marquis-Dursee and Susan Walsh were honored this year.
Two Watchung Hills teachers were honored for service Thursday as the board of education recognized them as teachers of the year. Grade one and two combination teacher Jennifer Marquis-Dursee and sixth and seventh grade language arts teacher Susan Walsh were chosen as teachers of the year. Bayberry and Valley View principal Mary Nunn said she has known Marquis-Dursee for many years as the Bayberry teacher was also a graduate of Watchung schools. "I am thrilled that the board and community members all helped select Jen as this year's recipient," she said. "She is the kind of teacher we are all looking for in Watchung." Nunn said Marquis-Dursee has had a different kind of year this year because she has been teaching a combination class of …
Tourism commissioner says rental market is healthy.
Though immense devastation from Superstorm Sandy remains visible up and down the New Jersey coastline, beaches, boardwalks and even rental homes are ready for the annual influx of summer tourists that will begin this weekend, officials said Thursday at the annual "State of the Shore" event in Belmar. The State of the Shore report is presented by state officials and the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium every year before Memorial Day weekend kicks off, but this year it evolved to mark the unofficial reopening of the Shore area following Sandy. With emergency repairs to state and local infrastructure damaged by the storm now complete, work has started on the state's long term recovery, said Bob Martin, commissioner of the state Department of …
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