A New Jersey prison officer brought cocaine into Delaware prisons. It raises state jail security and illegal item concerns. Rashod Hull, 34, from New Jersey was arrested Sunday by Delaware State Police. His charges include five counts of official misconduct, three of possession with intent to deliver a prohibited dangerous drug, and public servant bribery….
New Jerseyans might expect tougher winters. After Friday night’s light snow showers and fast-moving snow squalls, a weekend cold snap is forecast. This weather pattern is likely to bring cold winter temperatures. A small blanket of snow is expected in numerous regions of the state Friday night. Travelers should beware of snow squalls from late…
Stay NJ property tax relief program recipients should expect a crucial information next week as the state confirms benefit payments will begin. State authorities say the mailing process will begin soon, delivering tax relief to households. New Jersey residents who qualify for the Stay NJ program receive property tax credits to ease the financial strain…
Novartis and Sandoz are being sued by US states for manipulating generic medicine pricing. The 43-state complaint, which officials call a significant violation of consumer-protecting antitrust laws, includes New Jersey. The New Jersey Attorney General’s Office announced that the firms surreptitiously coordinated bids for 31 generic drugs. The lawsuit claimed that this cooperation eliminated fair…
A single-car crash on I-76 in Gloucester City late Tuesday night killed two young people. This raises winter road safety concerns. A crash occurred at milepost 1.2, a mile from the Walt Whitman Bridge. New Jersey police say 25-year-old Camden resident Angel Roque lost control of his car while driving north. The automobile flew after…
A New Jersey hospital caught fire over the weekend after an oxygen-using patient lit a cigarette, officials said. The event at Cooper University Hospital required fast staff intervention to protect patients and limit the situation. The hospital’s inpatient section caught fire on Saturday, according to representatives. Medical and safety experts rapidly extinguished the fire to…
As New Jersey enters a new budget cycle under a newly elected governor, Trenton is revisiting a long-standing debate: whether the state has too many school districts and if consolidating some could reduce budgetary pressure. New Jersey has more than 600 school districts, which is unusual and contributes to high local property taxes. Although district…
The late New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner sent former President Donald Trump a handwritten letter more than 30 years ago. The February 23, 1989 note praises Trump’s public persona and suggests he run for president. Trump posted the letter on social media Sunday without comment. However, its timing and the writer’s prominence made the…
Investigators say a Somerset County man brutally killed his elderly parents in their Hillsborough home and then confronted arriving police officers with a knife in a well-planned and violent event. Police say 37-year-old Patrick Lin has been charged with two murders, attempted murder of police officers, and weapons charges. Investigators believe the attack was planned,…
Winter has offered New Jersey outdoor enthusiasts good news after weeks of severe cold and snowfall. Ice fishing is now allowed in Lake Hopatcong, the state’s largest lake. The popular Knee Deep Club holds its first ice fishing event of the season on Sunday. It will last from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m., a milestone…
