Newark news

• Hudson stores hand out free tote bags for Small Business Saturday

  26-11-2016 23:27
  
  Many small stores in Hudson County participated in Small Business Saturday by handing out free tote bags to customers.
  
  Read more

• 3 airlifted from scene of serious crash on Route 55, police say

  26-11-2016 23:06
  
  The accident took place near where Route 55 intersects with U.S. Route 40 and caused major backups on the highway.
  
  Read more

• City pays man $45k settlement over wrongful arrest lawsuit

  26-11-2016 23:03
  
  A man who was arrested and held in jail 45 days before being released later sued Linden for wrongful arrest.
  
  Read more

• Newark 'Jetport' a fortunate near-miss for Great Swamp - Daily Record

  26-11-2016 22:39
  
  Daily Record
  Newark 'Jetport' a fortunate near-miss for Great Swamp
  Daily Record
  Surrounded by multi-lane highways and asphalt-covered suburban sprawl, the Great Swamp is a vital oasis in Morris County, both for countless varieties of wildlife and humans seeking a convenient immersion point into nature's bounty. Now, imagine for a ...
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Cops probe video in hit-and-run death, here's what we know

  26-11-2016 22:23
  
  Police are investigating surveillance footage that shows vehicles they believe could be connected to a fatal hit-and-run.
  
  Read more

• Police rescue woman found floating in Passaic River

  26-11-2016 21:56
  
  Police officer also taken to hospital for evaluation, officials say
  
  Read more

• Over 1,400 run off holiday meal at Westfield turkey trot run

  26-11-2016 21:51
  
  Near 2,000 runners and their supporters gather each year in Tamaques Park on the First Saturday after Thanksgiving.
  
  Read more

• Parents charged after son, 2, reportedly shot in their home

  26-11-2016 21:37
  
  The young victim was shot by his cousin who was playing with a gun, a report said
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Salem County Veterans Corner: Providing care, comfort at end of veteran's life

  26-11-2016 20:22
  
  The Veterans Administration helps to offer hospice care when a veteran is in need at the end of their life.
  
  Read more

• State senators to Trump: Make Gateway tunnel project a priority

  26-11-2016 20:20
  
  The existing train tunnels to New York City will be 108 years old, and must be closed in upcoming years for repairs.
  
  Read more

• Suit alleges Belmar purposely blocked opening of tiki bar, report says

  26-11-2016 19:57
  
  Salt was to have operated for three seasons, until 2016, but did not get a liquor license
  
  Read more

• 22-year-old man dies after Burlington City shooting

  26-11-2016 19:39
  
  Police are still searching for a suspect in the Friday afternoon shooting.
  
  Read more

• Billy Joel built bike that left Springsteen out in the street after breakdown, report says

  26-11-2016 18:52
  
  The Piano man told his audience at a recent concert at Madison Square Garden he built the motorcycle that broke down on Springsteen
  
  Read more

• Woman critical after car runs off I-78 in Warren

  26-11-2016 18:39
  
  A woman is in critical condition after her car ran off Interstate 78.
  
  Read more

• Evesham police mourn Thanksgiving Day loss of retired K-9

  26-11-2016 18:02
  
  K-9 Elias had served the police department from 2005 through 2014 when he retired.
  
  Read more

• Christie Rampone new owner of Jersey Mike's franchises, report says

  26-11-2016 17:09
  
  The U.S. Women's Soccer star and her husband plan to open two Jersey Mike's franchises in Toms River in January.
  
  Read more

• Woman dives off Kearny bridge after crash

  26-11-2016 17:06
  
  A woman dove off a Lincoln Highway bridge in Kearny this morning following a crash andwas recovered from the water by firefighters and taken to a hospital as a precaution.
  
  Read more

• N.J.'s Menendez: Castro's death brings Cubans 'one step closer' to freedom

  26-11-2016 16:58
  
  U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez and Rep. Albio Sires said the U.S. should use Castro's death to push for freedom in Cuba.
  
  Read more

• Suspected drunken, wrong-way driver hits police car head-on, authorities say

  26-11-2016 15:51
  
  The accident closed part of busy Route 70 in Cherry Hill for more than three hours early Saturday morning.
  
  Read more

• What president-elect Trump had to say about Fidel Castro's death

  26-11-2016 15:27
  
  Trump has threatened to reverse the work of President Obama, who re-established diplomatic ties with the island, sparking investment, trade and travel opportunities for Americans.
  
  Read more

• NJPAC hi-rise finally breaks ground. What took so long?

  26-11-2016 14:57
  
  One Theater Square, on property owned by NJPAC across the street from the arts center, a rental apartment building planned since 2005 may finally be going up
  
  Read more

• Worker causes explosion while cutting propane tank, cops say

  26-11-2016 14:41
  
  Brick police said the propane tank was not empty when the worker started cutting it
  
  Read more

• Domino's driver ran over me while delivering pizza, man claims in suit

  26-11-2016 14:30
  
  Roberto Rodriguez Jr. of Fair Lawn claims he was struck by a driver for Domino's Pizza.
  
  Read more

• Dreary weather moving out, bringing mostly sunny skies to N.J.

  26-11-2016 14:18
  
  Spotty showers are giving way to clearer skies, forecasters say
  
  Read more

• Powerball (11/26/16) winning numbers Saturday will be 13th largest drawing in history, at $403M

  26-11-2016 14:16
  
  The winning Powerball numbers have not been matched since Sept. 17. The Powerball drawing on Saturday, November 26, 2016 of winning numbers will be one of the biggest lottery jackpots in U.S. history.
  
  Read more

• N.J. hate crime data is almost completely useless

  26-11-2016 14:03
  
  Data may show that hate crimes have dropped substantially in New Jersey, but it also shows only a quarter of police departments provide data to the FBI.
  
  Read more

• Hate crimes in N.J.? Why the data is borderline useless

  26-11-2016 14:03
  
  Data may show that hate crimes have dropped substantially in New Jersey, but it also shows only a quarter of police departments provide data to the FBI.
  
  Read more

• A look at Donald Trump's cabinet so far, and ties to N.J.

  26-11-2016 13:41
  
  Who has Donald Trump already nominated to serve in his Cabinet? Will Gov. Chris Christie have a role?
  
  Read more

• Comcast employees deliver Thanksgiving dinners for 20th year

  26-11-2016 13:30
  
  The employees all work in Comcast Technical Operations in East Windsor.
  
  Read more

• Dickens Days begins with Christmas tree lighting, Santa visit

  26-11-2016 13:17
  
  Dickens' Days began on Nov. 25, 2016, with a Christmas tree lighting on Main Street with caroling by the Clinton United Methodist Church Choir.
  
  Read more

• Fidel Castro, defiant Cuban leader, dead at 90

  26-11-2016 13:03
  
  The leader, whose rallying cry remained "socialism or death" even as democracy spread the globe, died late Friday, according to his brother, Raul.
  
  Read more

• What were the most popular books at Mercer County libraries last year?

  26-11-2016 13:00
  
  The 9 books borrowed the most at Mercer County's 9 libraries in 2015.
  
  Read more

• Contested beach replenishment starting soon in Atlantic County

  26-11-2016 13:00
  
  The contract was awarded after Margate lost its fight in court to block the project
  
  Read more

• A swift arrest; children under fire| Cheers and Jeers

  26-11-2016 12:48
  
  If you know of someone or something you would like to nominate for a cheer or a jeer, please send the information to [email protected]
  
  Read more

• Newark Public Library to hold book review luncheon - Wayne Post

  26-11-2016 11:41
  
  Newark Public Library to hold book review luncheon
  Wayne Post
  The Friends of the Newark Public Library will host Fred Hicks as he discusses two novels centered around Patty Hearst and her 1970s kidnapping and radicalization at a book review luncheon at noon Dec. 9 and Dec. 12 at Newark Public Library, 121 High St.and more »
  
  Read more

• Dash-cam video & radio traffic from Newark, Ohio auto repair shop fire - STATter911

  26-11-2016 07:42
  
  STATter911
  Dash-cam video & radio traffic from Newark, Ohio auto repair shop fire
  STATter911
  The latest video from David Decker shows the view from the command post and radio traffic during a Thanksgiving Day fire at an auto repair shop on Vogel Street in Newark, Ohio. The fire occurred around 3:30 p.m.. Here is some of the description with ...
  
  Read more

• AREA ROUNDUP: Newark, Sandwich make turkey title games - MyWebTimes.com

  26-11-2016 07:32
  
  AREA ROUNDUP: Newark, Sandwich make turkey title games
  MyWebTimes.com
  SENECA — The Newark Norsemen rolled right past Reed-Custer on Friday, and with the win rolled right into tonight's championship game of the Seneca Turkey Tournament. Newark's boys scored the evening's initial 18 points en route to an 81-52 topping of ...
  
  Read more

• High school football: Newark Valley holds off Ogdensburg Free Academy to win state Class C title - WatertownDailyTimes.com

  26-11-2016 06:32
  
  Press & Sun-Bulletin
  High school football: Newark Valley holds off Ogdensburg Free Academy to win state Class C title
  WatertownDailyTimes.com
  OFA fans react as Newark Valley scores another touchdown less than a minute before halftime during the state Class C football final Friday in Syracuse. Tweet. ARTICLE OPTIONS. A A. print this article. e-mail this article. SYRACUSE — Two high school ...
  Newark Valley Cardinals: State football champsPress & Sun-Bulletin
  Highlights: Ogdens
  
  Read more

• Cuyahoga Heights 30, Newark Catholic 14 | Undefeated upstart holds off Green Wave - Columbus Dispatch

  26-11-2016 06:03
  
  The Newark Advocate
  Cuyahoga Heights 30, Newark Catholic 14 | Undefeated upstart holds off Green Wave
  Columbus Dispatch
  ORRVILLE — Newark Catholic was run over for much of the first half of a Division VI state semifinal Friday night but was still right in the game despite losing a fumble and coming up short on first-and-goal at Cuyahoga Heights' 6-yard line to start ...
  Missed opportunities cost Newark Catholic in state semifinalsThe Newark Advocateall 4 news articles »
  
  Read more

• Cuyahoga Heights 30, Newark Catholic 14 | Undefeated upstart ... - Columbus Dispatch

  26-11-2016 06:03
  
  The Newark Advocate
  Cuyahoga Heights 30, Newark Catholic 14 | Undefeated upstart ...
  Columbus Dispatch
  ORRVILLE — Newark Catholic was run over for much of the first half of a Division VI state semifinal Friday night but was still right in the game despite losing a ...
  Missed opportunities cost Newark Catholic in state semifinalsThe Newark Advocateall 4 news articles »
  
  Read more

• Newark Valley Cardinals: State football champs - Press & Sun-Bulletin

  26-11-2016 05:39
  
  Press & Sun-Bulletin
  Newark Valley Cardinals: State football champs
  Press & Sun-Bulletin
  The boys from Newark Valley were challenged as they hadn't been since Game 1, and passed in state-championship fashion. The Cardinals closed out an undefeated football season Friday night in the Carrier Dome, where Ogdensburg Free Academy ...
  High school football: Newark Valley holds off Ogdensburg Free Academy to win state Class C titleWatertownDailyTimes.com
  Highlights: Ogdensburg Blue Devils
  
  Read more

• Woman killed in Teaneck crash was nurse at Holy Name, report says

  26-11-2016 02:27
  
  Belinda Mercado Laughlin died Thanksgiving Day
  
  Read more

• Route 31 in Glen Gardner closed after 2 vehicles crash

  26-11-2016 02:11
  
  At least one person was injured when two vehicles crashed on Route 31 on Nov. 25, 2016.
  
  Read more

• Suspect in Newark bank robbery quickly caught, cops say - NJ.com

  26-11-2016 01:45
  
  NJ.com
  Suspect in Newark bank robbery quickly caught, cops say
  NJ.com
  NEWARK— A city man who attempted to rob a Mulberry Street bank Friday afternoon was apprehended shortly afterwards about a mile away, Public Safety Director Anthony Ambrose said. The robbery occurred at the TD Bank branch around 5 p.m., Ambrose ...
  
  Read more

• Suspect in Newark bank robbery quickly caught, cops say

  26-11-2016 01:44
  
  This was the second time in the last few weeks the bank was hit, police also said
  
  Read more

• Firefighters extinguish barn blaze in Hunterdon County

  26-11-2016 01:34
  
  Firefighters responded to a barn fire at a Perryville Road farm on Nov. 25, 2016.
  
  Read more

• Police investigating shooting in Burlington City

  26-11-2016 01:22
  
  At about 6:30 p.m., Burlington City police sent an alert advising people to avoid the 100 block of East Federal Street.
  
  Read more

Follow @Newark_News_ on Twitter!