Thousands lined up on last day of 'Safe Surrender' program in Newark

Millville News - Sat Nov 07

Thousands of people lined up outside Bethany Baptist Church on the last day of a successful fugitive surrender program that has already processed some 3,000 people with warrants out for their arrest.

2 Westfield teens strike plea deal in Taser assault, kidnapping case

New Jersey Online - Sat Nov 07

A night watchman reclaims his streets >> >> >> >> >> 2 Westfield teens strike plea deal in Taser assault, kidnapping case Saturday, November 07, 2009 Julie O'Connor Two teenagers accused of kidnapping and attacking a 19-year-old Westfield resident with a stun gun earlier this year were sentenced yesterday to some jail time and probation, as part of ...

Sewer utility commissioner calls for delay of budget adoption in Middlesex County

Courier News - Fri Nov 06

In wake of a demand by a coalition of mayors demanding greater financial oversight of the Raritan Valley Sewerage Authority , board commissioner Frank Mazzarella has requested that adoption of the agency's 2010 budget be put on hold until detailed information on operating expenses can be obtained and a Municipal Budget Task Force can be put in ...

Veterans invited to Military Appreciation Day in Rahway

Courier News - Fri Nov 06

Veterans and their families are invited to a special "Evening of Musical Elegance" performed the Saturday following Thanksgiving at the Union County Performing Arts Center.

Ex-Trenton lobbyist alleges 3 year affair with N.J. Democratic chairman, denies stalking

The Jersey Journal - Thu Nov 05

A former Trenton lobbyist, ordered by a court to avoid contact with state Democratic chairman and Assemblyman Joseph Cryan and his family, wants her guilty plea in that case withdrawn, because she claims she was not a stalker but rather had a three-year-long affair with Cryan.

Plainfield-based theater groups set to perform 'Steel Magnolias,' 'The Wiz'

Courier News - Thu Nov 05

Two city-based community theater groups are poised to open a new production apiece, with performances scheduled to start today and continue during each of the next three weekends.

Another Jail Lawsuit Costs Taxpayers

Clarks Hometown News Patriot - Thu Nov 05

UNION COUNTYa 'The Board of Chosen Freeholders has approved a settlement with a mentally ill woman who had parts of her feet amputated after she was allegedly released from the Union County Jail into the coldest night of the year wearing bedroom slippers and no jacket.

Blase about the choices, NJ Jews cast their votes

New Jersey Jewish News - Wed Nov 04

At polling stations visited in Union and Elizabeth, the turnout mid-morning on Election Day was barely a trickle.

Newark begins four-day 'Safe Surrender' program for nonviolent fugitives

The Jersey Journal - Wed Nov 04

A four-day law enforcement initiative here aimed at encouraging fugitives with open warrants for nonviolent crimes to surrender begins today.

Republicans take mayor's seat, council in Middlesex Borough

Courier News - Tue Nov 03

Republicans took control of the Mayor's Office and Borough Council for the first time in more than a decade Tuesday night, winning all three slots that were up for grabs in the general election.