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Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police
Worker Killed By Commercial Vehicle In Somerset County Business Parking Lot: Police An employee was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle in the parking lot of a Somerset County business on Friday, Oct. 23,  authorities said. The crash happened on Commerce Drive in Franklin Township at 6:18 p.m,  Public Safety Director Lloyd N. Fredericks said. A preliminary investigation found that the employee was struck while the vehicle was being driven through the company's parking lot, police said. The victim's identity and the name of the business were not released. The investigation is ongoing, police said.

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Careless Smoking Sparks Deadly Fire At NJ Apartment Complex: Police Careless Smoking Sparks Deadly Fire At NJ Apartment Complex: Police Careless Smoking Sparks Deadly Fire At NJ Apartment Complex: Police
Careless Smoking Sparks Deadly Fire At NJ Apartment Complex: Police A woman was found dead inside her Toms River apartment after a fire sparked by careless smoking on Friday, Oct 23, authorities said. At 11:20 p.m., firefighters discovered the woman on the living room floor of a second-story unit at Highland Plaza Apartments on Highland Parkway, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. Police and firefighters responding to the complex found smoke coming from the apartment before entering and discovering the victim, Billhimer said. An investigation determined the fire started on a couch along the east wall of the living room and was accidentally …
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself
These Dangerous Scams Are On Rise: How To Protect Yourself A new consumer warning highlights how quickly an ordinary message, purchase, or conversation can become a costly trap. The Better Business Bureau Serving Metro New York is urging consumers to watch for seven scam categories involving investments, jobs, online shopping, relationships, home repairs, phishing, and travel. The warning draws from the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust’s 2025 Risk Report, which analyzed more than 146,000 scam reports. Rankings consider how often scams were reported, the likelihood of losing money, and the median reported loss. Investment and cryptocurrency scam…
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch October’s full moon is preparing to light up the night, and catching its autumn glow won’t require staying awake until its official peak. The Hunter’s Moon arrives Monday, Oct. 26, according to NASA’s October skywatching guide. Its name reflects a season when hunters used bright moonlight to track game across fields cleared by the fall harvest. Peak illumination comes at 12:12 a.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. But the publication recommends heading outside Sunday evening, Oct. 25, around sunset for the best moonrise viewing opportunity. Find an open spot with a clear view to…
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest
Flu Activity Climbs: What New CDC Numbers Show, States Getting Hit Hardest Flu season is gaining ground, with new federal figures offering a timely reminder to prepare before activity climbs further. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s latest report, released on Friday, Oct. 23 and covering the week ending Saturday, Oct. 17, says influenza activity remains low nationally but is increasing in many parts of the country. The agency said early-season activity is higher than typically observed at this time of year. Clinical laboratories reported that 5.7 percent of specimens tested positive for influenza, with 2,918 positive results among 51,490 specimens…

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NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza
NJ Town's Downtown Makeover Includes 113 Apartments, Massive Public Plaza A major transformation of a North Jersey downtown is moving forward, with plans for 113 new apartments, shops, restaurants and a sprawling public plaza that could host everything from farmers' markets to outdoor concerts. Developer LANDMARK received approval from the Union Township Planning Board for the latest phase of CENTURION Union Center, according to an announcement Tuesday, Oct. 20. The project, at Stuyvesant and Morris avenues, calls for a six-story building with 113 rental apartments and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Its centerpiece will be a 24,000-square-f…

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Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In NJ Crash Involving Van, Jeep Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In NJ Crash Involving Van, Jeep Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In NJ Crash Involving Van, Jeep
Motorcyclist, 36, Killed In NJ Crash Involving Van, Jeep A 36-year-old Ringwood man was killed in a crash involving his motorcycle, a van and a Jeep in Wayne on Friday morning, Oct. 23, authorities said. The crash happened near Hamburg Turnpike and Black Oak Ridge Road around 7:14 a.m., according to Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Wayne Police Chief Joseph Rooney. The motorcyclist collided with two other vehicles, a Ford Transit Sprinter van and a Jeep Wrangler, authorities said. The Ringwood man was taken to Chilton Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead. The drivers of the van and Jeep remained at the scene. Authori…

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Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases
Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Families who bought children’s costumes on Amazon are urged to check their purchases after a nationwide recall raised serious safety concerns. CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes are covered by the recall announced Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Children can easily access button cell batteries in the costume accessories, violating a mandatory toy safety standard. Swallowing the batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death, the agency warned. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled sets include …

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Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases
Nationwide Amazon Costume Recall: Families Urged To Check Purchases Families who bought children’s costumes on Amazon are urged to check their purchases after a nationwide recall raised serious safety concerns. CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes are covered by the recall announced Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. Children can easily access button cell batteries in the costume accessories, violating a mandatory toy safety standard. Swallowing the batteries can cause serious injuries, including internal chemical burns and death, the agency warned. No incidents or injuries have been reported. The recalled sets include …

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Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change?
Daylight Saving Countdown: When Do Clocks Change? The countdown is on: Daylight saving time ends in days, and a familiar clock ritual will shake up daily routines. Clocks across most of the US turn back one hour at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, Nov. 1, returning to 1 a.m., according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. That puts the switch just eight days away. The return to standard time brings an extra hour that night, potentially allowing more sleep. But there’s a trade-off: Evening darkness will arrive earlier by the clock. Sunrise also shifts earlier, bringing more morning light. The reset does not create or erase da…