Monroe Woman, 81, Dies Of Injuries From 3-Car Crash Monroe Woman, 81, Dies Of Injuries From 3-Car Crash
Monroe Woman, 81, Dies Of Injuries From 3-Car Crash An 81-year-old Monroe Township woman died Sunday from injuries she sustained in a three-car crash on Route 1 in South Brunswick, authorities said. Theresa Dowling succumbed to her injuries Sunday at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, South Brunswick police said. Dowling was driving a 2017 Lexus westbound on Henderson Road at 10:47 a.m. Friday when she failed to stop for a red light, police said. Her Lexus entered the intersection and was struck by a 2013 Hyundai, driven northbound by a Somerset woman.The impact sent the Lexus across Route 1, striking a 2016 Chevrolet, polic…
Prosecutor: DUI Drivers Arrested In 3-Car Crash That Killed Central Jersey Teenager Prosecutor: DUI Drivers Arrested In 3-Car Crash That Killed Central Jersey Teenager
Prosecutor: DUI Drivers Arrested In 3-Car Crash That Killed Central Jersey Teenager Two men have been arrested in connection with a three-car crash that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old woman from Milltown last month, authorities said.  Felicity B. Eden, 19, who was driving one of the cars involved in a chain reaction collision on May 24, was pronounced dead at the scene, Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher L.C. Kuberiet and North Brunswick Police Director Kenneth P. McCormick said in a statement. Rashawn Stevens, 33, of Newark and Garry Givens-Owens, 28, of Somerset were charged with strict liability vehicular homicide, driving wh…
See The List: More Than 500 NJ Longterm Care Facilities With COVID-19 Cases See The List: More Than 500 NJ Longterm Care Facilities With COVID-19 Cases
See The List: More Than 500 NJ Longterm Care Facilities With Covid-19 Cases Health officials on Monday updated a list of every longterm care facility in New Jersey with coronavirus cases -- accounting for more than 50 percent of the state's total. Altogether, there are more than 500 nursing homes and healthcare facilities with COVID-19 cases and fatalities in the state. The number of cases and fatalities were reported by the facilities themselves. The facilities in each county with the most fatalities per population: Atlantic: Hammonton Center: 154 cases, 12 deaths Bergen: Veterans Memorial Home - Paramus: 256 cases, 57 deaths, with Oakland Rehabilitation a…
These NJ ShopRite Stores Imposing Customer Limit Amid Coronavirus Spread These NJ ShopRite Stores Imposing Customer Limit Amid Coronavirus Spread
These NJ ShopRite Stores Imposing Customer Limit Amid Coronavirus Spread More than two dozen New Jersey ShopRite stores have implemented customer limits in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus. The maximum number of customers will be roughly 30 percent of the store’s regular maximum occupancy, ShopRite said in a statement. A security guard will be stationed at entrances and exits to track the number of customers coming in and out. Only one entrance per store will remain open. The guard will allow customers into the building, counting them along the way. Once the store is at capacity, ShopRite will ask customers to form a line outside. The following…
Stage House Tavern In Somerset Is Only Serving Seniors Stage House Tavern In Somerset Is Only Serving Seniors
Stage House Tavern In Somerset Is Only Serving Seniors The senior population is the focus for Stage House Tavern in Somerset amid growing COVID-19 fears. The tavern has closed its takeout and catering services to the general public in order to feed the elderly in need. "We will be switching our focus only to feeding the elderly and seniors who are at risk and cannot afford to eat," Chef Donald Erickson Jr. said in a statement. The restaurant is partnering with local authorities and officials to deliver food and perform wellness checks to elderly residents. A website that will aid in the effort will be up and running this weekend. Stage House…
Somerset Electrician Keith Kuzmenko Dies, 27 Somerset Electrician Keith Kuzmenko Dies, 27
Somerset Electrician Keith Kuzmenko Dies, 27 Keith Kuzmenko died on Feb. 9 at his home in Warren. He was 27 years old. Born in New Brunswick, Keith worked as an electrician with Atlantis Electric in Somerset. Keith was on the wrestling team and graduated from Watchung Hills Regional High School. He was also a member of Our Lady of the Mount Church in Warren, his obituary says. Keith enjoyed spending time with his friends and family and working out. Keith was predeceased by his mother, Mildred Casellini Tagman, and grandmother, Patricia Ryan. He is survived by his son, Lucas Aiello Kuzmenko; his father, Keith B. Kuzmenko; sister, Mil…
Police: Somerset Man Charged In Franklin Township Shootings Police: Somerset Man Charged In Franklin Township Shootings
Police: Somerset Man Charged In Franklin Township Shootings A 19-year-old Somerset man has been charged in a series of Franklin Township shootings, authorities said. Omar Griggs was taken into custody Wednesday after an investigation identified him as a suspect in two separate shootings that occurred on Monday, Dec. 30 on Barker Road and Tuesday, Dec. 31 on King Road in Somerset, authorities said. Approximately 27 shots were fired during the Barker Road home occupied by a resident, officials said. No injuries were reported. A male resident of a King Road home was shot in the leg during another shooting shortly after. He was treated and releas…
Two From Westchester Charged With Distributing Meth, GBL Two From Westchester Charged With Distributing Meth, GBL
Two From Westchester Charged With Distributing Meth, GBL Two men from Westchester, including a former NYPD officer, are among five facing charges for allegedly distributing meth and GBL, the U.S. Attorney announced. Bronxville resident John Cicero, a former police officer, and Irma Materasso, of New Rochelle, were among those charged in federal court in White Plains for drug distribution offenses in and around Westchester and New York City.  Others charged are New York City resident Marco Caso, Somerset, New Jersey resident Eric Baker and Bronx resident Matthew Matteo. It is alleged that between 2017 and earlier this month, the five m…
Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Bloomfield, Somerset Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Bloomfield, Somerset
Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Bloomfield, Somerset A pair of winning lottery tickets sold in Essex and Somerset counties will split a nearly $670,000 jackpot. The winning numbers from Monday's Jersey Cash 5 drawing were 10, 23, 26, 29 and 36. The XTRA number was 02. The tickets were sold at Bloomfield Pipe Shop in Bloomfield and Welsh Farms in Somerset. The winning tickets are worth $334,728 each. A winning Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket was sold at Welsh Farms Food Store in Somerset.Google Maps (Street View)
Best Pizzerias In Somerset County, According To Yelp Best Pizzerias In Somerset County, According To Yelp
Best Pizzerias In Somerset County, According To Yelp Craving a slice of crispy, cheesy pizza loaded with toppings in Somerset County? Check out these five local pizzerias, which are top-rated on Yelp. 1. Carlo’s Pizza & Pasta (572A Union Ave. in Bridgewater) Carlo’s Pizza & Pasta in Bridgewater is known not just for its pizza but for all Italian specialties. The restaurant earned an impressive 4.5/5-star rating on Yelp and offers gourmet pies like tomato and pesto, shrimp vodka, chicken parmesan and over a dozen others. Calzones, strombolis, subs and wraps are also available. For more information, visit the website. 2. Luca’s Risto…
SEEN HIM? Suspect In Somerset County Homicide Considered Armed, Dangerous SEEN HIM? Suspect In Somerset County Homicide Considered Armed, Dangerous
Seen HIM? Suspect In Somerset County Homicide Considered Armed, Dangerous Authorities are seeking the fifth suspect charged in the New Year's Eve killing of a Somerset County man. Luther Waters III, 21 of Somerset, is considered armed and dangerous, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said. Robertson, along with Chief of County Detectives John W. Fodor, urged the public to against confronting Waters and to notify authorities if his location became known. Four people were taken into custody following the killing of Samaad Frazier, 19, who was found with gunshot wounds in a car behind a house on Churchill Avenue, Robertson and Fodor said. Pr…
One Dead In Series Of Somerset County Shootings That Ended In High-Speed Chase, 4 In Custody One Dead In Series Of Somerset County Shootings That Ended In High-Speed Chase, 4 In Custody
One Dead In Series Of Somerset County Shootings That Ended In High-Speed Chase, 4 In Custody Four people were taken into custody with a fifth at large after a high-speed pursuit and crash as the result of a series of shootings that left one person dead in Somerset County, authorities said. The first of the three shootings occurred around 4:40 p.m. Dec. 30, where multiple shots were fired at a Barker Road home, Somerset County Prosecutor Michael H. Robertson said in a joint release. There was one person inside who was not injured, although the house was damaged in the incident, authorities said. The following day just before 2:30 a.m., a 70-year-old male resident on King …