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Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Body Of Chimney Rock Reservoir Drowning Victim Recovered, ID'd
The body of a 37-year-old man who jumped from a cliff at the Chimney Rock Reservoir was located Tuesday. Michael Woskey, of Somerville, jumped from a cliff at the reservoir and began struggling in the water around 3 p.m. Monday, Bridgewater police Lt. Tom Rice said. Witnesses called 9-1-1 after losing sight of him, bringing the Somerset County Dive team to the scene. A search launched Monday afternoon was called off around 9:15 p.m. due to darkness, and resumed at 8 a.m. Tuesday. Woskey's was located at approximately 1:40 p.m., with help from the New Jersey …
Franklin Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Feds: Somerset Man, 44, Flew To Philippines For Online-Planned Sex With Minors
A Somerset County man flew to the Philipines several times to have sex with four underage victims after arranging meetings online, said federal authorities who arrested him. James A. Diggs, 44, of Somerville, had his first appearance Wednesday before a U.S. magistrate judge on charges of online enticement of a minor to engage in sexual activity and foreign travel to engage in criminal sexual activity, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. Diggs first used an online messaging app to “persuade, induce, entice, and coerce” the first victim to agree to have sex with him for money or gifts during …
Franklin Township, NJ
Business
Father, Son Launch Moving Service For Somerset County Seniors
Father and Son duo George and Damian Pizzo have teamed up to launch a moving service for Somerset County seniors. Their company, Caring Transitions, is designed for seniors who are transitioning to the next phase in their life. It specializes in decluttering your life through organizing, packing, moving, resettling, in-home estate sales and online auctions, estate clearing and more. Caring Transitions’ service areas include Bridgewater, Basking Ridge, Far Hills, Somerville and the surrounding areas. “Almost everyone has had a personal experience with trying to help a love…
Hamilton Township, NJ
News
'Streeteries' Coming To These NJ Towns (Opening Date Set For Outdoor Dining, Bars )
Officials are continuing to loosen New Jersey's coronavirus lockdown. Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced he'll be signing an executive order allowing restaurants and bars to begin offering in-person and outdoor dining on Monday, June 15. ** UPDATE: Murphy Lays Out Retail Regulations: Here's What Shopping Will Look Like In NJ Stores ** The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) will be issuing a special ruling to allow liquor license-holders to apply for a one-time permit to expand their premises for service. Local ordinances must be complied with and municipal app…
Franklin Township, NJ
Business
These Are The Most Popular Bars In Somerset County
Is it the wings? The atmosphere? The super cheap drinks? Everyone's got a favorite bar for every occasion. Here are the most popular bars in Somerset County. The spots you see on this list were top-rated on several user-generated review sites, featured in local publications and recommended by Daily Voice readers. Tapastre: Tapas and a wide happy hour selection. 1 West High St., Somerville "El Abrije" from Tapastre: Cognac, coconut rum, passionfruit, agave and lemon.@rogeriooo01 Instagram Stage House Tavern: They've got a hoppin' dance floor and patio for the warmer nights, with two ot…
Lakewood, NJ
Obituaries
Shock, Sadness Spread After Point Pleasant HS Grad Maggie Gilbert Dies In Labor, 31
Point Pleasant High School graduate Maggie Gilbert died on Feb. 13, of complications following of an emergency C-section with her firstborn son. She was 31 years old. More than $28,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe as of Wednesday for her newborn boy Aiden Patrick, and husband, Ryan Gilbert. The Gilberts were just starting their lives together: Married in April 2017, the couple bought a home in Bridgewater to raise their family. "It is unimaginable that the best and worst days of my brother's life occurred just days apart, but we are all truly blown away by the incredible strength he has…
Franklin Township, NJ
Lifestyle
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…
Englewood, NJ
Police & Fire
Englewood Police Transporting Prisoner Hit Deer On Route 80
Two Englewood police officers and a prisoner were OK after their patrol cruiser struck a deer who darted onto Route 80 before dawn Sunday. The officers had gone to Somerville to pick up Tony Seymour, 40, who was wanted on a theft warrant. They were headed eastbound on the highway, bound for the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, when the deer bolted onto the highway near mile marker 56 in Woodland Park shortly after 5 a.m., Deputy Police Chief Gregory Halstead said The officers contacted New Jersey State Police, who summoned an EMS unit as a precaution, Halstead said. Neither the officers …
Franklin Township, NJ
Lifestyle
Best Brunch Spots in Somerset County, According to Yelp
Whether you love bacon and eggs, pancakes and sausage or anything in between, finding the perfect brunch spot in Somerset County is what really seals the deal on a great meal. Here are some of the top-rated brunch spots throughout Somerset County, according to Yelp. 1. 4 Brothers Breakfast (41 Mountain Boulevard in Warren) Boasting a 4.5/5-star Yelp rating and nearly 500 reviews is 4 Brothers Breakfast in Warren. Offering southern comfort classics like chicken and waffles and breakfast sandwiches, 4BB incorporates fresh farm-to-table flavors and ingredients in each dish. For more informa…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Police & Fire
Retired Police Officer Helps Nab Bridgewater Bank Robber: Prosecutor
A Bridgewater man was arrested last week after authorities said he tried to rob one bank and then hit a second bank just a few hours later. Douglas Conroy, 60, entered Provident bank on Union Avenue in Bridgewater shortly before noon Dec. 23, the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office said. Conroy approached a teller and demanded she fill a plastic bag with cash, according to the prosecutor's office. The teller walked away without handing over any money and Conroy left, authorities also said. A man matching Conroy's description entered the Chase bank on South Davenport Street in So…
Franklin Township, NJ
Events
Musician Peter Mayer's 'Stars & Promises' Holiday Tour Has Stop In Somerville
Peter Mayer, a Nashville-based musician who has performed with Jimmy Buffet, James Taylor, Don Henley and many others during a decades-long career, will be appearing Friday at United Reformed Church, 100 W. Main St. in Somerville, as part of his Echoes of the Seasons-Stars & Promises Tour. Tickets are $35 in advance and $45 at the door. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. As a young child in India (where his parents were Lutheran Missionaries), Mayer had a passion for music, according to his bi…
Newark, NJ
Lifestyle
Winning $10K Lottery Ticket Sold In Newark
There were no grand prize winners in the recent Mega Millions drawing, whose jackpot now rolls to $71 million. But someone who bought a ticket in Newark will still see a little cash. A ticket that matched five white balls was sold in Somerville for a $1 million, second-tier prize. A third-tier prize of $10,000 was won by the purchaser of a ticket that matched four of five white balls. That ticket was sold at Kings Pharamcy, 33 Park Ave. in Newark. The winning numbers for the Tuesday drawing were: 24, 33, 45, 47, and 61. The Gold Mega Ball was 17, and the Megaplier Multiplier wa…
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