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 ...

Six-year prison term given to office manager who embezzled $200,000

New Jersey Online - Fri Nov 06

Ana Carla Oliveira, a 37-year-old mother of two, will be jailed because she was unable to make full restitution.

Hit-and-run crash claims life of 48-year-old woman in Roselle Park

Jersey Journal - Thu Nov 05

A 48-year old Union woman was pronounced dead after she was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run accident last night, police said.

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contact with state Democratic chairman and Assemblyman Joseph Cryan and his family, wants her guilty plea in that case withdrawn, because she claims she was not a stalker but rather had a three-year-long affair with Cryan.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

Clark banker sentenced in $2.5M Ponzi scheme

New Jersey Online - Wed Nov 04

Christie, who was born in Newark and served as U.S. Attorney there, visited the Robert Treat Academy, a successful charter school he spoke about frequently during his campaign.

Former head of Portuguese club in Elizabeth gets 6-plus years in prison for $2.5M Ponzi scheme

The Jersey Journal - Wed Nov 04

A banker from Clark was sentenced in federal court today to six years and four months in prison for orchestrating a $2.5-million investment scam that targeted members of a Portuguese social club he ran in Elizabeth.

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.