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Fire Ravages Home, Crash Victim Remembered as Hero Top Regional News

Other headlines include man killed by NJ Transit train, sheriff's officer accused of sex abuse.

Fire Destroys Montville Home

Neighbor said "embers were flying through the air" as firefighters battled blaze.

Mt. Olive Native Remembered as Family Man and Hero

Belvidere man was killed in a car accident on Route 46.

Sheriff's Officer Accused of Sex Abuse of Girls

A long-serving Essex County Sheriff’s Officer from Wayne was charged with sexually abusing a juvenile girl and family friend, authorities said.

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Man Killed by Raritan Valley Line Train

Incident happened near the Somerset Street crossing in Somerville, spokesman for NJ Transit says.

Burglary Gang Carefully Eyes Homes, Prosecutor Says

A sophisticated gang of thieves are continuing to carefully select unoccupied homes in wealthy neighborhoods and plot quick escape routes often to the nearest highway, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said.

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M&M Store Makes Sweet Opening in Hackettstown

Mars, Inc. opened its first M&M's retail store this week in Hackettstown.

Photographer's work selected as one of 91 images in 'Project Imaginat10n'

South Jersey man accused of sexually assaulting boy over three-year period in Mount Arlington.

Hackettstown streets were closed for two hours Tuesday night while corrosion device was investigated.

Man Charged for Killing Bear With Bow and Arrow

A 30-year-old Hackettstown man has been charged for killing a black bear on his property with a bow and arrow, Hackettstown Police said.


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