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Missing Woman, Good Samaritan's Death and Battling Birds Top April News

Also, bear sightings and transplanted farmers among month's top stories.

Police Seeking Information About Missing Hillsborough Woman

Paige Aiello was last seen April 9, and her family and friends have been searching for clues on what may have happened to the college co-ed. She's known to have driven to New Brunswick, and taken a train to New York—her purse and cell phone were found on the George Washington Bridge later that day, but from there, there's no clue as to what happened to her.

Friends have , and but so far, there hasn't been any helpful information forthcoming. 

Heather Manco was killed April 17 after her SUV struck the rear corner of a parked tractor-trailer on Route 287, in Edison. The tragic death of the mother of two was compounded when a Massachusetts man tried to come to her aid and was also killed.

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Raptors Battle on Duke Farm's Eagle Cam

The popular Eagle cam at Duke Farms captured this amazing video of a red tailed hawk making the biggest—and last—mistake of its life. 

Bound Brook Man Killed in Triangle Road Accident

Anthony Lorenc was driving home early in the morning of March 31 when his vehicle went out of control and struck a tree on Triangle Road.  

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Black Bear Seen Near Municipal Complex

Bear sightings aren't unusual, although Hillsborough residents don't usually report seeing them this early in the year. The sighting near the municipal complex April 15 was followed by a second sighting two days later near Starview Drive.

Couple's Venture Launches New Era in Hillsborough Farming

Kim and Jon Knox are among the first participants in a new program launched by the Northeast Organic Farming Association and Duke Farms aimed at helping develop new agriculture businesses in the area.

Hillsborough Bumped from Magazine's Top Schools Ranking

Last year, U.S. News and World Report said Hillsborough High was the state's 45th best. This year, the school is unranked.

Local Runners Reported Safe After Marathon Explosions

In the aftermath of the bombings at the Boston Marathon, we endeavored to make sure local participants were unharmed.


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