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5 Townhouses Damaged In 3-Alarm Wharton Borough Fire: Authorities 5 Townhouses Damaged In 3-Alarm Wharton Borough Fire: Authorities
5 Townhouses Damaged In 3-Alarm Wharton Borough Fire: Authorities Five townhouses sustained severe damage in a fire in Wharton on Saturday, July 26, authorities said. The three-alarm structure fire in Overlook Village caused the residences to be displaced, many of whom lost all their belongings, Wharton Borough police said. Firefighters arrived on scene at 2 a.m. and the scene was cleared at 5 a.m., the Jefferson Township Fire Company said. Wharton Borough Hall is collecting donations to assist families in need. Items needed included: Women's size 5 / medium clothing Women's small shirts and size 26-28 pants Women's size 10 clothing Women's size 8.5 s…

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by Sam Barron
Obituaries
Wayne Mom Olivia Scavone Dies, 42 Wayne Mom Olivia Scavone Dies, 42
Wayne Mom Olivia Scavone Dies, 42 Wayne mother of two Olivia Scavone died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was 42 years old. Born in Livingston and raised in Newark, Olivia earned a degree in business administration from Caldwell College and worked in Human Resources at Verizon for two decades, according to her obituary on the Nazare Memorial Home website. She settled in Wayne 15 years ago, upon marrying her husband, Michael, her obit says. Olivia enjoyed vacations to Long Beach Island, cooking, decorating, and tending to her garden, her obituary says. She was also known for creating holiday traditions and cheeri…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
8 More Neglected Dogs Found After 11 Rescued In Somerset County: Police 8 More Neglected Dogs Found After 11 Rescued In Somerset County: Police
8 More Neglected Dogs Found After 11 Rescued In Somerset County: Police Just after 11 neglected dogs were rescued from a park in Somerset County, police say eight more have been found — and they're asking for the public’s help. Bound Brook Police said they are actively investigating a growing case of animal neglect involving eight dogs found abandoned in Bound Brook and more than a dozen others located in nearby towns. The first group of dogs was found around 1 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, when Animal Control Officer Chris, two Branchburg police officers, and shelter Vet Tech Gretchen captured 10 small dogs in poor condition, officials said. An 11th dog was capt…

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by Cecilia Levine