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Attempted Murder For Arsonist Who Had Victims Yelling For Help On Roof Of NJ Home: Prosecutor Attempted Murder For Arsonist Who Had Victims Yelling For Help On Roof Of NJ Home: Prosecutor
Attempted Murder For Arsonist Who Had Victims Yelling For Help On Roof Of NJ Home: Prosecutor A 47-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with starting the fire that left four people on the roof yelling for help this week in Hunterdon County, authorities said. Laura Duran, of Raritan Township, was charged with attempted murder, aggravated arson, arson, and criminal mischief in the Wednesday, Sept. 27 blaze at 127 River Road, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson and Raritan Township Police Chief Alfred Payne said. Arriving officers found two people yelling on the roof of a two-family home just before 10:45 p.m., police said in a news release. "Utilizing their patr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Residents Yelling From Roof Of Burning Home Rescued By Police In Hunterdon County Residents Yelling From Roof Of Burning Home Rescued By Police In Hunterdon County
Residents Yelling From Roof Of Burning Home Rescued By Police In Hunterdon County Four people were evacuated from a Hunterdon County home that caught fire Wednesday night, Sept. 27, police said. Arriving officers found two people yelling on the roof of a two-family home at 127 River Road in Raritan Township, just before 10:45 p.m., police said in a news release. "Utilizing their patrol vehicle, officers were able to safely assist the two adult residents off of the roof," Raritan Police Chief Alfred Payne said. Responders found flames coming from the second floor of the home, and a total of four people were evacuated, police said. Raritan firefighters put out the blaze,…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV
Small Central Jersey Town Among '50 Most Charming Small Towns In America': HGTV A small city in Hunterdon County, recently was named one of America's 50 most charming towns by HGTV. Founded in 1705, Lambertville is known for its picturesque views of the Delaware River, antiques and art galleries. The television network released a slideshow with the ranking, describing the city of 4,100 residents as “The Antiques Capital of New Jersey.” Lambertville also made HGTV's list of most charming towns last year. Its top attractions, according to Tripadvisor, include:  The People's Store Antiques and Design Center with more than 40 dealers, Music Mountain Theater,…

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by Jon Craig
Obituaries
'Forever In Our Hearts:' Hunterdon County Musician, Personal Trainer Sean McKenna Dies, 39 'Forever In Our Hearts:' Hunterdon County Musician, Personal Trainer Sean McKenna Dies, 39
'Forever In Our Hearts:' Hunterdon County Musician, Personal Trainer Sean McKenna Dies, 39 Beloved Hunterdon County musician and personal trainer Sean Joseph McKenna died at his home in Bloomsbury on Tuesday, Sept. 12 aged 39. Sean was born and raised in Whitehouse, where he became well-known for his compassionate and loving soul, his obituary says. He was an incredibly spirited musician, especially songwriting and playing the guitar. He was also a certified personal trainer and embraced his ability to uplift others as they navigated their individual health journeys. Above all, Sean loved spending his time with his many friends and family members, who will cherish his legacy of…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Pair Hospitalized After Vehicle Flips On Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County Pair Hospitalized After Vehicle Flips On Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County
Pair Hospitalized After Vehicle Flips On Rt. 78 In Hunterdon County Two people were taken to a local hospital after a vehicle flipped onto its roof on Route 78 in Hunterdon County Sunday morning, Sept. 17, responders said. The Whitehouse Rescue Squad responded to the crash on the westbound side in Readington and found the vehicle upside-down with one occupant still trapped inside. Fire crews from Whitehouse and Oldwick assisted in extricating the remaining occupant and stabilizing the vehicle before EMS professionals from Hunterdon Health transported two patients to nearby hospitals for additional evaluation and treatment.

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by Valerie Musson
News
WINNER: Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold In Hunterdon County WINNER: Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold In Hunterdon County
Winner: Mega Millions Lottery Ticket Worth $50K Sold In Hunterdon County Who’s the lucky winner? A Mega Millions lottery ticket worth $50,000 was sold in Hunterdon County. A ticket matching four of the five white balls and the Gold Mega Ball for the Tuesday, Sept. 12 drawing was sold at Ringoes Country Deli on Old York Road in Ringoes, lottery officials said. The ticket was purchased with the Megaplier option, multiplying the third-tier $10,000 prize to $50,000. The winning numbers were: 02, 14, 21, 42, and 67. The Gold Mega Ball was 18, and the Megaplier Multiplier was&nb…

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by Valerie Musson
Business
Burlington Opening New Location In Flemington Burlington Opening New Location In Flemington
Burlington Opening New Location In Flemington Burlington is opening a new store in Flemington — a relocation of its current Hunterdon County spot. The retailer will open this Fall at the Flemington Circle Shopping Center (276 Rt. 202 31 N.), it announced. Formerly located in the Flemington Mall at 325 Rt. 202 & Church Street, the new store will offer shoppers discounted prices on name brands in ladies’ and men’s apparel, kidswear, footwear, home decor, and more. A specific opening date has not yet been announced. The company is headquartered in New Jersey and currently operates 939 stores in 46 states and Puerto Rico. Those inter…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
Hunterdon County Man Who Filmed Girl Changing Swapped Pics, Videos With Alabama Man: Prosecutor Hunterdon County Man Who Filmed Girl Changing Swapped Pics, Videos With Alabama Man: Prosecutor
Hunterdon County Man Who Filmed Girl Changing Swapped Pics, Videos With Alabama Man: Prosecutor A 49-year-old man previously arrested for taking recordings of a girl trying on clothes in the changing room of a Hunterdon County Kohl's was hit with more charges for exchanging child porn photos and video with an Alabama man, authorities announced. Ron Rothman, of Ringoes, now faces charges for first-degree causing prohibited sexual acts and child endangerment, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said in a Friday, Sept. 1 release. He was initially charged in July with first-degree child endangerment, two additional counts of child endangerment, and two counts of invasion of priva…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
KNOW HIM? Man Pulls Knife On Hunterdon County Bar Employee, ‘Threatens To Kill Everyone:' PD KNOW HIM? Man Pulls Knife On Hunterdon County Bar Employee, ‘Threatens To Kill Everyone:' PD
Know HIM? Man Pulls Knife On Hunterdon County Bar Employee, ‘Threatens To Kill Everyone:' PD Police are seeking the public’s help identifying a Hunterdon County bar customer who pulled a knife on an employee and threatened to kill the other patrons. The incident occurred at Cryan’s Tavern in Annandale around 9 p.m. on Monday, August 28, Clinton Township Police said. The customer, circled in red, pulled a knife on an employee and “threatened to kill everyone,” according to police. The customer left through the back door and was gone when police arrived. He is described as a white male standing 5 feet 5 inches tall, bald with a white beard, and was wearing square glasses, a dark g…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
KNOW ANYTHING? Video Shows Burglars Using Sledgehammer To Bust Into Rt. 31 Convenience Store KNOW ANYTHING? Video Shows Burglars Using Sledgehammer To Bust Into Rt. 31 Convenience Store
Know Anything? Video Shows Burglars Using Sledgehammer To Bust Into Rt. 31 Convenience Store Police in Hunterdon County are seeking clues after two burglars used a sledgehammer to bust through the glass doors of a Rt. 31 convenience store, fleeing with cash and several cartons of cigarettes. The burglary occurred at US Fuel at 1707 Route 31 in Clinton Township around 4:20 a.m. on Monday, August 28, police said. Surveillance video shows the pair using a sledgehammer to break the front glass door before heading behind the counter and filling bags with their proceeds, which police say include a “large quantity” of assorted cigarette cartons and about $100 in cash. Scroll down to vie…

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by Valerie Musson
Police & Fire
60-Year Sentence For Newton Ex-Con In 'Unspeakably Tragic' Hunterdon County Stabbing 60-Year Sentence For Newton Ex-Con In 'Unspeakably Tragic' Hunterdon County Stabbing
60-Year Sentence For Newton Ex-Con In 'Unspeakably Tragic' Hunterdon County Stabbing A Newton ex-con is heading back to prison — this time, for the deadly stabbing of a 38-year-old woman in Hunterdon County, authorities announced Wednesday, August 23. Brandon E. Petersen, 33, was sentenced Tuesday, August 22 to an aggregate 60-year state prison term subject to the No Early Release Act, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée M. Robeson said. Petersen, who previously spent more than eight years behind bars for stabbing a neighbor during a robbery, will have to serve 85 percent of his sentence (51 years) before he is eligible for parole. The ex-con was found guilty of fi…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Unexpected Death Of Hunterdon County Farm Worker, Devoted Dad Of 3 Prompts Outpour Of Support Unexpected Death Of Hunterdon County Farm Worker, Devoted Dad Of 3 Prompts Outpour Of Support
Unexpected Death Of Hunterdon County Farm Worker, Devoted Dad Of 3 Prompts Outpour Of Support Support is on the rise for the family of a Hunterdon County farm worker and devoted dad of three following his unexpected death. Augusto Luna Vasquez died Saturday, August 5 in Clinton Township, aged 70, his obituary says. According to a neighbor, a family member found Augusto collapsed in a horse stall at the farm he had worked at. He passed away despite CPR and other life-saving efforts by EMS crews. My neighbor (Lebanon NJ) has a small farm with mostly rescued horses, dogs, a cat and one rescue cow. She always has... Posted by Donna LoStocco on Sunday, August 13, 2023 Born in Guat…

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by Valerie Musson