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DNA Match Cracks 1997 NJ Murder Case, Suspect Arrested In Canada DNA Match Cracks 1997 NJ Murder Case, Suspect Arrested In Canada
DNA Match Cracks 1997 NJ Murder Case, Suspect Arrested In Canada After 27 years, authorities announced an arrest in a major Bridgewater cold case murder. Robert Creter, a 60-year-old Winnipeg, Manitoba resident was charged with the murder of Tamara "Tammy" Tignor, 23, of Newark,  Somerset County Prosecutor John McDonald said Monday, Dec. 2. Bridgewater police received a 9-1-1 call reporting the discovery of Tignor's body by a Bridgewater resident on a dirt access road that ended in a cul-de-sac off Gilbride Road near Washington Valley Park on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 1997, McDonald said. An autopsy determined her death to be a homicide, authorities sai…
'Was This Leaked?' Popular NJ Deli Reacts To Rumored New Location 'Was This Leaked?' Popular NJ Deli Reacts To Rumored New Location
'Was This Leaked?' Popular NJ Deli Reacts To Rumored New Location Jersey City is about to get a taste of Millburn Deli. The local legend had its plans leaked — here’s what they said next. Millburn Deli, the beloved sandwich institution known for its iconic Sloppy Joes, has officially confirmed it will be opening a location in Jersey City — but not without a twist. In a cheeky Facebook post, the deli responded to leaked details of its expansion plans with humor and surprise on Thursday, Nov. 21: "Guess this is our official announcement… Jersey City coming 2025," the post read, referencing how the news had surfaced ahead of their intended reveal. The leak…
Buybuy Baby Closing All Stores — Again Buybuy Baby Closing All Stores — Again
Buybuy Baby Closing All Stores — Again Buybuy Baby is closing all of its physical stores as the company transitions to a digital-first approach, according to a statement on its website. Last summer, the company announced it would be closing all stores amid parent company Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy liquidation. Months later, some stores reopened under a new parent company. But, those stores will be closing, again. They are located at: CONNECTICUT 1433 New Britain Ave., West Hartford DELAWARE 501 W Main St., Christiana MASSACHUSETTS 160 Granite St., Braintree MARYLAND 1683 Rockville Pike, Rockville NEW JERSEY …
Former Flemington Councilman Gets Four Years For Distributing Cocaine: Prosecutor Former Flemington Councilman Gets Four Years For Distributing Cocaine: Prosecutor
Former Flemington Councilman Gets Four Years For Distributing Cocaine: Prosecutor A former councilman in Flemington was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday, Sept. 20 after pleading guilty to distributing cocaine, authorities said. Malik Johnston a.k.a. Pippin Folk has faced numerous legal problems. In April, Johnston, 47, was indicted for theft for stealing $1,000 from the Flemington Democratic Club's bank account at a branch in Bridgewater, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée Robeson said. The theft charges were dismissed after Johnson paid restitution, Robeson said. Johnston was originally arrested last October while he was still serving on the town council…
Chick-fil-A Could Be Replacing Shuttered NJ Ruby Tuesday's Chick-fil-A Could Be Replacing Shuttered NJ Ruby Tuesday's
Chick-fil-A Could Be Replacing Shuttered NJ Ruby Tuesday's Another Chick-fil-A could be coming to Somerset County. The popular fast food eatery, home to its famous chicken sandwiches and for always being closed on Sunday, has an application before the planning board in Bridgewater to open a location at the Towne Square Shopping Center on Route 202.  The planning board will consider the application at its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Chick-fil-A would take over the site of a Ruby Tuesday's that shuttered in 2018.  Bridgewater Planning Board Chick-fil-A is proposing to shutter the current building and construct a 4,989 square foot …
Former Bridgwater Officer, West Milford Special Officer Thomas Dinan Dies Former Bridgwater Officer, West Milford Special Officer Thomas Dinan Dies
Former Bridgwater Officer, West Milford Special Officer Thomas Dinan Dies Thomas Dinan, a police officer in West Milford, died on Tuesday, July 30, 10 days after his 66th birthday, the department announced. Dinan joined the West Milford Police Department in June 2018 as a Class II special officer, assisting with traffic details, township events, prisoner watches and transports and court security, police said. Prior to joining West Milford, Dinan spent 27 years in the Bridgewater Police Department, rising to the rank of lieutenant, before retiring in 2015 after serving as patrol officer, narcotics investigator, bias crimes officer and counterterrorism liaison, pol…
Bridgewater Mom Dies Suddenly At 42: 'Wonderful Woman Loved By All' Bridgewater Mom Dies Suddenly At 42: 'Wonderful Woman Loved By All'
Bridgewater Mom Dies Suddenly At 42: 'Wonderful Woman Loved By All' Kate Bennett, a 42-year-old Bridgewater resident died suddenly on Wednesday, July 3, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. Bennett is being remembered as a woman who was always smiling, had an infectious laugh and was always smiling, according to her obituary.  She worked as an office manager for a doctor in the Robert-Wood Johnson Barnabas Health System, her obituary reads. I still cannot believe this happened. I am still at a loss for words. I lost a really great close friend very... Posted by Tara Kunie on Friday, July 5, 2024 "Kate was a wonderful woman …
Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Route 287 Crash Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Route 287 Crash
Motorcyclist, 28, Killed In Route 287 Crash A 28-year-old motorcyclist from Whitehouse Station was killed in a crash on Route 287 in Bridgewater on Thursday, June 27, authorities said. At 7:36 p.m., a Yamaha motorcycle driven by Mazen Alnaser was traveling north on Route 287 when it exited the roadway to the left and struck a guardrail, ejecting him, Charles Marchan, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.  Alnaser's motorcycle then continued north and struck the back of a Madza, Marchan said. Alnaser was pronounced dead at the scene, Marchan said. The crash remains under investigation, Marchan said.
Former Flemington Councilman Pleads Guilty To Distributing Cocaine: Prosecutor Former Flemington Councilman Pleads Guilty To Distributing Cocaine: Prosecutor
Former Flemington Councilman Pleads Guilty To Distributing Cocaine: Prosecutor A former councilman in Flemington pleaded guilty to distributing cocaine on Wednesday, June 19 and faces up to five years in prison as part of his plea agreement, authorities said. Malik Johnston a.k.a. Pippin Folk has faced numerous legal problems over the past year. In April, Johnston, 47, was indicted for theft for stealing $1,000 from the club's bank account at a branch in Bridgewater, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Renée  Robeson said.  At the time of the transaction, Johnston was a former officer of the club and did not have permission to make the cash withdrawal and keep …
Crash Shuts Route 22 In Bridgewater Crash Shuts Route 22 In Bridgewater
Crash Shuts Route 22 In Bridgewater Route 22 was closed due to a crash early Wednesday, June 19 in Bridgewater. The accident happened around 8:10 in the eastbound lanes, east of Chimney Rock Road. As of 8:20 a.m., all lanes were closed.
NJ High School Hockey Player Collin Zavoda Dies, 15 NJ High School Hockey Player Collin Zavoda Dies, 15
NJ High School Hockey Player Collin Zavoda Dies, 15 Collin Zavoda, a 15-year-old student athlete at Bridgewater High School died unexpectedly on Monday, June 10, according to a campaign launched for his family. A native of Edison, Zavoda moved to Bridgewater in 2013 and was active in the community, playing baseball and hockey, his obituary on the Bridgewater Funeral Home website reads.  An avid hockey fan, Collin also worked as a hockey referee, according to his obituary and helped lead his club hockey team to a championship. The rising sophomore was also an active Boy Scout who enjoyed fishing, boating and skiing, his obituary rea…
Masked Target Store Masturbator At Large, Police In NJ Town Say Masked Target Store Masturbator At Large, Police In NJ Town Say
Masked Target Store Masturbator At Large, Police In NJ Town Say A man is at large in Bridgewater after he masturbated at Target twice on Thursday, May 23, police said. Officers responded to the Target at 200 Promenade Blvd. on a report of a man masturbating in front of another customer, Bridgewater police said in a release.  Two hours prior, he had masturbated in front of a customer at the same Target without them realizing, police said. Bridgewater Police The man arrived and exited the parking lot in a black Tesla SUV, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call Det. Van Doren at gvandoren@bridgewaternj.gov or by phone at (908) 7…