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Woman's Murder Stuns Community, Tour Bus Flips Top Regional News

Other headlines include alleged dapper bandit arrested, Bernardsville man survives fatal helicopter crash.

Woman's Alleged Murder Stuns Lake Hiawatha Community

Those who live and work in the area of Lake Hiawatha's Kazumi Sushi restaurant, where authorities say a woman was stabbed to death by her husband, said they were stunned. The man charged with the crime told authorities her stab wounds were self inflicted, according to the assistant prosecutor.

Tour Bus Flips On I-80 Exit Ramp

A tour bus on its way to Manhattan from Toronto overturned on the Interstate 80 exit ramp to Route 46 in Wayne, sending 12 passengers—including eight in critical condition—to area hospitals, Wayne Police said. 

Dapper Bandit Arrested For Multiple Bank Robberies, Prosecutor Says

A Warren man has been arrested for a series of four bank robberies and one attempted robbery that took place at Morris County banks over the span of a little more than one month. 

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Hopatcong second-grader receives calming influence from pet, helping to prevent daily tantrums and manic episodes that she has endured her whole life.

Bernardsville Man Survives Helicopter Crash that Kills 2 Others

Accident near Mount Pocono in Pennsylvania took place in foggy mountains.

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A 34-year-old Belvidere man was killed in a two-car accident on Route 46 in Budd Lake, while two others were taken to the hospital, according to Mount Olive police.

Child Porn Distribution Gets Parsippany Man 5 Years

Lake Hiawatha resident, 69, previously pleaded guilty to distributing more than 600 images of child pornography through a "peer-to-peer file network" in September 2010, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman said.

N.Y. Giants Re-Sign Local Running Back to Practice Squad

Former Hopatcong and Rutgers football star excited to begin practicing again with Big Blue.

Woman Airlifted After 2-Car Crash on I-78

Both vehicles overturn, woman was ejected, after colliding near King George exit, State Police said.

Evidence Against Ex-Wayne Hills Player Needs More Review

He was charged with disorderly conduct after police said he interfered with an officer who was investigating a noise complaint at a party in July. 

Republican Council Members Walk Out Of Bloomingdale Meeting

Residents call their actions during discussion of PILOT program a "disgrace" and "irresponsible."

Zoning Officer Suspended After Harassment Claim

John Fugger, an employee of Morristown for nearly 25 years, made unwanted phone calls after hours to female town employee, according to complaint.

Duo allegedly stole $300 from Lake Hiawatha's Rite Aid.

Morris Township Police say a mother bear and her cubs have been spotted by numerous town and township residents in the area of Martin Luther King Avenue, and most recently in the Lake Road section of Patriots Path.

Police say he was struck by a car while crossing Lafayette Avenue near Main Street in Chatham.

Chatham Teen Drives Through Store Window

16-year-old with a learner's permit, took car while parents were away and crashed into New Providence clothing store, police said.

Power Goes Out Throughout Madison

Issue with JCP&L feeder line through Chatham knocked out electricity, authorities said.  


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