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2012 America's hottest year on record
A combination of a widespread drought and a mostly absent winter pushed the average annual U.S. temperature last year up to 55.32 degrees Fahrenheit, a full degree warmer than the old record set in...
View ArticleMissing Budd Lake boy's dad believes son 'died a horrible death'; Toomey has...
Also, a New Jersey man sues over an alleged pot brownie trick at Hunterdon County country club. Missing Budd Lake boy's father believes son 'died a horrible death' [nj.com]Sen. Toomey has 'deep...
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Sussex County house fire kills 1; ambulance driver dies in crash - UPDATE
The ambulance driver reportedly suffered a heart attack. The patient transported is in intensive care, and his wife died in the fire. One person died this morning in a Sussex County house fire and an...
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Gov. Chris Christie says New Jersey will be 'stronger than ever' after Sandy...
His speech, which focused heavily on the state of New Jersey after its most costly natural disaster, was more a pep talk than a blueprint for the state's future. View full size New Jersey Gov. Chris...
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Boy's body pulled from Budd Lake; search suspended for other teen - UPDATE
Search teams have temporarily suspended their efforts and will resume Wednesday morning. Vote in the NEWS POLL. View full size Clyde Schminaski waits for word about his son, Clyde, who fell through...
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Allentown native, formerly of Washington, dies in snowmobile accident in...
Richard W. Hicks Petty, 23, who was born in Allentown and lived in Pine Bush, N.Y., died Friday night in a Utica, N.Y., hospital. View full size Richard W. Hicks Petty Contributed Photo  A...
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In wake of Budd Lake death, ice rescue experts, parks officials discuss falls
Divers in Morris County on Tuesday recovered the body of one teenager who had fallen through the ice Monday, and temporarily suspended the search for a second boy. View full size Anglers come off the...
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Monroe County trial of pastor charged with killing second wife under way;...
Chronic wasting disease is not found in half the harvested deer checked in the management area; Council Rock schools will focus on security; and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission members spend freely,...
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Chris Christie says he'd discuss stricter gun laws
But he says on TV that the mental health system, drug treatment and violent video games must be part of the conversation. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says he’s willing to have a conversation about...
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PATH train from Newark to 33rd Street in New York City, via Hoboken, resumes...
PATH trains will still run 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. during the week on the Hoboken to 33rd Street, Journal Square to 33rd Street and Newark to World Trade Center lines. View full size PATH Superintendent of...
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New Jersey ferry rams into Manhattan mooring; about 57 people injured - UPDATE
The Seastreak Wall Street ferry from Atlantic Highlands, N.J., banged into the mooring as it arrived about 8:45 this morning at South Street. View PHOTOS. A ferry from New Jersey made a hard landing...
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AIG considers joining lawsuit against federal government over bailout terms
The board of directors will weigh the matter today. AIG is considering whether the company should join a lawsuit against the government that spent $182 billion to save it from collapse. AP File Photo...
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Charles James Velesaris, a Korean War Veteran - Obituaries today
He volunteered as a Little League baseball coach. Charles James Velesaris  Charles James Velesaris, 79, a husband, a father, and a grandfather took his seat next to our heavenly Father on Jan. 7,...
View ArticleMother arrived to find rescuers searching Budd Lake for son; Surge of flu...
Also, a cat found shot in the head in the Lancaster area has survived. Family member: Mother arrived to find rescuers searching Budd Lake for her son [nj.com]New year brings a surge of flu deaths in...
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Jerry Sandusky due in court Thursday for hearing about new trial request
The attorneys will discuss whether Sandusky's lawyers had enough time to prepare for his child sex abuse trial and other defense claims about the fairness of his proceedings View full size Former Penn...
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AIG won't join lawsuit against U.S. government, fearing backlash
The insurance giant, which received $182 billion in bailout money, was legally obliged to consider the suit brought about by its former CEO. The AIG logo is displayed at headquarter offices in...
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Lehigh Valley reports first flu death; victim was infant, hospital confirms
Pennsylvania recorded 22 flu-related deaths this season, as of Jan. 5. View full size A tent is set up to see flu patients outside of the Emergency Room at Lehigh Valley Hospital on Monday at Cedar...
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Budd Lake search crews recover body of second teen who disappeared
The body of Clyde Schimanski III was found late this afternoon in Budd Lake in Mount Olive. See PHOTOS of the memorials to the teens. Search crews have recovered the body of a New Jersey teenager who...
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Pennsylvania state senator proposes marijuana legalization bill
'At least initially it would be sold at state stores and beer distributors,' a state senator from suburban Philadelphia proposes. View full size Rachel Schaefer, of Denver, smokes marijuana Dec. 31 on...
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Wendy's testing a pretzel bun for its burgers
A spokesman for Wendy's declined to confirm the tests or provide any details, such as its price or where it's being sold. View full size A Wendy's spokesperson would not confirm the company is testing...
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