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Heroin Indictment, New Restaurant and Theater Studio Coming to Hills in Top Local News

Here are some of this week's top stories.

Ohio Man Chased Into Bernards Had More Than a Pound of Heroin, Court Says

Leonard King of Steubenville, Ohio, was indicted in state Superior Court this week on charges stemming from his arrest after he visited the Big Apple — and was returning home on June 4 allegedly carrying more than a pound of heroin he is accused of intending to resell. He was stopped by a state trooper on Route 78 in Bridgewater, starting a police chase that ended in Bernards Township.

Mexican Restaurant and 'Theatrical Corner' for Kids Moving into The Hills

Signs are up in windows in the Highlands Village Center for The Hills' newest occupants-to-be — a Mexican restaurant a theatrical studio for kids both expected to open before school starts.

Bernards Ranked as Second 'Top Booming Suburb' in Somerset County

Bernards was ranked as the second "Top Booming Suburb" in New Jersey in a new survey conducted by Coldwell Banker.

Friendly Competition as Bernardsville Swims Past Bernards


It's always a subway series when Bernardsville faced the Pleasant Valley Pool's Piranhas at a swim meet. And it seemed like a good place to be during this week's intense heat.

Ridge 8U Baseball Heading to State Tournament


The state tournament started this weekend and the 8U team is part of the action.


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