Community Corner

Ridge Graduation, River Rescue in June News

Also, area residents said goodbye to restaurant owner and community leader Jack Welch.

Man, Granddaughter, Rescued from Capsized Kayak on Passaic River

A Basking Ridge man and his 4-year-old granddaughter were pulled from the swiftly moving current of the Passaic River Sunday by a Bernards Township Police Sgt. Glen Amerman and Liberty Corner 1st Assistant Fire Chief Peter Aprahamian, with the river swollen from heavy rains.

Farewell to Ridge Class of 2013

More than 400 graduating seniors at Ridge High School tossed their caps and heard Principal Frank Howlett talk about their gift for friendship — and their ability to turn that into many team victories through the year.

Portraits of a Ridge Class That Valued 'Friendship' and Team

Photos of the many faces of the Class of 2013.

Visitation and Memorial Service Set for Jack Welch

Area residents who heard about the sudden death of Jack Welch, a partner in Growth Restaurants, which created some of the area's best-known eateries, planned ways to pay their respect to the longtime Basking Ridge resident.

New Bernards Police Officer Will Replace Retiring Sergeant

The Bernards Township Committee has hired a new recruit to replace retiring Police Sgt. Joshua Fowler in July.

Pennsylvania Motorist Collides With Dump Truck on Mount Airy Road

An Easton Pa. woman survived, but was badly injured, when she crossed the center line on Mount Airy Road and drove head on into a dump truck, according to police reports. She was cut out of her car by the Basking Ridge Fire Co.

Car Fire Heats Up Route 287 in Basking Ridge

The Basking Ridge Fire Co. and EMS was out and busy again last Sunday, cooling down a car fire that destroyed the vehicle but left the occupants unharmed.



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