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Ridge girls celebrate softball shutout.

Ridge Remains in Top 15 in U.S. News' Top High Schools

Ridge High School is this year ranked no. 14 in New Jersey, and no. 200 in the U.S., according to U.S. News and World Report's annual rating of top high schools.

Police Probing Car, Motorcycle Collision

Bernards Township Police said they received different versions a crash on Mount Airy Road where a motorcycle was hit while trying to pass a Lexus on the car's lefthand side.

Mosque Traffic Expert Asked to Return With More Data in June

The which has been considering the Islamic Society of Basking Ridge's had asked the ISBR's traffic expert, Henry Ney, to return with more information at the most recent hearing, on Thursday night. But now Ney has been asked to come up with additional specifics before the next scheduled meeting on June 4. A site tour also was scheduled for May 11.

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Another Burglary With Jewelry Theft in The Hills in Bernards Township

Lock your doors! A Watchung Drive resident in The Hills who was gone from his home all day last weekend returned to find a back door open and cash and jewelry reportedly missing from the master bedroom. Other burglaries had been reported in the township last December, but police weren't linking this break-in to those as of this week.

Facebook, Smartphones, Twitter and other technology offer new ways for kids to get into trouble. Bernards Schools Superintendent Nick Markarian issued a reminder to district parents to be aware of the pitfalls of personal technology in the hands of students, to talk to their children and to to try to monitor their online and wireless activities. An email sent out as a special Friday Folder offered tips.

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New Homes for Sale in Basking Ridge

New feature with partner Zillow showcases some new homes for sale in Bernards Township.i

$2.5M Capital Investment to Address 'Aging Infrastructure'

The township approves more than $2.5 million in money set aside in the budget for a list of road repairs, repairs and maintenance at the historic town hall and more. In response to a resident's comment, Deputy Mayor John Carpenter said that at least the municipal building is paid for.

Ridge Softball Advances in County Playoffs Following Shutout Win

No matter what else happens, this year's Ridge softball will always be able to look back on that 15-0 shutout over Rutgers Prep.


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