Top Local News: Brush Fire Risk, Pot Plants Near Mountain Park

'High' Fire Danger and Brush Fires During Dry Hot Weather

There may be a little rain in forecast for a few days this next week, but this past week was perfect beach weather — and some of the driest hot weather during a dry, warm year. Brush fires were being reported in the township during July, and the N.J. Forest Fire Service cautioned that Somerset County is in the midst of "high" danger for fires in woods — or neighborhood brush.

Prosecutor: Martinsville Man's 33 Pot Plans Allegedly Near Mountain Park, At His Home

Following surveillance by , the Somerset County Prosecutor's Office said a 44-year-old Martinsville man is accused of having three marijuana plants in his home, five in his backyard — and allegedly tending to another 25 plants in the vicinity of the township's Mountain Park.

Former Music Teacher in Bernards Township is Laid to Rest

Robert Van Wageninge, 59, of Wayne had retired from being a music teacher in Bernards Township Schools slightly more than a year ago before his death on July 2. The visiting hours, funeral, was this weekend.

Jets GM Mike Tannenbum at Somerset Hills YMCA to Hand Out Scholarships

After theto young recent who are members of the and will be pursuing sports-oriented majors, the Jets GM also amiably

Highway to Hell Expected Across GWB

Starting his past weekend, a lane closure due to scheduled repairs for the Cross Bronx Expressway was expected to even worsen a less-than-pastoral drive eastbound across the George Washington Bridge, heading in the direction of northern Manhattan and Long Island. And the fun is expected to last until Labor Day. You should have headed out to the Hamptons earlier.