Mosque Plan, Far Hills Race Security, Alleged Shopliftings Top Local News

Proposed Mosque's Engineers Addresses Concerns from Officials, Public

The public waited patiently for hours on Tuesday to ask the engineer representing a proposed mosque in Liberty Corner about issues such as traffic, whether sufficient sewerage capacity for the project is authorized and other questions.

Far Hills Race Returns with Security Firm, 100 State Police to Enforce New Rules

Determined to curb the excessive and underage drinking and other infractions of rules that have plagued the Far Hills Race Meeting, the organizers have hired a security firm and reportedly have arranged for 100 state police to be on duty at the race next Saturday, when for the first time, alcohol will be prohibited for ticket holders coming in the main gate.

Red Devils Tangle With Lions Before Breaking Ahead Second Half

The Ridge Red Devils traveled to North Hunterdon to face the North Hunterdon Lions, always a tough team for the Devils. The two teams were close in scoring the first half of the game, but Ridge took possession for the last two quarters.

Trio Wanted for Shoplifing Baby Formula

Police reported they are searching for two woman and a man who allegedly stole more than $1,500 worth of baby formula from the A&P by stuffing the baby product into bags and making off in a car with a license plate obscured by a paper bag.

Basking Ridge Middle Schooler Takes National Cycling Award

Gregory Cordasco, the younger middle school version, trained long on his bike to prepare for a national track cycling title. The previous year, he had placed fifth in the competition.

Woman Accused of Stealing $1K Worth of Weight Loss Products

A police report says a township woman allegedly took about a thousand dollars worth of weight loss products from the Rite-Aid at the Lyons Mall, and put the merchandise in her vehicle.