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NJ's 'Richest Man' Lives in Somerset County, Ridge Beats Immaculata Top Local News

Farmstead Arts Barn receives grant, burglaries under investigation and fire destroys nearby home also make headlines.

Rivalry Game Ends With Another Ridge Victory Over Immaculata

The Ridge Red Devils football team came out swinging against Immaculata on Friday night, ending the evening by outscoring the Spartans 31-7. The team secured a 17-0 lead in the first quarter that was frozen until an active fourth quarter. Ridge now has a season record of 2-0, after last week's shutout victory against Montgomery High School.

Richest Man in New Jersey Lives in Somerset County

He won't specify where, but Donald Newhouse, who co-owns Advance Publications, is the 52nd wealthiest person in the country, according to Forbes.

Bernards' Farmstead Arts Barn Receives $168K County Grant

A $168,158 Somerset County Historic Preservation was last week ceremonially awarded by Somerset County to the Farmstead Arts in Basking Ridge. The grant funds will be used in a continuing renovation project to prepare the English Barn located on the Farmstead property, for three-season use and install electricity and create barrier free access to the barn, according to the Farmstead Arts, off King George Road.

Basking Ridge Home and Car Burglaries Under Investigtion

A home on South Alward Avenue and a car parked on Penns Way in Society Hill were broken into and items were stolen this week, Bernards Township police reported on Thursday.

Fire Rages Through Geiger Lane Home in Warren

A Warren Township family's home suffered a severe fire on Thursday night, and firefighting organizations from throughout the area responded to battle the blaze. Online readers suggested ways to help.


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