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Vicious Raccoon, Street Fair Top Month in News

An assault charge also tops this month in news.

N.J. Cop-Killer First Woman Added to FBI Terrorist List

Joanne Chesimard was added to the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list recently, and she is considered the most wanted woman in New Jersey history.

'Vicious' Raccoon Attacks Child in Bernardsville Backyard

A child in Bernardsville was attacked by a raccoon in her backyard, and received the multi-step rabies vaccine after being treated at the Morristown Medical Center.

Bernardsville Man Charged with Assaulting Neighbor

A 28-year-old was arrested for assaulting his neighbor and allegedly leaving the man bleeding near Olcott Square.

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Unconscious 63-Year-Old Revived After Route 202 Crash

A 63-year-old man was resuscitated after being found without a pulse following a crash on Route 202.

Videos of Showering Boys Gets Ex-Vice Principal 6 Years

Patrick Lott, former assistant principal at Bernardsville Middle School, pleaded guilt to videotaping boys in the showers at Immaculata High School

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Swarm Of Bees Escapes From Truck In Bernards

Some bees were lost after a tractor trailer pulled over because a load had shifted in the back of the truck while on North Maple Avenue.

Long Hill Woman Found Safe After 3-Day Search

A Long Hill woman was found safe near her home after she was reported missing after she left her parents’ home in Basking Ridge and then disappeared.

Search for Missing Long Hill Woman Underway

A massive search was undertaken after a Long Hill woman was reported missing after she left her parents’ home in Basking Ridge.

Bernards High Ranks on Newsweek Best Schools

Newsweek released its list of the best public high schools in the country, and Bernards High School was ranked at number 235.

Raccoon Killed in Bernardsville Being Tested for Rabies

A raccoon that was killed in Bernards Township is being tested for rabies, although there is no evidence it is the same one that attacked a 6-year-old girl in town.

Kirby Farm Solar Application on Hold Indefinitely

The application for a 55-acre 49,000-panel industrial solar power plant on the Kirby Farm has been put on hold while the applicant hires a new engineer.

What Rain? Bernardsville Street Fair Goes On

People came out to enjoy the street fair in Bernardsville, with its many vendors, despite the rain pouring down.

Bedminster Receives State Grant for Turtle Tunnels

The township received a grant from the state to construct tunnels for turtles under River Road.

Regional news for the beginning of the month included the finding of the body of Hillsborough resident Paige Aiello, and a swarm of bees escaping from a truck in Bernards.

News in late May included two found dead in Kinnelon, and the testing of a raccoon in Bernardsville for rabies.

Bernardsville Street Fair to Kick Off Upcoming Community Events

Lots of community events are being scheduled in Bernardsville, including A Taste of Bernardsville and more.

Christie Underwent Weight Loss Surgery In February

Gov. Chris Christie underwent Lap-Band surgery during a procedure in a New York hospital.

 

News at the beginning of the month included the search for a missing Long Hill woman, a man resuscitated after a crash in Bernardsville and more.


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