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Bonnie Burn Road Closed After Crash in Watchung NJ

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By JAKE NEMCEK

February 11, 2026

WATCHUNG, NJ – The Watchung Police Department has announced at 1 pm on Wednesday  that Bonnie Burn Road will be closed from Valley Road to New Providence Road due to a motor vehicle accident. This closure may affect local traffic, and commuters are advised to seek alternate routes.

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Warren Traffic Advisory: Stirling Road Closure for Utility Repairs

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WARREN, NJ –  The Warren Township Police Department has announced that Stirling Road will be closed today between Valley Road (Long Hill) and Mountain Avenue due to necessary utility repairs. This closure is expected to last for approximately three hours, and motorists are advised to seek alternate ...

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Warren Traffic Advisory: Stirling Road Closure for Utility Repairs

Urgent Advisory: Avoid Warren’s Mountain Boulevard Due to Vehicle Fire

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Update: At 11 am road is clearWARREN, NJ — Residents and commuters are advised to avoid the area around the Municipal Building to Mount Bethel Road following a significant vehicle fire that occurred around 9:15 AM today. A pickup truck was reported to be fully engulfed in flames, prompting a swift ...

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Urgent Advisory: Avoid Warren’s Mountain Boulevard Due to Vehicle Fire

Warren Township Police Issue Advisory on Road Closure Due to Motor Vehicle Crash

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 WARREN, NJ – Local authorities are advising residents and commuters to avoid Striling Road, which is currently closed between Valley Road in Long Hill Township and Mountain Avenue. The closure follows a motor vehicle crash that has prompted a police response.The Warren Township Police Department ...

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Warren Township Police Issue Advisory on Road Closure Due to Motor Vehicle Crash

Watchung Police: Crash Closes Road, Traffic Delays

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WATCHUNG, NJ – The Watchung Police Department has announced a significant traffic disruption due to a motor vehicle accident on Plainfield Avenue . The affected stretch of road is closed from Drift Road to Valley Road, causing delays for motorists and impacting local traffic patterns.Motorists ...

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Watchung Police: Crash Closes Road, Traffic Delays

Road Closure Alert: Water Main Break on Mountain Boulevard in Warren Township

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WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township Police Department has announced that Mountain Boulevard is currently closed between Washington Valley Road and Mount Bethel Road due to a significant water main break. Residents and commuters in the area should be aware of this closure, as it may cause traffic ...

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Road Closure Alert: Water Main Break on Mountain Boulevard in Warren Township

Water Main Break Reported in Green Brook: Authorities Respond

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GREEN BROOK, NJ – Residents of Green Brook are advised to be aware of a water main break that has been reported on Spruce Hollow Road at Hickory Lane. The Warren Township Police Department announced the incident, emphasizing that the Green Brook Police Department has been informed and that New ...

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Water Main Break Reported in Green Brook: Authorities Respond

Warren Township Police Warn Residents of Water Main Break and Icy Conditions

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 WARREN, NJ – The Warren Township Police Department has issued a public advisory  Saturday morning regarding a significant water main break in the vicinity of 136 Mt. Bethel Rd. As a result, heavy icing has developed in the area, posing dangerous conditions for drivers and pedestrians alike. The ...

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Warren Township Police Warn Residents of Water Main Break and Icy Conditions

Missing Person: Have You Seen Connor?

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — The Plainfield Police are looking for assistance in locating a missing adult named Conner Oldfield who was reported missing Saturday, January 24, at 3:13pm. Conner is autistic and verbal.Oldfield was last seen in the area of Watson Avenue around 1:30pm. He is a black male, 5'-8'', ...

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Missing Person: Have You Seen Connor?

Winter Weather Alert: State of Emergency Declared, Road Closures in Warren Township and Watchung

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 WARREN/WATCHUNG-- As a winter storm sweeps through New Jersey Sunday, both Warren Township and Watchung have enacted measures to ensure the safety and accessibility of their roads amid heavy snowfall and icy conditions.The Governor  has declared a State of Emergency due to anticipated severe ...

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Winter Weather Alert: State of Emergency Declared, Road Closures in Warren Township and Watchung

Hillsborough Mother Pleads Not Guilty in Somerville Courtroom to January 13 Murder of Her Two Young Sons

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SOMERVILLE, NJ — The Hillsborough mother accused of murdering her two sons ages 5 and 7 last week pleaded not guilty during her first court appearance in Superior Court Tuesday morning.The next court appearance for 35-year-old Priyatharsini Natarajan is Feb. 27 for a pre-indictment conference; in ...

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Hillsborough Mother Pleads Not Guilty in Somerville Courtroom to January 13 Murder of Her Two Young Sons

North Plainfield Police Officer Arrested for DWI in NJ

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READINGTON, NJ - North Plainfield police officer Edward Ciempola, a resident of Neshanic Station, was arrested for driving while intoxicated after police responded to a report of a disabled vehicle, according to Readington Township Police.The incident occurred on January 18 at approximately 10:48 ...

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North Plainfield Police Officer Arrested for DWI in NJ

Green Brook NJ Road Closures: Washington & Warrenville Closed

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GREEN BROOK, NJ – The Green Brook Police Department has issued an advisory for motorists to avoid Washington and Warrenville Roads due to adverse weather conditions. Both roads have been closed due to hazardous conditions that pose a significant risk to drivers.As authorities work to address the ...

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Green Brook NJ Road Closures: Washington & Warrenville Closed

Watchung PD Announces Road Closure Due to Motor Vehicle Accident

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 WATCHUNG, NJ --The Watchung Police Department has reported a significant motor vehicle accident that has led to the closure of Plainfield Avenue to Valley Road in both directions. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes as delays are expected in the area.The accident occurred earlier today, ...

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Watchung PD Announces Road Closure Due to Motor Vehicle Accident

Man Sentenced to Six Years for Arson; Warren Fire Department Was Among More Than 15 Responding Teams

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - A 25-year-old borough resident has been sentenced to six years in New Jersey State Prison  after being convicted of second-degree aggravated arson and second-degree theft of a motor vehicle in connection with a June 4, 2024 fire that destroyed several businesses on West Main ...

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Man Sentenced to Six Years for Arson; Warren Fire Department Was Among More Than 15 Responding Teams

North Plainfield Route 22 East Crash Causes Traffic Delays

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NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ – A vehicle has  been involved in an accident on Route 22 East near Somerset Street on Tuesday morning . Eyewitnesses observed the vehicle come to rest on the median, prompting immediate responses from local first responders.Emergency crews swiftly arrived on the scene to ...

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North Plainfield Route 22 East Crash Causes Traffic Delays

Winter Weather Advisory: Road Closures in Watchung Due to Snow and Ice

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WATCHUNG, NJ – As winter weather continues to impact our region, the Watchung Police Department has issued an important alert regarding road conditions in the area. Effective immediately, both Hillcrest and Bonnie Burn Roads are closed due to hazardous snow and ice accumulation. The safety of our ...

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Winter Weather Advisory: Road Closures in Watchung Due to Snow and Ice

Crash on I-78 Westbound Near Exit 43 Causes Lane Closures in Berkeley Heights

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BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — A crash on Interstate 78 westbound caused significant lane closures Tuesday evening near Exit 43, east of Exit 41, according to traffic reports.As of 5:04 p.m., two of the three westbound lanes were closed, along with the right shoulder, resulting in traffic delays as ...

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Crash on I-78 Westbound Near Exit 43 Causes Lane Closures in Berkeley Heights

Community Spirit on Display: Watchung Volunteer Fire Department Supports North Plainfield Fire in Structure Blaze 

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 NORTH PLAINFIELD. NJ – On December 22, 2025, the North Plainfield Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at a residence located on Meadowbrook Drive. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed an active fire in the basement, encountering heavy flames and smoke permeating throughout ...

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Community Spirit on Display: Watchung Volunteer Fire Department Supports North Plainfield Fire in Structure Blaze 

Watchung NJ: Hillcrest Rd Closed for Winter Hazards

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WATCHUNG, NJ – The Watchung Police Department has announced that Hillcrest Road is closed due to hazardous winter road conditions. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes for safety. The police department also emphasizes the importance of winter driving safety, including ...

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Watchung NJ: Hillcrest Rd Closed for Winter Hazards

Water Main Break Reported in Watchung: Impact on Water Pressure

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WATCHUNG, NJ – Residents of Watchung are advised to take note of a water main break that has occurred on Will Lane, which may affect water pressure in the area. The Watchung Police Department has confirmed that water company crews are currently on-site addressing the situation and working to ...

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Water Main Break Reported in Watchung: Impact on Water Pressure

Watchung Remembers With 35th Annual Tree of Lights Celebrating Rescue Squad’s 75 Years of Service and Honoring Vera Stine

 WATCHUNG, NJ -- The weather wasn’t  frightful but the sight was still delightful as the 35th Annual Tree of Lights lit up the Village Green on Saturday, Dec. 6.The annual Tree of Lights ceremony originally took place every year on Dec. 7 in honor of Pearl Harbor Day and in recognition of all those ...

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Watchung Remembers With 35th Annual Tree of Lights Celebrating Rescue Squad’s 75 Years of Service and Honoring Vera Stine

Holiday Lights Parade: Firefighters, First Responders Escort Santa Through Somerville Business District & Neighborhoods

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SOMERVILLE, NJ - Holiday spirits ran high Saturday night as the Somerville Fire Department hosted its 14th annual Holiday Lights Parade.This annual event featured over 70 first responder vehicles decked out in lights, inflatables, wreaths, and other holiday decorations.The parade started at ...

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Holiday Lights Parade: Firefighters, First Responders Escort Santa Through Somerville Business District & Neighborhoods

Warren/Watchung, NJ Traffic Advisory: Temporary Road Closure for Tree of Lights Festival

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 WATCHUNG, NJ – Residents and visitors in the area should be aware that Stirling Road will experience a brief closure this evening to facilitate the Tree of Lights Festival. The road will be closed around 5:45 PM between Brookdale Road and the Circle. This festive event is expected to draw a crowd, ...

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Warren/Watchung, NJ Traffic Advisory: Temporary Road Closure for Tree of Lights Festival

Join the Watchung Rescue Squad in Celebrating 75 Years of Service and Honoring Vera Stine

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 WATCHUNG, NJ – As the holiday season approaches, the Watchung Rescue Squad invites everyone to join them in a heartfelt celebration of their 75th Anniversary. This significant milestone is not only a tribute to decades of dedicated service to the community but also an opportunity to remember and ...

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Join the Watchung Rescue Squad in Celebrating 75 Years of Service and Honoring Vera Stine

Warren/ Watchung NJ: Hillcrest Road Closed After Vehicle Fire

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 WARREN/ WATCHUNG, NJ --The Watchung Police Department has announced a road closure due to a vehicle fire on Hillcrest Road, affecting traffic between Valley Road and Ridge Road. Emergency services are currently on the scene to manage the situation and ensure public safety.Details of the Incident- ...

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Warren/ Watchung NJ: Hillcrest Road Closed After Vehicle Fire

Watchung Fire Department Responds to Overturned Box Truck Incident 

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 WATCHUNG, NJ – At approximately 3:21 PM this afternoon, the Watchung Fire Department received an urgent call regarding an overturned box truck on Hillcrest Road. In response, Squad 60, along with Chief 60 and Assistant Chief 60, quickly mobilized to the scene to assess the situation and ensure the ...

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Watchung Fire Department Responds to Overturned Box Truck Incident 

Crash Closes Hillcrest Road at I-78 Exit 40 on Warren and Watchung Border

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WARREN/WATCHUNG-- Residents and commuters are advised to take caution as Hillcrest Road is currently closed to traffic south of Interstate 78 due to a motor vehicle crash. The Police Department is actively responding to the situation and working to clear the scene.Motorists are asked to avoid the ...

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Crash Closes Hillcrest Road at I-78 Exit 40 on Warren and Watchung Border

Resident Reports Violent ICE Arrest at Plainfield, North Plainfield Border

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — Shortly after 11am, a Plainfield resident took to social media to report what she perceived as an ICE arrest right in the heart of Plainfield and North Plainfield.Resident Carolyn Pyles told TAPinto Plainfield she saw a vehicle traveling west on West Front Street before turning on ...

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Resident Reports Violent ICE Arrest at Plainfield, North Plainfield Border

North Plainfield Cop Accused of Shoplifting 4 Times in November

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HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - An accused shoplifter, identified as a North Plainfield Police sergeant and resident of Hillsborough, is charged with multiple counts after Weis Markets store security say he was observed leaving the Route 206 store four times this month without paying for grocery items in his ...

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North Plainfield Cop Accused of Shoplifting 4 Times in November

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NEWARK, NJ - PSE&G is ready for the winter weather that is forecast for our territory ...

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As temperatures drop across New Jersey, your heating system and appliances are working ... Read More PSEG: Here for You

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North Plainfield Students Walk Out, Rally in Downtown Plainfield to Protest ICE

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PLAINFIELD, NJ — On Friday at noon, around 200 students walked out of North Plainfield ...

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Hillsborough Man, 37, Charged in Double Homicide of Parents 

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