Patch Watchung-Green Brook, NJ --*Green Brook's Danielle Eder Accepts National Scholars' Group Membership*
Danielle Marie Eder accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars at Penn State University.
*Water and Wine Chef Named Among Best in New Jersey*
John Tocci, of Watchung’s Water and Wine Ristorante, and Mark Farro, of Uproot in Warren, were named as among the best in the state.
*Career Steps for Olivia and Tracy on 'Jerseylicious'*
In this episode of “Jerseylicious” Olivia Blois Sharpe enrolled in a hosting class, and Tracy DiMarco created her own “tease kit.”
*Watchung Man Indicted on Child Porn, Sex Assault Charges*
Two indictments were sent down on Watchung resident Patrick Deck stemming from investigations following a complaint that he was videotaping in an amusement park.
*Large Retailers Opening More Locations in NJ*
The Goldstein Group, of Paramus, surveyed several corridors in the state, and found that many large retailers are opening in New Jersey, including several that are already in Somerset County.
*Partnership Dissolves, Interview Succeeds on 'Jerseylicious'*
In another episode of “Jerseylicious,” Olivia Blois Sharpe scored an interview with Bergen.com for a job to discuss style and fashion.
*Crash Kills Woman, Murder Charge Dropped, Porn-Watching at Library Top Regional News*
Regional News in the middle of April included a Hillsborough mother killed in a Middlesex crash, a two-car collision in Liberty Corner and more.
*New Jersey Families Await Word After Bombs Rock Boston Marathon*
Local New Jersey residents were safe after the bombings at the Boston Marathon April 15.
*Searfoss Makes 'Jerseylicious' Appearance*
Green Brook Deputy Mayor Jerry Searfoss made an appearance on “Jerseylicious” when he attended the launch party for “The Glamour State.”
*Tick Tock Diner Manager Charged in Murder-for-Hire Plot*
The manager of the Tick Tock Diner in Clifton was arrested because he allegedly tried to have his uncle, the co-owner of the diner, killed in a murder-for-hire plot.
*Scouts Adding Herbal Essences to Watchung Library Grounds*
A Brownie Girl Scout Troop of second graders at Bayberry School planted herbs for an herb garden at the Watchung Library.
*High School SAT Scores Across Somerset County [Interactive Map]*
Somerset County households with high median household incomes saw students with high SAT scores.
*Bayberry Expected to Reopen Wednesday Pending Inspections*
The school was closed for several days because of power outages stemming from repair work during a construction incident.
*Dealership Says Someone Used Their Dumpster*
Watchung police were investigating a report filed by Liccardi Ford that someone used their large bin for recycling to dispose of illegal items.
*Watchung Little League Opening Day Parade*
Watchung Little League celebrated its annual opening day with a parade and a recognition of former Mayor Jerry Mobus, who died in March.
*New Restaurant Elevates Burgers Beyond Buns*
Turf and Surf Burgers recently opened in a former TCBY store on Mt. Bethel Road in Warren.
*Local Runners Finished Marathon, Despite Explosions*
Green Brook residents Deborah Capko and Steve Kinney participated in the Boston Marathon, and finished ahead of the bombs that exploded at the finish line.
*Traffic Signal System to be Installed on Route 22*
A new New Jersey Department of Transportation project is expected to bring relief to congestion between traffic lights on Route 22, including in Bridgewater, Green Brook and Watchung.
*Three Watchung Open Houses Top $1 Million*
Of several Watchung open houses, the costs of three of them topped $1 million.
*Police Warn Drivers to Put Cell Phones Down*
Watchung police and other departments are reminding drivers that there is added enforcement this month for “Put It Down 2013.” Reported by Patch 9 hours ago.