Juvenile Struck by Vehicle Tops News in April

Juvenile in Critical Condition After Being Struck on Route 22

A juvenile was hit by a car in the left lane of Route 22 West just pass the Route 202/206 overpass Monday morning.

Students Arriving at School Early Forced to Wait Outside

Students have been arriving to Eisenhower Intermediate earlier than teachers say to arrive for extra help—and they are not being allowed in the building.

Three Cars Engulfed in Parking Lot Fire

Three cars were destroyed after they were fully engulfed in a fire in the parking lot on Corporate Bouelvard. 

House Catches Fire After Possible Lightning Strike

A Brahma Avenue house was declared not livable after it caught fire from possibly being struck by lighting one evening early in the month.

Two Cars Destroyed in Fire in Mall Parking Lot

Two cars were destroyed by a fire that occurred in the parking lot of the Bridgewater Commons Mall near California Pizza Kitchen.

Diesel Fuel Leaked on Road After Route 202 Crash

Route 202 was closed for several hours after diesel fuel leaked into the road when a dump truck hit another car in the intersection of the highway and Milltown Road.

Adamsville Primary Principal Leaving in May

Adamsville Primary School principal Mitzi Morillo is leaving in May to become superintendent in the Mendham Borough School District.

Bridgewater-Raritan Bumped From Magazine’s Top School Ranking

The high school did not make it on the list of top 50 high schools on the U.S. News & World Report’s countdown, even though the school was at No. 34 last year. 

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.

Bridgewater Resident Finishes Race Ahead of Explosions

A Bridgewater resident participating in the Boston Marathon finished about an hour before the bombs exploded, and the other three did not get a chance to finish.

Jimmy's Country Produce Shuts Down

Jimmy’s Country Produce, on Milltown Road, has officially shut down, after the township purchased the land from him for open space.

Students: Facebook Fight Page Tarnishes School

Students said the Facebook Fight Page has done damage to the school’s reputation because of the perceived fighting.

4-Year-Old Cancer Patient Made Honorary Policeman

A 4-year-old Franklin Park boy, suffering from a rare form of leukemia, was made an honorary police officer with the Bridgewater Township Police Department.

Students Skipping College Tours Because of Absentee Fears 

Some students have skipped their college tours because they are afraid going to too many, and missing school, will cause them to lose credit in some of their classes.

High School SAT Scores Across Somerset County [Interactive Map]

Somerset County households with high median household incomes saw students with high SAT scores.

'Legally Blond' Moves From Court to BRHS Stage

The high school put on a production of “Legally Blond” as its spring musical this year.

Band Teacher Suspended Pending Investigation

Band teacher Larry Markiewicz was suspended with pay in early March, pending further review by the superintendent.

Bridgewater Baseball & Softball Opens 2013 Season

Bridgewater Baseball & Softball opened the 2013 season with a parade and first pitch at the Prince Rodgers Baseball Complex.

Interim Band Director Stepping in for Suspended Teacher

An interim band teacher, who has worked in the district before, is stepping in to serve while Larry Markiewicz is still out on suspension.

Student Performance Varied Throughout District

The school released the school report card for the district, and it combines peer schools, with percentiles highest in the two intermediate schools.