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Teen’s Funeral, Route 206 Crash, Understaffed Cops Tops News

A series of motor vehicle accidents and 1,350 origami angels for a Chester resident fighting cancer also among top headlines.

The roads were a hazard this week as nearly a dozen cars were involved in motor vehicle accidents. But that isn’t all that happened in Mendham and Chester this week. Check out this week’s top stories.  

Hundreds Mourn Death of Budd Lake Teen

The services for one of the teens lost tragically in an accident on Budd Lake was laid to rest this week.

The Chester Borough Police Chief said that the safety of his officers is the primary reason the governing body should consider authorizing an increase in headcount to the department.

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1 Airlifted After Head-On Crash on Route 206

A tractor trailer and a car collided on Route 206, closing the road for over three hours.

Six-Car Accident Snarls Traffic at Hilltop School

Six cars collided just after classes began at the Hilltop School in Mendham.

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Former Mendham Township Mayor Sam Tolley recapped a tumultuous 2012.

Sixth-Grader Wins Mendham Twp. Geography Bee

The winner of the Mendham Township Geography Bee moved one step closer to the $25,000 grand prize.

Teen Fighting Cancer 'Overwhelmed' By Support

Over a thousand origami angels were delivered to Sarah Stover, the Mendham High School freshman battling cancer.

Woman Flips Car on Route 206 in Chester

A 21-year-old woman overturned her vehicle on Sunday evening in Chester Township.


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