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Crack Bust, Ambulance Crash Top July Headlines

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Cops Seize Heroin, Crack Cocaine in Bust at Main Street Home

Two Madison residents who allegedly sold drugs from a Main Street home near Madison Junior School were arrested and a "substantial quantity" of heroin and crack cocaine was seized from the residence, authorities said.

Ambulance Carrying Patient Involved in Main Street Crash

The ambulance was taking a patient to the hospital with its lights and sirens on.

Couple Carjacked at Gunpoint in Chatham, Police Say

A man and woman driving along Watchung Avenue at night were carjacked after their Maserati was struck from behind at a traffic light, police said.

Black Bear Spotted in Madison

A black bear was spotted in a section of Madison recently, but that's not necessarily any cause for alarm, according to borough police.

Nine Bullying Incidents This Year in Madison Schools

There were nine confirmed instances of bullying at Madison schools this year, according to a report given by Madison Superintendent Dr. Michael Rossi.

Madison Man Had Knife During Alleged Assault, Cops Say

A 30-year-old Madison man was charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes after police responded to a report of an assault with a knife at a Main Street home, authorities said.

Madison Council OKs Borrowing $4.1M for Rec Center

The Madison Borough Council has approved borrowing more than $4.1 million for the Madison Recreation Center land and installation of sports fields there.

Walgreens Expanding Into Space Along Main Street

The business moving into vacant retail space along Main Street next to Walgreens—is Walgreens.

Waverly Place Shop Floods After Downpour

Rick Ziccarello has owned The Eyeglass Shoppe on Waverly Place in Madison for 30 years and never experienced flooding in his business like he discovered after a heavy rain last month.

Central Lunch 'Just Like Home' for 85 Years

Joe De Biase planned to celebrate Central Lunch's 85th anniversary like he does every year, by selling coffee for a nickel, but was in for a surprise.


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