A motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Hamilton. 71-year-old Vance Virtue collided with a car near the Winding River Campground off Weymouth Road, and was pronounced dead at the scene. The 78-year-old driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

60-year-old Thomas Kaiser of South Plainfield received six years in prison, for injuring a man with a homemade explosive device during a block party in Manville last summer. Additionally, Kaiser and his son have to pay $76,000 in restitution.

Orange High School senior Jadon McCoy was nominated for the Super Essex Conference Best Teammate Award. Each year, the SEC partners with the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center to recognize athletes who exemplify teamwork.

Congratulations to Corporal George Fernicola of the Toms River Township Police Department on his recent retirement. Fernicola joined Toms River in 2000, after serving with Monmouth University and Lakehurst.