Richmond

RICHMOND – As traffic counts continue to climb on Route 12, traveling through the heart of Richmond's downtown, state and local agencies are assessing whether there's a better way to go.

RICHMOND – On the rear wall of Brian Mikes’ garage turned classroom there are signs of a life well lived. A picture of Mikes shaking the hand of former President Lyndon B. Johnson. Numerous commendations and certificates. Newspaper clippings.

RICHMOND – An overnight fire on Tuesday caused $30,000 worth of damage to a former chiropractic care center in Richmond, according to the Richmond Township Fire Protection District.

RICHMOND – Two men were charged with attempted bank robbery after FBI agents tracked them from Chicago and cornered them in a parking lot of a Richmond bank, where agents killed their accomplice Friday.

RINGWOOD – Seven-year-old Lainie Koscinski did a little dance when she uncovered a white crystal buried in a tub of sand.

RICHMOND – Additional technology, exposure to the Spanish language and full-day kindergarten were given the go-ahead by the Nippersink District 2 School Board Wednesday evening.