Also in this week's news: "Taco Tuesday" trademark beef; more near-shore shark sightings off the Shore; lawsuit in fall at beach bar. trib.al/9XNQv18

Look inside the most recently listed homes available now in and around the Westfield area. trib.al/0R8EbGU

The travel media company Far and Wide recently ranked the 100 best towns with fewer than 10,000 residents. trib.al/jtw5luW

The victim was swimming near a floating dock at a waterfront residence at the time of the crash, state police said. trib.al/8ry2d1n

"Despite our recent success in reducing violent crimes like this, clearly we still have more to do," Chief Hart said. trib.al/dt9Mzwv

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/iIvqIvE

An isolated tornado could also form during the severe thunderstorms, which are forecast to arrive Monday evening and linger into Tuesday. trib.al/LVEObvI

One New Jersey borough has typical home values upwards of $3.5 million. See which ZIP codes top $1 million based on Zillow data: trib.al/38e04kJ

This Sayreville War Memorial High School graduate and a Brookdale community college student drowned while saving his brother and cousin: trib.al/ylH3tif

A large section of Sayreville lost electric power Saturday after none other than a bird dropped a fish on a transformer. trib.al/6TS7qxg

Nestlé USA said it's recalling some of its Toll House chocolate chip cookie dough products that could be contaminated with wood. trib.al/jSzDQNr

Officials said items found near the explosion site were "consistent with the production of commercial grade fireworks." Four people died. trib.al/WyFYlQm

Trump said he will present an "irrefutable report" on his claims of 2020 election fraud in Georgia during a news conference Aug. 21. trib.al/XiyXLd6

A weekly roundup of homes now on the market in the Westfield area. trib.al/nrFkGVr

Milling and paving will go on through the week of Aug. 20 and possibly beyond, town officials said. trib.al/GqqitlD

Strong storms are expected to impact the state again Tuesday afternoon and into the evening, according to forecasters. See the latest info: trib.al/T61cyFY

Police found a 27-year-old man with a fatal gunshot wound in the early morning hours Saturday, and are seeking tips from the public. trib.al/rnzxVns

Officials cited 27 Boston Market locations in NJ for failure to pay minimum wage, failure to pay earned sick leave, and other violations. trib.al/DkRjJVs

Police say Elijah Finis, 18, of Woodbridge unlawfully went into a woman's home on Aug. 10 and sexually assaulted her. trib.al/6djI6Fe

Randi Barr, 42, of Vauxhall, was sentenced for his role in a multi-state scheme that targeted Asian business owners in home burglaries. trib.al/yR4pWOe