Dead Black Bear On Rt. 95: From The Newsroom

Well, today's morning and blog took a quite different turn than I had expected when I arrived into the newsroom.We received a tip from a motorist that a black bear was dead on the side of the road on Route 95 near Route 31.

Since that is not too far from our studios, I took a ride over to see what happened and snap some pictures.  For somebody who does not like blood and guts like myself, it was quite gruesome.  But I did make it through.  The story is posted with a gallery of photos, which again, are very graphic.

FRIDAY'S HEADLINES

• It was a busy Thursday in New Jersey.  At the State House, Governor Christie had his second Supreme Court nominee shot down.  Kevin McArdle wonders what this means for bi-partisanship in NJ.
• Stacy Proebstle reviews legislation that passed through Senate, including a drug court plan and a bill that would ease the burden on merging towns.
• Governor Christie held a Thursday town hall in East Brunswick.  David Matthau recaps Christie's plans for property tax relief, while promoting an "up with Jersey" message.
• Are the abundance of reality shows fostering bad behavior in New Jersey?
• Inspectors made their way around the Seaside Heights boardwalk to check out games, bodegas, and rides.
• Lennon Baldwin's mom plans to file a lawsuit against the Morris School District.
• A new study finds that New Jersey is lagging behind neighboring states in the economic recovery.
• The Stanley Cup Finals continue tomorrow night in Newark.  Show us your Devils colors online.

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Thursday's poll asked if non-violent drug offenders should receive jail time or mandatory treatment.  69% said treatment, just 4% jail-time, and 27% say both.

TODAY'S POLL

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Courtesy Governor's Office