A spokesman for the Behavior Health Facility where the suspect in the shooting of an elderly Cleveland man worked, said 37-year-old Steve Stephens underwent an extensive  background check before his hiring in 2008. http://nj1015.com/search-widens-for-facebook-murder-suspect/

Have you noticed? Many rainstorms are more intense in New Jersey than they used to be. State Climatologist Dave Robinson said that can lead to dangerous flash flooding conditions in urban and suburban areas. http://nj1015.com/flash-flooding-in-new-jersey-can-be-deadly/

On the last day of this month, a major fundraiser returns for its 28th year. It's the Tour de Franklin Bike Ride to benefit the Franklin Food Bank. http://nj1015.com/franklin-food-bank-brings-cycling-fundraiser-back-for-28th-year/

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