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Health officials in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, warn residents about the peak tick season, with increased activity of deer ticks and rising cases of tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease, urging precautions such as using insect repellent, checking for ticks, and showering after outdoor activities.
A 2.6 magnitude aftershock hit New Jersey on Wednesday morning, bringing the total to 47 aftershocks following the 4.8 magnitude earthquake on Friday. The aftershocks have been centered around Hunterdon County, with the strongest recorded at 3.8 magnitude. Experts predict more aftershocks in the coming days, with an 80% chance of one reaching 3.0 or higher within a week of the initial earthquake.
Rep. Andy Kim wins the Hunterdon County Democratic convention, defeating First Lady Tammy Murphy in the battle for Senator Bob Menendez’s seat. A last-minute attempt to implement a shared organizational line was defeated, with Kim criticizing party leaders for trying to unfairly assist Murphy. Kim's substantial convention win comes after overwhelming victories in Burlington and Monmouth counties, while Murphy has guaranteed support in many of the state’s largest counties. The Democratic primary, critical for any candidate's path to victory, is scheduled for June.
Rep. Andy Kim won the Hunterdon County convention, securing the county line and defeating first lady Tammy Murphy in the Democratic Senate primary race. The convention was briefly disrupted when a proposal to change endorsement rules, which would have allowed candidates with 30 percent of the vote to share the county line, was met with opposition and ultimately defeated. Kim's victory in Hunterdon County marks his third consecutive win in county conventions, and while the county represents a small portion of Democratic voters in the state, it offers insight into how voters without clear connections to the candidates may react.
The body of a 76-year-old man, identified as Robert Stewart of Annandale, was found near an idling boat in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey. The cause of death is pending autopsy results, and the incident is currently under investigation by the State Police. No suspicious circumstances have been discovered at this time.