Confirmed Tornado, Power Outages, $4M Tax Evasion Scheme Top Local News

Residents Recover After Tornado Whips Berkeley Heights

A confirmed tornado hacked down trees and ripped out power lines for many on Monday morning in Berkeley Heights, before tearing through New Providence and Summit, and residents were still cleaning up the damages on Tuesday afternoon. The EF-0 tornado touched down near the Passaic River just west of Garfield Street with estimated wind speeds at 85 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Thousands were without power, although most residents had power restored on Tuesday. Utility and tree removal crews cleaned up the tornado’s damage along Snyder Avenue and Shady Grove Lane on Tuesday afternoon, one of the hardest hit areas between the three towns. Some residents on those two streets and La Secla Place had piles of debris stacked at the foot of their properties, while others were still cleaning up the mess.

Photos: Tornado Topples Trees in Berkeley Heights

A confirmed tornado hacked down trees and ripped out power lines for many on Monday morning in Berkeley Heights, before tearing through New Providence and Summit, and residents were still cleaning up the damages on Tuesday afternoon.

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Tornado Rips Through Berkeley Heights, New Providence 

Power Returns to New Providence After Tornado

Berkeley Heights Recovers After Tornado Touches Down

Tornado May Have Touched Down In Berkeley Heights Monday

Mountainside Man Admits Concealing $4M in Receipts

A Mountainside man admitted Tuesday to concealing nearly $4 million in business receipts from his company, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. Yuxin Xie, 59, pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion in front of U.S. District Judge Kevin McNulty in Newark federal court.

New Providence Celebrates Fourth of July

Thousands were expected to hit South Street Wednesday evening for the annual New Providence Independence Day Celebration. Beginning at 7 p.m., between Springfield Avenue and Gales Drive, there were plenty of activities for the whole family. Fireworks shot off at 9:30 p.m. and residents set up lawn chairs and blankets on South Street to watch the sparks fly.

Photos: Berkeley Heights Street Fair Shines, Despite Rain Drops

A little rain didn't dampen the spirits of the first Berkeley Heights Street Fair Sunday. More than 100 exhibitors, local businesses, food vendors, games, rides and activities lined Springfield Avenue between Snyder and Plainfield avenues.